Far away travel stories
Sentimental journey to the Greater Mara
Great to be back in the Mara. The sightings are still amazing. The abundance of predators makes it a very rewarding place for photographers…
Baobab forests in Ruaha
Ancient baobab forests under pressure. Ruaha is Tanzania’s largest national park. It derives it’s name from the Ruaha River, which flows…
A cold Kalahari winter
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…
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…