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This nineteenth-century black and white wood engraving illustrates a dynamic scene from the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition at the Yambuya camp on the Aruwimi River. The artwork depicts several African members of the expedition party emerging from a dense thicket of tall bamboo and tropical foliage while herding a group of goats and chickens. The figures are shown in active poses, some reaching out to guide the animals while others carry long sticks or spears for protection and herding. This detailed illustration captures the essential logistical task of securing fresh food supplies and livestock during long-distance colonial exploration in the late 1880s, providing a realistic look at daily life and survival in a remote African camp.