Wildlife Pictures - Introduction

Although the rest of the wildlife photos are grouped in categories (see Photo Galleries on left), 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.

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.

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

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

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