James Kydd is a South African conservation biologist, photographer and private wildlife guide who’s had a love affair with the wild his whole life. He worked as a guide at Londolozi, one of South Africa’s top luxury bush lodges, for six years before starting Ranger Diaries, a multiple award-winning wildlife blog. Here he talks to Sarah Duff about the most underrated safari parks, what to look for when choosing a safari, and how to take excellent wildlife photos.

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