FIELD NOTES

Explorer Safaris were created to simplify one of the biggest barriers to Africa: knowing where to begin. Built around classic safari camps, bush flights, river safaris, and professionally curated routing through Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, these journeys make experiencing Africa in 2026 far more within reach than many travelers realize.

Travel alongside Ami Vitale on a 10-day private air expedition through Kenya and the Seychelles exploring rhino conservation, remote northern landscapes, community-led wildlife initiatives, and some of East Africa’s most extraordinary camps and lodges.

Where you stay shapes how you experience a safari. Camps operated by Great Plains Conservation are positioned within private conservancies and protected regions where those decisions are deliberate. The result is not only a different kind of access, but a different pace and quality of experience on the ground.

There are places in Africa where wildlife feels abundant, cinematic, almost untouched. And then there are places where the reality of conservation is impossible to ignore. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is one of them.

Laikipia is one of Kenya’s largest and most important wildlife landscapes. It’s a network of private and community-owned conservancies where safari unfolds at a different scale. This piece explores what defines the Laikipia Plateau, how safari works here, and why thoughtful design matters.

Africa doesn’t have an off season, only shifting conditions. From green-season safaris in Botswana to river-defined wildlife in Chobe and the rhythms of the Great Migration, this guide explores how timing shapes Africa’s most rewarding experiences. Discover when landscapes transform, wildlife concentrates, and journeys feel most alive

Thinking about a family safari? Learn why Africa is one of the world’s best destinations for multi-generational travel; offering shared experiences, flexible pacing, and meaningful connection for every age. This article breaks down how Bushtracks simplifies the complex logistics behind group travel, from camp selection and private air routing to on-the-ground support across Africa. If you’re beginning to plan a trip that brings grandparents, parents, teens, and kids together, this is the essential guide to understanding what makes a multi-generational safari work beautifully.

Today’s travelers are seeking depth over distance: journeys that foster connection, respect local cultures, and prioritize comfort without compromise. Across the world’s most inspiring destinations — from Africa’s wild landscapes to Asia’s ancient kingdoms — this shift has redefined how we explore together, blending discovery with purpose and access. Explore five trends shaping the future of group travel, and see how Bushtracks’ upcoming journeys are leading the way in this new era of immersive exploration.

Walking safaris take travelers beyond the vehicle and into Africa’s wild heart — where every track, sound, and scent tells a story. Explore how this slow, sensory form of safari began in Zambia and continues across Botswana and beyond. Featuring insights from Bushtracks Founder David Tett’s 2025 walking journey.

Meet Tristan Allan-Reynolds, a professional safari guide at Tanda Tula in South Africa’s Timbavati Reserve. Raised between city life in Durban and the wilds of KwaZulu-Natal, Tristan brings deep conservation knowledge and heartfelt storytelling to every safari. In this interview, he shares how guiding on foot shaped his approach, why connection matters as much as wildlife sightings, and how his podcast Heart of the Wild brings Africa’s bush to listeners around the world.