Diaries of a Guide
Echoes of an Ancient Call
It is easy in a dreamer's mind, a mind held by the wilderness, to dream of ancient times, but in reality it is only a dream for we have brok...moreFood and Wine
Food is a big part of the safari experience and at a premier lodge great emphasis is put on the cuisine, but even at premier lodges there ar...moreFrom my Window
Mombo is as dramatic a place as any in Africa, in fact I would say it is the closest to Eden I have ever experienced. The opportunity to wor...moreLions in Camp
The initial briefing for guests is one of the most important aspects of a safari in Botswana as the camps are not fenced and the potential f...moreMamba Stories
The black mamba is one of the most feared snakes in the world, and certainly the most feared in Africa. It was once believed that if you wer...moreMombo - The Place of Plenty
Each area in Africa is unique, each with its own sense of place, but all bound by the single chord of a continent of extremes and I have had...moreMombo Journals
A group of old buffalo [dagga boys] are residents of the camp. They spend the whole day out in the floodplains before moving back to the saf...moreMonkey Raiders
“The monkeys have trashed the bar again'. Unlike the 'nocturnal raider' hyena, monkeys work during broad daylight, carrying out audacious ...moreSounds of the African Night
One night I woke to hear Leigh snoring, but when I prodded him he said he was already awake and denied the accusation. We lay awake listenin...moreThe Bachelors
Dagga Boys is the name given to old male buffalo that have left the breeding herd to spend their final days alone or in small groups...moreThe Edge of Eden. Little Mombo Safari Camp in Botswana
Hidden in a far corner of the island that hosts the legendary Mombo Camp, Little Mombo plays host to a view that goes beyond the aching beau...moreThe Elephant Whisperer
Our resident elephant Stompie was a patient and gentle old soul who did not react when people got too close but nonetheless we warned guests...more