Safari Guides

Conservation science, wildlife research, and field insights from the safari world.

Nairobi National Park Under Development Pressure - What Guides Need to Know

Urban development threatens Kenya's unique wildlife sanctuary. Essential guide briefing on population declines, infrastructure impacts, and adaptation strategies.

Graham Wallington·Apr 7, 2026

A lone elephant stands near a drying waterhole in a savanna at dusk.

Hwange's Seasonal Pans Are Drying Earlier - What This Means for Game Viewing

Hwange's seasonal pans are holding water for shorter periods, fundamentally altering wildlife distribution patterns that guides have relied on for decades.

Graham Wallington·Dec 20, 2025

Mountain gorilla in Uganda's lush forest, resting against a moss-covered tree trunk.

Mountain Gorilla Numbers Rise 73% - What This Means for Gorilla Trekking

Mountain gorilla populations have grown 73% since 1989, creating more stable families and better trekking opportunities across Rwanda, Uganda, and DRC.

Graham Wallington·Sep 16, 2025

Golden-hour sunlight illuminates the vast African savanna landscape, creating a serene and dramatic scene.

How Rewilding Projects Are Changing Safari Destinations Across Africa

Africa's rewilding initiatives are reshaping safari destinations through species translocations and ecosystem restoration, creating new wildlife viewing opportunities that guides must understand.

Graham Wallington·Apr 29, 2025

A troop of olive baboons foraging for food under a tree in the savanna.

Where to Find Baboons: Resources Matter More Than Predator Avoidance

New research reveals baboons prioritize water and rocky terrain over predator avoidance, creating predictable viewing opportunities for safari guides.

Graham Wallington·Apr 27, 2025

A chimpanzee is charging through a dense forest in Uganda, displaying an intense and dramatic pose.

Chimpanzee Community Split Creates Rare 'Civil War' in Kibale National Park

Uganda's largest chimpanzee community fractured into warring factions in a rare event that transforms how guides interpret primate behavior during forest tracking.

Graham Wallington·Apr 20, 2025

Safari vehicles travel through an African savanna landscape at dusk with dusty trails and baobab trees.

How Vehicle Overcrowding and Speeding Affects Wildlife Behavior - Lessons from Sri Lanka's Yala National Park

Research from Sri Lanka's Yala National Park reveals how vehicle pressure alters wildlife behavior, providing crucial insights for African safari protocols.

Graham Wallington·Jan 24, 2025

A black rhino grazes on vegetation in the savanna under afternoon light.

Southern African Rhino Poaching Patterns: What Guides Need to Know

KwaZulu-Natal now accounts for a significant portion of rhino poaching incidents. Essential intelligence for guides on evolving security protocols and conservation experiences.

Graham Wallington·Jan 9, 2025

An adult and young chimpanzee sharing a moment in a sunlit Nigerian forest.

Nigeria's Rarest Chimpanzees Return to Research Focus After Decade-Long Gap

Research resumes on the world's rarest chimpanzee subspecies after conflict forced a decade-long halt in Nigeria's largest protected area.

Graham Wallington·Dec 3, 2024

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