Category: Trip Reports

Nestled in the heart of Kenya, the Amboseli Game Reserve stands as a natural masterpiece that beckons travelers and wildlife enthusiasts from around the world. This remarkable sanctuary, located in the southern reaches of Kenya, offers a captivating blend of breathtaking landscapes and an astonishing array of birdlife and wildlife. Amboseli is renowned for its [...]

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 [...]

Uganda. No Primates. That was the brief for this private guided safari experience. It may seem rather unusual but, given that this particular guest has had the privelege of trekking for Western Lowland Gorillas in Odzala-Kokoua National Park with me, it makes a bit more sense. The gorilla trekking experience is very different in the [...]

I have just returned from my favourite destination anywhere on the planet. Svalbard. From the first time I hosted a Wild Eye expedition there in 2013 I fell in love the harsh beauty of the white wonderland at the top of the world and this year I was reminded of why Svalbard is such in [...]

To best understand just how incredible our recent adventure in Uganda was, feel free to watch the video below. In it I explain the itinerary and show case some of the very special moments we enjoyed and managed to capture throughout the trip. Best Of Uganda Trip Report May/June 2023 The forests form a guests [...]

I recently returned from my first safari for the year and it was a goodie! For this one we focused on the central and western Serengeti and spent 16 nights across 3 different areas. However, for this trip report, I choose to focus on the time spent in the actual Serengeti National Park, as the [...]

I have just returned from an incredible week at Nkurru Lodge in Madikwe. Nestled in the North West Province of South Africa, Madikwe Game Reserve offers a wilderness sanctuary like no other. Here, wildlife thrives, and the landscape paints a stunning backdrop for your safari experience. Throughout our stay in Madikwe, we were immersed in [...]

Michael Laubscher and I recently returned from hosting the Treasures of the Lower Zambezi and what an incredible experience it was. This 8-day tour which is split between two Classic Zambia camps namely Kutali and Chula camp, offered our guests both amazing photographic opportunities but also unforgettable experiences. The Lower Zambezi National Park is without [...]

Autofocus is far more complicated and involved than most people understand. For the purposes of this series, I am going to try and keep things as simple as possible. Essentially, Autofocus allows the camera to make use of a number of Autofocus (AF) sensors to shift a series of elements inside the lens in such [...]

It's not all that often that I am out in the field, being predominantly office based since a change in roles a few years ago. There are however two safari's in particular that I look forward to hosting every year, the first being our Great Migration safari's at our Wild Eye Mara Camp in the [...]

Having just returned from this tour that takes you to four National Parks within India, 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 this video below, where I talk you [...]

I recently hosted a private safari in Namibia and while the trip was relatively short at only 1 week, it was at the end of an overall 4 weeks safari and man, it did not disappoint! What a fantastic way to end a safari. First we went on a pilgrimage to find the White Elephants [...]

Having just returned from this tour that takes you to two of the icons of Kenya, The Masai Mara and Amboseli, this is my trip report where you can get an idea of what to expect on this incredible experience. In this video below, I talk you through the trip as well as share some [...]

We have decided to put a slight twist to this particular trip report. Instead of us writing about the experience and flooding this blog with images, we as the hosts of the trip decided to record a video and speak you through the incredible safari we recently returned from. Overlayed in the video of Johan [...]

This is one of my favourite trips to host. I know I have said it recently in blog posts, but it truly is one of the most magical safari destinations to visit. This safari had us spending 5 nights on the flood plains of Mana Pools, which started with a bang! As we arrived on [...]