African Safari Pictures Blog

Best lens if price is no object

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:07:52 GMT

I am currently doing a Masters degree in animal behaviour and for one of my proposals I need to know which is the best camera/lens to photograph

The right camera for wildlife photography

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:34:43 GMT

What type of camera(s) did you use when you first began your photography career? I need a new camera and want to make sure I buy the right one for

How to become a wildlife photographer

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:49:25 GMT

I have wanted to do wildlife and nature photography since I was about 11 years old and my dream is to become a wildlife photographer. I would really

Ask Africa Photography Questions and Get Expert Answers

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:52:07 GMT

I apply over 25 years of my photographic experience to answer your Africa Photography Questions

Top Four African Photo Safari Destinations

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:18:58 GMT

An African photo safari in these areas will provide fantastic wildlife photo opportunities because they possess the two most important factors for successful safari photography

The Best Telephoto Lenses For Safari Wildlife Photography

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:14:11 GMT

These are the perfect telephoto lenses to take with on your African safari trip whether you are a novice or a professional wildlife photographer

Wildlife Camera - The Best For Safari Photography

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:16:37 GMT

Choosing a wildlife camera for a safari trip or general wildlife photography can be confusing but twenty years of safari and photography experience helped reveal the best cameras for the job

Free Better Safari Photography eBook

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:11:26 GMT

The better safari photography guide will help you improve your safari photo skills using advice from a safari photographer with over twenty five years experience taking African wildlife pictures.

Top Photographic Safari Tour Companies In Africa

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:10:01 GMT

It's better to use a specialized photographic safari operator if you are serious about wildlife photography and these are the cream of the crop

Missing the point

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:54:51 GMT

On a visit to the Kruger National Park the other day, this lion crossed the road right in front of the car. Behind it, you can see other people on their self-drive safaris enjoying the sighting with me. This particular lion has lost the tip of its tail... one can only wonder how! E-mail me if you are interested in arranging your own African safari. Or continue to read more about lions and see more pictures of them...

Contest Winner Announced

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:56:13 GMT

The time has come for the 2007 contest to draw to a close. The cut off date was 31 October 2007. The draw took place on 28 November and the winner was notified. Congratulations to the 2007 winner: Liza van der Walt, a Graphic and Web Designer from Centurion, South Africa! She has won a wilderness walking safari of her choice in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. We asked her a few short questions and it turns out she enjoys relaxing and also doing "something sporty", so I think a walking safari is just the perfect fit. If you didn't yet get a chance to enter the African Safari Pictures contest yet, don't worry because the new one for 2008 has already started...

Here's How To Launch A Successful Wildlife Photography Career

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:08:13 GMT

I went from being a payroll administrator to a wildlife photography career taking animal pictures on safari in the National Parks of Africa and if I could do it then so can you.

Seeing The Sable Antelope In The Wild Is Almost As Exciting As Seeing A Lion

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:01:11 GMT

One of the rare big antelope in Africa, the sable antelope - especially the giant sable antelope sub-species - is a treat to see and photograph in its natural habitat. Find out where they're hiding

Safari Picture Of Wildebeest Swishing Its Tail

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:56:44 GMT

Where and when to get a picture of wildebeest in its natural habitat, and how to make it more interesting

What makes the impala antelope worthy of your safari photographs?

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:04:29 GMT

Impala antelope pictures are some of the easiest to obtain during an African safari as they are so plentiful. Given a bit of time they can even be entertaining.

Wildlife Photography Tips To Improve Your Safari Pictures

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:52:45 GMT

Safari wildlife photography tips that help you bring back memorable nature pictures from your once in a lifetime African safari trip

Top Wildlife Photo Contest Opportunities Worldwide

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:12:37 GMT

Finding a worthy wildlife photo contest to enter your nature and animal photographs into is a snap using this list that ranks the top four competitions in the world

African Snake Pictures And Photography Tips

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:19:36 GMT

Snake pictures taken in Africa - the spotted bush snake as thin as your finger and the puff-adder as thick as your arm.

"Terrapin Turtle Picture - Looking Skywards"

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 07:21:36 GMT

The terrapin turtle is a feisty little character whose enemies should think twice before trying to make a meal of it...

Lion Mating Picture - A Lengthy Affair

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:58:31 GMT

The process lasts for up to 4 days, away from the pride. The male doesn't let the lioness out of his sight and they take turns to initiate, a great time to take your lion mating picture.

Zebras are born to blend in

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 06:56:58 GMT

On a recent guided wilderness walk in the Kruger National Park, our guide taught us something very interesting about zebras. During the first weeks of its life, a zebra foal grows very fast - half a kg of weight per day! But the thing that I found most interesting was that the foals' legs are as long as the adults' legs. Just have a look on the photo below. The reason is to fool the predators. Usually predators will go for young or injured animals. But if they (lions, wild dogs...) can't see the little bodies below the "tummy level" of the adults, they can't target them as easily!

In Your Quest To Spot Cheetah Habitat Is Key

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:59:41 GMT

Knowing cheetah habitat is vital when you're on a photo finding mission in the wild. Do you look in the trees or under them? Behind a bush or on a tree stump? Find out where cheetahs usually hang out

Cute Baby Chimpanzee Picture And Insight Into Their First Years

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:04:55 GMT

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Who's The Cutest Baby Chimpanzee Of Them All?

Lion Video - A Pride On The Move

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:44:05 GMT

Here is a lion video of a small pride possibly going out to hunt. It follows a female on the move and includes a huge young male

The Colobus Monkey Has No Thumb

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 08:33:38 GMT

There are a number of colobus monkey species - they occur in various forests in Africa. Unlike other monkeys they hardly ever go to ground level

See Meerkat Photos And Find Out Where To Take Your Own

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 09:38:35 GMT

It is typical of meerkat photos to find them standing on their hind feet surveying the area, perhaps on the lookout for unwelcome visitors like eagles

Porcupine Facts And More About That Rattling Noise

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 09:27:10 GMT

Distinguish between porcupine facts and fiction: yes, they are commonly found but no, they do not shoot their quills into their attackers

African Birding Tour Top Three Operators

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 16:21:39 GMT

If you want to go on a birding tour in Africa you are spoiled for choice when choosing the operator but these are the cream of the crop

Baby Zebra Picture - Carbon Copy Of Their Parents Except Cuter

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:29:34 GMT

The best place to get a baby zebra picture is probably the Serengeti in Tanzania in January even though you will find them in most National Parks in Africa

African Elephant Safari - Top Places To See and Ride Them

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:02:36 GMT

When going on an elephant safari to see the biggest of the big 5 you will surely not be disappointed. They are truly gigantic when seen in real life and a pleasure to watch

Black Leopard Picture - Not Seen In The Wild For Years

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 09:40:57 GMT

More people have gone into space than get a black leopard picture in its natural habitat. Extremely scarce and intriguing, yet genetically no different to your everyday African leopard.

Picture Of Roaring Lion Look At Those Teeth!

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:41:27 GMT

Not everyone is lucky enough to spot it, never mind take a picture of roaring lion. Why do they roar? Is it only the male lion that roars? Info and tips to find and photograph this rarity.

Leopard Information - A Very Shady Character

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 10:44:46 GMT

Find out interesting facts about this beautiful cat. Discover leopard information that will help you appreciate this exquisite yet dangerous feline as it's the most likely of the big cats to attack man

Cheetah Fact Is Much More Amazing Than Fiction

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:43:19 GMT

Look closely at cheetah fact and information and you will realise just what an amazing cat this beautiful and speedy feline actually is

Noble Picture Of Male Lion, Deserving Of His Title As King Of The Beasts

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 11:22:43 GMT

Where and when to obtain the best picture of male lion. Learn more about the habits of male lion and why all is not what it appears to be

Black Rhino Pictures: Black Rhino, Black Temper

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 10:32:07 GMT

Critically endangered, black rhino pictures are hard to come by. Unfounded beliefs about rhino horn have caused intense poaching, almost wiping out the moody black rhino.

Warthog Pictures Of A Big Tusk Male and Baby Warthog

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 10:50:14 GMT

In warthog pictures you will see one of the ugliest and toughest inhabitants of the African savannah but at the same time also one of the most endearing and entertaining

See A Lizard Picture Illustrating The Species' Camouflage Ability

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 10:13:12 GMT

How and where to get a lizard picture of one of the 3000 species found worldwide.

Vervet Monkey - Beware Of This Bushveld Criminal

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 12:24:18 GMT

Caught in the act, this vervet monkey picture shows one of these cheeky African primates with a biscuit he stole right out of my wife's hand

Bush Baby Picture Of This Cute and Cuddly Animal

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:01:33 GMT

The African bush baby is nocturnal so this daylight sighting and subsequent bush baby picture is reasonably rare

Elephant Trunk Pictures and Info About Its Uses

Sat, 10 Dec 2005 10:38:53 GMT

The elephant trunk must rank as one of the most useful body parts of any animal because it has an amazing amount of different functions

Baby Hippo Picture - Probably The Chubbiest Infant In Africa

Sat, 10 Dec 2005 09:53:59 GMT

You can be excused for wanting to take a baby hippo home with you because as this baby hippo picture shows they can be really adorable

Honey Badger Picture Of The Most Fearless Animal In Africa

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 13:47:07 GMT

This honey badger picture shows a mother badger carrying her baby and with a reputation for being the toughest animal in Africa nothing should get in her way

Guinea Fowl Picture Of The Bird on Everyone's Menu

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 10:33:21 GMT

A helmeted guinea fowl in the African bush is normally living on borrowed time because they form a part of the diet of virtually every predator that occurs there

The Kori Bustard Is One of the Heaviest Birds in Africa

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 11:13:29 GMT

As this picture shows, even though it has wings the Kori Bustard hardly ever uses them preferring to walk, which is not surprising considering its weight

Martial Eagle Picture - Largest African Eagle Feeding

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:43:19 GMT

This magnificent eagle caught in the act of eating its lunch on safari in the Kruger National Park makes for a rare martial eagle picture

Fish Eagle Picture Taken Of This Majestic African Bird On Safari

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 08:55:19 GMT

If birds of prey are your bag then this african fish eagle picture depicting it at rest and in flight will be right up your alley

The Redbilled Oxpecker Operating Its Own Cleaning Service

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 08:39:04 GMT

If the oxpecker bird charged for the service it provides to buffalo, giraffe, impala, rhino and other ungulates it could make a fortune as these pictures illustrate

White Rhino Pictures - The Rhinoceros That Almost Disappeared Forever

Mon, 05 Dec 2005 13:44:47 GMT

The fact that white rhino pictures like these are possible to take on safari in Southern Africa is thanks to some very timely intervention by rhinoceros conservationists

Giraffe Pictures - Tallest Animal on the Face of the Planet

Mon, 05 Dec 2005 13:32:18 GMT

Great giraffe pictures on safari don't have to be a tall order if you follow a few common sense guidelines and tips