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Unmistakable tear marks: The face of one of the cheetah brothers appears between the stalks. The dark stripes running from the eyes to the mouth clearly distinguish the cheetah from the leopard.

Photography

From southern Africa

These photographs were taken over years in southern Africa, on the same tracks the routes I plan run along. Each one sits at the place where it was made.

The Signature Collection

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A young leopard on his own paws: Cautiously, the young leopard steps out of hiding by the tree trunk and explores his surroundings.
Emerging Shadow
Side by side: The cheetah brothers stand close together and observe their surroundings attentively.
Future Hunters
A curious look: The young lion cub studies its surroundings attentively.
Curious Cub
Among elands: Two elands stand in the pasture. Elands are among the largest antelopes in Africa; the related giant eland is considered the largest antelope species in the world. With every step, their cloven hooves can make an audible clicking sound.
Grace of the Plains
A young lioness drinking at the water, her reflection below
Silent Reflection
A mischievous look: One of the cheetah brothers peers out from between the tall stalks. With his mouth slightly open, he looks almost as if he is up to some mischief.
Joy in the Wild
A box seat in the treetop: High up among the branches, the leopard lies surveying its surroundings.
Tree of Kings
Four eyes see more than two: Two young cheetahs sit close together and keep a watchful lookout over the tall grass.
Watchful Youth
Relaxing together: Two adult male lions rest side by side in the tall grass.
Brotherhood
Even giants start small: Close to its mother, the elephant calf drinks milk and grows, sip by sip, into one of the giants of the savanna.
Bond of Giants
Between the branches: In black and white, the lion rests in the dense thicket, framed by gnarled branches.
Timeless King
Cooling off with an open mouth: The crocodile lies on the bank with its mouth wide open. Crocodiles do not sweat: as cold-blooded animals, they regulate their body temperature mainly by basking in the sun, moving between sun, shade and water, and in part by opening their mouths, which can release heat.
Primal Power
A place to rest: The leopard rests on a fallen tree trunk in Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
Resting Hunter
Dunes, acacias and a gemsbok in the shade: A tall sand dune rises above the scattered trees at the foot of its slopes while a gemsbok seeks shade, an impressive contrast in Sossusvlei and one of the iconic scenes of a Namibia trip.
Desert Solitude
The silent ruler: The leopard rests at the edge of the clearing and lets its watchful gaze sweep over its territory.
Silent Gaze
A test of strength: Two gemsbok bulls lower their horns and brace against each other with all their might. Dust flies as neither gives way.
Clash of Titans
A mighty roar: The lion shows his wide-open mouth and strong teeth.
Serene Yawn

For the little ones

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Safari Bingo Book

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Safari Bingo Adventure Book – The Ultimate Wildlife Spotting Game for Young Explorers Turn your safari adventure into an exciting game! This Safari Bingo Book is the perfect companion for family safaris, zoo visits, or wildlife documentary nights at home..

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Coloring Book

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Safari Adventure Coloring Book for Ages 3-5 Keep your little explorers happily engaged during your safari adventure with this essential digital coloring book designed for young children aged 3 to 5 years old! Product Description Transform long safari drives into fun learning experiences! This downloadable PDF coloring book keeps little hands busy and curious minds engaged while you’re spotting real wildlife.

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186 photographs

A curious look: The young lion cub studies its surroundings attentively.
Lions 39
A place to rest: The leopard rests on a fallen tree trunk in Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
Leopards 24
Four eyes see more than two: Two young cheetahs sit close together and keep a watchful lookout over the tall grass.
Cheetahs 8
A drink from Mum: The elephant calf drinks from its mother, staying close by her side.
Elephants 11
Cooling off in the mud: Two rhinos stand in the mud hole and cool down there.
Rhinos 5
A topi in the tall grass: With its curved horns, the topi strides through the green plain of the Serengeti.
Hoofed 20
Cooling off with an open mouth: The crocodile lies on the bank with its mouth wide open. Crocodiles do not sweat: as cold-blooded animals, they regulate their body temperature mainly by basking in the sun, moving between sun, shade and water, and in part by opening their mouths, which can release heat.
At the water 6
A narrow foothold: The colourful malachite kingfisher clings to a thin reed stem above the water.
Birds 45
Nibbling at the trunk: The ground squirrel holds its meal in its front paws and nibbles high up off the ground.
Small encounters 10
Dunes, acacias and a gemsbok in the shade: A tall sand dune rises above the scattered trees at the foot of its slopes while a gemsbok seeks shade, an impressive contrast in Sossusvlei and one of the iconic scenes of a Namibia trip.
Landscape 12

Lions 39

Sheltered in the golden grass: Two lions lie close together, resting in the middle of the dry Etosha plain.
Sheltered in the golden grass: Two lions lie close together, resting in the middle of the dry Etosha plain.
The last rays of the day: The lion enjoys the warm evening light while a cooling breeze runs through his full mane.
The last rays of the day: The lion enjoys the warm evening light while a cooling breeze runs through his full mane.
Alert in the tall grass: The dark-maned lion rests in the green and keeps a watchful eye on his surroundings.
Alert in the tall grass: The dark-maned lion rests in the green and keeps a watchful eye on his surroundings.
Playtime: While Dad wants to laze around, his son climbs over his back and invites him to play.
Playtime: While Dad wants to laze around, his son climbs over his back and invites him to play.
Not playtime now: The cub tumbles around his dad, inviting him to play. With his mouth wide open, the father makes it clear that he just wants some peace.
Not playtime now: The cub tumbles around his dad, inviting him to play. With his mouth wide open, the father makes it clear that he just wants some peace.
Tender closeness: A lioness bends down to her cub in the grass and gives it her full attention.
Tender closeness: A lioness bends down to her cub in the grass and gives it her full attention.
A curious look: The young lion cub studies its surroundings attentively.
Curious Cub
Practice starts early: The lion cub yawns in the middle of the tall grass like a grown-up.
Practice starts early: The lion cub yawns in the middle of the tall grass like a grown-up.
A little climbing artist: What a sight! High up on the slender tree trunk, the lion cub practises its climbing skills, a dream moment worth travelling to Africa for.
A little climbing artist: What a sight! High up on the slender tree trunk, the lion cub practises its climbing skills, a dream moment worth travelling to Africa for.
Carefully through the last water: The two young lions wade cautiously through the shallow river course, where only a little water is left.
Carefully through the last water: The two young lions wade cautiously through the shallow river course, where only a little water is left.
A branch for some time out: The adult lioness has stretched out on a branch, a rare sight high up in the tree.
A branch for some time out: The adult lioness has stretched out on a branch, a rare sight high up in the tree.
A rare box seat: A full-grown lioness rests in the treetop, an unusual sight.
A rare box seat: A full-grown lioness rests in the treetop, an unusual sight.
Relaxing together: Two adult male lions rest side by side in the tall grass.
Brotherhood
An impressive yawn: The young lion opens his mouth wide, showing his strong canines.
An impressive yawn: The young lion opens his mouth wide, showing his strong canines.
A faithful gaze: With an almost shy expression, the young lion looks around.
A faithful gaze: With an almost shy expression, the young lion looks around.
Strength for the night: The lioness enjoys the last rays of sun and gathers energy for the hunt at night.
Strength for the night: The lioness enjoys the last rays of sun and gathers energy for the hunt at night.
Mighty paws: The big lion lies on open ground. His powerful paws and full mane show his impressive strength.
Mighty paws: The big lion lies on open ground. His powerful paws and full mane show his impressive strength.
A mighty roar: The lion shows his wide-open mouth and strong teeth.
Serene Yawn
Between the branches: In black and white, the lion rests in the dense thicket, framed by gnarled branches.
Timeless King
An intense gaze: The lion lies in the tall grass and looks straight ahead, and in black and white his gaze seems especially intense.
An intense gaze: The lion lies in the tall grass and looks straight ahead, and in black and white his gaze seems especially intense.
A young lioness drinking at the water, her reflection below
Silent Reflection
Togetherness in Etosha: A lioness and a lion rest side by side in the dry grass, seeking shelter from the heat.
Togetherness in Etosha: A lioness and a lion rest side by side in the dry grass, seeking shelter from the heat.
Portrait of a young lion
Portrait of a young lion
Closeness in the sand: Two lions mating in the Kgalagadi, a brief glimpse of an undisturbed moment.
Closeness in the sand: Two lions mating in the Kgalagadi, a brief glimpse of an undisturbed moment.
On soft paws: A young lion stands on a path in Kruger National Park, surrounded by dense bush and old tree trunks.
On soft paws: A young lion stands on a path in Kruger National Park, surrounded by dense bush and old tree trunks.
Small steps in tall grass: A lion cub roams through the fresh greenery of Kruger National Park, attentively exploring its surroundings.
Small steps in tall grass: A lion cub roams through the fresh greenery of Kruger National Park, attentively exploring its surroundings.
King of the green: With a full mane, the lion stands in the grass, watching alertly.
King of the green: With a full mane, the lion stands in the grass, watching alertly.
Quiet attention: A lioness sits in the tall grass, calmly observing everything that stirs around her.
Quiet attention: A lioness sits in the tall grass, calmly observing everything that stirs around her.
Through the grass together: In black and white, two lions move through the tall grass, one looking back while the other stays close behind.
Through the grass together: In black and white, two lions move through the tall grass, one looking back while the other stays close behind.
A curious youngster: In the green grass, the lion cub pauses and studies its surroundings attentively.
A curious youngster: In the green grass, the lion cub pauses and studies its surroundings attentively.
Siblings at the waterhole: Two lion cubs rest in the mud on the bank. One lifts its head and looks around warily.
Siblings at the waterhole: Two lion cubs rest in the mud on the bank. One lifts its head and looks around warily.
With a full mane: The lion lies relaxed in the grass, his thick mane framed by the soft light of Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
With a full mane: The lion lies relaxed in the grass, his thick mane framed by the soft light of Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
High up in the tree: A lioness rests on a branch and peers calmly out from between the twigs.
High up in the tree: A lioness rests on a branch and peers calmly out from between the twigs.
Between the branches: A young lion steps out of the dense thicket and gazes attentively into the open terrain.
Between the branches: A young lion steps out of the dense thicket and gazes attentively into the open terrain.
Proud gaze in the evening light: With his still-growing mane, the young lion already looks almost like a little king.
Proud gaze in the evening light: With his still-growing mane, the young lion already looks almost like a little king.
Close-up of a lion with a full mane looking straight into the camera
Close-up of a lion with a full mane looking straight into the camera
A dark-maned lion stands by a tree trunk, a second lion lying in the foreground
A dark-maned lion stands by a tree trunk, a second lion lying in the foreground

Leopards 24

A young hunter on his own paws: Only recently without his mother, the young leopard has hauled his prey into the branches, perhaps one of his first impalas.
A young hunter on his own paws: Only recently without his mother, the young leopard has hauled his prey into the branches, perhaps one of his first impalas.
A young hunter on his own paws: Only recently without his mother, the young leopard has hauled his prey into the branches, perhaps one of his first impalas.
A young hunter on his own paws: Only recently without his mother, the young leopard has hauled his prey into the branches, perhaps one of his first impalas.
Watchful youngster: Upright against the trunk, the young leopard keeps a lookout. Only recently without his mother, he now has to fend for himself.
Watchful youngster: Upright against the trunk, the young leopard keeps a lookout. Only recently without his mother, he now has to fend for himself.
A place to rest: The leopard rests on a fallen tree trunk in Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
Resting Hunter
For once on display: Beneath the bush, the leopard lies out in the open, clearly visible in the dry grass.
For once on display: Beneath the bush, the leopard lies out in the open, clearly visible in the dry grass.
A scent trail at the tree: The leopard picks up the smell of a scent mark and examines the message another animal has left behind.
A scent trail at the tree: The leopard picks up the smell of a scent mark and examines the message another animal has left behind.
The flehmen response: With its mouth open and its upper lip drawn up, the leopard channels scent molecules to the Jacobson's organ, which analyses them more closely.
The flehmen response: With its mouth open and its upper lip drawn up, the leopard channels scent molecules to the Jacobson's organ, which analyses them more closely.
Checking the scent mark: At the tree, the leopard picks up the scent left behind and investigates the trail of another animal.
Checking the scent mark: At the tree, the leopard picks up the scent left behind and investigates the trail of another animal.
The silent ruler: The leopard rests at the edge of the clearing and lets its watchful gaze sweep over its territory.
Silent Gaze
A box seat in the treetop: High up among the branches, the leopard lies surveying its surroundings.
Tree of Kings
A young leopard on his own paws: Cautiously, the young leopard steps out of hiding by the tree trunk and explores his surroundings.
Emerging Shadow
Sentinel on the dune: High up on the sandy slope, the leopard surveys the dry landscape of the Kgalagadi.
Sentinel on the dune: High up on the sandy slope, the leopard surveys the dry landscape of the Kgalagadi.
Fleeing down the dune: A leopard chases a Cape fox at full sprint.
Fleeing down the dune: A leopard chases a Cape fox at full sprint.
Camouflaged in the grass: The leopard lies almost hidden in the tall, dry grass, calmly watching its surroundings.
Camouflaged in the grass: The leopard lies almost hidden in the tall, dry grass, calmly watching its surroundings.
In the tall grass: Sitting upright, the leopard pauses among the stalks, its mouth slightly open.
In the tall grass: Sitting upright, the leopard pauses among the stalks, its mouth slightly open.
Hideout in the branches: The leopard peers out from between the branches of a tree. Its prey hangs from the trunk.
Hideout in the branches: The leopard peers out from between the branches of a tree. Its prey hangs from the trunk.
A youthful gaze: A young leopard sits in the green grass and looks attentively ahead.
A youthful gaze: A young leopard sits in the green grass and looks attentively ahead.
Silent through the dry grass: In profile, the leopard creeps low to the ground through the dry landscape.
Silent through the dry grass: In profile, the leopard creeps low to the ground through the dry landscape.
In the tall grass: The leopard stands among the stalks and keeps a watchful lookout.
In the tall grass: The leopard stands among the stalks and keeps a watchful lookout.
A hearty yawn: With its mouth wide open, the leopard stretches at the tree.
A hearty yawn: With its mouth wide open, the leopard stretches at the tree.
Rest among the green: The leopard rests on sandy ground between grass and twigs, looking to the side.
Rest among the green: The leopard rests on sandy ground between grass and twigs, looking to the side.
A leopard resting on a branch, its head leaning against the trunk, seeming to forget the world for a moment.
A leopard resting on a branch, its head leaning against the trunk, seeming to forget the world for a moment.
Relaxed on the branch: The leopard has leaned its head against the trunk and rests quite calmly in the boughs.
Relaxed on the branch: The leopard has leaned its head against the trunk and rests quite calmly in the boughs.

Cheetahs 8

Brothers on guard: The two cheetah brothers sit close together in the tall grass, keeping watch side by side.
Brothers on guard: The two cheetah brothers sit close together in the tall grass, keeping watch side by side.
Side by side: The cheetah brothers stand close together and observe their surroundings attentively.
Future Hunters
A mischievous look: One of the cheetah brothers peers out from between the tall stalks. With his mouth slightly open, he looks almost as if he is up to some mischief.
Joy in the Wild
Unmistakable tear marks: The face of one of the cheetah brothers appears between the stalks. The dark stripes running from the eyes to the mouth clearly distinguish the cheetah from the leopard.
Unmistakable tear marks: The face of one of the cheetah brothers appears between the stalks. The dark stripes running from the eyes to the mouth clearly distinguish the cheetah from the leopard.
Four eyes see more than two: Two young cheetahs sit close together and keep a watchful lookout over the tall grass.
Watchful Youth
On the way to water: A cheetah walks across the floor of the dry Auob riverbed, heading for the next waterhole.
On the way to water: A cheetah walks across the floor of the dry Auob riverbed, heading for the next waterhole.
Claw care at the trunk: Stretching up tall, the cheetah sharpens its claws on a tree trunk.
Claw care at the trunk: Stretching up tall, the cheetah sharpens its claws on a tree trunk.
Morning exercises: a cheetah stretches on its rock in the Serengeti and yawns out over the plains.
Morning exercises: a cheetah stretches on its rock in the Serengeti and yawns out over the plains.

Elephants 11

Safe with mother: The calf seeks shelter beneath the elephant cow's belly and begins to suckle.
Safe with mother: The calf seeks shelter beneath the elephant cow's belly and begins to suckle.
A drink from Mum: The elephant calf drinks from its mother, staying close by her side.
A drink from Mum: The elephant calf drinks from its mother, staying close by her side.
Even giants start small: Close to its mother, the elephant calf drinks milk and grows, sip by sip, into one of the giants of the savanna.
Bond of Giants
An eye full of life: The black-and-white image shows the fine wrinkles around the elephant's eye, each line telling of a long life.
An eye full of life: The black-and-white image shows the fine wrinkles around the elephant's eye, each line telling of a long life.
Curious offspring: An elephant calf peeks out cautiously from behind its mother's mighty leg, its little trunk raised in curiosity.
Curious offspring: An elephant calf peeks out cautiously from behind its mother's mighty leg, its little trunk raised in curiosity.
In the golden evening light: A bull elephant stands calmly in the wide grass, enjoying the peaceful mood of the savanna.
In the golden evening light: A bull elephant stands calmly in the wide grass, enjoying the peaceful mood of the savanna.
Tête-à-tête in the tall grass: two bull elephants test their strength under a cloudy sky.
Tête-à-tête in the tall grass: two bull elephants test their strength under a cloudy sky.
Two grey giants: two bull elephants test their strength, tusks locked together.
Two grey giants: two bull elephants test their strength, tusks locked together.
Two grey giants: Shoulder to shoulder, the elephants stand in the tall grass at the edge of the woodland, powerful and very close together.
Two grey giants: Shoulder to shoulder, the elephants stand in the tall grass at the edge of the woodland, powerful and very close together.
Gathered by the river: A herd of elephants with calves grazes on the Chobe riverbank meadow. The river glitters behind them.
Gathered by the river: A herd of elephants with calves grazes on the Chobe riverbank meadow. The river glitters behind them.
Right up close in the tall grass: The elephant steps out of the tall grass and fills the frame with its mighty form.
Right up close in the tall grass: The elephant steps out of the tall grass and fills the frame with its mighty form.

Rhinos 5

In the footsteps of its mother: The white rhino calf stays close to its mother and explores the savanna with her.
In the footsteps of its mother: The white rhino calf stays close to its mother and explores the savanna with her.
Cooling off in the mud: Two rhinos stand in the mud hole and cool down there.
Cooling off in the mud: Two rhinos stand in the mud hole and cool down there.
In the golden grass: The black rhino steps out of the dry grass, its striking horn in the warm light of Etosha.
In the golden grass: The black rhino steps out of the dry grass, its striking horn in the warm light of Etosha.
A drink at the waterhole: The black rhino lowers its head to drink, alert in the bright, dry landscape of Etosha.
A drink at the waterhole: The black rhino lowers its head to drink, alert in the bright, dry landscape of Etosha.
A place in the shade: A white rhino stands in the tall grass beside the dense greenery of Kruger National Park.
A place in the shade: A white rhino stands in the tall grass beside the dense greenery of Kruger National Park.

Hoofed 20

Stripes in double: The zebras stand shoulder to shoulder. In black and white, their stripes merge into a living pattern.
Stripes in double: The zebras stand shoulder to shoulder. In black and white, their stripes merge into a living pattern.
No room at the water: The spotted hyena lies in the waterhole, while the zebra in the foreground prefers to pass it by.
No room at the water: The spotted hyena lies in the waterhole, while the zebra in the foreground prefers to pass it by.
A test of strength: Two gemsbok bulls lower their horns and brace against each other with all their might. Dust flies as neither gives way.
Clash of Titans
At the waterhole: A small group of gemsbok gathers at the water, framed by the dry landscape of Etosha.
At the waterhole: A small group of gemsbok gathers at the water, framed by the dry landscape of Etosha.
A topi in the tall grass: With its curved horns, the topi strides through the green plain of the Serengeti.
A topi in the tall grass: With its curved horns, the topi strides through the green plain of the Serengeti.
The distinctive white beard: On this Serengeti white-bearded wildebeest, the pale beard is especially easy to see. It sets the animal apart from its relatives living further south.
The distinctive white beard: On this Serengeti white-bearded wildebeest, the pale beard is especially easy to see. It sets the animal apart from its relatives living further south.
Welcome to the rainy season: A newborn impala lamb stands close to its mother. In South Africa, many impala lambs are born at the start of the rainy season, when fresh forage sprouts. Anyone who wants to see young animals should plan their trip around this, as the births are often concentrated within a few weeks.
Welcome to the rainy season: A newborn impala lamb stands close to its mother. In South Africa, many impala lambs are born at the start of the rainy season, when fresh forage sprouts. Anyone who wants to see young animals should plan their trip around this, as the births are often concentrated within a few weeks.
Among elands: Two elands stand in the pasture. Elands are among the largest antelopes in Africa; the related giant eland is considered the largest antelope species in the world. With every step, their cloven hooves can make an audible clicking sound.
Grace of the Plains
A spa in the savanna: After their mud bath, the warthogs scrub themselves against the dry tree trunk. This removes dried mud and parasites from their skin.
A spa in the savanna: After their mud bath, the warthogs scrub themselves against the dry tree trunk. This removes dried mud and parasites from their skin.
End of the day in the bush: a springbok has made itself comfortable on the ground.
End of the day in the bush: a springbok has made itself comfortable on the ground.
Neck and neck: two giraffe bulls fight it out in Etosha, swinging their heads like hammers.
Neck and neck: two giraffe bulls fight it out in Etosha, swinging their heads like hammers.
Alone in the open: A gemsbok stands on barren ground among low bushes. Its long, straight horns stand out against the sky.
Alone in the open: A gemsbok stands on barren ground among low bushes. Its long, straight horns stand out against the sky.
Side by side at the lake: On the shore of Lake Kariba, a zebra grazes with its foal, which stays close to its mother.
Side by side at the lake: On the shore of Lake Kariba, a zebra grazes with its foal, which stays close to its mother.
Dust, stripes, a trial of strength: two zebra stallions in a wild scuffle, one rearing up on its hind legs to overpower its rival.
Dust, stripes, a trial of strength: two zebra stallions in a wild scuffle, one rearing up on its hind legs to overpower its rival.
Endless green, endless herd: the wildebeest of the Serengeti move across the plain in long lines, driven by the rhythm of the rains.
Endless green, endless herd: the wildebeest of the Serengeti move across the plain in long lines, driven by the rhythm of the rains.
Pattern care: In Tarangire, an oxpecker searches for ticks between the patches of a giraffe.
Pattern care: In Tarangire, an oxpecker searches for ticks between the patches of a giraffe.
Resting lechwe: The red lechwe ram lies relaxed in the short grass and raises his head warily.
Resting lechwe: The red lechwe ram lies relaxed in the short grass and raises his head warily.
A zebra mare walking with her foal through dry grass
A zebra mare walking with her foal through dry grass
Together through the dry grass: A zebra mare leads her foal through the dry landscape of Moremi Game Reserve.
Together through the dry grass: A zebra mare leads her foal through the dry landscape of Moremi Game Reserve.
Two gemsbok stand side by side on a sandy track between the dunes
Two gemsbok stand side by side on a sandy track between the dunes

At the water 6

Rivalry in the water: Two hippo bulls clash in the water. Males defend their territories there, along with access to females; whether that is the trigger here cannot be said with certainty from the photo alone.
Rivalry in the water: Two hippo bulls clash in the water. Males defend their territories there, along with access to females; whether that is the trigger here cannot be said with certainty from the photo alone.
Cooling off with an open mouth: The crocodile lies on the bank with its mouth wide open. Crocodiles do not sweat: as cold-blooded animals, they regulate their body temperature mainly by basking in the sun, moving between sun, shade and water, and in part by opening their mouths, which can release heat.
Primal Power
A big yawn in the water: Beside a tree trunk, the hippo opens its mouth wide.
A big yawn in the water: Beside a tree trunk, the hippo opens its mouth wide.
An imposing mouth: On the bank in Kruger National Park, the hippo opens its mouth wide and shows its mighty teeth.
An imposing mouth: On the bank in Kruger National Park, the hippo opens its mouth wide and shows its mighty teeth.
Crowded waterhole: Many hippos share the water of the Serengeti, packed tightly together.
Crowded waterhole: Many hippos share the water of the Serengeti, packed tightly together.
Full force through the water: A hippo charges through the Serengeti as water and spray burst up around it.
Full force through the water: A hippo charges through the Serengeti as water and spray burst up around it.

Birds 45

A touch of pink: Two flamingos stand in the shallow water. One spreads its wings and shows off its vivid plumage.
A touch of pink: Two flamingos stand in the shallow water. One spreads its wings and shows off its vivid plumage.
A splash of colour on bare wood: this woodland kingfisher has chosen a dead branch as its perch and keeps a sharp eye out for prey.
A splash of colour on bare wood: this woodland kingfisher has chosen a dead branch as its perch and keeps a sharp eye out for prey.
A narrow foothold: The colourful malachite kingfisher clings to a thin reed stem above the water.
A narrow foothold: The colourful malachite kingfisher clings to a thin reed stem above the water.
Perch in the boughs: The grey-headed kingfisher sits on a sturdy branch in Tarangire National Park. Its orange breast glows against the green canopy.
Perch in the boughs: The grey-headed kingfisher sits on a sturdy branch in Tarangire National Park. Its orange breast glows against the green canopy.
A turquoise splash of colour in the shade: The woodland kingfisher has chosen a dead branch as its perch and watches from there for prey.
A turquoise splash of colour in the shade: The woodland kingfisher has chosen a dead branch as its perch and watches from there for prey.
A sunbird among palm greenery: Between the palm fronds, the dark, iridescent bird gleams in the filtered sunlight.
A sunbird among palm greenery: Between the palm fronds, the dark, iridescent bird gleams in the filtered sunlight.
The master builder: With its striking crest, the hamerkop looks almost like a small prehistoric bird. Its huge, roofed nest is among the largest in the bird world: it can grow up to two metres wide and high and weigh around 25 to 50 kilograms.
The master builder: With its striking crest, the hamerkop looks almost like a small prehistoric bird. Its huge, roofed nest is among the largest in the bird world: it can grow up to two metres wide and high and weigh around 25 to 50 kilograms.
Mobile parasol: An ostrich shades its chicks.
Mobile parasol: An ostrich shades its chicks.
Colours against a blue sky: A lilac-breasted roller sits on a tree stump, its bright plumage standing out against the clear sky.
Colours against a blue sky: A lilac-breasted roller sits on a tree stump, its bright plumage standing out against the clear sky.
A glowing splash of colour: A carmine bee-eater sits on a bare twig, its red plumage striking against the pale background.
A glowing splash of colour: A carmine bee-eater sits on a bare twig, its red plumage striking against the pale background.
High up in the blue: A carmine bee-eater sits upright on a twig against the wide sky.
High up in the blue: A carmine bee-eater sits upright on a twig against the wide sky.
Among the thorny branches: A lilac-breasted roller sits between the bare boughs, showing off its richly coloured plumage.
Among the thorny branches: A lilac-breasted roller sits between the bare boughs, showing off its richly coloured plumage.
Young bateleur: In the Kgalagadi, a juvenile bateleur sits on a bare branch. Its brown plumage stands out against the pale sky.
Young bateleur: In the Kgalagadi, a juvenile bateleur sits on a bare branch. Its brown plumage stands out against the pale sky.
Watchful Verreaux's eagle-owl: The Verreaux's eagle-owl sits on a tree stump and looks around attentively, its distinctive pink eyelids prominent.
Watchful Verreaux's eagle-owl: The Verreaux's eagle-owl sits on a tree stump and looks around attentively, its distinctive pink eyelids prominent.
Colourful bee-eater: On a branch in Kruger National Park, the bee-eater's bright plumage glows against the green background.
Colourful bee-eater: On a branch in Kruger National Park, the bee-eater's bright plumage glows against the green background.
Lift-off from the water: The knob-billed duck takes off from the water with powerful wingbeats.
Lift-off from the water: The knob-billed duck takes off from the water with powerful wingbeats.
A black bird with a very long tail perched in tall, dry grass
A black bird with a very long tail perched in tall, dry grass
In full flight: Against a blue sky, the African fish eagle draws wide circles over Kruger National Park.
In full flight: Against a blue sky, the African fish eagle draws wide circles over Kruger National Park.
Empty-handed: After a dive into the water, the pied kingfisher resurfaces without a catch.
Empty-handed: After a dive into the water, the pied kingfisher resurfaces without a catch.
On slender toes: An African jacana strides through the shallow water, searching for food among the water plants.
On slender toes: An African jacana strides through the shallow water, searching for food among the water plants.
Among the stalks: An African jacana stands at the water's edge amid fresh greenery, keeping a watchful lookout.
Among the stalks: An African jacana stands at the water's edge amid fresh greenery, keeping a watchful lookout.
Hovering against a blue sky: With wings spread wide, the pied kingfisher holds still in mid-air.
Hovering against a blue sky: With wings spread wide, the pied kingfisher holds still in mid-air.
Take-off from the branch: With its orange wings spread, the bee-eater lifts off from the branch.
Take-off from the branch: With its orange wings spread, the bee-eater lifts off from the branch.
Perch in the sky blue: A bee-eater sits on a gnarled branch, standing out clearly against the pale blue sky.
Perch in the sky blue: A bee-eater sits on a gnarled branch, standing out clearly against the pale blue sky.
On a thin twig: An African grey hornbill sits on a slender branch and turns its curved bill to the side.
On a thin twig: An African grey hornbill sits on a slender branch and turns its curved bill to the side.
A dust bath for plumage care: With wings spread, the lilac-breasted roller rolls in the dry soil. The dust bath helps it clean its feathers and get rid of parasites.
A dust bath for plumage care: With wings spread, the lilac-breasted roller rolls in the dry soil. The dust bath helps it clean its feathers and get rid of parasites.
Among green leaves: A kingfisher with a bright orange breast sits on a branch in the dense foliage.
Among green leaves: A kingfisher with a bright orange breast sits on a branch in the dense foliage.
A striking crest: The secretary bird shows itself against a pale sky with its conspicuous crest and reddish face mask.
A striking crest: The secretary bird shows itself against a pale sky with its conspicuous crest and reddish face mask.
A lilac-breasted roller seen from the side on a stump, pale blue sky behind
A lilac-breasted roller seen from the side on a stump, pale blue sky behind
At the entrance to the hole: A Meyer's parrot sits at the entrance to a tree hollow in a dead trunk.
At the entrance to the hole: A Meyer's parrot sits at the entrance to a tree hollow in a dead trunk.
Nest building at dizzying height: Hanging upside down, a yellow weaver works on the intricate weave of its nest.
Nest building at dizzying height: Hanging upside down, a yellow weaver works on the intricate weave of its nest.
Reflection in the water: The yellow-billed stork searches for food in the shallow water. Its yellow bill is mirrored on the surface.
Reflection in the water: The yellow-billed stork searches for food in the shallow water. Its yellow bill is mirrored on the surface.
A red splash of colour: High up on the tip of a bare twig sits a carmine bee-eater against the wide blue sky.
A red splash of colour: High up on the tip of a bare twig sits a carmine bee-eater against the wide blue sky.
Foraging: With its bill open, the African spoonbill sweeps through the shallow water of Moremi Game Reserve.
Foraging: With its bill open, the African spoonbill sweeps through the shallow water of Moremi Game Reserve.
A red-capped robin-chat raises its wings on a branch
A red-capped robin-chat raises its wings on a branch
A red-capped robin-chat with bright orange plumage perched on a branch
A red-capped robin-chat with bright orange plumage perched on a branch
A violet-backed starling with shimmering purple plumage perched on a thin twig
A violet-backed starling with shimmering purple plumage perched on a thin twig
A swallow-tailed bee-eater perched on a bare branch against a blue sky
A swallow-tailed bee-eater perched on a bare branch against a blue sky
A pale chanting goshawk glides through the blue sky, wings spread
A pale chanting goshawk glides through the blue sky, wings spread
A black-winged kite with red eyes perched on a thorny branch
A black-winged kite with red eyes perched on a thorny branch
A pale chanting goshawk looks over its wing, its orange cere glowing
A pale chanting goshawk looks over its wing, its orange cere glowing
Portrait of a pale chanting goshawk against a deep blue sky
Portrait of a pale chanting goshawk against a deep blue sky
A male northern black korhaan standing in dry grass
A male northern black korhaan standing in dry grass
A bateleur glides across the sky, wings spread wide
A bateleur glides across the sky, wings spread wide

Small encounters 10

Nibbling at the trunk: The ground squirrel holds its meal in its front paws and nibbles high up off the ground.
Nibbling at the trunk: The ground squirrel holds its meal in its front paws and nibbles high up off the ground.
Watchful at the den: The bat-eared fox rests in front of its den. With its ears pricked, it listens to its surroundings.
Watchful at the den: The bat-eared fox rests in front of its den. With its ears pricked, it listens to its surroundings.
Alert in the golden grass: A black-backed jackal pauses in the tall, dry grass and watches its surroundings attentively.
Alert in the golden grass: A black-backed jackal pauses in the tall, dry grass and watches its surroundings attentively.
Out exploring: A young baboon nibbles curiously at something it has found.
Out exploring: A young baboon nibbles curiously at something it has found.
A rare sight: The African wild dog is an endangered species.
A rare sight: The African wild dog is an endangered species.
A searching look: The spotted hyena glances over its shoulder as it pauses in the tall grass.
A searching look: The spotted hyena glances over its shoulder as it pauses in the tall grass.
A Cape ground squirrel stands alert on pale sand
A Cape ground squirrel stands alert on pale sand
A Cape ground squirrel nibbles on something held in its front paws
A Cape ground squirrel nibbles on something held in its front paws
A black-backed jackal looks back over its shoulder in the dry grass
A black-backed jackal looks back over its shoulder in the dry grass
A black-backed jackal drinks at a shallow waterhole
A black-backed jackal drinks at a shallow waterhole

Landscape 12

Dunes, acacias and a gemsbok in the shade: A tall sand dune rises above the scattered trees at the foot of its slopes while a gemsbok seeks shade, an impressive contrast in Sossusvlei and one of the iconic scenes of a Namibia trip.
Desert Solitude
Light and shadow: In the last light of the day, the dune crest stands out sharply against the warm colours of Sossusvlei.
Light and shadow: In the last light of the day, the dune crest stands out sharply against the warm colours of Sossusvlei.
Into Sossusvlei in your own 4x4: Sossusvlei can once again be driven to independently at present, but only in a four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle.
Into Sossusvlei in your own 4x4: Sossusvlei can once again be driven to independently at present, but only in a four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle.
The iconic Dead Vlei: A dead tree in front of the red dune, this world-famous scene comes from Dead Vlei in Namibia.
The iconic Dead Vlei: A dead tree in front of the red dune, this world-famous scene comes from Dead Vlei in Namibia.
The landmark of Matobo National Park: Rounded granite boulders, artfully stacked on top of one another, shape the iconic landscape of Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe.
The landmark of Matobo National Park: Rounded granite boulders, artfully stacked on top of one another, shape the iconic landscape of Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe.
Traces of times past: Animal figures adorn the reddish-brown rock face, ancient San paintings in Matobo National Park.
Traces of times past: Animal figures adorn the reddish-brown rock face, ancient San paintings in Matobo National Park.
Traces of the San: The red animal figures belong to the thousands-of-years-old rock art of the Matobo area, which is attributed to the ancestors of the San. Some paintings in the region may be up to about 13,000 years old.
Traces of the San: The red animal figures belong to the thousands-of-years-old rock art of the Matobo area, which is attributed to the ancestors of the San. Some paintings in the region may be up to about 13,000 years old.
Storm over the Serengeti: A lone rock with a tree rises from the wide plain as dark clouds gather in the sky.
Storm over the Serengeti: A lone rock with a tree rises from the wide plain as dark clouds gather in the sky.
The delta from above: A mosaic of green islands, wetlands and open water spreads out across the Okavango Delta.
The delta from above: A mosaic of green islands, wetlands and open water spreads out across the Okavango Delta.
Over the Okavango Delta: From the light aircraft, the view opens onto the vast landscape, with a narrow channel winding through it.
Over the Okavango Delta: From the light aircraft, the view opens onto the vast landscape, with a narrow channel winding through it.
View from the red sandstone cliffs across the wooded plain of Gonarezhou
View from the red sandstone cliffs across the wooded plain of Gonarezhou
Red sandstone cliffs rise above a dry, sandy riverbed
Red sandstone cliffs rise above a dry, sandy riverbed

All photographs: Phillip Wenzel. Use only by agreement.

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