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• Episode 52: The Secretive Creatures of the Congo Rainforest 05.06.2026 45хв

  This week, we chat about the last camp we visited while exploring Congo’s Odzala-Kokoua National Park: Mboko Camp. Here, we embarked on various adventures both by boat and on foot and encountered many unexpected forest creatures (from golden forest elephants to a daytime sighting of an African palm civet) including one of the true crown jewels of the Congo rainforest. Tune in to find out which one!
• Episode 51: Waist-Deep in Congo’s Lango Bai 29.05.2026 49хв

  This week, we continue our journey through Congo’s Odzala National Park as we arrive at Lango Camp, set beside one of the region’s remarkable forest bais (a clearing in the rainforest). From kayaking the Lekoli River and tracking forest elephants on foot to wading through ancient swamp channels and encountering spotted hyenas after dark, this episode captures the raw, immersive experience that makes Odzala so special. Along the way, we share some of the quieter moments, unexpected encounters, and plenty of mud as we explore the unique habitat and its rich wildlife. 
• Episode 50: Republic of the Congo - Welcome to the jungle 22.05.2026 50хв

  In this episode, we chat about our recent trip to the Republic of the Congo (not the DRC). Starting with explorations of the capital city Brazzaville and then venturing into Odzala National Park where we embarked on several adventure filled treks in search of Western Lowland Gorillas.
• Episode 49: Is Mala Mala South Africa's Finest Game-Viewing Destination? 28.03.2025 41хв

  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 stats speak for themselves but will the reality of our time there match the incredible reputation of the area? Find out by listening.
• Episode 48: The Leopards of Londolozi 21.03.2025 41хв

  In this week's episode we talk about leopards, leopards, leopards and why Londolozi is such a phenomenal destination to view these magnificent cats
• Episode 47: The Mababe Depression 07.03.2025 32хв

  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 destination now ranks amongst our favourite in all of Botswana. Listen hereto find out why!
• Episode 46: Dinaka Part 2 03.10.2024 27хв

  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 decide to play in the lodge and then confront the resident honey badger
• Episode 45: Dinaka Part 1 30.08.2024 23хв

  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 16.08.2024 37хв

  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 Georgia, a marine wildlife mecca.
• Episode 43: Action on the Antarctic Peninsula 26.04.2024 34хв

  This week, we plunge into the frigid waters off the Antarctic Peninsula and recount some epic sightings, including watching humpback whales feed (from a nearby zodiac), a large pod of killer whales bow-riding the ship, and leopard seals hunting penguins.
• Episode 42: The South Shetland Islands 19.04.2024 35хв

  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 what it’s like going out on your first excursion (a zodiac cruise or landing) and some of the most memorable sightings he has had there. Think: playful seals, newborn gentoo penguin chicks, and some gnarly interactions between nesting penguins and predatory skuas.
• Episode 41: Crossing the Drake Passage 05.04.2024 33хв

  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 getting to Ushuaia, to heading out through the Beagle Channel, and into the famously turbulent Drake Passage. We also introduce some of the wildlife you might encounter at the start of an expedition to the southern-most continent. Wandering albatrosses, humpback whales, and…you guessed it…penguins!
• Episode 40: Exploring Antarctica, Part II 26.03.2024 42хв

  In the second part of ‘Exploring Antarctica,’ we discuss Scott and Amundsen’s race to the South Pole and Shackleton’s Transantarctic Expedition saga…the famous story of the Endurance.
• Episode 39: Exploring Antarctica, Part I 26.03.2024 31хв

  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 Jomi has spent the last two austral summers (northern hemisphere winters) exploring it. This season, we explore it with him. Part one of this two-part episode sets the scene of the remoteness of the inhospitable Antarctic continent by taking a look at how it was initially explored. While Jomi has been able to do this from the relative comfort of a large modern vessel, the original explorers of the region faced more trying challenges.
• Episode 38: Lions Galore at Vumbura Plains 11.08.2023 29хв

  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 males feeding on a buffalo kill, to a lioness nursing her cub beside her lechwe kill, to an adorable reunion between the cubs and mother lionesses of a pride, it was an action packed, lion filled stay, and we are bring you all the details of the various sightings in this week’s episode. 
• Episode 37: Wild Dogs Dig a Den at Chitabe 04.08.2023 27хв

  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 day and seeing a pack of 19 wild dogs digging their dens (plural) for TWO pregnant females.
• Episode 36: Predator Pandemonium at Chitabe 28.07.2023 33хв

  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 disappoint one bit as predators show up in numbers. They include a cheetah mother with SIX cubs, a young leopard trying not to drop its impala meal and four lions that try to ruin the leopard’s day.
• Episode 35: Tubu Tree Part 2: Lions on the Hunt 21.07.2023 25хв

  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 during the day. What was on the menu? Find out here...
• Episode 34: Tubu Tree's Leopard Dynasty 13.07.2023 22хв

  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 wonderful Tubu Tree Camp. We talk about our gifted guide, Kambango Delta, discuss some Tubu leopard family history, and how we’ve seen more leopard history in the making!
• Episode 33: Walks of Life Art with Cannon Winkler 18.03.2022 41хв

  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 and castes of tracks which he paints onto canvas to create his paintings. A portion of proceeds from selling the paintings are donated to African Parks. We talk about what Cannon enjoyed about his time in the bush, what distinguishes his paintings and why we both find African Parks such a worthy cause to donate to.