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India’s Big Five: Wildlife Experiences That Support Conservation
India is one of the most biologically diverse countries on Earth, home to everything from snow leopards in the high Himalaya to dugongs and dolphins along its coast. A single journey can…
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Tapanuli Orangutans: Why Monitoring Matters More Than Ever
Recent floods and landslides in northern Sumatra have once again drawn urgent attention to the precarious future of the Tapanuli orangutan, the world’s rarest great ape, found nowhere else on…
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Understanding South Africa Through Safari
Safari often gets treated as a standalone experience, something booked and boxed off before moving on. In South Africa, it doesn’t really work like that. Time spent in game reserves often…
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Where to Go Next in Africa: A Safari for the Well Travelled
One of the great truths of African travel is that there is always more to discover. Even in countries travellers think they know well, there are quieter corners, different ecosystems and new…
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Ten Years for Elephants
Origins: When the Crisis Was Clear In 2015, elephants were in crisis. Across Africa, tens of thousands were being killed each year for their ivory. Well-organised criminal networks were…
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Planning a trip to Nepal
I first went to Nepal over 40 years ago, backpacking around the sub-continent as an impressionable 18 year old. I’d run out of money so got a job with a trekking agency, helping pack tents and…
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A Guide to Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
Mana Pools National Park lies in the far north eastern corner of Zimbabwe, set along the southern bank of the Zambezi River. To the west lies Lake Kariba, to the east the border with…
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Behind the scenes of conservation work and the hidden logistics of international wildlife expeditions
When people think about wildlife conservation expeditions, they often picture remote landscapes, dedicated researchers, and moments of rare beauty in the field. What’s less visible is the long…
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A Practical Guide to Going on Safari
Health, packing, luggage rules, tipping & what to expect A safari is one of the most rewarding travel experiences you can have, but it’s also very different from a conventional holiday.…
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The Ultimate Greener Road Trip Guide: Choosing the Right EV and Avoiding Finance Pitfalls Before You Travel
Planning a greener road trip is one of the most rewarding ways to explore new destinations. Whether you are tracing rugged coastlines, meandering through national parks, or hopping between…
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A Guide to Safari in Botswana
If you’ve been researching safaris online – especially if you’re planning that once-in-a-lifetime trip – you may have reached the conclusion that “Botswana is the best.” And in…
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Where to Go in 2026 for an African Safari (and Why You Should Book Now)
For anyone planning a safari in 2026, or looking ahead to 2027, now is the ideal time to book. July through to October are optimum months for wildlife viewing across much of safari Africa, and…
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