Safari Life with Bobby-Jo
Episodes
Ep30: Safari First-Timers - An Aussie Farmer In The Serengeti!
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, I’m back in the dust and magic of Tanzania (Kilimanjaro to be exact) and buzzing to be back for the start of safari season! I’ve...
Ep29: Safari Survival - The Night a Giraffe Tried to Reshape Our Car
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’m sitting down on the edge of the Luangwa River at the iconic Flatdogs Camp, catching up with the absolute legends behind the operation, Jess and ...
Ep28: Rachel McRobb - From a $150 Start to a Conservation Powerhouse
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’m sitting by the Luangwa River at the Flatdogs Camp for a conversation that has been years in the making. Today, I’m joined by a true MVP of the...
Ep27: South Luangwa Skies - Tracking Lions and Vultures from a Tiny Plane
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm connecting with you from South Luangwa National Park. I'm heading up in a two-seater 1959 Super Cub to see the valley fro...
Ep26: BBC Exclusive - A Five Year Secret Revealed!
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of my chat with Dr. Matt Becker from @zcp_zambia, we're looking at the management challenges, political pressures, and funding hurdles t...
Ep27: From Kentucky to Luangwa - The Making of a Wildlife Biologist
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I'm coming to you from the stunning South Luangwa in Zambia, where I've spent the last two weeks with my good friend, Dr. Matthew Becker. Matt...
Ep24: My Nieces Interview Me! (The "Book of Life" & Safari Secrets)
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Well Honey Badgers, I'm connecting with you from my lounge room for a very special start to the year. My nieces Layla, Amirah, and Luna have just ...
Ep23: Saving An Elephant Calf Stuck In The Mud!
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm in South Luangwa, Zambia, specifically in Mfuwe. I've joined forces with Conservation South Luangwa (CSL) and the Department of National P...
Ep22: The Top Three Highlights from Uganda
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're drifting through the dense channels of the Mabamba Swamp in Uganda. It's the final leg of our journey and the stakes are high. We're...
Ep21: What It’s Like to Be Charged by a Silverback!
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am back in Uganda, and cannot wait to share this adventure with you. We are starting in Queen Elizabeth National Park and heading straight for the w...
Ep20: Surrounded by Screaming Chimps!!
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've just landed in Uganda and I am absolutely buzzing! This country is pure magic (they call it the Pearl of Africa for a reason) and this trip i...
Ep19: A Portrait in the Dark, and a River of Life and Death
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is it. This is the moment we waited over 20 hours for. My heart was pounding, my guests had tears in their eyes, and I was just trying to take it...
Ep18: Smelly Hippos, Punctured Tyres, and the Realities of Safari
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to witness the great wildebeest crossing? It's not just about luck (though you do need a lot of that). It’s about patience,...
Ep17: Three Days of Tension in the Serengeti!
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After waiting for 24 hours over three full days in the Northern Serengeti, my guests and I were starting to lose hope. Then, on our very last day, we ...
Ep16: The Most Important Meeting I’ve Ever Attended
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine sitting under a tree in the middle of the Tanzanian bush, surrounded by Maasai elders and young warriors. They've just slaughtered a goat,...
Ep15: A Newborn Baby in a Boma
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m on the ground in Ngorongoro with the KopeLion team, and I walk into a situation that just completely blows my mind. I was headi...
Ep14: The Maasai Leader Protecting His People and Lions
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a brutal catch-22 in conservation: what happens when lion numbers start to grow? The conflict with the local community often grows with them. T...
Ep13: I Got Chased By A Lion!!
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OK, before I get to how I just got chased by a lion...I've gotta say, I was so angry and sad when I saw some footage online recently. Dozens of touris...
Ep12: A Leopard for Mum's Birthday
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, being completely on my own in a tiny, doorless vehicle when a heavily pregnant leopard decides to walk right past is a feeling I’ll never forg...
Ep11: He’s Back: The Buffalo Outside My Tent
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, I just had quite a big scare! My heart's still racing! Tonight, from in my tent, I spotted a VERY close Cape Buffalo! He was so close I just tho...
Ep10: Releasing Baby Turtles and Copping Traffic-Stopping Elephants - Welcome To Sri Lanka
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m coming to you from one of the most incredible trips of my life. It's my maiden voyage through Sri Lanka with six brilliant Hone...
Ep9: Ratna Singh: India’s Trailblazing Guide
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like to run a lodge on the edge of tiger country, train over two thousand wildlife guides and share your backyard with big cats? Just ask R...
Ep8: Come With Me On An Incredible Indian Safari!
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like to search for tigers and experience India’s wilderness up close? Absolute magic – with a few surprises and lots of laughs along t...
Ep7: You MUST Listen to This if You’ve Ever Thought of Doing an African Safari!!
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like to fall asleep to the sound of lions roaring—every single night?In this episode, I’m back home in Dubbo, fresh from hosting three...
Ep6: The Wildest Stories Behind My Photos On Exhibition
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your two podcast worlds collide in a leopard-print shirt and a Camilla dress? You get this absolute belter of an episode.In this one...
Ep5: Dr Mama Simba, From Swedish Farm Girl To A Life Among Lions
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like to build a life protecting lions in one of the wildest corners of Africa? It is a journey of courage, heartbreak and hope, and it all...
Ep4: Can Lions and People Truly Coexist? Inside KopeLion with Kimani
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like to grow up herding goats in lion country, then return home to protect the very animals your community once hunted?In this episode, I’...
Ep3: From SOS to Serengeti – 10 Years of Friendship and Safari Magic
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m recording from the Southern Serengeti with one of my dearest mates and long-time safari partner, Firoz from African Mangu Safar...
Ep2: Safari Season Begins – Cheetahs, Chocolate & Honey Badgers
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like to kick off the safari season in the heart of the Serengeti? Absolute magic—with a few unexpected surprises along the way!In this e...
Ep1: Africa to Antarctica: A Decade of Wild Adventures
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a couple of best mates chase wildlife across the globe? Absolute chaos—and the adventure of a lifetime!In this very first episode ...
Safari Life Trailer
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Safari Life with Bobby-Jo—a podcast where adventure meets the wild!Hosted by wildlife photographer and safari guide Bobby-Jo, this podcas...