The Wild Source Blog

A list of recommended reading and viewing to inspire you before your safari.

Reasons why booking your safari with an Africa specialist operator is more important than ever in the pandemic travel era.

We've rounded up some of our favorite ideas for holiday gifts that give back.

It is official, safari travel is possible once again! As countries around the world begin to open their borders, many...

My trip to Kenya was a great experience and I highly recommend Kenya right now for those considering travel. Kenya...

Typically, we recommend booking your safari 6 or even 12 months in advance for best availability - however, COVID has...

Celebrating World Elephant Day August 12 is World Elephant Day and we are celebrating with all things “ele,” from brand...

The annual commemoration of the founding of The International Ranger Federation and to thank all of the rangers who work...

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Zambia trip summary including Lower Zambezi National Park and Liuwa Plains

In March 2019, TWS staff member Emily Smith joined the Epic Cats and the Great Migration Calving Season group trip...

In Celebration of World Chimpanzee Day It’s July 14th, which makes today the first annual World Chimpanzee Day and the...

Guest, Ken Bouley, captured a lovely sequence of a cheetah hunt during his safari in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area that...

Update provided by Guide and Wildlife Biologist, Fadhil, following a stay at Njozi Camp during the Great Migration Calving Season December 2017...

Report provided by Njozi Camp’s on-site wildlife biologist, David, during the Great Migration Calving Season December 2017 – March 2018....

An India Wildlife Safari Group Trip Reveals the Careful Planning of Responsible Tourism and Future Global Challenges of Conservation. It...

The First Gorilla Trek Hiking up the steep hill, I kept my head down as I placed one foot in...

A USA – Tanzania Partnership Acclaimed Tanzanian guide Deo Magoye and lion researcher/wildlife biologist Bill Given are partners in The...

Luxury in Ruaha – Jabali Ridge The debut of a new luxury camp in remote Southern Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park...

Advantages to Traveling in the Botswana Green Season Go Beyond the Price Break I’m sitting at a swanky cafe that...

Within one of the greatest human densities on our planet lie sanctuaries for wildlife where the relics of Gondwanaland endure....

Meeting with Mariam and Eva I had the fantastic opportunity this past June to meet our team in Arusha, Tanzania:...

Botswana Safari Trip Overview I have always been a big proponent for safaris during Botswana’s green season. I love the...

The best moments on safari are when we can witness the natural behavior of the animals. Among the big cats...

In July at Kwando Lagoon Camp I had what was likely my most interesting leopard sighting ever. We found a...

Bill’s Message Today at the invitation of the Kenya Wildlife Service I gave a presentation on conditioned taste aversion (CTA)...

Applying my Research to Restore Mighty Predators Africa or America, it’s the same story worldwide. People own livestock, predators eat...

Photo of Hyenas during a night drive on the Big Cat Safari In my early safari days, Kenya and the...

Observing a lioness hunt successfully in the mid-afternoon was one of many behavioral highlights on my Big Cat Safari. I...

African wild dogs on Sosian Ranch in pursuit of a scrub hare. Photo courtesy, ©Marc Mol, a client of The...

One of the three impressive Mapula Boys photographed in September by a client of The Wild Source. Courtesy and ©...

A polar bear jumps from ice flow to ice flow as it searches for seals to hunt. ©Bill Given I...

Humpback whale lunge feeding Last week I was in Alaska, the first stop on a quest to find some Out...

Lions on the Hunt: A Thrilling Safari Experience from Chindeni Camp In Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park A lioness begins...

Encounter with an African Wild Dog at Grassland Bushman Lodge Unique Predator Encounters Available at Grassland Bushman Lodge Grassland Bushman...

Meet the Kuria Tribe of Tanzania When I guide groups I strive to find a unique cultural opportunity, somewhere to...

On September 15th, 2009 a new zebra entered the world and amazingly clients of The Wild Source, Marc and Rossana...

Mona and Mark ready to board a plane to start their safari in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania There is no...

There is a new sight in the Serengeti and throughout Tanzania, game drive vehicles that proudly wear The Wild Source...

One of my most exciting moments with wildlife came as I was snowshoeing at a park near my home in...

I have many people tell me they cannot do a safari because they do not want to spend their entire...

I have made it a focus to identify the truly Wild Places that offer a quality safari, locations that feature...

Night Safari Game Drive at Deception Valley Lodge – ©Deception Valley Lodge Night game drives are an essential activity to...

©Bushcamp Company – Zambia The Bushcamp Company uses the slogan: “From a Vehicle You See Africa. On Foot You Feel,...

Africa is full of vibrant and interesting cultures, yet my clear favorite is the San Bushmen of the Kalahari. DNA...

Chief’s Island in the Okavango Delta is considered by many to be the premier wildlife location in all of southern...

One consistent question I receive regarding an African safari is how close do you get to the animals on safari?...

The reign of the Duba Boys came to an end on July 28, 2008 when the second of the dynamic...

The honey badger (also known as the ratel) is a creature that has gained great fame for its fearless and...