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Private Photo Tour to South Africa with Penny Robartes – Part 1

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having joined me previously in both Botswana and Kenya, South Africa was first on my list knowing what my private guests’ photographic & preferred species of choice were. I hand picked MalaMala Game Reserve and Ngala Private Game Reserve for their 3rd photo tour with me as these two South African wildlife destinations offer near-unparalleled wildlife … Read more

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A Photography Tour in South Africa

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is nothing less than the best location in the world for an African photo safari. Not only is it home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Southern Africa, with numerous predators & a healthy herbivore population, but it also represents some of the finest opportunities in Africa … Read more

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Private Photo Tour to MalaMala Game Reserve with Daniel Bailey

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I have recently returned from a six-night private ORYX photo tour to the world-renowned MalaMala Game Reserve, in South Africa. From the 19th to 25th April 2022, I led a private photo tour for a guest to MalaMala. The goal for my client was to learn more about camera settings, work on her composition and … Read more

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Private Photo Tour to MalaMala : Storytelling in South Africa

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Once again MalaMala Game Reserve lived up to its reputation of providing some finest game viewing opportunities in Southern Africa. The game drive excursions produced multiple memorable sightings of Africa’s most sought-after wildlife species. On this private ORYX photo tour, I led a guest on a three-day tour to MalaMala Game Reserve, sandwiched between the … Read more

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Saving the Blue Swallows – The Story of Roselands Nature Reserve

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]With only an estimated 40 pairs of Blue Swallows left in South Africa and only 1000 pairs worldwide (possibly less), these birds need our help and support. This conservation story takes you on a journey to Roseland Nature Reserve; one of the last remaining, active breeding sites in South Africa for these exquisite Swallows. The … Read more

Dreaming of the World’s Big Cats

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] 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 … Read more

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Let’s Dream of Exploring Beyond Isolation

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] 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 … Read more

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Dreaming About Africa

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I would like to take you on a journey to a place that is far from the chaos of the world today. Take a minute to close your eyes and visualise the sweeping plains of the Serengeti with herds of wildebeest stretching to the horizon, the winding chocolate Mara River and enormous crocodiles basking … Read more

Rhino - South Africa Photo Tour - Dale Morris

A Rhino Photo Portfolio

In the build up to World Rhino Day, we at ORYX are pleased to announce our latest donation of US$6,315 to our conservation partners Rhino’s Without Borders. This brings us to a total of US$24,636 in support of these iconic animals. The Rhinos Without Borders project has seen significant progress, and it is an honour for us to be playing our small part in the protection of this planet. Below is a selection of Rhino images from a few of our Photo Tour Leaders and Partners. We hope you enjoy!

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