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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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Leopard Odyssey – MalaMala Photo Tour

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MalaMala Game Reserve is a sought-after destination for all wildlife and nature photography enthusiasts. The variety and density of wildlife, combined with the habituated manner of many of the local animals, allow ample time to be spent with our photographic subjects. With the passing of winter and the end of spring, conditions are dry and ... Read more
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From Leopard Hunts to Hoopoes: A Safari Photographic Experience at MalaMala – ORYX Leader Daniel Bailey

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MalaMala Photo Safari with three guests and ORYX Leader Daniel Bailey. It was a seven-day safari to the iconic MalaMala Game Reserve, sandwiched between the Sabi Sands Wildtuin and the Greater Kruger National Park. It was great to host my guests for a photographic safari to a place I love and used to call home, where ... Read more
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Looking Deeper at Leopards, with Penny Robartes

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I recently completed a private photo safari with a repeat client. While both small group and private phot tours each have their own merits, the beauty with my guest embarking on private photo tour with me was that we could work on her specific goals and interests for the duration of our time together.   ... Read more
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Private MalaMala Photo Safari with Penny Robartes

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In 2023, I lead a private photo safari to MalaMala Game Reserve for my two guests who had yet to go on a safari to South Africa. I was extremely excited for this tour, especially as my guests are Leopard and Elephant lovers, and Leopard sightings and experiences at MalaMala are well-known for being some ... Read more
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Tswalu Kalahari with Daniel Bailey

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Imagine embarking on a journey to one of the most remote and breathtaking corners of Southern Africa, where the endless dunes of red sand meet the vast sky, and every sunrise brings the promise of adventure. This is the essence of a private photo safari to Motse Lodge at Tswalu Kalahari, guided by ORYX leader ... Read more
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Discovering the Enigmatic Black Leopard

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In the heart of Kenya's wilderness, amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Laikipia, lies a rare and elusive creature—the black leopard. Joining three adventurous photographers, I, ORYX Photo Tour Leader Daniel Bailey, embarked on a journey to capture the essence of this magnificent feline during our Kenya Black Leopard Photo Tour. A Journey of Discovery Begins ... Read more
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Black Leopard Photo Safari with Wildlife Photographer, Penny Robartes

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Giza Mrembu; a Beautiful Darkness. A truly apt name for a melanistic Leopard whom has captured the attention and dreams of wildlife photographers and naturalists around the globe. As a professional wildlife photographer and international photographic tour leader, I was inexplicably drawn to this cat whose behaviour is as interesting as her aesthetics, from a ... Read more
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