6 Best Wildlife Travel and Safari Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Charley Hesse and Ken Behrens have travelled all over the globe, and accumulated a lifetime worth of adventure stories, in pursuit of wild places and wild creatures. Both are lifelong birding and natural history fanatics, and professional guides. Charley was born in the UK, but has spent his life living in Japan, Ecuador, South Africa, and now Thailand. Ken was born in the US, and has lived in South Africa and Madagascar for the last decade plus. Contact Ken and Charley: ****@gmail.com and ****@gmail.comPhoto Galleries: https://www.ken-behrens.com/naturally-adventurous-podcast more

Trunks & Tracks Co-founders Jomi Krobb and Hadley Pierce share wild stories about what life is like on safari in the African bush. Safari Stories is a light-listening podcast with short episodes to make you laugh, learn about the bush, and fall in love with Africa. more

The Wild Eye Podcast is hosted by the Wild Eye team. We bring you conversations, interviews, and Q&A sessions focused on travel, safaris and photography. Join our online community and let us change the way you see the world! more

How do we bring wildlife back from the brink? What does it actually take to rewild a landscape? And where on Earth can you witness nature's greatest comebacks in real time? Rewildology host Brooke Mitchell, conservation biologist and Jackson Wild finalist, travels the globe—both virtually and in person—to amplify the voices of scientists, storytellers, and conservationists restoring and rewilding our planet. Join the journey. more

Charles Foley and Jon Hall talk to mammalwatchers, biologists, conservationists and those with a passion for observing and protecting the world's wild mammals. For more information visit www.mammalwatching.com/podcast . Dr Charles Foley is a mammalwatcher and biologist who, together with his wife Lara, spent 30 years studying elephants in Tanzania. They now run the Tanzania Conservation Research Program at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Jon Hall set up mammalwatching.com in 2005. Genetically Welsh, spiritually Australian, currently in New York City. He has looked for mammals in over 100 countries. Produced and edited by José G. Martínez-Fonseca , mammalwatcher, photographer and wildlife biologist. more

Welcome to Inspiring African Travel - the podcast sharing extraordinary African travel stories while honouring those driving positive change across the continent. Hosted by James Wilson and Stuart Parker, we've explored Africa's incredible diversity across eight seasons and over 50 episodes. From our early series featuring 'Women in Travel' and 'Local Heroes in Tourism' to 'African Travel Tips' and 'Transformative Travel in Africa'. More than just travel - we share responsible travel stories, conservation efforts, and community upliftment. Each episode features inspiring conversations with local guides, conservationists, and travel experts who are making a real difference in their space. In loving memory of our co-founder Julia Spry-Wilson, we've established the Inspiring African Travel Fund, supporting grassroots projects across Ghana, Zanzibar, and Botswana. From coral restoration to wildlife conservation and education initiatives, we're creating lasting positive impact. Whether you're planning your first African adventure or you're a seasoned traveller seeking inspiration, join us as we uncover the beauty, culture, and incredible people that make Africa so special. more