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Botswana – The Lions Of Mokete, Mababe Depression

There are few places left in Africa that still feel genuinely undiscovered. The Mababe Depression is one of them. This October, I hosted a private photographic safari deep in Botswana’s wild heart, basing ourselves at the brand-new Wilderness Mokete—a camp positioned where marshland fades into open arid plains, where the Okavango breathes its last before ... Read more

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“The Mababe Kingdom” by ORYX Guest Jenny Brown

by Daniel Bailey

They say it's about buffalo and lions, but really, it is so much more. The Mababe Depression (which I have taken the liberty of renaming 'The Mababe Kingdom') is a place of rhythms and patterns. It's a record of times gone by and a vision of times to come. This wild space, though not ... Read more

Botswana’s Premiere Wildlife Photography Destinations with Penny Robartes

by Penny Robartes

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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Marius Coetzee’s Exclusive Botswana Safari: Scouting Great Plains – Okavango Explorers & Zarafa and Wilderness Destinations – Mombo & Mokete

by Daniel Bailey

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 travelers alike. ... Read more

Botswana – Journey Through the Okavango Delta: A Photo Safari Adventure with Daniel Bailey

by Daniel Bailey

Over a year ago, we began planning an ORYX photo safari to Botswana's iconic Okavango Delta, renowned worldwide for its natural beauty, iconic wildlife, birdlife encounters, and pristine, untouched wilderness. Our goal was to experience the abundance of life, particularly focusing on elephants and lions. The Selinda and Duba Plains areas, famous for their large ... Read more

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“The Land of Giants & Big Cats” – Mashatu Photo Safari with Daniel Bailey

by Daniel Bailey

Step into the heart of the untamed wilderness, where colossal giants roam freely, and the kings and queens of the savannah reign supreme. Recently, ORYX Photo Tours embarked on a thrilling photographic safari to the Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana, led by the seasoned Photo Tour Leader, Daniel Bailey. From September 5th to 10th, 2023, ... Read more