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Training the Art of Guiding at Xigera Safari Lodge
Thoughts from a guide training programme at Xigera Safari Lodge, exploring confidence, alignment, and what modern safari guiding truly requires.
Adam Bannister
Jan 194 min read
The Safari Never Ends
Seven weeks in SUJÁN Jawai offered a powerful reminder of what long-term conservation can achieve. From leopard dens to returning Nilgai, this season revealed an extraordinary landscape in recovery.
Adam Bannister
Nov 19, 20254 min read
The Great AI Imitation: The Illusion of the Digital Wild
As AI-generated animal videos flood our social media feeds, they’re doing more than entertain — they’re quietly reshaping how millions of people think wildlife behaves. In a world driven by clicks over truth, these digital illusions risk eroding the respect, understanding, and caution that real conservation depends on.
Adam Bannister
Oct 27, 20254 min read
Who Owns the Animals?
Who really owns Africa’s wildlife — and what does that mean for its future? A look at ownership, stewardship, and the balance between people and nature.
Adam Bannister
Oct 21, 20256 min read
The Delta in Flood: Wild Dogs, Leopards, and the Magic of Water
Join Adam Bannister in the Okavango Delta during one of its wettest, most vibrant seasons in decades. From packs of wild dogs in full pursuit to leopards hunting in the trees of Little Mombo, this journey reveals why Botswana remains one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.
Adam Bannister
Oct 7, 20253 min read
Seeing the Unseen: How Guides Read the Wilderness
True guiding lies in the art of observation — by tuning into animal behaviour, guides unlock a deeper, more meaningful safari experience
Adam Bannister
Mar 8, 20252 min read
Reflecting on Growth, Adventure, and New Beginnings
Embark on a journey of growth, exploration, and wildlife adventures as Adam reflects on 2024 and shares exciting plans for 2025.
Adam Bannister
Dec 23, 20243 min read
A Journey Through Time and Nature in Rajasthan
It’s incredible to think that 12 years have passed since I first helped establish Jawai, leading the field team to understand the leopard
Adam Bannister
Oct 23, 20243 min read
Exploring the Wonders of the Okavango Delta
Our 12-day journey took us through some of the most exclusive and breathtaking lodges in the Okavango Delta, an ecosystem celebrated for its
Adam Bannister
Sep 10, 20243 min read
An Exciting New Chapter
After nearly 18 years of working for others, we have made the decision to become captains of our own ship.
Adam Bannister
Aug 4, 20241 min read
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