WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER & PHOTOGRAPHY SAFARI LEADER
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Hyenas in the Maasai Mara
Read more: Hyenas in the Maasai MaraI’ve recently been working with Mattikoko Safari Camp on a new blog about Hyenas in the Maasai Mara. The article explores one of the Mara’s most fascinating and often misunderstood animals, the spotted hyena. Spotted hyenas don’t always get the credit they deserve. Too often they’re portrayed as simple scavengers…
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African Photography Safaris Podcast #18
Read more: African Photography Safaris Podcast #18Our African Photography Safaris Podcast is officially an adult! Our 18th African Photography Safaris podcast is back. We’ve had a bit of a gap between 17 and 18 – sorry!
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Umlani Trailcam
Read more: Umlani TrailcamDuring our recent July 2026 safari at Umlani Bushcamp in South Africa’s Timbavati, I set up my trail camera outside my room to see what was moving around during the night. We always hear nocturnal wildlife without knowing what is going on. We don’t recommend wandering throughout the night! So,…
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One Leopard, Two Years Apart?
Read more: One Leopard, Two Years Apart?That was the question that started nagging at me after one of many fantastic leopard sightings in Botswana’s Tuli Wilderness in July, while leading a photography trip for Penda Photo Tours based at Serolo Camp. We had a young male leopard in front of us that seemed to fit an…
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Maasai Mara Photography Safari
Read more: Maasai Mara Photography SafariPlaces are now available for our Maasai Mara Photography Safari with Alan during the great migration season. Current dates: 26th August 2027, with 7 and 11 night options available. This Maasai Mara photography safari is crafted specifically for photographers. You’ll be based in Lemek, one of the Maasai Mara’s private…
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Umlani Through The Lens
Read more: Umlani Through The LensSouth African lifestyle magazine Wild Getaways included my connection to Umlani Bushcamp in Timbavati in their article, “Umlani Through the Lens.” This is the bushcamp where we base our Penda Photo Tours trips to Timbavati in South Africa. They also included a profile of me, my wildlife photography, photographic philosophy…
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3 Legged Thing AirHed Trinity
Read more: 3 Legged Thing AirHed TrinityI am a strong advocate for using monopods on photography safaris. I always place a high level of importance on versatility in my gear. For me, monopods are the simplest and most versatile support for a heavy lens on safari. This brings me to my review of the 3 Legged…