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A Love Letter to the Wildebeest
After nine migration seasons in the Maasai Mara, I find myself increasingly convinced that we have become too obsessed with the river crossings. This is a love letter to the wildebeest themselves, and to the extraordinary experience of standing amongst herds so vast they seem to swallow the landscape.

Adam Bannister
Sep 15 min read


The Reset Button the Safari Industry Craves
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.

Adam Bannister
Aug 247 min read


A Journey Through the “Out of Season” Mara
In November I travelled with a family through two very different corners of the Maasai Mara, exploring the Reserve and the northern conservancies during one of the quietest times of the year. Without the crowds of peak season, the Mara revealed a deeper, more honest version of itself. Extraordinary sightings, long discussions around the fire and an unfiltered look at the ecosystem turned this “off-season” journey into one of the most meaningful safaris I’ve done in years.

Adam Bannister
Dec 9, 20254 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


The Great Migration Debate
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.

Adam Bannister
Sep 9, 202511 min read


Echoes at First Light
Why we wake early, brave the cold, and return to the wilderness — again and again.

Adam Bannister
Jun 11, 20254 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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