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Marius Coetzee’s Exclusive Botswana Safari: Scouting Great Plains – Okavango Explorers & Zarafa and Wilderness Destinations – Mombo & Mokete

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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Botswana – Journey Through the Okavango Delta: A Photo Safari Adventure with Daniel Bailey

Over a year ago, we began planning an ORYX photo safari to Botswana's iconic Okavango Delta, renowned worldwide for its natural beauty, iconic wildlife, birdlife encounters, and pristine, untouched wilderness. Our goal was to experience the abundance of life, particularly focusing on elephants and lions. The Selinda and Duba Plains areas, famous for their large ... Read more
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“The Land of Giants & Big Cats” – Mashatu Photo Safari with Daniel Bailey

Step into the heart of the untamed wilderness, where colossal giants roam freely, and the kings and queens of the savannah reign supreme. Recently, ORYX Photo Tours embarked on a thrilling photographic safari to the Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana, led by the seasoned Photo Tour Leader, Daniel Bailey. From September 5th to 10th, 2023, ... Read more
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Botswana – Savute & Khwai with Penny Robartes

It always produces feelings of excitement and anticipation when I welcome my guests to possibly their first time to the country, region or even just on a photo tour with me. The possibilities of what we will experience, see and photograph together are right before everyone's eyes as we greet each and meet those who ... Read more
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Botswana: Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Photo Safari with Daniel Bailey

In August I set off for the first time to Botswana with the promise of would be a great adventure to two contrasting, diverse destinations. Traveling alongside my ORYX guest, and now close friend, to capture the wonders of this iconic safari destination. On the 17th August 2022 at 06h15 I met my client at ... Read more
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Private Wildlife Photo Tour to Mashatu Game Reserve with Penny Robartes

As an extension to my Botswana – Savute & Khwai Photo Tour 2021, we booked a 5-day private photo tour for my one guest which allowed us further exploration of Botswana’s magnificent wildlife areas, as well as one-to-one dedicated photographic sessions aimed specifically at my client’s needs, goals and subjects; Lightroom editing sessions, a focus ... Read more
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Botswana Photo Tour 2021 – Savute & Khwai

Excitement was running high and was almost tangible as one by one, my guests came to sit at my table at a cafe that I mentioned I would be waiting at in OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg. Why were we here? Well, why wouldn't we be? We were soon to board our flight from Johannesburg ... Read more
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A Botswana Safari Photo Portfolio

Botswana is globally renowned as an African photographic safari destination par excellence, offering true wilderness and arguably some of the finest landscapes and wildlife for discerning professional and amateur photographers alike. If an African photo safari is what you are after, this surely is one of the most outstanding destinations available.

Dreaming of the World’s Big Cats

You may ask yourself, why have we created a wildlife photography program designed to see a number of the world’s big cats? What is it about big cats that makes them so special? As anyone who has spent time with a big cat will tell you, they exude a number of qualities that magnify their ... Read more
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Let’s Dream of Exploring Beyond Isolation

A picture taken by a wildlife photographer can achieve many ends. The photographer can feel a sense of accomplishment, especially if its capture involved significant planning followed by hard work in the field. Sometimes, the opportunity fortuitously presents itself and the photographer happens to be in the right place and makes the most of the ... Read more
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