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The Wild Source specializes in Wildlife Biologist Planned Custom Safaris for wildlife enthusiasts. See our site at www.thewildsource.com

We believe most safari travelers want a trip focused on wildlife, yet there is a disturbing trend of promoting extravagant accommodation and pre-packaged itineraries based on the lodging instead of examining the best opportunities for wildlife viewing and considering seasonal changes. Virtually all safari lodges and camps tout their game viewing quality making it difficult for the consumer to know

if a species is seen once a month, everyday, or at only certain times of the year. Clearly it is easier to focus on chocolate covered strawberries and the finest duvets than to understand the habitat needs and seasonal fluctuations of a diverse array of species, thus the accommodation first approach to safari planning has become common. Our approach is to first determine what the client most wants to see and experience, then our wildlife biologist will recommend the ideal locations and seasonal timing to give you the best odds possible. With the right place and right time determined, we can then choose the right accommodation for your desires!

10/01/2025

Leopards are known for their beautiful spotted coat. Those spots, called rosettes, help them camouflage in their surroundings.
Thank you Andrew Plummer for these marvelous photos!

09/01/2025

Red lechwe are extraordinary antelopes that can jump remarkably high and far. Their long, muscular legs and large hooves are adapted for moving and jumping through swampy or muddy terrain. They are also adept swimmers.
Thank you Ken Bouley for these outstanding photos!

07/01/2025

In honor of Old Rock Day, we're featuring kopjes! Kopjes are rock formations found in the Serengeti. The isolated rock hills or islands are remnants of liquid granite that forced its way up from below the Earth’s crust over a billion years ago! These old rocks offer hiding places for animals and vantage points for predators.
Photo Credits:
1-2 - David Yule
3 - Paul Hoffman

06/01/2025

Our renowned Maasai guide Ping Johnson Pingua Nkukuu highlights the importance of the Maasai: Mara is a diverse ecosystem with over 66 mammals and over 500 species of birds. All these animals are the reasons we are all here and if it was not for the MAA community, this wildlife could not have been there. We preserved them for the future generations." Thank you MAA community for preserving the Mara!

05/01/2025

These adolescent cheetahs are at a crucial stage in their development. They are learning the skills necessary to survive and thrive in the wild, transitioning from the protection of their mother to the independence required to live as adults. This period is filled with challenges as they develop physically, mentally, and socially, ultimately shaping them into the iconic hunters they are known to be.
Thank you Nathan L'Etoile for these superb photos!

03/01/2025

There are over 500 bird species in Botswana and over 1,000 species in east Africa! Ranging in size from the 10cm Cape penduline tit to the 9 foot tall ostrich and every size in between, the diversity of birds is astounding. What's your favorite species? Let us know in the comments!
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Photo Credits:
1 - Flamingos, grey crowned cranes, and cape teal ducks by Nathan L'Etoile
2 - Pied kingfisher by Ken Bouley
3 - Ostrich by Rick Everstine
4 - Lilac breasted roller by Ken Bouley
5 - Meyers parrot by Ken Bouley
6 - Pearl-spotted owlet by Rick Everstine
7 - Southern ground hornbill by Nathan L'Etoile
8 - Egrets and wildebeest by our guide Henry Akeyo Wildlifediary
9 - Yellow billed kite by Ken Bouley
10 - Southern carmine bee eater by Ken Bouley

02/01/2025

Did you know a leopard's tail is almost as long as its body? The long tail helps keep balance while climbing trees, which is especially important when carrying the extra weight of a kill.
Thank you to our excellent wildlife biologist Yusuf Deo for these photos!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! We are excited for what 2025 has in store for The Wild Source! In December we had a Guides Without Borders retreat at Njozi Camp with our Botswana, Tanzania, and Kenya guides. Over the 5 day event, there was bonding, planning for the future, and sharing cultures and successes. Our Botswana bushmen guides gave a cultural talk, Ping spoke about his Bush School Program, and our Tanzania biologists shared their research. We are creating the future of safaris, wildlife conservation, and The Wild Source!

30/12/2024

Experience the magic of the Okavango Delta! A symphony of sounds, sights, and sensations that will leave you breathless. A haven for adventure seekers, nature lovers, and those seeking tranquility. Soak in the stunning beauty of this unique water wonderland.
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Photo Credits:
1 - Rick Everstine
2 - John Lande
4 - Kelli Petersen
5 - our guide Diesel Motswasele Tshosa

29/12/2024

Despite their somewhat awkward appearance, wildebeest are built for speed and endurance. They can travel long distances and reach running speeds of up to 50mph (80km/h). The most incredible thing about wildebeests is that running doesn't take any more energy than walking does!
Thank you David Kenny for these astounding photos!

28/12/2024

Servals are pretty successful hunters. Their long legs allow them to seem prey over the tall grass. They catch most of their prey by leaping into the air and pouncing onto the rodent, bird, reptile or frog.
Shout out to our renowned guide Johnson Pingua Nkukuu Ping for these photos!

27/12/2024

Did you know hippos make their own sunscreen? 🦛 With all the time they spend in the water, hippos have sensitive skin that can easily crack and dry out. They have glands under the skin that produce a natural sunscreen substance to keep their skin moist and protect them for the sun.
Thank you Nathan L'Etoile for this fabulous photo!

25/12/2024

Wishing you a happy and wild holiday!

24/12/2024

African wild dogs are revered for their teamwork hunting skills. After the strategic chase and the prey is caught, the pack pulls it apart. Wild dogs have an 80% hunting success rate.
Thank you David Yule for these marvelous photos!

23/12/2024

Flamingos make themselves at home around salty lakes and lagoons. Bodies of water that are too salty for fish, means the flamingos can get all the plankton they want.
Shout out to our excellent wildlife biologist Yusuf Deo for this photo!

21/12/2024

Giant otters are social animals and live in groups with an average of 8 individuals. Grooming, resting and playing together is a big part of giant otter social life. Sometimes they even hunt together!
Thank you Brooke Mitchell for these awesome photos!

19/12/2024

Big stretch! After a good rest, a stretch is needed to warm up those muscles. Lions rest most of the day to conserve their energy for when they need to hunt.
Thank you Nathan L'Etoile for this wonderful photo!

18/12/2024

Our expert guide George Mbonea Mbwambo enjoys taking guests to Serengeti National Park because of its many different habitats. "In Serengeti there are swamps, hills, kopjes, savanna, woodlands, grasslands, and rivers - that's the reason why it looks unique."
Photo credits:
2 - Kopjes by Nathan L'Etoile
3 - Ndutu region by Andrew Kane

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African fish eagles mate for life and usually live in pairs but can form family groups. Juveniles tend to form loose social groups as they are nomadic while mated pairs stick to their territory. An eagle will call to communicate with each other or make protective calls near the nest. Thank you to our knowledgable founder Bill for this video! . . . #thewildsource #safari #africansafari #kenya #wildlife_seekers #wildlifelovers #wildlifephoto #africanwildlife #smallgroup #masaimara #conservation #conservationtravel #ecotourism #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeonearth #natgeowild #ethicaltravel #condenasttraveller #fodorsonthego #eastafrica #travelandleisure #forbestravelguide #bestdestinations #gamedrive #wildcamping #eagles #raptors #birdlovers #birdwatchers #adventurers

This giraffe behavior is called necking. 🦒 Necking is a way males communicate dominance or compete for mating. It is a way to size each other up and is a way to test their strength. Shout out to our phenomenal guide Diesel for this footage! . . . #thewildsource #safari #africansafari #botswana #wildlife_seekers #wildlifelovers #wildlifephoto #africanwildlife #smallgroup #okavangodelta #kalahari #conservation #conservationtravel #ecotourism #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeonearth #habitat #natgeowild #condenasttraveller #fodorsonthego #ethicaltravel #travelandleisure #forbestravelguide #bestdestinations #gamedrive #wildcamping #giraffes #animalbehavior #wildlifewednesday #adventurers

It's a bit trickier to find a spot to lay amidst the pride when you're in a tree! What a sight to see multiple lionesses relaxing together on the various branches. Thank you to our terrific guide and camp owner Deo for this footage! . . . #thewildsource #safari #africansafari #tanzania #wildlife_seekers #wildlifelovers #wildlifephoto #africanwildlife #smallgroup #serengeti #conservation #conservationtravel #ecotourism #sustainabletravel #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeonearth #natgeowild #ethicaltravel #condenasttraveller #fodorsonthego #eastafrica #travelandleisure #forbestravelguide #bestdestinations #gamedrive #wildcamping #lioness #lions #bigcats #adventurers

Countdown into the new year The Wild Source way! Photo Credits: 10 impalas by Ken Bouley 9 wildebeests by Andrew Kane 8 wild dogs by Okavango Origins 7 zebras by Patrick Troyer 6 lions by Nathan L'Etoile 5 flamingos by Andrew Plummer 4 elephants by our guide Ping 3 giraffes by our guide Diesel 2 hippos by Phil Clapham 1 cheetah by Kelli Petersen . . . #thewildsource #safari #africansafari #tanzania #wildlife_seekers #wildlifelovers #wildlifephoto #africanwildlife #smallgroup #serengeti #conservation #conservationtravel #ecotourism #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeonearth #natgeowild #condenasttraveller #fodorsonthego #eastafrica #travelandleisure #forbestravelguide #bestdestinations #gamedrive #wildcamping #safaripark #travelafrica #adventurers #onsafari #safarilife #botswana

These beautiful endangered birds spend their time foraging for grass seeds, toads, insects and other invertebrates. Grey crowned cranes hunt for insects by stamping their feet to drive the bugs out of the grass. Shout out to our outstanding guide Henry Akeyo Wildlifediary for this footage! . . . #thewildsource #safari #africansafari #tanzania #wildlife_seekers #wildlifelovers #wildlifephoto #africanwildlife #smallgroup #serengeti #conservation #conservationtravel #ecotourism #sustainabletravel #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeonearth #natgeowild #ethicaltravel #condenasttraveller #fodorsonthego #eastafrica #travelandleisure #forbestravelguide #bestdestinations #gamedrive #wildcamping #endangered #birdlovers #adventurers #birdwatchers

Embark on a journey, right into the heart of the wild! Here, elephants roam next to lounging lions and the natural world extends for miles all around. Shout out to our stupendous founder Bill Given for this footage! . . . #thewildsource #safari #africansafari #kenya #wildlife_seekers #wildlifelovers #wildlifephoto #africanwildlife #smallgroup #masaimara #conservation #conservationtravel #ecotourism #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeonearth #natgeowild #ethicaltravel #condenasttraveller #fodorsonthego #eastafrica #travelandleisure #forbestravelguide #bestdestinations #gamedrive #wildcamping #elephants #lions #bigcats #babyanimal #cuteanimal

Cheetahs use the tall grasses of the savanna to provide cover while stalking prey. Like other big cats, male cheetahs patrol their territory and mark it with urine, claw marks, raking the ground and feces. Shout out to our brilliant guide and camp owner Deo for this video! . . . #thewildsource #safari #africansafari #tanzania #wildlife_seekers #wildlifelovers #wildlifephoto #africanwildlife #smallgroup #serengeti #conservation #conservationtravel #ecotourism #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeonearth #natgeowild #ethicaltravel #condenasttraveller #fodorsonthego #eastafrica #travelandleisure #forbestravelguide #bestdestinations #gamedrive #wildcamping #bigcats #cheetahs #predators #travelafrica #adventurers

Yawning is the body's reflex to promote alertness, usually during transition to and from sleeping or resting. Research suggests that yawning is also the body's mechanism for regulating brain temperature. Thank you to our phenomenal founder Bill Given for this footage! . . . #thewildsource #safari #africansafari #kenya #wildlife_seekers #wildlifelovers #wildlifephoto #africanwildlife #smallgroup #masaimara #conservation #conservationtravel #ecotourism #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeonearth #natgeowild #ethicaltravel #condenasttraveller #fodorsonthego #eastafrica #travelandleisure #forbestravelguide #bestdestinations #gamedrive #wildcamping #leopards #bigcats #yawning #adventurers #travelafrica

Monkeys - they're not just our evolutionary companions, but also a source of endless curiosity for many. This Monkey Day, let's take a moment to appreciate these incredible primates. There are over 200 monkey species with each as fascinating and remarkable as the next - like these howler monkeys in Brazil! Thank you Brooke Mitchell for this fun footage! . . . #thewildsource #safari #brazil #wildlife_seekers #wildlifelovers #wildlifephoto #wildlife #smallgroup #pantanal #conservation #conservationtravel #ecotourism #slowtravel #wildlifeconservation #naturereserve #wildlifeonearth #natgeowild #fodorsonthego #travelandleisure #forbestravelguide #wildcamping #bestdestinations #rivercruise #wetlands #junglecruise #adventurers #worldtravelers #monkeys #howlermonkey #primates

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On safari, lions have the right of way on the road! Shout out to our superb guide Henry Akeyo Wildlifediary for this footage! . . . #safaripark #thewildsource #safari #africansafari #tanzania #wildlife_seekers #wildlifelovers #wildlifephoto #africanwildlife #smallgroup #serengeti #conservation #conservationtravel #ecotourism #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeonearth #natgeowild #ethicaltravel #condenasttraveller #fodorsonthego #eastafrica #travelandleisure #forbestravelguide #bestdestinations #gamedrive #wildcamping #lions #bigcats #predators #wildlifewednesday

Lioness climbing a tree! Although not as skilled as leopards, lions sometimes climb trees for various reasons. The branches are a great place to view their surroundings, catch a nice breeze on a hot day, and rest with fewer pests around. Shout out to our magnificent guide and camp owner Deo for this footage! . . . #thewildsource #safari #africansafari #tanzania #wildlife_seekers #wildlifelovers #wildlifephoto #africanwildlife #smallgroup #serengeti #conservation #conservationtravel #ecotourism #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeonearth #natgeowild #ethicaltravel #condenasttraveller #fodorsonthego #eastafrica #travelandleisure #forbestravelguide #bestdestinations #gamedrive #wildcamping #lioness #bigcats #actionshot #adventurers #safaripark

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