3 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[…]
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Witfontein – a small slice of heaven in the Klein Karoo
Witfontein. 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 moreZimbabwe – The must visit safari destination for 2014
It’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 moreA Weekend in Fes
Winter Time Blues With daylight diminishing daily and glimpses of the sun a rarity, I’ve been starting to suffer from log cabin fever so when the opportunity came up to fly over to Fes for a wekend I jumped at the chance. I’m never at my best when the weather is wet and miserable; I struggle for inspiration when the[…]
Read moreTamrac Expedition 6x – Review part 2 – On Safari
This is the second part of my review of the Tamrac Expedition 6x camera backpack. The first part of the review covered first impressions of the backpack and how well it could accommodate all my gear. This second part is my impressions of the Tamrac Expedition 6x as a camera bag to use in the field. If you missed the[…]
Read moreThe Case For A Total Overhaul Of Kenya’s Tourism And Wildlife Conservation Policies
This thought provoking opinion piece from Calvin Cottar and Wycliffe Muga in Nairobi’s Weekend Star looks at some of the reasons why Kenya’s tourism plans are not panning out as they had hoped and what can be done to put things back on track before it is too late.
Read moreGot myself a new camera bag – Tamrac Expedition 6x
My purchase of a Tamrac Expedition 6x photo backpack marks a transitions for me. After 2 decades of Billingham bags and 5 years of Domke, I’ve decided that it’s time to try out a different style of camera bag. Ever since I started getting paid for taking photographs I’ve only ever owned 2 camera bags. (strictly speaking 3, but my[…]
Read moreNew rules for gorilla permits anger local Ugandan tour operators
There are several new developments at UWA, among them being the introduction of the smartcard entry system to national parks. Gorilla Permits to go Online However, the most intriguing development that has put tour operators at loggerheads with UWA is the move to put gorilla trekking permits online for booking. The move, which starts in 2014, according to Dr Andrew[…]
Read moreYellow Fever Certification for East Africa.
Yellow Fever Certification for East Africa. In line with a recent statement from the Kenyan Ministry of Health, please be informed that it is no longer just recommended but now mandatory for travellers to Kenya, travelling FROM or THROUGH “endemic” countries, to have proof of the Yellow Fever vaccination. What is important to note is that Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda[…]
Read moreKids on Safari – Get them involved
One of the key things about taking kids on safari is to get them involved. A few years ago I escorted a couple of family groups on migration safaris in Kenya. Having children on safari changes the whole dynamic of a group. Whereas adults are content to use the time between game drives to relax, read, update diaries or catch[…]
Read moreBack to Basics – Out & About with a Compact Camera
I’ve become so used to travelling with about 12kg of cameras and lenses that it feels quite strange to be without them and have only my Fujifilm X10 compact camera for company. Getting along with a Compact Camera I’ve never been a fan of compact cameras. It has nothing to do with their capabilities it’s just that I love the[…]
Read moreLEWA DOWNS MAKES IT INTO THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST
Years of hard work and dedication rewarded as Lewa Downs and Ngare Ndare Forest join Mt. Kenya World Heritage Site. The Mount Kenya World Heritage Site was recently expanded to include two additional conservation areas, namely Lewa Downs and the Ngare Ndare Forest. Lewa Downs, once upon a time a conventional cattle ranch owned and operated by the Craig family, has[…]
Read moreCommon tourist Visa for East Africa still a distant dream
It is something that we would dearly love to see implemented – and which was due to be introduced in 2012 – but the common tourist visa for East Africa is still no nearer becoming a reality. As usual, politics and bureaucracy are standing in the way of plain common sense. While there is broad consensus among the tourism private[…]
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