The Ewaso Journal

Notes from the
Elephant Kingdom

Black leopards, elephants, wild dogs and the craft of photographing them from a hide, from the Ewaso Enclave Conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya.

What to Pack for a Photography Safari in Kenya: A Practical Checklist

Camera kit, clothing and travel essentials for a photography safari in Kenya, plus two rules that catch visitors out: light aircraft luggage limits and...

20 October 2026

Night Wildlife Photography: How to Shoot Animals After Dark

Photographing wildlife after dark is one of the hardest and most rewarding challenges in nature photography. The settings, kit and ethics that make it...

Planning Your Stay

What Is a Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya? Conservancies vs National Parks Explained

Conservancies now cover a large share of Kenya's wildlife land. What they are, who runs them, how they differ from national parks, and why...

28 September 2026

The Elephants of Laikipia and the Ewaso Nyiro River

Laikipia and Samburu hold one of Kenya's largest elephant populations. How the Ewaso Nyiro river and a famous corridor to Mount Kenya keep these...

18 September 2026

Giza & Leopards

Black Leopard vs Black Panther: What Is the Difference?

Is a black panther a real animal? Why the name covers two different big cats, how to tell a black leopard from a black...

8 September 2026

Photographing Wildlife From a Hide: A Beginner’s Guide

What a photo hide is, why it changes your wildlife pictures, and the lenses, settings and etiquette that help first-timers come home with their...

Where to See African Wild Dogs in Kenya: The Painted Wolves of Laikipia

Laikipia is the heart of Kenya's African wild dog range. Why the packs live here, how close they came to disappearing, and how to...

Giza & Leopards

What Is a Black Leopard? Melanistic Leopards in Kenya Explained

A black leopard is an ordinary leopard with a dark coat caused by melanism. How it happens, why it is so rare in Africa,...

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