African Safari Blog
Photo Tips
Depth of Field
Safari Photo Tips - Depth of Field In the video below Pangolin Photo Host Janine Krayer explains how you can control your depth of field for creative effect. As a subject Janine has chosen a Nile Crocodile basking on the banks of the Chobe [...]
Rule of Thirds
Safari Photo Tips - Rule of Thirds In the video below you will watch Pangolin Photo Host Sabine Stols explain how she employed the Rule of Thirds with a beautiful African Fish Eagle as her subject. Below that are several other images where the [...]
Photo Gear Advice
Safari Photo Gear Tips 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 [...]
Photo Editing
Black and White Editing
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 [...]
Why we love it
Pangolin Chobe Hotel
The Pangolin Chobe Hotel was a labour of love over eleven months by Guts and his team working long long days and often into the night to turn a desolate abandoned shell of a building into one of the most innovative and captivating structures in [...]
The Pangolin Voyager
There is simply nothing more relaxing than cruising down one of Africa’s most iconic and game filled rivers and the Pangolin Voyager is the perfect vessel. The Chobe river is the natural border between Namibia and Botswana and the Pangolin Voyager is actually based on [...]
Pangolin Mobile Camp
There is something deeply primaeval, exhilarating and nourishing about camping out in the wilds of Africa. It takes us back eons to our primitive selves where we were not cossetted by bricks and mortar nor detached from the sounds and smells of nature at its [...]
Bushman Plains
Bushman Plains | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner Like The Pangolin properties, Bushman Plains is an owner-managed lodge but in this case, the owners happen to be the people who have called this exquisite part of the Okavango Delta home for countless generations. The rustic [...]
Jaci’s Tree Lodge
Jaci, herself, is a force of nature and creativity that reflects wholeheartedly in this fantastic lodge and our partner property in SA’s best kept secret – Madikwe! Madikwe offers the opportunity to see and photograph lots of species not seen very often in Botswana such [...]
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner The Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is situated just outside the town of Victoria falls and about ten minutes (by hourly complimentary shuttle) to the Falls themselves. This has the distinct advantage of feeling much more [...]
Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner The Vic Falls Hotel exudes plenty of old-world charm throughout. With beautiful wood panelled reception and dining areas a glorious terrace and views across the lawn down to the Falls it’s a great place to start [...]
The Last Word – Long Beach
The Last Word Long Beach - Kommetjie | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner Everything about The Last Word family-owned brand oozes charm and generous hospitality and we love it! The seaside location does wonders for the soul. There’s nothing quite like a long walk on [...]
Cape Grace Hotel
Cape Grace Hotel | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner A darling deluxe hotel a short walk from the vibrant V&A wharf. For the well-heeled independent traveller with a penchant for antiques and personalised service, you can’t beat Cape Grace. We love its soulful, unaffected quality. [...]
Victoria Falls Safari Club
Victoria Falls Safari Club | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner The Safari Club is the exclusive wing of The Victoria Falls Safari Lodge which is situated just outside the town of Victoria falls and about ten minutes (by hourly complimentary shuttle) to the Falls themselves. [...]
The Last Word – Franschhoek
The Last Word - Franschoek | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner Everything about The Last Word family-owned brand oozes charm and generous hospitality. The Last Word Franschhoek enjoys pride of place on Huguenot Street, the Cape Winelands’ answer to the South of France. Franschhoek is [...]
The Commodore Hotel
The Commodore Hotel | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront (known simply as the “Waterfront”) is a vast shopping and entertainment district built around South Africa’s oldest working harbour. This vast property houses everything from exclusive shops, cinemas, restaurants and bars [...]
Saruni Samburu
Saruni Samburu Lodge | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner The creative driving force behind Saruni Samburu is Italian ex-journalist Riccardo Orizio – a true gentleman of the safari industry and a great person to sit around a fire with if you happen to meet up [...]
Planet Baobab
Planet Baobab | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner Quirky, fun and laid back….that’s Planet Baobab. Built in a “forest” of baobab trees this lodge is a favourite with overlanders and adventure seekers you can miss its entrance as its right opposite a giant statue of [...]
Pangolin Khwai Camp AKA the Jackal and Hide
The Jackal & Hide Camp | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner The Pangolin Khwai Camp (recently rebranded as The Jackal and Hide) has seven Meru-style en-suite tents each with views out across the surrounding grassy plains and wetlands. The rooms are decorated in a sophisticated, [...]
Old Drift Lodge
Old Drift Lodge | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner Nestled on the bank of the mighty Zambezi River a few kilometres up from Victoria Falls you will find the little piece of paradise that is the Old Drift Lodge. Being just outside of the town [...]
More Quarters
More Quarters | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner A heartbeat away from the action of trendy Kloof Street, this classy studio style lodging is a calm, unfettered bolt hole. From here, you can experience local living at its best. Dip into the coffee culture, browse [...]
Mara Bush Camp
Debates rage as to where the best camp is located when it comes to the Masai Mara – especially during migration season. The Mara itself is not very large (when compared to the other half of the reserve on the Tanzanian side – The Serengeti) [...]
Ilala Lodge
Ilala Lodge | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a family run hotel. Ilala Lodge, like Pangolin Photo Safaris, has a long history of dedication to providing a quality hospitality experience. Aside from the friendly staff, the setting of [...]
The Grand Daddy
The Grand Daddy Hotel | Pangolin Photo Safaris Partner Long Street is the bustling centre of Cape Town’s city centre and is crammed with restaurants, coffee shops, African art shops, galleries and bars. Sitting exactly half way up this street is the fantastic Grand [...]
The Cape Milner
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 [...]