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South Africa – MalaMala & Tengile Photo Tour with Daniel Bailey

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Embarking on a safari adventure is always a thrill, but when it’s to South Africa’s renowned MalaMala Game Reserve and Tengile River Lodge, it becomes an unforgettable journey into the heart of the wild. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”50305″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Welcome to the wild heart of South Africa, where every corner holds the promise of adventure … Read more

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The Endless Plains of The Maasai Mara to the Enchanting Green Amboseli with Daniel Bailey

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Embarking on a safari journey through Kenya is a dream for many, and our recent adventure was nothing short of spectacular. Join us as we recount our unforgettable experience, which took us through the vast wilderness of the Maasai Mara and the enchanting landscapes of Amboseli. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”49851″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Day 1-3: Kicheche Olare … Read more

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Private Kenya and Botswana Photo Safari with Penny Robartes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Part 1: Laikipia Wilderness, Kenya [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”49830″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In July 2023, I joined 3 repeat private safari guests on a photo tour that was pretty wild and mesmerizing. While these ladies are a lover of nature and its wildlife, they are fans of African felines and so I out together a photo tour … Read more

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Black Leopard Photo Tour with Charlotte Arthun

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Seeing a black leopard in the wild is a profound experience. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”49710″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This is why heading on safari to Laikipia in search of the black leopard has a unique excitement and anticipation compared to other safaris. The stakes are high when the success of our tour hinges on seeing one exceptionally … Read more

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Ngala & MalaMala Private Game Reserves with Penny Robartes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Part 2: MalaMala Private Game Reserve   While we had a great wildlife and photographic experience at Ngala, I was extremely excited to be back at MalaMala and to show mu guests exactly why this reserve is one of my ultimates to travel to for wildlife photography. As with Ngala that lies north of … Read more

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Ngala & MalaMala Private Game Reserves with Penny Robartes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Part 1: Ngala Private Game Reserve   It is March, and I get to welcome my regular private guests from Austria on a photo safari to two iconic wildlife areas in South Africa during a season that they have never experienced before.   Welcome to Ngala & MalaMala Private Game Reserves in South Africa … Read more

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Tswalu Private Game Reserve with Penny Robartes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In May 2023, I led a couple on a private Photo Tour to Tswalu Private Game Reserve. Tswalu is a luxury eco-tourism property that was pioneered by the Oppenheimer family’s vision to restore the astounding biodiversity of the Kalahari and support sustainable conservation. It is the biggest privately protected wildlife reserve in South Africa. … Read more

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Sabi Sands Big 5 Photo Tour with Penny Robartes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] And the whirlwind of a year of travel continues! Having returned back from Tswalu in the Kalahari where I led a private photo tour, a week before this tour commenced, it’s been an epic year of guiding my guests to incredible wildlife destinations such as Tanzania for culture & wildlife photo tours, both private … Read more

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South Africa: Last ORYX Photo Tour of 2022 to Londolozi & MalaMala Game Reserve with Daniel Bailey

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 2022 has been a remarkable year. It saw me finish up my time as a permanent lodge-based ranger and photographic guide at MalaMala Game Reserve in South Africa. A remarkable destination, where I worked for the past seven years. For those new to the ORYX blog, and not sure as to my background in … Read more

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South Africa: Private ORYX 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] From the 28th June until the 2nd July 2022, I hosted a private ORYX photo tour to MalaMala Game Reserve, South Africa. Once again MalaMala lived up to its reputation with great predator sightings. Over the course of four night stay we viewed, and photographed ten different leopards, two prides of lions, two male … Read more

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