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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,

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00:40:07

Ep21: What It’s Like to Be Charged by a Silverback!

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/12/01

I am back in Uganda, and cannot wait to share this adventure with you. We are starting in Queen Elizabeth National Park and heading straight for the water.In this episode, I take you aboard the best boat cruise I have ever experienced on the Kazinga Channel. We're talking elephants getting uncomfortably close, a hippo with a rare pigmentation condition, and a mongoose with a very questionable haircut. But the real magic happens when we head to Mgahinga National Park for the ultimate

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00:29:21

Ep20: Surrounded by Screaming Chimps!!

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/11/17

I've just landed in Uganda and I am absolutely buzzing! This country is pure magic (they call it the Pearl of Africa for a reason) and this trip is already one for the books.We're on a private safari, and our first major stop is the incredible Kibale National Park. It’s home to my absolute favourite species: the chimpanzee. Before we even got to the chimps, we went on a primate walk through the Bogote Wetlands and saw seven different species... red colobus, black and white colobus (the

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00:30:50

Ep19: A Portrait in the Dark, and a River of Life and...

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/11/03

This is it. This is the moment we waited over 20 hours for. My heart was pounding, my guests had tears in their eyes, and I was just trying to take it all in.After days of waiting by the river in the Northern Serengeti, we were rewarded with the biggest, most chaotic, and most emotional wildebeest crossing I have ever seen in my life. We're talking tens of thousands of animals plunging into the water, the chaos, the sound, the crocodiles... it was a complete sensory overload.In this episode, I

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00:23:13

Ep18: Smelly Hippos, Punctured Tyres, and the...

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/10/20

What does it really take to witness the great wildebeest crossing? It's not just about luck (though you do need a lot of that). It’s about patience, ethics, and managing high-stakes pressure.This episode, I'm taking you right into the safari vehicle with me and my incredible guide, Firoz, as we drive to the Northern Serengeti. The pressure is on! We talk about the high hopes (and the serious stress) that comes with trying to find a river crossing for our guests.We also get into a really important

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00:51:16

Ep17: Three Days of Tension in the Serengeti!

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/10/06

After waiting for 24 hours over three full days in the Northern Serengeti, my guests and I were starting to lose hope. Then, on our very last day, we took a chance, drove 45 minutes to a remote crossing point, and were met with the most incredible sight I have ever seen. It was so emotional, my guests were crying, and I definitely shed a tear or two!In this episode, I'm back in Australia catching up with my producer, Rabs, to talk through the highlights of my last three months in Africa. I talk

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00:27:49

Ep16: The Most Important Meeting I’ve Ever Attended

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/09/22

Imagine sitting under a tree in the middle of the Tanzanian bush, surrounded by Maasai elders and young warriors. They've just slaughtered a goat, and as the only woman there, I'm trying to absorb the weight of the moment. This isn't just any meeting; they are debating the future of lions in their homeland, and an elder has just asked the most direct question possible: "Do you guys want lions in Ngorongoro or not?"In this episode, the third in our series with the incredible

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00:33:52

Ep15: A Newborn Baby in a Boma

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/09/08

In this episode, I’m on the ground in Ngorongoro with the KopeLion team, and I walk into a situation that just completely blows my mind. I was heading into a Maasai Boma to take a portrait of one of the Ilchokuti (the lion guardians), when I was told I couldn't go in because his wife had literally just given birth inside their tiny home moments before! No doctors, no hospital, just the traditional midwives of the village. I was utterly blown away!From there, I head off with the team that are

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00:24:26

Ep14: The Maasai Leader Protecting His People and Lions

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/08/25

It’s a brutal catch-22 in conservation: what happens when lion numbers start to grow? The conflict with the local community often grows with them. Tragically, in Ngorongoro, a recent increase in lions attacking livestock has led to more retaliation killings, and it’s an incredibly challenging time on the ground.In this episode, I’m back at Mama Simba’s and I get to introduce you to someone very special. Ololotu Munka is the Executive Director of Kope Lion, and he also happens to be my new boss! His

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00:23:37

I Got Chased By A Lion!!

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/08/11

OK, before I get to how I just got chased by a lion...I've gotta say, I was so angry and sad when I saw some footage online recently. Dozens of tourists had gotten out of their vehicles at the Mara River crossing on the Serengeti side, some standing on the roofs of their cars, others sitting right on the riverbank. This is completely illegal and incredibly dangerous, and it was all happening as a huge herd of wildebeest were attempting one of the most stressful moments of their lives.In this

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00:23:42

A Leopard for Mum's Birthday

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/07/28

Well, being completely on my own in a tiny, doorless vehicle when a heavily pregnant leopard decides to walk right past is a feeling I’ll never forget! I finally tracked down my first leopard of the trip, the incredible Ndoto, and the experience was sensational. She was so confident, parading between the cars, and the thrill (and slight heebie-jeebies) of having her so close while I was in a completely open vehicle was next level.In this episode, I share that heart-pounding story, and the bizarre

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00:55:03

He’s Back: The Buffalo Outside My Tent

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/07/14

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 magnificent tusker elephant Fred and having some truly spectacular encounters

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00:34:32

Releasing Baby Turtles and Copping Traffic-Stopping...

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/06/30

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, dodged crocs while driving over a lake, and photographed some of the

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00:27:16

Ratna Singh: India’s Trailblazing Guide

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/06/16

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 inspiring women I know.We talk about• Her wild childhood growing up alongside

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00:46:29

Ep8: Come With Me On An Incredible Indian Safari!

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/06/09

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 hilarious moments of travelling on safari in India, from VIP treatment on

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00:44:27

Ep7: You MUST Listen to This if You’ve Ever Thought...

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/05/26

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 hunt unfold in real time, this safari had it all—including a just-born baby

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Ep6: The Wildest Stories Behind My Photos On Exhibition

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/05/12

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 stories behind the shots, this one’s packed.We’ll take you behind the lens

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Ep5: Dr Mama Simba, From Swedish Farm Girl To A Life...

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/04/28

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 project helping people and lions coexist in this iconic landscape.We dig into

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Ep4: Can Lions and People Truly Coexist? Inside...

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/04/14

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 KopeLion’s Programs Coordinator, who shares what it was like growing up amongst

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Ep3: From SOS to Serengeti – 10 Years of Friendship...

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/03/31

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 scratch• Heart-stopping animal encounters, from baby elephants and

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Ep2: Safari Season Begins – Cheetahs, Chocolate &...

Safari Life with Bobby-Jo ·

2025/03/17

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 an unforgettable start to 2025.I’ll take you inside life at the mobile

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