Safari Life with Bobby-Jo – Details, episodes & analysis

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 most stunning birdlife I’ve ever seen. You’ll also hear about the unforgettable characters (human and animal!) we met along the way - including a flamboyant jungle fowl that stole the show. 🐔😂

Plus, you’ll get the lowdown on the elephants that act as roadside toll collectors and the hilarious, hair-raising moments that made this trip one I’ll never forget!

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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 tigers in Bandhavgarh

• The leap from a career in law and the UN to tracking big cats for a living

• Being the first and only female guide in several parks across India

• What makes Indian safaris so unique and why tracking here keeps you sharp

• How India is leading the way with conservation and how we can all help

There are tiger tales, leopard close calls and the magic of seeing nature through new eyes. Ratna is living proof that following your instincts can change your life and protect the wild places we all love.

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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 spent years capturing the raw beauty of wildlife. Now, she’s bringing you along for the ride! Expect thrilling stories from the field, conversations with fellow conservationists and adventurers, and a front-row seat to some of the most breathtaking places on Earth.

If you love wildlife, travel, and the thrill of the unknown, hit play and join the adventure!

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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 sleeper trains to unforgettable tiger sightings.

I’ll also chat about my all-time favourite spot to grab a samosa, how the mongoose and coucal became our good luck charms, and to top it all off, we finish at the Taj Mahal – still as mesmerising as ever.

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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 elephant and the most wildebeest I’ve ever seen in Hidden Valley.

You’ll also hear all about:

• The launch of my first solo photo exhibition, A Wild Life

• My favourite off-road moments in Ndutu and the Central Serengeti

• The incredible wildlife sightings—including black rhino, caracal and flamingos at sunrise

• Why I’m already counting down to Feb 2026 (and how you can join me!)

This one’s a love letter to the place I’ll never stop returning to.

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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 on some of the wildest photos in the exhibition, including:

• A black leopard emerging from the dark like a ghost
• A giraffe giving birth in real time
• My once-in-a-lifetime bongo sighting (yes, I cried)
• A tiger charging through water in India’s Ranthambore National Park
• And the real stories behind each image, from the terrifying to the hilarious

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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 Ingela’s remarkable story, from growing up on a Swedish farm to cycling across Africa and landing a job with the legendary Serengeti Lion Project. She shares the pivotal moment that inspired her to create KopeLion, the heartbreaking challenges faced along the way, and the moments of pure joy that keep her going.

Plus, we talk about the growing pressures of tourism on fragile ecosystems, the importance of ethical safaris, and how we can all do our bit to protect this magical place.

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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 wildlife, herding livestock from the age of five, and having his first lion encounter at just eleven years old. After years spent studying in the US, he’s back home in Ngorongoro, working to build harmony between lions and the communities that live alongside them.

From dodging Cape buffalo as a kid to tracking collared lions through thick bush, Kimani’s story is a powerful look at how conservation and culture can walk hand in hand.

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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 charging gorillas to lions in trees

• The hilarious chaos of getting stuck in the Ngorongoro Crater at night

• The moment we watched a newborn elephant take its very first steps

This is a heartfelt, hilarious and totally honest chat with a man I trust with my life - and someone you’re likely to meet if you join one of my Tanzanian safaris.

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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 camps, share the wildest animal encounters—including a cheetah hunt captured in real-time—and introduce you to some incredible people I’ve met along the way, like a chocolate sommelier who changed the way I see chocolate forever!

Plus, I finally had a face-to-face showdown with my spirit animal—the feisty honey badger.

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