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Wildlife Pictures - Introduction

This selection of wildlife pictures was taken in Botswana (Tuli Block and Okavango Delta), South Africa (Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand, and the game reserves of KwaZulu-Natal), Zambia (Victoria Falls area), and Zimbabwe (Hwange National Park).

Although the rest of the wildlife photos are grouped in categories (see Gallery on right), this introductory page depicts a cross-section of animals and provides a tiny glimpse of the incredible variety of wildlife found in the game reserves and national parks of southern Africa.

See also Safari Pictures for a vibrant selection of favorite images from our African safaris.

PHOTO GALLERIES:

genet nav pic Introduction
lion nav pic Lion Pictures
leopard nav pic Leopard Pictures
cheetah nav pic Cheetah Pictures
elephant nav pic Elephant Pictures
buffalo nav pic Buffalo Pictures
rhino nav pic Rhino Pictures
hippo nav pic Hippo Pictures
giraffe nav pic Giraffe Pictures
zebra nav pic Zebra Pictures
antelope nav pic Antelope Pictures
hyena nav pic Hyena Pictures
wild dog nav pic Wild Dog Pictures
monkey nav pic Monkey Pictures
baboon nav pic Baboon Pictures
baby animals nav pic Baby Animals
crocodile nav pic Crocodile Pictures
mongoose nav pic Mongoose Pictures
birds nav pic Bird Pictures
wildlife close-up nav pic Close Up Pictures
warthog nav pic Warthog Pictures
safari pictures nav icon Safari Pictures
prints nav pic Wildlife Prints

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Baby elephant Picture of Hyena Zebra drinking
Rhino cow and calf Leopard growling Buffalo bull
Young male lion Dwarf mongooses Impala and warthog
Cheetah walking genet Nile crocodile close-up
See also our full gallery of Wildlife Art Prints & Wall Posters

Eland antelope Picture of hippopotamus Jackal pair
Kudu bull Blue wildebeest Impala females
Baby baboon Giraffe drinking Wilddog close-up
Wildlife Picture Captions
 Row 1:
1.Baby elephant, Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana
2.Hyena on the prowl, Kruger Park, South Africa
3.Zebra at waterhole, Mkuzi Game Reserve, South Africa

Row 2:
1.Whie Rhino with calf, Umfolozi Game Reserve, South Afria
2.Leopard snarling, Elephant Plains, South Africa
3.Buffalo Bull close-up, Elephant Plains, South Africa

Row 3:
1.Young male lion, Okavango Delta, Botswana
2.Dwarf mongooses on termite mound, Kruger Park, S.Africa
3.Impala and warthog, Mkuzi Game Reserve, South Africa

Row 4:
1.Young cheetah walking, Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana
2.Small spotted genet, Kruger National Park, South Africa
3.Crocodile close-up, Croc Centre, St Lucia, South Africa

Row 5:
1.Eland, Tala Private Game Reserve, South Africa
2.Hippo leaving water, Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa
3.Jackal pair, Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana

Row 6:
1.Kudu Bull, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
2.Blue Wildebeest, Kruger National Park, South Africa
3.Impala ewes, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Row 7:
1.Baby baboon, Victoria Falls, Zambia
2.Giraffe drinking, Kruger National Park, South Africa
3.Wild Dog, Kapama Game Reserve, South Africa

   Taking Wildlife Pictures
Wilderness areas and their inhabitants are under increasing threat from overpopulation.

As more people realise this, so the interest in wildlife grows.

This awareness, together with affordable air travel and better digital cameras, has caused a surge in wildlife photography - people want a record of their safari experience.

Unfortunately, for most of us a visit to a game reserve or national park is just that - a visit, not a permanent state.

Limited Opportunites
So we have limited opportunities to take the sort of wildlife pictures found in glossy magazines.

But there are ways of maximising these limited opportunities - from better selection of equipment to finding a good seat in the game-drive vehicle - that can result in more satisfying safari pictures.

Although luck will often play a role in what one sees on safari, a basic understanding of animal behavior and how different wild animals are likely to react under certain circumstances will enhance any visit to a wildlife reserve or national park.

A good field guide covering the mammals and birds of the region you're visiting will prove invaluable for indentifying wildlife, while adding to the overall enjoyment of your safari.

I hope that from the wildlife pictures and photo tips on this site you will pick up some useful information that will enrich your wildlife viewing and photography.

Use of Wildlife Pictures
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