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Botswana – The Lions Of Mokete, Mababe Depression

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There are few places left in Africa that still feel genuinely undiscovered. The Mababe Depression is one of them.   This October, I hosted a private photographic safari deep in Botswana’s wild heart, basing ourselves at the brand-new Wilderness Mokete—a camp positioned where marshland fades into open arid plains, where the Okavango breathes its last before ... Read more
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“The Mababe Kingdom” by ORYX Guest Jenny Brown

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They say it's about buffalo and lions, but really, it is so much more.    The Mababe Depression (which I have taken the liberty of renaming 'The Mababe Kingdom') is a place of rhythms and patterns. It's a record of times gone by and a vision of times to come. This wild space, though not ... Read more
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Zambia – Lower Zambezi Family Safari with Daniel Bailey

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Lower Zambezi Family Safari 2 – 7 August 2025 On the 2nd of August, I met my guests at OR Tambo International Airport. A delay on their international flight had us racing through a whirlwind of security lines and check-in counters, boarding the flight to Lusaka in the final moments. And just like that, our ... Read more
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Zambia – Kafue National Park by ORYX Guest Jenny Brown

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Kafue National Park Zambia has always been one of my favorite wildlife destinations, and this trip did not disappoint. I was particularly inspired to visit the central area, explore the Kafue River, and ultimately witness the magic of the Busanga Plains. Flying over the park gives you a true sense of its vastness. It was ... Read more
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Zambia – Exploring Kafue National Park

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Part 1: “The Art of the Slow Safari” Kafue River Our Zambian journey began in the wild heart of Kafue National Park, one of Africa’s largest and oldest protected areas. Covering a staggering 22,400 square kilometers, Kafue offers an unspoiled wilderness with a rich diversity of habitats—from open plains and miombo woodlands to lush riverine ... Read more
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Namibia – Desert Adapted Lions & Other Wildlife with ORYX Guest Shravan Rao

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My desire to see desert-adapted lions originated from the “Vanishing kings: desert lions of Namib” videos from National Geographic. It was easy to dismiss the idea as far-fetched because they are known to be incredibly difficult to find. Hope got rekindled from Marius Coetzee’s reel of a desert-adapted lion in July 2024.   From the ... Read more
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Marius Coetzee’s Exclusive Botswana Safari: Scouting Great Plains – Okavango Explorers & Zarafa and Wilderness Destinations – Mombo & Mokete

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Marius Coetzee’s recent scouting trip to Botswana led him through some of the most exclusive and breathtaking properties in Africa. As he explored Great Plains' Okavango Explorers & Zarafa and Wilderness Destinations’ Mombo & Mokete, Marius discovered not just incredible wildlife sightings, but also the exceptional offerings each camp has for photographers and travelers alike. ... Read more
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Svalbard – Winter Photo Expedition with Daniel Bailey

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My journey began in Cape Town, South Africa, from where we flew to Oslo, Norway, and then onward to Longyearbyen – the gateway to the Arctic. We spent our first night at the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, savouring the anticipation of the days to come. The following morning, our Svalbard Winter Expedition officially began. Boarding ... Read more
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Incredible India – Photo Tour with Daniel Bailey

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Varanasi Varanasi during Holi is an experience like no other. Arriving by boat, we navigated the sacred waters of the Ganges to reach our hotel, located on the riverbanks and serving as our base for two nights. From the moment we stepped onto the ghats, we were swept into the frenzied energy of this ancient ... Read more
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Green Season – Private MalaMala Photo Tour with Daniel Bailey

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The first safari of the year always carries a sense of excitement and anticipation. This year, I embarked on my journey with a cherished guest and close friend to MalaMala Game Reserve—a place that holds deep personal significance. It was here that our friendship began, as well as my guiding career. Over the years, we’ve ... Read more
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