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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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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] 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 … Read more

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Svalbard – Winter Photo Expedition with Daniel Bailey

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] 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 … Read more

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Incredible India – Photo Tour with Daniel Bailey

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] 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 … Read more

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Leopards of MalaMala Game Reserve, with Penny Robartes

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]When I hear the name MalaMala, I instantly feel my senses become heightened. My hearts beats harder, my body is poised and ready.   MalaMala Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sands truly is a place where the words “magic,” “leopards,” “the Big 5,” “beautiful scenery,” “amazing wildlife photography and experiences” all fight for … Read more

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Kenya – Naboisho and Olare Motorogi Conservancies Photo Tour with Mike Dexter

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] Surrounding the Maasai Mara National Reserve are a collection of conservancies that operate in a similar fashion to a private game reserve; off road driving is permitted, no more than 5 vehicles are allowed at a sighting at any one time and only those staying within the conservancy have access. On this 10 … Read more

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Encounters with Mountain Gorillas with Penny Robartes

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] A Transformative Journey in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park   There are moments during every Mountain Gorilla trek when time seems to stand still. When the humid forest air, the damp soil underfoot, and the length of the climb all fade away as you find yourself mere meters from one of our closest living … Read more

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Green Season – Private MalaMala Photo Tour with Daniel Bailey

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] 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 … Read more

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Into the Shadows: Photographing Giza Mrembu with Penny Robartes

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In the rugged wilderness of Laikipia, Kenya, my recent photographic safari took place where my guests and I were seeking a masterpiece painted in starlight and shadow. As a professional photo tour leader who has guided wildlife photography tours for over a decade, I can say with certainty that few experiences rival the raw … Read more

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Photographing Tigers with Penny Robartes

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] A Private Tigers & Mountain Gorillas Photo Tour, Part 1   On the 21 February 2025, my repeat guests and I would embark on a photographic exploration and experience covering two endangered species; one critically so, and both as large as life.   From the 21 February to the 2 March 2025, we … Read more

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Tiger Canyons with Penny Robartes

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] In July 2024, sitting at a table under the night sky in Botswana, my guests and I were discussing new destinations that they wanted me to suggest for them. They were looking for something very different, a wildlife experience that perhaps they haven’t yet had. This was our second private photo tour together, … Read more

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