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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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MalaMala & Londolozi Private Game Reserves with Penny Robartes

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South Africa’s Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve has long since been on the top of the list for luxury safari-goers and wildlife photographers looking to experience some of Africa’s most sough-after wildlife under intimate and superlative conditions, whilst been offered some of the highest guiding and guest experiences in Africa.    My guest and I ... 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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Kenya – A Journey Through Conservation, Community, and Connection

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By Marius Coetzee, ORYX Photo Tours   Few places on Earth stir the soul like Kenya. It’s a land where vast savannas meet dramatic skies, where wildlife roams in harmony with communities, and where photography becomes not just a creative pursuit, but a celebration of life itself.   In October 2025, I had the privilege ... Read more
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Chasing Giants – A Dream Fulfilled in Amboseli

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After several safaris and many hopeful attempts, I finally stood before Craig, Amboseli’s legendary big tusker. The moment was surreal — years of anticipation condensed into one breathtaking encounter on the shimmering dry lakebed, completely alone with this gentle giant.   Our journey through Kenya was intense, rewarding, and perfectly orchestrated. Under the expert guidance ... Read more
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Zambia – Lower Zambezi National Park with Penny Robartes

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Wow, has it been a year! A fantastic year of leading repeat and new guests to some of the worlds most inspiring wildlife destinations. From the jungles of Rwanda as my guests and I trained our cameras and hearts towards the the magnificent Mountain Gorilla - one of the most holistic wildlife experiences I have ... 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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