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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 [...]

"Why do you use Canon?" - this is one of the common questions I get when out on Safari, and of course everyone has there own preferences but in this blog I'm going to share a few of the reasons why I jumped on the Canon train when I started out in photography. Let's start [...]

I know, many of you probbaly wonder about the difference between our Photo Safaris and this Wildlife Photography Seminar and/or workshop offerings. Whilst all of our standard photo safaris emphasise teaching and provide extensive guidance on capturing and editing stunning wildlife images, the Sabi Sand Wildlife Photography Seminar elevates the learning experience to new heights. [...]

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 ISO will be so high” is something I hear so often out on safari. So what!?!? I think so many people miss out on capturing special opportunities when they fret over employing high ISO settings. A high ISO is not the enemy! There is no need to worry all too much about it anymore [...]

It's been 11 years since my first visit to Svalbard, and I'm still just as overwhelmed and enamoured with the place as I was the very first time. There is something very raw and beautiful in the cold Arctic landscapes, and being able to immerse yourself in it completely is something that, for me, elevates [...]

A Mid-Year Update. LIVE THE EXPERIENCE | CAPTURE THE EXPERIENCE | SHARE THE EXPERIENCE “Experience” is an interesting word, in today’s world where everyone can access reels, clips, YouTube content and basically the world, or a version of the world, is at your fingertips – many of you follow our guides and Wild Eye online, [...]

The Kalahari Desert is a vast semi-arid savannah in Southern Africa and covers approximately 900,000 square kilometres of land. The desert comprises a series of diverse landscapes that are not confined to one country but stretch across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. The Kalahari Desert has been home to the native San bushmen for over 20 000 years. The word Kalahari [...]

I’ve said it many times over the years and I’ll say it again… “My Holy Grail of All Lenses”, which will possibly remain my top lens choice always is the 70-200mm f/2.8 or equivalent. Currently I shoot the OMD system (micro four thirds system and so therefore you multiply your focal length by two) and [...]

If you are dreaming of a once in a lifetime adventure, it is hard to look past Africa and what it has to offer. There are many people from all over the world looking for exciting adventure experiences and something that they will treasure for a lifetime. Here are 10 must see adventure experiences in [...]

With "Mara Season" almost upon us, what better time to publish an FAQ on the Wild Eye Mara Camp, than now? And who better to write that blog post than our very own Mara Camp Co-ordinator, Candice Roberts? This is the second year that Candice will be head up the co-ordination of our camp on [...]

As photographers, we are naturally drawn to the enormous size and striking silhouettes of elephants against the background of African or even Asian landscape. However, some of the most rewarding opportunities of elephant photography are when we take a closer look at the smaller details, focusing our lenses on the remarkable details and textures that [...]

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 [...]

What an adventure this Namibian Private Safari was! In my 2022 Namibia Trip Report I wrote the following: " The country is so much more than you would ever expect it to be!" If unimaginable diversity, incredible experiences, raw natural beauty, soul fueling moments, great people, were a country - Namibia!" Having recently revisited, I [...]

One of my all time favourite places to visit here in South Africa is the one and only Madikwe Game Reserve. In May, 2024 I had the privilege of hosting one of our Madikwe Safari for a week with a group of 5 guests and in this trip report I am going to share some [...]

Asilia's mobile Olakira Migration Camp follows the wildebeest migration around the Serengeti, from the epic river crossings in the north to the southern plains where they give birth to thousands of calves each year. As a mobile camp, the location of Olakira Migration Camp changes with the seasons with the camp moving twice per year [...]