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Botswana – The Lions Of Mokete, Mababe Depression

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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

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

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

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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

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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
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Botswana: Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Photo Safari with Daniel Bailey

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In August I set off for the first time to Botswana with the promise of would be a great adventure to two contrasting, diverse destinations. Traveling alongside my ORYX guest, and now close friend, to capture the wonders of this iconic safari destination. On the 17th August 2022 at 06h15 I met my client at ... Read more
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A Botswana Safari Photo Portfolio

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Botswana is globally renowned as an African photographic safari destination par excellence, offering true wilderness and arguably some of the finest landscapes and wildlife for discerning professional and amateur photographers alike. If an African photo safari is what you are after, this surely is one of the most outstanding destinations available.

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‘Hide & Seek’ – Mashatu Photo Safaris

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A photographic safari to Mashatu in Botswana is unique and unlike anything you have previously experienced in Africa. Game drives offer superb predator photography (Lion, Leopard and Cheetah). Sunken photographic hides (or blinds) have alluring waterholes attracting mighty beasts to quench their thirst, offering close-ups difficult to imagine, but a joy to photograph! Mashatu Game ... Read more

The Wild Riches of Botswana

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I find it deeply freeing when flying in a bush plane to look out of the window and see the landscape change from human-occupied land to more wild, remote and untouched wilderness. Nature has a way of instilling a peace that settles deep into your bones and opens your eyes to new attractions and experiences. … Read more

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