Safari Updates

From Brendon Cremer We arrived at Elephant Plains today in time for a delicious lunch, followed by a briefing before we left for our first drive. We spent the first part of the drive focussing on birds, and getting accustomed to using our cameras and lenses in the prevailing conditions. Then a large crocodile and numerous hippos entertained us until time for sundowners. The spectacular sunset, smells and sounds of the bush provided the perfect setting as we enjoyed the short break. After our sundowners were downed, we moved on and soon came across a pride of lionesses. They were so magnificent and somehow more impressive than ever in the dark. We captured lovely spotlight images, using front lighting as the lionesses walked toward us, and side lighting as we kept up with them. We followed them until they walked right into a herd of waterbuck. Within an instant the...

The ODP Safari Hosts slept over at Nata Lodge in Botswana and left really early this morning to meet everyone at Maun. Having taken off from Maun in rain - giving interesting photographic opportunities, everyone was excited to land at Nata Lodge in glorious sunshine. After attending the safari briefing everyone clambered eagerly and expectantly onto the ready safari vehicles .. and off for the first drive. One of the first sightings was a pair of Giant Eagle Owls, who were very happy to have cameras aimed at them. Click click click ... some beautiful images were captured within moments of the start of the safari. Shortly after, a Black Coucal showed itself and not to be outdone, also provided great photographic opportunities. Duba Plains lions? Of course! There they were. A pride of seven lions who had taken a mother buffalo and her calf, and we're feasting on their double...