I’ve been fortunate enough over the last few years to have visited a number of Wilderness Safaris’ camps. Upon returning from another magical safari last month, I thought about the highlights of the last few years, and having tried my hand at a new interest – black and white photography – I have selected my top monochrome images for this post. These memoires will stay with me forever.
This lion cub was relaxing with her mother and two siblings. Our guide at Vumbura Plains noted that they had not eaten for a few days. The lioness was hurt during a scuffle with two male lions that are new to the area and had not been able to hunt. We can only hope that she returns to full health or that she reunites with the rest of the pride as soon as possible.
Vumbura Plains – 2017
This lion cub was relaxing with her mother and two siblings. Our guide at Vumbura Plains noted that they had not eaten for a few days. The lioness was hurt during a scuffle with two male lions that are new to the area and had not been able to hunt. We can only hope that she returns to full health or that she reunites with the rest of the pride as soon as possible.
Vumbura Plains – 2017
Golden light is the key for great wildlife photographs. However, on a cloudy day, black and white can improve your shots remarkably. On this specific early morning game drive we were not blessed with golden light, but it may just have played a role in this very special sighting. Well after sunrise this fellow was still up and about. Porcupines are normally very skittish, even at night when they are more comfortable. We spotted him 50 metres up the road and he slowly walked up to the front of the vehicle, sniffed around and then made his way into the bush. We were able to follow him for another few minutes as he walked alongside the road before disappearing.
DumaTau Camp – 2017
Prior to this sighting it had been a while since I had a decent sighting of a leopard, my favourite wild animal. During our last evening drive at DumaTau we decided to settle in for sundowners at one of the specially built bridges crossing the Savute Channel. As we came around the corner this beautiful young male inquisitively looked at the water below for a few minutes before he stood up and walked a few metres past the vehicle. My heart was pumping with excitement, the cherry on top.
DumaTau Camp – 2017
During an afternoon game drive at Chitabe Camp in 2013 these two beautiful elephants, clearly not too happy with us passing by and disturbing their early dinner, made for a beautiful sighting. The wide-angle lens I used creates the impression of being in the middle of the action.
Chitabe Lediba – 2013
Although very common in the northern parts of Botswana, a red lechwe sighting is always special. I love the symmetry of these two male lechwe looking straight at the camera.
DumaTau – 2017
