Safari Life with Bobby-Jo

• Releasing Baby Turtles and Copping Traffic-Stopping Elephants - Welcome To Sri Lanka

  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!Get in touch via social media:Instagram: @bobbyjosafarisFacebook: Bobby-Jo SafarisAnd explore upcoming safaris: Bobby-Jo Safaris💬 If you love wild stories, hit play, leave a review, and share with your fellow safari lovers!🎙️ This is a Podvan Media production.

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• Ratna Singh: India’s Trailblazing Guide

  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 helpThere 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.📸 Follow along on social mediaInstagram: @bobbyjosafarisFacebook: Bobby-Jo Safaris✈️ Explore upcoming safaris: Bobby-Jo Safaris💬 If you love wild stories, hit play, leave a review and share with your fellow safari lovers!🎙️ This is a Podvan Media production.

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• Ep8: Come With Me On An Incredible Indian Safari!

  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.Come join me! 🦁 Instagram | 🐘 Facebook | 🦡 Safari ToursAnd if you enjoy this podcast, please leave a review and share it with your fellow safari lovers!This is a Podvan Media production.

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• Ep7: You MUST Listen to This if You’ve Ever Thought of Doing an African Safari!!

  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.Come join me! 🦁 Instagram | 🐘 Facebook | 🦡 Safari ToursAnd if you enjoy this podcast, please leave a review and share it with your fellow safari lovers!This is a Podvan Media production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ep6: The Wildest Stories Behind My Photos On Exhibition

  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 ghostA giraffe giving birth in real timeMy once-in-a-lifetime bongo sighting (yes, I cried)A tiger charging through water in India’s Ranthambore National ParkAnd the real stories behind each image, from the terrifying to the hilariousCome join me! 🦁 Instagram | 🐘 Facebook | 🦡 Safari ToursAnd if you enjoy this podcast, please leave a review and share it with your fellow safari lovers!This is a Podvan Media production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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