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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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‘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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Trip Report: Botswana’s Savute & Khwai Photo Tour 2019

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2018 saw the creation and execution of ORYX’s first scheduled photo safari to Botswana, my Savute & Khwai Photo Tour. With it being such a well-designed photo safari with stunning accommodations and locations, combined with excellent wildlife sightings and photo opportunities that exceeded all of our expectations, you can guess how excited I was to … Read more

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Chasing the Giants of Botswana’s Mashatu & Savute

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A Private Photo Safari with Penny Robartes It started with a message on my Instagram account. A message filled with curiosity, hope, and a lot of commitment and excitement. My soon-to-be guest is an Elephant lover and had a desire to visit Botswana to witness and photograph the gentle giants that are found in this … Read more

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