Movement, colour, and new beginnings The Botswana green season (January to March) is a wonderful time to visit and offers a relaxed pace in camp, exceptional value, and all the extraordinary wildlife for which Botswana is so rightly celebrated. Many photographers and wildlife enthusiasts get very excited about the latter ... Read more
Although you’ll get closer to wildlife than you can ever imagine on a safari holiday, a good pair of binoculars are still key to your enjoyment and everyone needs a pair. To help you choose the best binoculars, we’ll start with the following questions: 1. Is there a best binocular brand? ... Read more
In this latest blog Dereck Joubert, a pioneer film maker and CEO of Great Plains Conservation shares his top tips on how to level up your photography skills and make the most of your safari. Sitting amongst a pride of lions recently, I could feel their energy, the steady breathing ... Read more
With so much incredible scenery and wildlife, an African safari goes hand in hand with a desire to capture the experience on camera. Those moments on “film” are the ultimate way to share the story of your safari, and there’s no better way to experience the thrill of great wildlife ... Read more
Africa’s wilderness areas provide a wonderful canvas for an eclectic range of learning opportunities. Whether it’s turning twigs into bush toothbrushes or taking the first steps towards a scuba diving qualification, there’s something for everyone. Here are just a few of the incredible things you can do in the world’s ... Read more
Stunning locations. Inspiring tuition. The handpicked destinations featured in our photography holidays are all rather photogenic and whether you are exploring the African wilderness or capturing your favourite wildlife subject on camera, a photographic safari is an unforgettable experience. Choose from a variety of photography safaris led by highly experienced guides to learn, improve and ... Read more
A feature in an old issue of Wanderlust, which I was reading over the weekend, has started me thinking about the best binoculars for safaris. Do I Need My Own Binoculars On Safari? We often get questions regarding binoculars when clients are looking through the holiday packing list – ‘Is ... Read more
Among the many trips enjoyed in Africa are some with a specific focus: wildlife photography, a particular species, an annual event, or even a safari guide course, are good examples. Planning safaris like these is hugely rewarding and we love using our expertise to get all the details exactly right. ... Read more
Our blog ‘6 camera choices for an African holiday’ gives a great round up on the types of camera you might consider on a safari holiday. This one tackles storage on-the-move and how to keep the equipment in best order while you are travelling. We asked photographic safari specialist David ... Read more
I’m Olly Johnson and amongst other things I am a wildlife photographer. I’ve been to Namibia and loved it, but since really getting into wildlife photography my main focus so far has been native wildlife in the UK and Europe. However, I'm off to South Africa later this month and ... Read more
