By popular demand, 2014 sees Wildlife Photography Africa re-introduce a small selection escorted group departures designed for wildlife and photography enthusiasts. Offering photographers the chance to travel with a small group of like-minded individuals our groups have a maximum of 6 participants and are escorted by Africa expert and experienced wildlife photographer Martin Dunn. Working closely with our Tanzanian guides[…]
Read more3 great safari itineraries for 2015 with Wildlife Photography Africa and Lemala Camps Lemala Camps operate some of Tanzania’s premier camps in the best locations for viewing wildlife. We’ve worked closely with Lemala to create 3 safari itineraries for 2015 – each designed to put you in the right camp at the right time. Our dates have been chosen to[…]
Read moreWitfontein. A small slice of heaven in the Klein Karoo. Witfontein and the Swartberg Mountains If anyone is visiting, or planning to visit South Africa, then consider this for inclusion in your travel plans. Witfontein is a lovingly restored Cape Dutch farmhouse located on a private game farm in the Klein Karoo with panoramic views of the majestic Swartberg Mountains.[…]
Read moreWe’re very lucky. We own a share of a private wildlife reserve in the Klein Karoo. The sad part is that we just don’t get to spend enough time there. When we are there though, we treasure every minute. Ou our most recent visit we discovered that a family group of Kafue Lechwe had claimed the area around the house[…]
Read moreIt’s official! Zimbabwe is the must visit safari destination for 2014. Since we introduced our select range of safaris in Zimbabwe a few months ago, the response has been incredible. However that doesn’t mean we’ve been resting on our laurels. Quite the opposite in fact. Although we (naturally) thought our Zimbabwe itineraries were the bees knees, we realised that because[…]
Read moreFollowing a year that has seen some of the most devastating statistics about the decline of elephant and rhino populations in Africa due to rampant poaching we thought it appropriate that our first post of the year should be a call to arms. If you are one of those that has enjoyed, or hopes to enjoy, an African safari we[…]
Read moreOn my recent visit to South Africa I had the great good fortune to be able to spend a few days in Sabi Sands. I have visited Sabi Sands before but this was the first time I had stayed at Savanna Lodge. To be completely honest, when we arrived I was a little dismayed to see how close the lodge[…]
Read moreA 6 night safari staying in 2 private conservancies for under $2, 000 may sound too good to be true, but believe it, it’s not. Gamewatchers Safaris in Kenya are offering you the chance to spend 3 nights in their Selenkay Conservancy, adjoining Amboseli National Park and 3 nights in their Ol Kenyei Conservancy, adjoining the Maasai Mara. This incredible[…]
Read moreMadikwe Safari Diary Day 1 – Morning drive After a whole day of travelling yesterday – we’d driven over hours to get from Karongwe, in the North East, to Madikwe in the North West – it was great to be back out amongst the wildlife. After the dull, overcast conditions at Sabi Sands it was also great to see the[…]
Read moreSafari Diary, Sabi Sands, Day 2 Afternoon drive ((Excuse the quality of the photographs. I’m still on safari and not able to process photos properly on my old Toshiba Portege. I’ll re-do them all when I get back home)) The skies showed no sign of clearing as we headed out for our afternoon game drive. In search of leopards We’d[…]
Read moreI touched down early on Sunday morning at OR Tambo International airport after a long – long and boring -flight from London via Abu Dhabi. I was very pleased to see from the arrivals screen that Pat’s flight from Perth had landed half an hour early so I wouldn’t have to wait around too long. Thanks for the fact that[…]
Read moreIn January I flew over Kenya’s Rift Valley and was surprised to see the incredibly high water levels of Lake Nakuru. The lake had swollen so much, rising around 2 metres, that the roads used to circumnavigate the lake were now submerged. Water everywhere but no flamingoes More alarming was that the flamingoes for which Lake Nakuru is renowned were nowhere[…]
Read moreI first heard about Motswari from a friend. I’d told him I was looking for lodges in the Greater Kruger area we could use for our photo safaris and workshops. We’ve travelled together a lot so he knew the kind of place I would like; Somewhere down to earth with the emphasis on good game viewing, great guiding and impeccable[…]
Read moreThere’s always a great sense of anticipation when I go back to a game park that I love. It’s partly to do with all the photos that I have already got planned; knowing exactly which corners of the park I want to visit and the shots I’m hoping to get. But it is also about renewing my acquaintance with some[…]
Read moreWith so many companies offering African wildlife safaris making your choice can be a daunting task, but when it comes to photographic safaris the old adage ‘ you get what you pay for’ is very appropriate. You will find cheap wildlife safaris. On the face of it they appear to visit all the same places as the more expensive ones;[…]
Read moreOne of the real delights of an East African safari is the opportunity to stay in superb camps in breathtaking locations. Right near the top of our list are the Kicheche Camps; three at the Maasai Mara and one in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia. Take advantage of our unbeatable safari offers and experience the outstanding hospitality of Kicheche Camps for[…]
Read moreTucked away in the spectacular Great Rift Valley on the private 6400 acre Congreve Conservancy, Mbweha Camp is nestled up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with beautiful views over the Eburru and Mau ranges. Rustic lava-stone cottages with thatched roofs are surrounded by euphobia candelabra, yellow barked acacia and other indigenous trees. Mbweha Camp is only[…]
Read moreThere’s something special about a mobile tented camp. It’s much nicer (sooo much nicer) to come home to than a boring old lodge. This is the real safari experience. Instead of a lobby with souvenir shops we are in the wild, surrounded by the flora and fauna of the African bush. At night we hear the lions roar and the[…]
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