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Aug 2019
Low Ambient – Camp Fire Shots
I was recently asked for some advice on how to shoot images around a camp fire at night. This can be a great way to capture memories with beautiful ambience and full of atmosphere. With the advancements in low light technology in camera bodies, it is more possible than ever to capture ambient images in…
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May 2018
Gear Review – Canon 7d Mark 2 and Tamron 150 – 600 mm lens
On a recent trip to the East Africa I took with me an additional body and lens. For the body I decided on the Canon 7d Mark 2, a camera which get’s excellent reviews as a top performing wildlife camera which makes use of a crop sensor. The Lens – Tamron SP 150 – 600mm…
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Apr 2018
Sams’ time in the Okavango Delta
My recent trip to Botswana reminded me yet again of why I left my chaotic creative industry life. I spent 4 nights in a land that rejuvenates your soul. Botswana is one of the very few true great wilderness areas we have left, and it is just magical.
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Jan 2018
Best Wildlife Moments of 2017
A showcase of just a few of the most beautiful moments which our extensive travels in 2017 brought our African Insider guests. Take a moment to enjoy the beauty of Africa and start planning your next trip today. Rhinos continue to be poached at rates which…
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Dec 2017
Our Favourite Places To See Africa’s Top 10 Bucket List Species
Many people who have never travelled to Africa have certain ideas about what a safari is like. Khaki clothing, round brim hats and action, lots of action! While neutral coloured clothing and as much sun protection as you can get are certainly hits, the actual experience on the ground can vary greatly. Each one…
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Sep 2017
Capturing Beautiful Scenes
Photographing the natural world seems to present endless opportunities. The scenes we encounter are often awe inspiring but can be challenging to capture in a way that portray’s the true atmosphere of the moment. Landscape photography is certainly one of the more intricate and complicated forms of outdoor photography. Specialist landscape photographers dedicate all of their…
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Sep 2017
Journey through the Okavango Delta
Ker&Downey Botswana Journey In April, I was hosted on a trip through the Okavango Delta in Botswana by Africa in Focus and Ker&Downey Botswana. Ker&Downey have four properties spread around the Okavango Delta which we visited: Shinde, Okuti, Kanana and Footsteps Across Africa. All of the Ker&Downey properties are beautiful, well located and have special…
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Feb 2017
Best Moments of 2016
2016 was full of spectacular moments for our African Insider travellers. In celebration we have compiled a showcase with just some of these unforgettable highlights. …
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Feb 2015
How Kruger elephant bulls became the Kings of Pilansberg
This past Tuesday, 10 February 2015, during a private guided African Insider day trip to Pilanesberg, we got to spend some time with this amazing and massive bull elephant, Amarula. This particular bull achieved national stardom thanks to his car bullying antics, which have been documented on two occasions in recent years. The behavior was…
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Jan 2015
Trophy Hunting
I will never forget the day I first laid eyes on the most impressive animal I have seen in my life. I was guiding a safari on foot at the edge of the Busanga Plains in Kafue National Park in Zambia. It was not long before I picked up some unmistakable tracks on the loose,…