Safari Stories
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 49: Is Mala Mala South Africa's Finest Game-Viewing Destination?
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Mala Mala South Africa’s best wildlife viewing destination? This week we talk about our visit to this iconic lodge and property. The game viewing...
Episode 48: The Leopards of Londolozi
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we talk about leopards, leopards, leopards and why Londolozi is such a phenomenal destination to view these magnificent cat...
Episode 47: The Mababe Depression
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We visited the Mababe Depression last year after the highly anticipated opening of Mokete Camp. The area completely blew us away and as a wildlife des...
Episode 46: Dinaka Part 2
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We head back out to the Dinaka lion pride that same afternoon, this time watching them come to the camp waterhole for a drink before the youngsters de...
Episode 45: Dinaka Part 1
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're in the Central Kalahari this week, at the fabulous Dinaka Camp, where we chat about a truly insane morning spent with a pride of lions.
Episode 44: South Georgia
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a bit of a summer hiatus we conclude the Antarctic part of this season with an episode about the crown jewels of the Southern Ocean, South Georg...
Episode 43: Action on the Antarctic Peninsula
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we plunge into the frigid waters off the Antarctic Peninsula and recount some epic sightings, including watching humpback whales feed (from...
Episode 42: The South Shetland Islands
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Land ho! After crossing the Drake Passage, we finally reach the South Shetland Islands and all the amazing wildlife that calls it home. Jomi shares wh...
Episode 41: Crossing the Drake Passage
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does one get to Antarctica? What’s it like to cross the Drake Passage? This week, we talk about what traveling down to Antarctica entails, from ...
Episode 40: Exploring Antarctica, Part II
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of ‘Exploring Antarctica,’ we discuss Scott and Amundsen’s race to the South Pole and Shackleton’s Transantarctic Expeditio...
Episode 39: Exploring Antarctica, Part I
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like to spend months down in the Antarctic? It’s the world’s driest, highest, coldest, windiest and least inhabitable continent and Jo...
Episode 38: Lions Galore at Vumbura Plains
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three days packed full with amazing lion sightings. That’s what awaited us during our most recent return to Vumbura Plains camp. From three massive ...
Episode 37: Wild Dogs Dig a Den at Chitabe
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back at Chitabe this week to round up the second part of our recent safari there. Sightings included following a large male leopard hunting by...
Episode 36: Predator Pandemonium at Chitabe
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jomi and Hadley go to the renowned Chitabe, whose reputation as one of the top camps in one of the most productive parts of the Okavango does not disa...
Episode 35: Tubu Tree Part 2: Lions on the Hunt
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are lions nocturnal? Not entirely, and definitely not at Tubu Tree. Join us in the Okavango Delta as we recount some epic sightings of lions hunting d...
Episode 34: Tubu Tree's Leopard Dynasty
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! After a healthy hiatus, we come back to you while on safari in Botswana's Okavango Delta, reflecting on a few incredible days at the...
Episode 33: Walks of Life Art with Cannon Winkler
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jomi chats with Cannon Winkler about his Walks of Life art, a series of paintings inspired by his time in the African bush. Cannon uses direct moulds ...
Episode 32: Mombo Magic: A leopard sighting we will never forget
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On our last day in the Okavango Delta, we have a series of sightings at Mombo Camp that absolutely blow our minds and leave Hadley speechless and Jomi...
Episode 31: Looking for Leopards at Tubu Tree
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are back in the Delta and talking about our time at Tubu Tree Camp, a camp set in the trees on an island in the Okavango Delta. While looking for l...
Episode 30: Vumbura Plain Madness, pt. 2
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re back at Vumbura Plains talking about the second game drive we went on in this slice of safari paradise. Seeing various nocturnal an...
Episode 29: Vumbura Plain Madness
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“From the moment we landed, we were in safari heaven.” This week, we are at Vumbura Plains on the northern side of the Okavango Delta. The area ha...
Episode 28: The Magical Linyanti
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A lion pride feeding on an elephant carcass, herds of elephants swimming across the Linyanti channel, and so much more. This week, Jomi and Hadley com...
Episode 27: Into the Okavango Delta
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jomi and Hadley come to you from Botswana’s famed Okavango Delta. They tell stories from their time at the stunning Qorokwe Camp, includi...
Episode 26: A Cracking Kruger Safari
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we reflect on our latest trip to South Africa, specifically recalling some of our favourite sightings while in the Kruger National Park. Fr...
Episode 25: Connecting with the Bush
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jomi is by himself in the Kruger National Park, reflecting on a month well spent in the South African bush. He recalls some highlights from...
Episode 24: Boys in the Bush, pt. 2
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Jomi sits down with Hein Myers to chat about Marataba, a game reserve in South Africa where they both worked as guides several...
Episode 23: A Kgalagadi Safari
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Season 3's first episode, Jomi and Hadley come to you live from the South African bush. They sit down with Mike Anderson and tell stories of their ...
Episode 22: Walking from Cape Town to Cairo with Bruce Lawson
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the last episode of Season 2, Jomi comes to you from Hoedspruit, South Africa with a true bush legend: Bruce Lawson. Bruce tells us what it’s lik...
Episode 21: Boys in the Bush, with Hein Myers
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jomi is in White River, South Africa talking to best friend and Africa expert, Hein Myers (and his 10-week-old jack russell puppy, who make...
Episode 20: From the Congo to the Kalahari with Safari Guide Sarah Nurse
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jomi comes to you from out in the bush (seriously--you'll hear all the sounds of nature) with friend and guide extraordinaire, Sarah Nurse. ...
Episode 19: Insane Sabi Sands Sightings with Head Guide Dan Fincham
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we chat to Dan Fincham, head guide at Savanna Lodge in the Sabi Sands, which falls within South Africa's Kruger National Park. Dan shares s...
Episode 18: Chatting with Safari Guide Trainer, Mike Anderson
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, on location from Kruger National Park, Jomi chats with Safari Guide Trainer, Mike Anderson. Mike has guided at various five star lodges in ...
Episode 17: Antarctic Safari with Michelle Sole
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jomi comes to you live from the South African bush with our first guest on the show: Michelle Sole! From guiding safaris in South African t...
Episode 16: Safari Guide Courses
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever dreamed about spending two weeks in the African bush learning about the animals, the tracks they leave in the soil, the stars of the sou...
Episode 15: What Was That Sound?!
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jomi and Hadley share some more of their favorite sounds of the African bush. From a bird call that they have a love-hate relationship with...
Ep. 14: The Morning Report
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jomi & Hadley talk about what's making headlines on the African continent. Why were elephants dying in Botswana earlier this year? What has...
Episode 13: Wow, did that really just happen?!
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jomi and Hadley go back to basics and tell some good old-fashioned bush stories. From a gruesome lion kill to spotting one of Africa’s sh...
Episode 12: Capturing the Moment on Safari
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Jomi and Hadley discuss some of their favorite sightings and photographs taken in the bush. They talk about how photography ...
Episode 11: The 7 Must-See Africa Documentaries
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
They’re back! Having finished Tiger King, The Last Dance, and too many other Netflix series to count, Hadley and Jomi found themselves returning tim...
Episode 10: Overlanding Adventures
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is overlanding? Hadley and Jomi share some of their chaotic adventures while overlanding through Namibia in this week’s episode. Find out how c...
Episode 9: Fighting Fire
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jomi and Hadley recount their experiences fighting fire (and the other elements) in the African bush. From fire-beaters to make-shift fire ...
Episode 8: Why Birding is the Best & Everyone Should Do It!
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there is a bird that, after learning to fly, doesn’t set foot on land again for four YEARS?! And that there is a bird who sheds all its...
Episode 7: Wild Bush Stories
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for some more safari stories! This week Hadley and Jomi share some more of their wildest and most memorable experiences in the bush. From ...
Episode 6, Part 2: Planning Your First Safari
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With travel restrictions slowly easing around the world, people are beginning to dream of when and where they will be able to travel next. For those d...
Episode 6, Part 1: Planning Your First Safari
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of this 2-part episode, Jomi & Hadley answer the questions they often get asked by people thinking about traveling to Africa: Is it safe? Wi...
Episode 5: Our Favorite Places in Africa
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Jomi and Hadley reminisce on some of their favorite places in Africa and quickly walk you through what makes these places so...
Episode 4: "What Was That Sound?!"
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While on safari, it's not uncommon to wake up in the middle of the night to an unfamiliar sound. But what was that sound?! In this week's episode, Jom...
Episode 3: In the Animal House
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know what it’s like living in the bush? In this week’s episode, Jomi and Hadley share some of the craziest (funniest) experiences they’v...
Episode 2: Walking Safaris
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Take a walk on the wild side! This week, Jomi and Hadley talk about walking safaris--what they are, why they love them, and why it's safe to go walkin...
Episode 1: "How on Earth Did We Get Here?"
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever look around and wonder to yourself, how on earth did I get here? Well, we recently wondered the same and we got to reflecting on how we en...