Category: Trip Reports

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Our Incredible India 2024 tour recently came to an end and our guests once again enjoyed some phenomenal sightings and diverse experiences throughout the four parks that we visited. To put things into perspective, during the 13 nights on safari we saw 16 individual tigers and 9 different leopard. Apart from the diversity in landscapes [...]

The Exclusive Amboseli and Kicheche safari of this year undoubtedly yielded an extraordinary array of wildlife encounters and photographic opportunities, particularly accentuated by the majestic presence of the big cats. For enthusiasts enamored with the thrill of predator action, our Exclusive Amboseli and Kicheche safari presents an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating [...]

With the 2024 edition of our ever-popular Best of Serengeti safari done and dusted, what better way to start this blog post than with a tally of the prolific species we encountered along the way? In just under two weeks we saw a total of 219 cats! 180 lion, 59 males, 35 cubs (5 age [...]

Open plains, migratory herds, lions, cheetahs and Kopjes. These are the icons of the Serengeti. It’s quite bizarre that this was my very first time visiting the Serengeti after 13 years of being in the photographic safari industry. Whilst I’ve explored the southern circuit in Tanzania and visited Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly the Selous) National [...]

For as long as I can remember, the Botswana Wilderness Safari has been one the highlights of my personal safari calendar. Usually scheduled in the month of November to take advantage of the more economical rates (high season ends at the end of October) and to capture the beauty of the start of the green [...]

Nestled along the meandering banks of the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe, Mana Pools National Park stands as a testament to the raw majesty of nature. What sets this destination apart is the rare opportunity it affords visitors to approach big game on foot, an unparalleled and intimate encounter with Africa's iconic wildlife. Here, the term [...]

What an incredible combination to end off my safaris for the year. Amboseli and the Masai Mara is a combined safari that offers you the vast landscapes of East Africa that come alive in an extraordinary journey from the iconic Amboseli National Park to the legendary Masai Mara, concluding in the pristine wilderness of the [...]

I have just made my way back from a very special safari to Botswana. During this safari we visited Moremi for 3 nights, Khwai for 3 nights, Savuti for 3 nights and ended off on the Chobe Princess houseboat for our final 3 nights of the safari. The safari stared in Maun, where we all [...]

The Best of South Luangwa tour this year delivered once again, like it always does.  This trip, which takes place during the month of September/October which is considered the dry season, is an absolute dream for wildlife photographers, especially if you love predators. South Luangwa National Park in Zambia is a hidden gem for nature [...]

I have just returned from hosting a very special private safari to Amboseli and Lake Nakuru. Combining these two destinations is an absolute winner and from a photographic point of view, it allows one to create a rich and diverse portfolio of images. Along with that, to be able to spend time in these areas [...]

Having just returned from this tour that takes you to one of the most iconic African National Parks, The Serengeti National Park, this is my trip report where you can get an idea of what to expect on this amazing experience. Instead of reading what I have to say about this, I have put together [...]

To best understand just how incredible our recent adventure in Mana Pools was, feel free to watch the video below. In it I explain our day to day and show case some of the very special moments we enjoyed and managed to capture throughout the three destinations we visit during the Best Of Mana Pools. [...]

We have been travelling with WildEye since our safari to the Mara Camp, in 2017. Two further photographic safari’s and a fabulous tailor-made trip to three different African countries followed. It had been my dream to show friends why we love to go on safari, and especially with WildEye. Well, on 27th July that dream [...]

To best understand just how incredible our recent adventure in Tswalu was, feel free to watch the video below. In it I explain our day to day and show case some of the very special moments we enjoyed and managed to capture throughout the trip. Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is a vast, magical land of infinite [...]

Our first week in the Mara for 2023 has just recently come to an end and what an incredible start to the season it has been.  The build up to the Mara season is often filled with excitement and a certain level of stress as our team gets everything ready for what is set to [...]