Sara, Author at Explorers Against Extinction

Asia
Travel

Guide to Varanasi: India’s Spiritual Heartbeat

Set on the sacred banks of the River Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world—and perhaps the most spiritually charged destination…

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In Search of Ghosts: Snow Leopard Conservation in India’s High Himalaya

In the remote reaches of northern India, high above the tree line, where the air thins and prayer flags flutter on icy winds, lives one of the world’s most elusive…

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An Historic Homecoming for Grauer’s Gorillas

In a landmark moment for gorilla conservation, four female eastern lowland gorillas—also known as Grauer’s gorillas—have been translocated to the heart of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of…

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Wildlife

Discovering the Mountain Bongo – Kenya’s Hidden Forest Antelope

We’ve come across bongos before through our work in Dzanga Sangha, Central African Republic, but we hadn’t realised a distinct critically endangered subspecies still clings on in East Africa. So…

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Did Anybody See That? Lion Falls Off Riverbank in Serengeti

This big male lion was having a lovely time snooozing on a riverbank in the Southern Serengeti in February. A thunderstorm was rolling in, the birds were all going crazy…

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Unwritten Courage: A Sketch for Survival Connection Inspiring Elephant Conservation

We’re always thrilled to hear how Sketch for Survival sparks meaningful connections — and sometimes, these connections grow into something special. That’s exactly what happened when Explorers Against Extinction supporter…

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Spotting the Future: Cheetahs Set to Return to South Luangwa

Cheetahs may soon once again roam the open plains of Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. According to the Zambian Carnivore Programme’s (ZCP) 2024 Annual Impact Report, plans to reintroduce cheetahs…

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Serengeti Safari Review: Staying at a Mobile Camp During the Great Migration

The Serengeti in Tanzania is a place of transition—a vast, open landscape where life moves to ancient rhythms, dictated by rainfall and instinct. In February, the short grass of the…

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Asia
Travel

Satpura Tiger Reserve: Central India’s Wild Card

Tucked away in the lesser-visited reaches of Madhya Pradesh, Satpura Tiger Reserve offers a more exclusive and immersive wildlife experience compared to the busier parks of Bandhavgarh and Kanha or…

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A Painted Dog Mystery in Mana Pools

What an early denning season and a rare role reversal are revealing about Africa’s most endangered predator. Painted dogs—also known as African wild dogs—are among the continent’s most endangered and…

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