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Mashatu Photo Tour with Penny Robartes

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As I sit overlooking a waterhole at the conclusion of another extraordinary Mashatu Hides & Predators Photo Tour, I reflect once again why this remarkable corner of Botswana holds such a special place in my heart—and why it continues to be the perfect setting for serious wildlife photography. Mashatu Game Reserve embodies the essence of ... Read more
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Zambia – Exploring Kafue National Park

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Part 1: “The Art of the Slow Safari” Kafue River Our Zambian journey began in the wild heart of Kafue National Park, one of Africa’s largest and oldest protected areas. Covering a staggering 22,400 square kilometers, Kafue offers an unspoiled wilderness with a rich diversity of habitats—from open plains and miombo woodlands to lush riverine ... Read more
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Namibia – Desert Adapted Lions & Other Wildlife with ORYX Guest Shravan Rao

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My desire to see desert-adapted lions originated from the “Vanishing kings: desert lions of Namib” videos from National Geographic. It was easy to dismiss the idea as far-fetched because they are known to be incredibly difficult to find. Hope got rekindled from Marius Coetzee’s reel of a desert-adapted lion in July 2024.   From the ... Read more
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Namibia – Desert Landscapes & Wildlife Photo Tour with Dale Morris

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My ORYX tours tend to have a wide range of photographic subjects. After all, variety is the spice of life, right? But this year’s Namibia tour surpassed all my previous ORYX trips in that regard.   My guests and I went from training our camera lenses on dead desert trees and nocturnal desert spiders, to ... Read more
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The Best of Mashatu and MalaMala Game Reserves with Penny Robartes

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The Leopard’s Domain Welcome to a wildlife photo safari itinerary that should become your next journey: Mashatu Game Reserve and MalaMala Game Reserve. This is an itinerary that will get Leopard lovers, Big 5 lovers, predator lovers, and just your general wildlife & wildlife photography lovers enthralled! Two destinations that are so visually stark in ... 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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Leopards of MalaMala Game Reserve, with Penny Robartes

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When I hear the name MalaMala, I instantly feel my senses become heightened. My hearts beats harder, my body is poised and ready.   MalaMala Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sands truly is a place where the words “magic,” “leopards,” “the Big 5,” “beautiful scenery,” “amazing wildlife photography and experiences” all fight for first ... Read more
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Green Season – Private MalaMala Photo Tour with Daniel Bailey

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The first safari of the year always carries a sense of excitement and anticipation. This year, I embarked on my journey with a cherished guest and close friend to MalaMala Game Reserve—a place that holds deep personal significance. It was here that our friendship began, as well as my guiding career. Over the years, we’ve ... Read more
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Into the Shadows: Photographing Giza Mrembu with Penny Robartes

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In the rugged wilderness of Laikipia, Kenya, my recent photographic safari took place where my guests and I were seeking a masterpiece painted in starlight and shadow. As a professional photo tour leader who has guided wildlife photography tours for over a decade, I can say with certainty that few experiences rival the raw magnetism ... Read more
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Uganda’s Great Apes & Wildlife with Penny Robartes

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A photographic journey of the magnetic allure of this extraordinary destination.   Every photo tour and safari tells a story, but my purpose of these journeys are to transcend mere documentation – they become transformative experiences that etch themselves into your soul. My photo tour through Uganda was precisely that.   This adventure brought together ... Read more
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