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mobile safari app

Plan, navigate, and remember every safari in one app.

Bushwak is a mobile safari app for iPhone and Android. Identify wildlife, record sightings, upload wildlife photos, and navigate to recent wildlife activity across African parks, even when you are offline.

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Offline maps + sightings for remote parks
Community wildlife feed with the latest sightings
Personal stats tracking for points earned and species logged
Bushwak by the numbers

Built for real safari trips across Southern and East Africa.

290+
Species profiles
79+
Mammals
180+
Birds
4+
Countries supported
Built for African parks

Everything you need for a seamless safari.

Bushwak blends animal identification, sightings, navigation, discovery, and community into one flow so you can get the most out of your safari.

Community feed

High quality photos uploaded by guides and the community.

Upload your own photos and sightings to the community feed. Be the first to spot new animals and share your sightings with the world.

  • High quality photos
  • Guide and community uploads
  • Offline logging and sync back at camp
Bushwak community feed with wildlife photos and sightings
Bushwak feed screen showing a waterbuck sighting
Find the Big Five

Navigate to thrilling sightings in real time.

Bushwak surfaces recent sightings and highlights the fastest path so you can spend more time spotting and less time searching.

  • Community powered sightings
  • Turn-by-turn navigation using your existing navigation app
  • Sightings details
Bushwak navigation screen showing nearby wildlife sightings
Learn in the moment

Identify wildlife with rich field guides.

From amphibians to birds, mammals and reptiles, get instant guides with habitat notes, behavioral tips, and stunning photography.

  • Smart filters for faster identification
  • Species profiles with diet, lifespan, gestation, and offspring details
  • Fun facts and behavior insights
Bushwak wildlife identification and filters screen
Bushwak wildlife identification and filters screen
Track your progress

See your personal safari stats in one place.

Bushwak keeps your safari journey measurable with personal stats that show points earned, species logged, and your overall progress over time.

  • Points earned from your sightings
  • Species logged by category
  • A simple progress view built for every trip
Bushwak personal stats page with points earned and species logged
Work with Bushwak

Partner with us or get listed on Bushwak.

Choose how you want to collaborate: form a partnership, list your lodge or game reserve, or apply as a private field guide.

Form a partnership with Bushwak
Contact us directly to form a partnership with Bushwak.
Explore partnership options
List your lodge or game reserve
Request a listing so travelers can discover and connect with your property.
List your lodge or reserve
List as a private field guide
Apply to be listed as a private field guide for safari travelers.
Apply as a private guide
Lioness and cub representing conservation impact in African parks
Loved by travelers

The Bushwak community is growing every day.

From first-time visitors to seasoned guides, Bushwak keeps safaris effortless and unforgettable.

Kristin S.
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Kristin S.
Safari traveler

"I could identify what I was looking at on my first safari with no prior knowledge."

Luke Miller
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Luke Miller
Wildlife enthusiast

"The sightings feed helped us find lions at sunrise. Game changer."

Ana P.
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Ana P.
Amateur birder

"The bird filters are so good. I finally knew what I was looking at just by identifying the colors."

Ready for your next trip

Turn your next safari into a story worth sharing.

Download Bushwak today.

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