Winter safari in the desert. We have never been so cold on safari, even with all our gear on, blankets and hot water bottles. Minus temperatures in…
A cold Kalahari winter
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Big cat country
Tracking elusive leopards. Compared to lion or cheetahs, leopards are elusive cats. By numbers they are the most common big cat in Africa but they…
In search of rhinos
Photographic rhino safari. A long-standing wish of Willem was a photographic safari dedicated to rhinos. Both black and white rhino numbers are…
Abundance in the Kalahari
Summer in the desert. We were impressed by the relative abundance of vegetation and wildlife in this part of the Kalahari desert…
Chimps and sandy beaches
Happy birthday Tanja! We celebrated Tanja’s 50th birthday in Mahale, a truly magical place. It combines the clear waters of Lake Tanganyika and…
Elephants in Amboseli
Elephants, dust and mirages. It was great to be back in Amboseli. We love the vast arid landscapes. The above picture shows us having breakfast on…
Wild dogs and dagga boys in Laikipia
Endless landscapes in Laikipia, one of our favorite areas in Kenya. It is located at 1,700-2,000 meter close to Mount Kenya. The area has…
Watching wildlife around at a water-hole can be phantastic
Water-holes come in a lot of different sizes and settings. A lot of them are natural, but they can also be manmade. Some even have floodlights and seating areas, like in a stadium. Falling asleep in this arena can be quite dangerous at night. But most of the time, watching wildlife around a water-hole is magical. The animals come and go at their own pace. Some come alone, others arrive in...
