Oman
I first visited Oman in February 2018 on a 24 hour trip in search of a Blanford's Fox, which I saw in Wadi Muaydin, near Birkhat Al Mawz. I also saw a Red Fox there and a Small Mou
Bioko Island
Bioko Island is not easy to get to, nor to travel around, but it still has some great mammalwatching including pretty much the only realistic chance of seeing wild Drills. I visite
Gabon Wildlife Adventure – Royle Safaris – July 2022 Trip Report
In the summer of 2022 Royle Safaris returned to Gabon after the covid-19 pandemic. We ran three back to back trips to see the wonderful wildlife of this wonderful country. This is
United Arab Emirates
I've been to Dubai several times for work and squeezed in a little mammal time.
Zimbabwe
I lived in Zambia throughout 1991 and visited Zimbabwe several times. Back then, Zimbabwe was very much a second world nation, to Zambia’s third world status. There was a marked
Yemen
I had to work in Sanaa for a couple of days in April 2007. Warnings about security meant I didn't venture outside of the city though in hindsight I think Yemen was probably safer t
Ghana
Me - "Where are the Monkeys?". Ranger - "On top of the tree". Me - "Which tree?" Ranger - "The tree with the green leaves."
The Gambia
I haven't been to The Gambia yet, but I've included community reports from those that have.
Lesotho
I spent an afternoon in Lesotho in 2026, primarily to see Sloggett's Ice Rats at the top of the Sani Pass.
Guinea
I haven't been to Guinea yet, but I've included community reports from those that have.