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Imagine yourself on the great, open plains; there is a warm glow from the early morning sun over the horizon, and the sounds of animals waking up is filling the fresh morning air. As you are driving along, you are panning over the plains and your eye catches a sleek, tawny figure in the distance – your heart skips a beat when you realize [...]

I have just returned from a three week safari in Kenya. The adventure started off with one of my favourite safaris in the country. Hides and Helicopters in the South Rift Valley. This is a four night stay at Lentorre Lodge where my guests and I enjoyed nights photographing in the hide and days in [...]

This is a story that always comes to mind when guests ask me if I have ever had a close encounter with an animal. In the guiding world the term situational awareness is used a lot. It is one of your very first lessons they will teach you in guiding school. Well, in this instance, [...]

After an exhilarating year of travels, my final adventure took me deep into the wild heart of Zambia for an unforgettable 2.5-week journey. From the remote Busanga Plains to the ethereal Winterthorn Forest of Lower Zambezi and finally the intimate setting of Mwamba Bush Camp in South Luangwa, this was a safari experience like no [...]

Are you looking to improve your photography editing skills, specifically your wildlife photography editing skills? if you answered yes, then our Behind the Frame series is just for you! Join our expert photographic guides on the last Friday of every month, as they talk you through various editing styles of many different species from many different locations. [...]

Our Jaguars of the Pantanal tour in 2024 offered some of the best viewing you could possibly ask for in the Pantanal.  During the seven full days in the northern Pantanal, we had a total of 52 jaguar sightings! Apart from the incredible jaguar viewing that we had during the week, our guests were also [...]

I have just returned from Khamab Kalahari Reserve and my word, this is a truly special destination. Our time at this Reserve was a perfect reminder of how patience in the bush and on safari always pays off. We had some amazing sightings during our 7-day safari. Amongst all of them, the highlight was having [...]

Welcome to our latest series cantered around constructive image review of images submitted by one of our wonderful guests. In this feature, one of our expert Wild Eye photographic guides provides insightful critiques of images taken by guests on a recent safari. Unlike our Behind the Frame feature which features a favourite image from one [...]

The Northern Serengeti, especially around Kogatende, is a gem for wildlife lovers. With its mix of rolling grasslands, scattered woodlands, and the winding Mara River, this area near the Kenyan border (literally a stone throw away from the Wild Eye Mara Camp) offers a much quieter, more personal safari experience compared to the busier southern [...]

Allow me to take you on a fascinating journey into the world of chimpanzees! These incredible creatures, our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom, share an astonishing array of traits and behaviours with humans. Pretty crazy to think that we share about 98% of their DNA, but how only 2% is so hairy is [...]

Are you looking to improve your photography editing skills, specifically your wildlife photography editing skills? if you answered yes, then our Behind the Frame series is just for you! Join our expert photographic guides on the last Friday of every month, as they talk you through various editing styles of many different species from many [...]

The Primates of Uganda safari remains one of the most incredible experiences in my opinion and having just returned from hosting this experience, it has once again confirmed that statement for me. One of the reasons this experience stands out so much is not only the fact that you get to spend time with chimpanzees [...]

My first experience in the Masai Mara was something indescribably thrilling. I listened to all the stories everyone in the office had about their first time in the Mara camp, from hippos grazing right next to their tents, to enjoying the bucket shower so much that they accidentally ran out of water. It was now [...]

I have just returned from the Lower Zambezi and my word, what a thrilling destination. The time there was a perfect reminder as to why this thrilling and incredibly diverse area is my favourite safari destination in Africa. We had crazy sightings every single day. Amongst them, the two that stand out most must be [...]

The tiger is one of the world's most spectacular creatures.  With the highest population in the wild currently being in India, these magnificent cats should be on everyone's bucket list of animals to see. Here are 10 interesting facts about tigers you might not have known. Subspecies: The Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is one [...]

In all honesty, I have no idea where to start... To choose just one favourite photograph will be impossible. What I'd like to share with you here is one of (many) my favourite photographs created while on a site visit at Elephant bedroom Camp in Samburu National Park. This is an intimate tented camp with [...]

I am so very excited to be returning to the Lower Zambezi next week. I'll be hosting two private safaris to this very special this month and into August. I will elaborate more on this in the video below. That said, I will say that I so often think back to the trip I hosted [...]

A few days ago Michael Laubscher and myself returned from a magical week in Mala Mala, hosting a Private Guided safari. Mala Mala as a destination is one that needs little to no introduction to wildlife photographers and enthusiasts.  Having been at the centre of many wildlife films and documentaries, Mala Mala's reputation most certainly [...]

Welcome to our latest post centered around constructive image review of images submitted by on of our many guests.   In this feature, one of our experienced Wild Eye guides provides insightful critiques of images taken by guests on a recent safari. Unlike our Behind The Frame feature which features a favorite image from one [...]

New favourite safari destination unlocked ✅ Having hosted my first trip to Zambia & specifically The Lower Zambezi National Park, I can confidently say that this destination has become a highlight of my guiding career. In June 2024 I had the privilege of hosting our treasure of The Lower Zambezi for 9 days with a [...]

We all know that unlocking the mysteries of wild creatures through the use of lens/cameras is a thrilling adventure that every wildlife photography enthusiast craves. In the realm of nocturnal creatures, capturing their elusive beauty requires a different set of skills and tools. This can be a challenging yet rewarding endeavour. Proper planning, equipment, and [...]