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Stories from the field, gear reviews, conservation news, and expert tips from Professional Guides.

Conservation

How Sustainable Conservation is Saving the Rhino in South Africa

The counter-intuitive truth about private game reserves, anti-poaching units funded by eco-tourism, and the thriving populations of plains game.

Stefan van Zyl

March 12, 2026 • 8 min read

Choosing the right caliber for your first African safari. From the versatile 30-06 to the heavy-hitting .375 H&H.

We sent our team to review one of the top-rated lodges in the Waterberg region. Here is what they discovered.

Interviews with master trackers of the Kalahari. How to pick up a cold trail in the hardest environments.