Martin, Author at Wildlife Photography Africa

Rhino River Camp, Meru NP joins Porini Camp Group

26/10/2019 Martin Accommodation, Africa, Birds, Camps, Kenya, Lodges, Meru, Photography, Safari, Travel, Wildlife

Exciting news! Rhino River Camp (Meru) is now part of the Porini & Gamewatchers Safaris portfolio.Located adjacent to the Rhino Sanctuary of Meru National Park and protecting over 60 acres of indigenous forest it offers a great base from where to explore the wilderness of Meru National Park. Meru National Park Meru National Park, situated in northern Kenya, covers an[…]

National Park Rescue 2

23/10/2019 Martin Africa, anti-poaching, Malawi, poaching, safari vehicle, Wildlife, Zimbabwe

Interview with Dr Niall McCann .. Part 2 This follows on from our post of 22 October https://www.wildlifephotographyafrica.com/national-park-rescue/ TMD – You’re obviously not going as far north as Tanzania or Selous.NM – No, because they’ve lost 70% of their elephants, they’ve been smashed.We had decided to focus on the KAZA because it’s got half of the remaining elephants in Africa;[…]

National Park Rescue

22/10/2019 Martin Africa, anti-poaching, poaching, Wildlife, Zimbabwe

Interview with Dr Niall McCann .. Part 1 A short while ago I was asked to take some photographs at an event organised by How Many Elephants at the RGS to raise awareness of the plight of Africa’s elephants and raise funds for anti-poaching efforts. The speakers were Holly Budge from How Many Elephants, Beks Ndlovu from African Bush Camps[…]

5 Rivers – Unbeatable Botswana

11/10/2019 Martin Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camps, Lodges, Photography, Travel, Wildlife

Kwando Safaris’ 5 Rivers Special has been going for nearly TWO decades, and it is still as popular as ever! We think this is a fantastic way to see Botswana and featured the 5 Rivers Special in a post in August 2020 and thought it might be a good idea to let you know just why this special offer continues[…]

#OneZimbabwe

07/10/2019 Martin Accommodation, Africa, Camps, Community, Lodges, Travel, Wildlife, Zimbabwe

Gonarezhou NP is one of our absolute favourite places to visit; now Gonarezhou’s best lodge, Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge, has joined forces with industry partners throughout Zimbabwe in a new movement, #OneZimbabwe, which aims to create positive perception and momentum by highlighting this beautiful country, its amazing people and stunning wilderness areas. Why not join us on safari in Zimbabwe[…]

Botswana Adventurer

04/10/2019 Martin Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camps, Travel, Wildlife

The Botswana Adventurer offers a unique experience to budget conscious travellers with a full participation safari that takes you through some of Botswana’s finest National Parks and Game Reserves. Safari camp life Participation means that the guests will participate in all camp duties including the erecting and dismantling of the camp, collecting of firewood, washing dishes etc which all lend to authentic experience of a[…]

10 Million Bats

03/09/2019 Martin Africa, Migration, Photography, Travel, Wildlife, Zambia

Watch 10 Million Bats descend into Kasanka With over 10 million straw coloured fruit Bats descending into Kasanka, this is the largest mammal migration on Earth! The Bat Migration is one of the most jaw-dropping spectacles of nature and an absolute must to experience! While the sheer volume of bats is special, it is the atmosphere surrounding this phenomenon that[…]

5 Rivers – Explore Botswana in Summer

20/08/2019 Martin Accommodation, Africa, Birds, Botswana, Botswana, Buffalo, Camps, Conservation, Elephant, game drive, Leopard, Lion, Lodges, Photography, safari vehicle, Travel, Wild Dog, Wildlife

5 Rivers If, like us, you keep your eyes open for the very best deals on African Safaris then this is one you should not miss. The summer rains are a time of plenty in Africa; mammals are fat and healthy and for many species, it is a time to bring their young into the world. The bush is an[…]

Zimbabwe Dollar – Statement from Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA)

28/06/2019 Martin Africa, Travel, Zimbabwe

The recent introduction – more accurately, re-introduction – of the Zimbabwe Dollar has prompted a lot of head scratching amongst those planning to visit the country; mostly wondering how it will impact their travels. We hope that this statement issued by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority will help clarify the situation. STATEMENT BY THE ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY ON THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENT[…]

Sundowners at Mazuma Pan

14/06/2019 Martin Africa, Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Photography, Wildlife, Zimbabwe

Mazuma Pan (also known as Masuma Reservoir) is one of the larger water-bodies in Hwange National Park, and is well worth a visit pretty much any time of day. But it really comes to life in the late afternoon when hundreds of elephants come to the water to drink and bathe. Driving to Mazuma Pan we had the chance to[…]

Serval, hunting in the long grass

30/05/2019 Martin Africa, Photography, serval, Wildlife, Zimbabwe

The serval, or serval cat, is one of Africa’s most elegant predators. A slender, medium-sized cat it is characterised by a small head, large ears, long legs, a golden-yellow to buff coat spotted and striped with black, and a short, black-tipped tail. Just 54–62 cm at the shoulder it weighs from 9–18 kg. A serval’s legs are longer, in comparison[…]

Safari Awards

13/05/2019 Martin Africa

Safari Awards – Best in Botswana Huge congratulations to Safari and Guide Services, our mobile safari partners in Botswana. “Following our best ever year in 2018 we are very proud to share the results of the 2019 Safari Awards with you. Not only were we voted the Best Mobile Safari in Botswana, we also were the Runner Up for the[…]

Water levels in the Okavango Delta and Chobe River

23/04/2019 Martin Botswana, Botswana, Camps, Lodges, Travel, Wildlife

This is the time of year when we start to get a good indication of how good or poor the water levels will be in the Okavango Delta for the summer season. By now, the rains have fallen in the Angola Highlands and it is possible to make some predictions about how much water will be flowing down into the[…]

view over the Ngorongoro crater from Kirurumu camp

Ngorongoro Crater, is it really a ‘must see’?

10/04/2019 Martin Africa, Conservation, game drive, Photography, Tanzania, Travel, Wildlife

Said to hold the greatest concentration of wildlife in Africa, Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1979) and forms a key component of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. History The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) was established in 1959 to try and resolve the problems with Maasai and other tribes caused by the National Park Ordinance of 1948,[…]

Affordable Botswana

02/02/2019 Martin Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camps, Conservation, game drive, Lodges, Photography, safari vehicle, transport, Travel, Wildlife

Affordable Botswana? Absolutely! Botswana’s reputation as one of the very best places in Africa to see wildlife in unspoiled habitats goes hand in hand with the common perception that it is also one of the more expensive destinations to go on safari. Whilst it is certainly true that there are a few lodges with nightly rates that will make you[…]

Great Safari Deals

12/01/2019 Martin Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Botswana, Camps, Lodges, Wildlife

The best deals are usually offered in what is called ‘green season’. This is the season when the vegetation is at its most green and dense, just after the rains, and spotting animals takes a bit more effort than when it is dry. They are still there though.

Elephant in camp, Delta Camp, Okavango Delta

Delta Delight

19/12/2018 Martin Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camps, Community, Conservation, Elephant, Lodges, Photography, Travel, Wildlife

Looking down as I flew over the Okavango Delta from Khwai Community Concession (just outside Moremi Game Reserve) to Oddballs on Chief’s Island brought home to me just how dry the Delta can be. The Okavango is the jewel in Botswana’s tourism crown, offering a wildlife experience that cannot be found anywhere else. Seasonal variations Most of us have a[…]

Safari Vehicles

20/10/2018 Martin Africa, Camps, game drive, Lodges, Photography, safari vehicle, transport, Travel, Wildlife

What sort of safari vehicle can you expect on your safari? When you go on safari as part of a group you will find that you almost always have a vehicle to yourselves, for exclusive use of your group only. When you travel alone, or as a couple, you will usually find that you are sharing your transport with other[…]