Category Archives: Photo Travel

Sigma 120 – 300 f2,8 on test

Posted on May 10, 2013 by admin

Finding the right zoom lens for wildlife photography is not easy or cheap. Sigma has been making some really great lenses that fit Canon and Nikon mounts that are often up to 50% less in price and the quality is … Continue reading →

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Photographers can get good deals at game lodges

Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin

Its a lot of money for most photographers (who like to spend a great deal of time in the bush) to spend $1500 a night to visit a game lodge — and there are some lodges in prime areas that … Continue reading →

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Of sharks and tales

Posted on May 6, 2013 by admin

“I got slapped in the face by a Great White Shark…” this is the news my son Liam is telling his buddies at school today. As a 9-year-old he is prone exaggeration, but today his tall stories are true.   … Continue reading →

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Down the Orange

Posted on October 3, 2012 by admin

  Taking our two boys (aged 7 and 8) down the Orange River for a three day 60 kilometre paddle along the watery border that divides the arid landscapes of Namibia and South Africa was a wonderful adventure. Camping under … Continue reading →

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A postcard from the Carmines

Posted on August 10, 2012 by admin
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Panic at the Lake

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

I have a special spot for Lake Panic which is a waterhole near Paul Kruger Gate in the Kruger National Park. When I was a guide at Singita and had time off I often used to relax here enjoying the … Continue reading →

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Umngazi’s Wild Magic

Posted on July 2, 2012 by admin

Wildly undulating mountain bike rides, steep trail runs, long walks on desolate beaches, thrilling rock fishing, visits to traditional Xhosa villages and balmy  weather made Umngazi River Bungalows a really great escape from the cold winter weather in Cape Town. … Continue reading →

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Join Nicky for a fantastic value safari to the Chobe

Posted on June 7, 2012 by admin

Imagine sitting on a flat bottomed skimmer boat with your camera on a tripod and photographing herds of elephants as they come pouring down the banks to drink from the Chobe. Savanna Lodge has arguably the best location in the … Continue reading →

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Start packing your bags

Posted on May 28, 2012 by admin

Start packing your bags to head to the northwestern area of South Africa and enjoy this wonderful last minute opportunity to photograph the endangered Wild Dogs in the Madikwe Game Reserve while staying at the vibrant Jaci’s Lodge. This is … Continue reading →

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A month of leopards in Luangwa

Posted on March 31, 2012 by admin

  After a week doing the Argus Cycle Tour, reuniting with  family, catching up with clients in Cape Town, photographing a wedding  and putting the finishing touches to my new title on Classic Safari Camps, I headed back — for … Continue reading →

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