Water shaped every part of this six-night Botswana safari, from the abundance of the Okavango Delta to the raw, heat-driven landscape of the Mababe Depression. At Qorokwe and Mokete, I experienced two very different expressions of the same ecosystem, and a glimpse of what next year's dry conditions could mean for wildlife.

Gorongosa National Park is more than a remarkable conservation success story. After decades in the safari industry, I found myself questioning what safari has become, and discovering in Gorongosa a reminder of what it can still be: wild, uncertain, immersive and deeply meaningful.

Helping shape the next generation of professional safari guides through coaching, storytelling and immersive wildlife experiences. Discover The Ignite Collective and explore what makes a truly exceptional guide.

Modern guides are increasingly being asked to balance guest expectations with ethical decision-making. Every day, they face moments where the right decision may not be the popular one. Whether it is refusing to leave the road for a better photograph, moving away from a crowded sighting or choosing an animal's welfare over a guest's request, these decisions often go unseen and uncelebrated.

For three months, our family has been living in the wild hills of Jawai, where children grow up barefoot, surrounded by stories, community, and curiosity. This is a reflection on family, travel, and why the greatest classroom might just be the world itself.

Thoughts from a guide training programme at Xigera Safari Lodge, exploring confidence, alignment, and what modern safari guiding truly requires.

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.

Explore the challenges facing the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, from overtourism and social media hype to conservation solutions. Learn how we can protect this iconic wildlife spectacle.

For the last three weeks, I had the privilege of working with 20 guides from three very different parts of Kenya