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Kalahari Essentials!
Tomorrow evening we will fly to Botswana for the second time within a year. Last year we roamed the Okavango Delta and this time we are going for almost two weeks to the southern Kalahari. Afterwards we fly for a week to Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls and Mana Pools region - a very special place! To document the trip again photographically and cinematically, I have packed my most important hardware - The Kalahari Essentials!
See what lies beyond - Phinda Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
With it's temperate climate, ease of access, variety of Big 5 Reserves and incredible beaches travelers are fast adding KwaZulu-Natal to their itinerary. No where else in South Africa can one enjoy such a variety of Bush & Beach Big 5 Safaris. The last time we visited South Africa in February 2020, we explored KwaZulu-Natal for the first time and we were thrilled. This region near Durban has to fight at the moment unfortunately with enormous floods and vilene victims as well as at times with unrest.
Gone with the wind - The lion king
I was recently browsing through pictures from my first trip to South Africa in 2009. I came across another handsome lion king. I remember, It was a windy day in a game reserve in the Western Cape. But the boss does not let himself be disturbed, even though his mane is blown away by the wind.
Flashback: Low-Res challenge in the bush
In December 2009, a little more than 10 years ago, I was in South Africa for the first time. At that time I was still a Nikon Fan-Boy and my first full frame camera, the Nikon D700, had to go into the bush. At that time, 12.9 megapixels was the highest of feelings.
Fever Tree - the misconception of malaria
On one hand you know the name Fever-Tree from a tonic water manufacturer, on the other side the name comes from southern Africa, named after a beautiful tree. I last saw these trees this February in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. There we were told how the name originated and what it has to do with malaria.
Founded! The Wild Bokeh wildlife trust
I am extremely proud that after 4 months of planning my long-cherished wish for my own Wildlife Trust has finally become reality. Since yesterday the landingpage for thewildbokeh.org has been completed and from now on The Wild Bokeh wildlife trust accepts donations for endangered animals in South Africa.
No Speed Limit - Cheetahs on patrol
These two cheetah brothers have everything under control. Just wait for a gazelle to come by.
My new Video on YouTube - 15 days in KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa
This is a travel video about our trip to Thula Thula Game Reserve and Phinda Game Reserve (Forest Lodge and Mountain Lodge) in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa in February 2020. We visited the legendary elephant herd and its matriarch Nana in the Thula Thula Game Reserve in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
NANA - The Legacy of Lawrence Anthony
In February 2020 my wife Silvana and I visited the legendary elephant herd and its matriarch Nana in the Thula Thula Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This is where my photographs were taken in loving memory of these wonderful creatures.
15 days in KwaZulu-Natal: KZN’s ‘Big Seven’
Spotting the Big Five (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo) has been a long-time rite of passage for many safari-goers, and KZN will not disappoint in that regard, with Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Tembe Elephant Park and uMkhuze Game Reserve all hosting these sought after species.
15 days in KwaZulu-Natal - Day 1: Departure from Zurich to Durban
After a long night flight from Zurich via Johannesburg we landed in Durban on Friday, February 14th at 2 PM in the afternoon.
15 days in KwaZulu-Natal - a preview video
This is a preview teaser about our trip to Kwazulu Natal in South Africa in February 2020 and will be released on this channel in spring 2020.
What's in My Bag: A Hybrid Shooters Kit for Wildlife Photography
I am about to pack my kit for South Africa. We are flying to Kwazulu Natal from February 13th to March 1st. Have I forgotten anything?
Kids of Paterson - South Africa
Memories of the work as a volunteer in the wildlife and community project at the Shamwari Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (WRC) in South Africa in 2015.