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Dreaming About Africa

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!

A Namibia & South Africa Photo Tour – by Mike Dexter
The Namib Desert is incredible. Malamala is out of this world and Londolozi is absolutely wonderful. The end. The images from this private photo tour, as you will see below, paint a far better picture of the experience than I can with words. However, just so that we are on the same page I’ll provide … Read more

A Zambia & South African Photo Safari – by Mike Dexter
We’d been sitting with her for some time, time enough for the stoic patience, discipline and focus, the requisites of wildlife photography, to have long since been replaced by cold drinks and warm snacks. “She’ll never go for them” I said, “she wouldn’t even consider taking them on alone” I reaffirmed, doubling down on my … Read more

On The Trail of Leopards
A Photo Safari to MalaMala Game Reserve, South Africa. South Africa hosts incredible biodiversity protected within the borders of various national parks and game reserves. The Kruger National Park is without a doubt the most well known, and not without good reason. The world-renowned park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in … Read more

Kirsten Frost – An ORYX Photo Tour Leader
Born and living in Cape Town, South Africa, my interest in nature began from a young age. My father loved the outdoors. Every chance he had he’d be planning a trip somewhere, even if it was a short weekend trip not far from our home in Cape Town. His love of nature was passed on … Read more

A Private Safari in Madikwe
There are some things in life that constantly makes you feel excited and further fuels your passion for it. I am in a fortunate position where my job offers me the platform to hone in on and explore this excitement and passion for the two mediums that bring me immense joy and pleasure in life; … Read more

MalaMala Private Photo Safari by Jeremy Peters
I was a 43 year old South African safari virgin I¹d seen plenty of wildlife on the iconic plains of East Africa, but had never stepped into the wilds of this country. All that was about to change…. When I first told Marius of my wants and needs, there was little hesitation in recommending MalaMala … Read more

The Hunt at Leopard Hills
Destination: Leopard Hills in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve We arrived to a scene where chaos reigned. A healthy pack of wild dogs were in a heightened state of excitement. They were everywhere you looked, running around and constantly interacting with on one another. It was magnificent. Within these moments of constant activity between the … Read more