Wild Photo Africa Safaris

30/05/2025

Watch this awesome sighting of mating lions that we enjoyed recently with our guests!

30/05/2025

Watch this lioness with her tiny cub!

The little one needed a breather so mom decided to lie down and take a rest break right next to our vehicle!

29/05/2025

Look at some of these amazing recent sightings we experienced on our game drives!

The start of the dry season has set in and until the first good rains come, which normally is around mid October, animals will congregate more and more around permanent water sources. This congregation means that there will be much more interspecies interaction and sightings are going to be incredible!

28/05/2025

Watch this female leopard drag her kill to some cover!

28/05/2025

Look at this incredible lion sighting we had on Monday at Jame’s pan on the s114 in the Kruger National Park. Pure Magic!

28/05/2025

Good Morning, if anyone is able to help Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary with donations for boots for their rangers, please do so! They are a legitimate NPO that does amazing work for rhinos affected by the poaching crisis! Below is the link to donate.

You can donate directly through the website

https://careforwild.co.za/get-involved/donate/

Just write “boots” as a reference in the “in honour of” window

**Please help our rangers. Their boots might be wearing thin, but their dedication never wavers.**

Our rangers urgently need their boots fixed or replaced. You can help us keep boots on the ground protecting rhinos.

65 rangers, 24/7 dedication. United as a team to ensure 8760 hours of round the clock protection every year.

They walk this land and with every step, they reclaim it for rhinos and wildlife.
They leave more than footprints in the dust, they leave a legacy.
A legacy of protection, of sacrifice, of hope.
Footprints that speak of tireless patrols, quiet courage, and a deep, unshakable commitment to preserving their heritage.

But now, the boots that carry them forward are wearing thin.

Help us to fix or replace our ranger’s boots, because the threats don’t stop, and neither do they.

Please stand with our rangers. Our guardians. Keep boots on the ground.

🦏 HOW YOU CAN DONATE

⭐️ website (link in bio - add “boots” as a reference under the section “in honour of”)
⭐️ global giving - link in storyboard

$60 will replace a pair of ranger boots, but please give what you can

28/05/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Prabh Singh Bajwa, Van Der Weijde Ger, Chris Taylor Carter, Joanne Oakley, Marga van den Herik, Karabo Kedumetse, Tebogo Blessings Ramasepela, Joseph Vivelo, Elsa Oosthuizen Korff, Joan Hoyle, Pob Pob, Adriaan Joubert, Kay Griffiths, Louis Coetzer, Merle Smith, Cornelia May, Carolyn Camp, Louis P Hoffmann, Lynette Williams, Liana Lamprecht, Amar Sohal, Clapperton Wattwane Mzenga, Kingstone Masara, Maqbool Mohsin, Jolien Rotgers, Annetjie van Staden, Garry Newcombe, Philippie du Toit, Maurice Tessier, Thabo Tibos Lehako, Jaco Botha, Sherry Sykes, Jeff Thornock, Sandra Keller, Erik Gène Papatie, Patricia Christopherson, Claus Zamisch, Bela Desai, Bakang Botshelo, Garth Thompson, Lenie Dreyer, Jhayco Jhayco, Aderemi Olaniyan, Siva Krish, Mabel WhiteheadSchmitt, Linda Marais, Karin Spiegelberg-Stol, Calito Martin Paul, Adv Anash Mirza, Gerald Taylor

28/05/2025

🐘 Elephant Roadblock! 🐘
Watch this incredible herd of elephants cross the road in the Kruger National Park!

As guides, one of the most valuable skills we have is reading animal behavior. Understanding and anticipating an animal’s next move allows us to position our vehicles for the best possible view before the action happens—creating unforgettable experiences and photographic moments for our guests. But even more importantly, it helps us reduce stress on the animals and ensure everyone’s safety.

In this sighting, the elephants were feeding near the road and clearly wanted to cross, but seemed hesitant—likely due to the number of young calves in the herd and the constant flow of passing vehicles. My colleague and I could see what was about to happen, so we parked with a large gap and started guiding traffic to stop and give the elephants a chance to move safely.

Sure enough, they took the opportunity and crossed peacefully.

Unfortunately, many park visitors aren’t familiar with animal behavior and unintentionally block these crossings, causing stress to the animals—which can lead to defensive or aggressive reactions.

Next time you’re in the park, take a moment to observe and try to understand what the animals are trying to do. And if you see open safari vehicles parked with a gap between them, it’s likely intentional—we’re making space for the animals to pass safely and calmly.

Let’s all work together to respect wildlife and keep the Kruger a peaceful place for both animals and people.

27/05/2025

Lunch with Hippos!!

The Skukuza Golf Club hosted our group for lunch yesterday with an incredible view and even better food & drinks!

Thank you Skukuza Golf Club for always taking good care and serving the vest food to our guests!

On the menu was

Starter
Build your own salad
Cucumber, Lettuce, Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Feta, Olives , salad dressing
Chick pea salad
Traditional Potato salad

Main course
Roasted sliced sirloin, topped with a red wine jus
Grilled Chicken breast topped with creamy white sauce
Roasted sweet potato
Roasted vegetables
Savoury Rice
Relish sauce

Dessert
Fresh Fruit salad served with Ice cream

In 2 weeks time we host another one of these incredible trips! Thank you Fairfield Tours for trusting us with your African Explorer groups!

27/05/2025

Stunning sunrise this morning from Skukuza by our incredible guide Viljoen Jordaan.

We finished a 2 day safari this morning with 54 guests! We had some insane sightings and we can’t wait to share them with you!

23/05/2025

Meet the European Roller – A Splash of Color on Safari!

One of the most striking migrants to grace the Kruger skies is the European Roller (Coracias garrulus). With its vibrant blue and chestnut plumage, this bird is a true showstopper on game drives!

Did you know?
- These beauties migrate all the way from Europe and Central Asia to spend the summer months in southern Africa.
- They’re named for their dramatic aerial “rolling” displays during courtship—acrobats of the bird world!
- Despite their bright colors, they’re actually skilled hunters—swooping down to catch insects, small reptiles, and even rodents.
- The European Roller is the only roller species found in Europe, making their seasonal visits to Africa even more special!

Keep an eye out for one perched on a roadside tree or powerline—often scouting for prey. They’re not shy and make for fantastic photo opportunities!

23/05/2025

Watch this beautiful male leopard in the heat of the day on Biyamihti loop in the Kruger National Park.