Ascending into South Sudan is another world unto itself, arriving at the Mundari cattle camp is like using a time machine to go back a hundred years. The smoky air, the jingling bells, the subdued voices of beasts and ghostly silhouettes roaming around welcome you into this ancient world brought to reality. Africa is a… Read more »
My addiction to witnessing the great migration started with my first safari to Tanzania back in 2004. Each year, between June and October, approximately 1.5 million wildebeest, 400,000 zebras, and 200,000 gazelles migrate from Northern Tanzania through the Mara, chasing the rain and eating the tall grasses as they come from and return to the…
As nature and wildlife photographers, we are keener on climate change and the effects it has had on the natural world. As I was writing this it was raining in Kenya, mid-January, and we all had on our jackets; it is supposed to be the hot dry season. There had only been a few days…
The birds were chirping as the light was starting to filter through the grasslands and I had my first sips of hot Kenyan coffee. This past week we have been exploring and learning more about one of the leading conservation areas in Laikipia, Kenya. Less than two decades ago, this area was accessible only by… Read more »
Looking back at the beginning, it is hard to imagine where it all started nearly 20 years ago………….. From the moment my feet hit the rich red soil of Africa, back in 2004, I was changed. The sights, the smells, the sounds, the raw and wild spaces; it was a magic that filled my soul… Read more »
One of the wonderful bonuses of living in Kenya is having easy access to the 42 wonderful reserves. When I start hearing the murmurings of new hot spots, I can easily plan a quick scouting trip! In the last few years many of the private conservancies, which have very low vehicle density, have focused on…
“Life is like a camera. Just focus on what’s important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, just take another shot.” – Anonymous A camera in hand brings awareness of the moments in front of you, fully immersed into the present (day-to-day life is left behind). Fully…
I am very excited to finally introduce all of you to Mauly! She joined our team and started her training this past June. She will be assisting clients with all the important details of their upcoming safaris, expeditions, and workshops! Don’t panic, Abigael is not leaving completely, but Meikan Safaris is growing fast and requiring… Read more »
Botswana continues to be one of my favorite premier photographic safari destinations not only due to the low vehicle occupancy allowing higher quality sightings and photographic opportunities, but the uniqueness of each location. As many of you already know, I have been on back-to-back safaris this season and almost non-stop since July 2021. Therefore, I… Read more »
Often, I find the journey of another photographer inspiring. For many, photography first became a way of escaping the stress of daily life and/or demanding careers. A way to fill one’s soul by becoming immersed into the natural world. Much like myself they were self-taught and what started as an escape soon became a path… Read more »
