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Brazil – Wildlife of the Pantanal Led by Dale Morris

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I have just returned from a month-long set of back-to-back tours in Brazil’s enchanting and wild Pantanal region. It’s one of my all-time favorite destinations, mostly because I have a certain confidence that my guests are likely to have their expectations, not only realized, but exceeded by a pretty large margin. Nothing, of course, in … Read more

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Brazil – Wildlife of the Pantanal Led by Marius Coetzee

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There’s a moment when the Pantanal unfurls before you—the mirrored expanse of wetlands, the shimmering river channels, the chorus of birdcalls and rustling marshes. On this recent ORYX Photo Tour led by Marius Coetzee, that moment blossomed into countless others, each more spellbinding than the last. Into the World’s Greatest Wetland The journey began in ... Read more
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Kenya – The Black Leopard Photo Safari Led by Marius Coetzee

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The plane glides into Nanyuki, Nairobi a dazzling memory behind us. A 45-minute flight north collapses the world’s noise into the hush of Laikipia’s wilderness. From the airstrip, our Land Cruiser carries us across 90 minutes of parched earth, wind-sculpted acacia and the distant call of something wild—until we arrive at camp, perched on volcanic ... Read more
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Botswana’s Premiere Wildlife Photography Destinations with Penny Robartes

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I have just concluded what can only be described as a hugely successful,wildlife photo tour to the Botswana's Chitabe Camp in the exquisite wildlife-rich Okavango Delta, and Mashatu Game Reserve which is intself, a land of contrasts. My repeat guests' Private Botswana - Chitabe & Masdhatu Photo Tour began on the 23th July, and for ... 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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Tanzania – Serengeti Safari

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From the ancient baobabs and golden light of the Burunge Wildlife Management Area, where elephants stroll past acacia-studded clearings, to the remote northern reaches of the Serengeti, where the drama of the Great Migration unfolds on endless open plains, and finally to the untamed eastern corridor — a land ruled by big cats and wide ... 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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Sabi Sands Photo Tour – With Penny Robartes

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I have just concluded what can only be described as a hugely successful, deeply experiential wildlife photo tour to the Sabi Sands. My Sabi Sands - The Big 5 Photo Tour began on the 15th July, and for the following 5 nights, my guest and I were treated to beautiful and intimate wildlife experiences and ... Read more
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Mashatu Photo Tour with Penny Robartes

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As I sit overlooking a waterhole at the conclusion of another extraordinary Mashatu Hides & Predators Photo Tour, I reflect once again why this remarkable corner of Botswana holds such a special place in my heart—and why it continues to be the perfect setting for serious wildlife photography. Mashatu Game Reserve embodies the essence of ... 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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