Reasons why booking your safari with an Africa specialist operator is more important than ever in the pandemic travel era.
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We've rounded up some of our favorite ideas for holiday gifts that give back.
Read MoreCOVID Considerations for Travelers
It is official, safari travel is possible once again! As countries around the world begin to open their borders, many...
Read MoreKenya Post-Covid Shut Down Safari Report
My trip to Kenya was a great experience and I highly recommend Kenya right now for those considering travel. Kenya...
Read MoreWhy NOW is a great time for safari travel
Typically, we recommend booking your safari 6 or even 12 months in advance for best availability - however, COVID has...
Read MoreWorld Elephant Day 2020
Celebrating World Elephant Day August 12 is World Elephant Day and we are celebrating with all things “ele,” from brand...
Read MoreWorld Ranger Day
The annual commemoration of the founding of The International Ranger Federation and to thank all of the rangers who work...
Read MoreThe Wild Source Referral Rewards Program
Learn more about The Wild Source Referral Rewards Program.
Read MoreHidden Zambia: The Unspoilt Treasures of Lower Zambezi and Liuwa Plains
Zambia trip summary including Lower Zambezi National Park and Liuwa Plains
Read MoreImmersive Wildlife Experiences and Expert Guiding: Epic Cats Group Trip 2019
In March 2019, TWS staff member Emily Smith joined the Epic Cats and the Great Migration Calving Season group trip...
Read MoreIN CELEBRATION OF WORLD CHIMPANZEE DAY
In Celebration of World Chimpanzee Day It’s July 14th, which makes today the first annual World Chimpanzee Day and the...
Read MoreCheetah on the Hunt
Guest, Ken Bouley, captured a lovely sequence of a cheetah hunt during his safari in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area that...
Read MoreNjozi Camp Big Cats Report: Big Marsh Lion Update
Update provided by Guide and Wildlife Biologist, Fadhil, following a stay at Njozi Camp during the Great Migration Calving Season December 2017...
Read MoreNjozi Camp Big Cats Report: Big Marsh Lion Takeover
Report provided by Njozi Camp’s on-site wildlife biologist, David, during the Great Migration Calving Season December 2017 – March 2018....
Read MoreKingdom of the Tiger: India Wildlife Safari
An India Wildlife Safari Group Trip Reveals the Careful Planning of Responsible Tourism and Future Global Challenges of Conservation. It...
Read MoreThe First Gorilla Trek
The First Gorilla Trek Hiking up the steep hill, I kept my head down as I placed one foot in...
Read More5 Critical Factors for Tanzania Safari of a Lifetime
A USA – Tanzania Partnership Acclaimed Tanzanian guide Deo Magoye and lion researcher/wildlife biologist Bill Given are partners in The...
Read MoreLuxury in Ruaha – Jabali Ridge
Luxury in Ruaha – Jabali Ridge The debut of a new luxury camp in remote Southern Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park...
Read MoreSecrets of the Botswana Green Season
Advantages to Traveling in the Botswana Green Season Go Beyond the Price Break I’m sitting at a swanky cafe that...
Read MoreKingdom of the Tiger: India Safaris
Within one of the greatest human densities on our planet lie sanctuaries for wildlife where the relics of Gondwanaland endure....
Read MoreShannon’s Notes from Tanzania
Meeting with Mariam and Eva I had the fantastic opportunity this past June to meet our team in Arusha, Tanzania:...
Read MoreBotswana Safari – January 2013
Botswana Safari Trip Overview I have always been a big proponent for safaris during Botswana’s green season. I love the...
Read MoreLeopard School at Mara Plains
The best moments on safari are when we can witness the natural behavior of the animals. Among the big cats...
Read MoreKwando Lagoon Camp Leopard on the Hunt
In July at Kwando Lagoon Camp I had what was likely my most interesting leopard sighting ever. We found a...
Read MoreAn Update From Bill in Kenya
Bill’s Message Today at the invitation of the Kenya Wildlife Service I gave a presentation on conditioned taste aversion (CTA)...
Read MoreConditioned Taste Aversion Update
Applying my Research to Restore Mighty Predators Africa or America, it’s the same story worldwide. People own livestock, predators eat...
Read MorePlanning a Quality East African Safari
Photo of Hyenas during a night drive on the Big Cat Safari In my early safari days, Kenya and the...
Read MoreBig Cats and the Migration Safari a Huge Success
Observing a lioness hunt successfully in the mid-afternoon was one of many behavioral highlights on my Big Cat Safari. I...
Read MoreSosian Ranch African Wild Dogs
African wild dogs on Sosian Ranch in pursuit of a scrub hare. Photo courtesy, ©Marc Mol, a client of The...
Read MoreMapula Lions Starting to Hunt Elephants?
One of the three impressive Mapula Boys photographed in September by a client of The Wild Source. Courtesy and ©...
Read MoreSvalbard Polar Bear Safari
A polar bear jumps from ice flow to ice flow as it searches for seals to hunt. ©Bill Given I...
Read MoreMy American Safari Cruises Highlights
Humpback whale lunge feeding Last week I was in Alaska, the first stop on a quest to find some Out...
Read MoreLions Hunting Video
Lions on the Hunt: A Thrilling Safari Experience from Chindeni Camp In Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park A lioness begins...
Read MorePredator Conservation Work at Grassland Bushman Lodge
Encounter with an African Wild Dog at Grassland Bushman Lodge Unique Predator Encounters Available at Grassland Bushman Lodge Grassland Bushman...
Read MoreKuria People of the Serengeti
Meet the Kuria Tribe of Tanzania When I guide groups I strive to find a unique cultural opportunity, somewhere to...
Read MoreZebra Birth and High Drama at Mapula Lodge
On September 15th, 2009 a new zebra entered the world and amazingly clients of The Wild Source, Marc and Rossana...
Read MoreFamily Safaris: A special Father-Daughter Trip
Mona and Mark ready to board a plane to start their safari in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania There is no...
Read MoreTanzania Safari Ground Operations Established!
There is a new sight in the Serengeti and throughout Tanzania, game drive vehicles that proudly wear The Wild Source...
Read MoreAnimal Tracking on Safari
One of my most exciting moments with wildlife came as I was snowshoeing at a park near my home in...
Read MoreStep Out of the Car Please: Exploring the World Outside of Your Safari Vehicle
I have many people tell me they cannot do a safari because they do not want to spend their entire...
Read MoreWalking and Canoeing Safari in the Niassa Reserve of Mozambique
I have made it a focus to identify the truly Wild Places that offer a quality safari, locations that feature...
Read MoreSafari After Dark: Night Game Drives
Night Safari Game Drive at Deception Valley Lodge – ©Deception Valley Lodge Night game drives are an essential activity to...
Read MoreTraditional Walking Safari in South Luangwa National Park with The Bushcamp Company
©Bushcamp Company – Zambia The Bushcamp Company uses the slogan: “From a Vehicle You See Africa. On Foot You Feel,...
Read MoreBushmen of the Kalahari Tracking and Hunting Video
Africa is full of vibrant and interesting cultures, yet my clear favorite is the San Bushmen of the Kalahari. DNA...
Read MoreChief’s Island Walking Trail: A Vintage Botswana Experience
Chief’s Island in the Okavango Delta is considered by many to be the premier wildlife location in all of southern...
Read MoreHow Close are the Animals on Safari?
One consistent question I receive regarding an African safari is how close do you get to the animals on safari?...
Read MoreRule of the Duba Boys Finally Comes to the End
The reign of the Duba Boys came to an end on July 28, 2008 when the second of the dynamic...
Read MorePoison Control!
The honey badger (also known as the ratel) is a creature that has gained great fame for its fearless and...
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