Zimbabwe and Botswana, 2026
The countries with the second largest and the first largest elephant population in the world, are also good for other mammal watching. We got 45 mammals in 11 days, as well as the
Goodbye Zimbabwe
A late trip report on a somber goodbye to one of the most underrated mammal watching destinations.
Our African Summer/Winter Vacation
My name is Micah Swanson-Mwamasika, and I am 10-years-old. For a long time, my older brother has influenced my love for mammals and so has the Mammal Watching Podcast. Now I’m in
New Trip Reports: Mozambique; Malawi; Botswana & Zimbabwe
Here are three more reports from Pictus Safaris. Gorongosa, 2022: Pictus Safaris, 9 days & 38 species including Marsh Mongoose, Wild Dog and Banana Serotine. Malawi, 2022: Pic
New Trip Reports: Uganda & Burundi; Malawi & Mozambique; and Zimbabwe
Three new reports from Pictus Safaris. Uganda & Burundi, 2022: Pictus Safaris , 14 days & 38 species including Bunyoro Rabbit and Patas Monkey. Malawi & Mozambique, 202
Book Review: Stuarts’ Field Guide to National Parks & Game Reserves of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi
If you are old to remember mammalwatching in the 1990s you might also remember how you used to plan trips. Before the internet, before emails, before Google translate. I honestly
New Trip Report: Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
Another report from Tom Clode, this time from one of my favourite national parks anywhere – Mana Pools. It has been nearly 30 years since I was there and I’m relieved
Books & App Review: Stuarts’ Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern African
Back in 1991, Chris and Tilde Stuart’s Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa was the first field guide I ever brought. So it feels like an induction into the Mammalwa
New Trip Report: Zimbabwe, Botswana and Marrick (South Africa)
Zimbabwe, Botswana and Marrick (South Africa), 2018: Félix Serrano López, 2 weeks and about 60 species including Sable, Honey Badger, Spot-necked Otter, Black-footed Cat and mat
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