Safari Life with Bobby-Jo
"Safari Life With Bobby-Jo" offers an immersive journey into the world of wildlife photography and conservation. Hosted by Bobby-Jo, an experienced zookeeper and trained photographer, the podcast provides expert insights into animal behaviour, photography techniques, and the importance of wildlife preservation. Drawing from her extensive experience leading photo safaris across diverse locations—including the Southern Serengeti, the Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Patagonia, the Pantanal, Galapagos, Uganda, Madagascar, Mana Pools, and Antarctica—Bobby-Jo shares captivating stories and practical advice to help you capture the perfect shot. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or a nature enthusiast, this podcast will inspire and educate you. 📸 Join a safari! Learn more about Bobby-Jo’s upcoming tours and workshops at bobbyjosafaris.com Produced & distributed by Podvan Media, a network dedicated to helping creators share their stories and reach new audiences through high-quality podcast production. For inquiries, contact: info@podvan.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Well, I just had quite a big scare! My heart's still racing! Tonight, from in my tent, I spotted a VERY close Cape Buffalo! He was so close I just thought, ‘OK, this is how it ends. I get cleaned up by a buffalo’.
In this episode, I’m reporting from my first week back in Kenya, and it’s been an absolutely wild start! When I’m not teaching photography, I get to take my own little Suzuki out on solo adventures, tracking the magnificen...
In this episode, I’m coming to you from one of the most incredible trips of my life.
It's my maiden voyage through Sri Lanka with six brilliant Honey Badgers by my side. From bogged safari vehicles and thunderstorms to magical moments like releasing baby turtles into the ocean, this adventure had it all!
I’ll take you inside the wild parks of Yala, Kumana, and Wilpattu, where we searched high and low for Sri Lanka’s leopards, do...
What is it like to run a lodge on the edge of tiger country, train over two thousand wildlife guides and share your backyard with big cats? Just ask Ratna Singh, India’s very own superwoman.
In this episode I am recording right on the pool deck at our beautiful base inside Kanha National Park. There are candles flickering, owls calling and the forest is only metres away, perfect for a chat with Ratna, who is one of the most insp...
What’s it like to search for tigers and experience India’s wilderness up close? Absolute magic – with a few surprises and lots of laughs along the way!
In this episode, I’m taking you on a whirlwind journey through India’s national parks, from the rhino-filled grasslands of Kaziranga to the tiger havens of Tadoba, Kanha, and Ranthambore. Alongside my wonderful guests – Caroline, Lauren, and Susan – we share the real highs and hi...
What’s it like to fall asleep to the sound of lions roaring—every single night?
In this episode, I’m back home in Dubbo, fresh from hosting three back-to-back safaris in Tanzania, India and Sri Lanka. But today, I’m taking you deep into the Southern Serengeti, where I kicked off the 2025 safari season with a dream crew of first-time Honey Badgers.
From a brand new mobile camp nestled in lion territory to witnessing a cheetah ...
What happens when your two podcast worlds collide in a leopard-print shirt and a Camilla dress? You get this absolute belter of an episode.
In this one, I’m back on the Central Coast catching up with Rabbit, my podcast mentor, editor and all-round legend, and giving him a sneak peek at some of the photos from my very first solo exhibition. From the hilarious backstory behind how we met to deep chats about art, animals and the st...
What’s it like to build a life protecting lions in one of the wildest corners of Africa? It is a journey of courage, heartbreak and hope, and it all started with a bike ride across East Africa.
In this episode, I am coming to you from Mama Simba’s house on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, where I sit down with the incredible Dr Ingela Jansson, better known as Mama Simba. Ingela is the founder of KopeLion, a groundbreaking proje...
What’s it like to grow up herding goats in lion country, then return home to protect the very animals your community once hunted?
In this episode, I’m coming to you from the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, after wrapping up a ripper of a Serengeti safari with eight brand-new Honey Badgers. But it’s the days I’ve just spent with the KopeLion team that have truly filled my cup.
I sit down with Kimani, a proud Maasai man and KopeL...
In this episode, I’m recording from the Southern Serengeti with one of my dearest mates and long-time safari partner, Firoz from African Mangu Safaris. We’re celebrating a decade of working together, guiding over 25 safaris and building a bond that’s become more like family than friendship.
We chat about:
• How our very first meeting involved a wild twist (what does SOS mean on safari? 👀)
• Starting our own safari companies from ...
What’s it like to kick off the safari season in the heart of the Serengeti? Absolute magic—with a few unexpected surprises along the way!
In this episode, I’m coming to you from my favourite place on Earth, the Southern Serengeti, where I’ve just wrapped up two weeks as photographer-in-residence with Alex Walker’s Serian Camps. From dodging epic thunderstorms to witnessing the wildebeest calving season in full swing, it’s been a...
What happens when a couple of best mates chase wildlife across the globe? Absolute chaos—and the adventure of a lifetime!
In this very first episode of Safari Life with Bobby-Jo, I sit down with my longest and dearest friend, Glen, to relive our wildest safari memories. From our first African adventure in 2014—featuring aggressive elephants, an Indiana Jones-style bridge, and a surprise leopard sighting—to our latest icy expedit...
Welcome to Safari Life with Bobby-Jo—a podcast where adventure meets the wild!
Hosted by wildlife photographer and safari guide Bobby-Jo, this podcast takes you deep into the untamed corners of the world, sharing heart-pounding encounters, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert insights into the incredible creatures that roam our planet.
From tracking big cats in Africa to photographing polar bears in the Arctic, Bobby-Jo has ...
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