Many travellers are warned to avoid Botswana during the rainy months, but this "Secret Season" offers a vibrant, transforming paradise. Discover why the months from November to March might just be the absolute best time for your next wildlife photography safari.
The Chobe National Park, Botswana The Chobe National Park The Chobe National Park was Botswana's first National park and is certainly one of its most ecologically diverse. The park shares its northern boundary with Namibia with the Chobe River and acts as a natural border between the two countries. The game reserve is 11,700 km2 (4500 sq miles) in size and home to Africa's largest elephant populations. There are also healthy populations of hippo, buffalo, multiple antelopes as well as lions, wild dogs, leopard and hyena. The birdlife on The Chobe River is plentiful, especially in the [...]
Learning will be the new luxury on a post Corona photography holiday. If there is one thing, we have learned over the last few months, it’s that time is a very precious commodity and “holiday time” even more so. With the world taking a sabbatical from travel for the immediate future, our attention, as members of the safari industry, turns to what will clients be looking for when they return to a post corona safari. We know that there is a lot of pent up frustration among clients who want to start planning their trips [...]
Flights to Botswana Some interesting new routes are opening up for flights to Botswana. Figuring out which are the easiest and quickest flights to Botswana and the start of your safari can be a troublesome question. Which Airline? Which Route? What if I miss my connection? Where is the nearest airport to the Chobe National Park? The list goes on. Traditionally the majority of our clients travelling to us in The Chobe, fly into Johannesburg and then turn straight back around again and fly north, along the same route they have just flown, [...]
Black and White Editing with Janine Krayer In the video below you will watch Pangolin Photo Host Janine Krayer explain how she select pictures for Black and White editing, or which pictures lend themselves best. Enjoy and we hope to see you on safari soon! subscribe to our youtube channel subscribe to our channel View Janine's bio Black and White editing video transcript below Hi guys! This is Janine from Pangolin Photo Safaris, and today I briefly want to touch on, how [...]
Large and in charge! 'This elephant came parading past our vehicle on a carpet of yellow Devil Thorn flowers. These trumpet-shaped flowers transform the Chobe river banks into a canvas of colour this time of the year.' To connect with Danielle on social media and to viewsome of her amazing photos, click on the links below. Technical information Body: Nikon D750 Lens: Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens (Nikon F) Focal Length: 20mm Aperture: f/8 Shutter: 1/1600 sec ISO: 2500 subscribe to our youtube channel for free today [...]
What is a Photo Safari? Traditionally there are two types of safari…hunting and photographic… And we at Pangolin Photo Safaris would rather “shoot to thrill” than shoot to kill! Before digital photography came along, wildlife photography was always considered to be niche and out of reach to your average safari-goer. It was an activity designed for the hardcore enthusiast and limited to owning specialist gear. But when digital cameras became mainstream and more affordable, all of that changed. Today, the majority of clients that arrive on safari do so armed with just their cell phones [...]
Everything you need to know about depth of field, focal length, hyperfocal distance, deeper depth and more!
In this blog, we discuss the rule of thirds: what it is, how it came about, why it's the cornerstone of photography and of course, how to break it.
Mashatu Game Reserve | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner Mashatu, known as the land of the Giants.It is situated in the Tuli Game Reserve which is in the South Easterly corner of Botswana. The terrain is different to anywhere else, not just in Botswana and offers unparalleled photographic opportunities. The animals at Mashatu are very relaxed. You can expect to spend time with lions, leopards, cheetah, hyenas, jackal and very relaxed elephants. Great general game such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, eland and a variety of antelope are there. The birdlife is prolific, with Mashatu being [...]
Gear for wildlife photography on safari in Africa. Bags and carry on weights The topic of hand luggage allowances when it comes to camera bags has filled plenty of forums and we’re afraid to say that the answer as to what is the protocol or allowance (as well as leniency) varies from airline to airline. The prospect of checking very expensive gear for wildlife photography into the hold of a commercial airline is not very enticing so here are a few tips from us on how to ensure that you travel with your [...]
The Cape Milner Hotel | Pangolin Photo Safari Partner An eclectic mix of contemporary boutique and old-world charm, The Cape Milner is modern, boutique-style living in a secluded, yet convenient location. Colourful geometric designs, African craft and silvertinted ceilings create an elegant boutique sanctuary for corporate and leisure travellers. Enjoy the symmetry of Art Deco and the ornate detail of Cape Town’s Victorian heritage with splashes of urban African design and vivid teals and mustards accenting the contemporary neutral finishings. From its state-of-the-art conferencing facilities and plush comfortable rooms to its relaxing pool deck [...]
