Predators of the Serengeti Part III – Guardians of the South
Their forms have adorned cave walls in Africa, statues of them have marked the entrances to palaces of mighty kings that have long since fallen and faded in the past of history. Their proud and powerful stance was embroidered onto
Mystical Madagascar
Floating just off the coast of Mozambique, lies an island so mysterious in splendour that it’s almost impossible to think of it as being part of the African continent. From dry deserts to wet rain forests, its contrasting nature is
Botswana – Duba Plains by ORYX Client Jeremy Peters
I’d never stepped foot in Botswana prior to my visit to Duba Plains Expedition Camp - I most definitely want to return! Duba Plains is situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta - an ecological area famed for it’s natural
Antarctica – A Reality that was a Dream
Going far back into history and historic accounts, it seems that we as a race, have long been wanderers. From desert landscapes to icy mountain slopes, from vast grasslands to thick forests, people have carved a life for themselves in
A Tiger Rendezvous in Ranthambhore
India is a country that is bewilderingly beautiful. Its overflow of colour and variety of wildlife, people and topography are truly diverse, and it is this juxtaposition of widely varied themes that makes India so compelling. It’s a country that
Alluring Antartica With Elise Hardy
“I recently got back from Antarctica and it was absolutely spectacular. Out of about 10 photographer-guides I’ve travelled with in the past, Dale is the best overall! He’s a wonderful teacher, has almost no ego and is always concerned about
PREDATORS OF THE SERENGETI PART II – Colours of Cheetah
It is hard not to think, breath and dream of Africa once you have seen it. From a young age, I was entranced by the BBC and National Geographic documentaries that my parents had on VHS, pouring over them and
Nicolette Louw – ORYX’s Newest Member
It was an ordinary, working day at Nikon’s South Africa office when in walks a familiar face. With a big, friendly smile and dusty camera bag, Greg Du Toit greets me with his regular “Howzit Nicky!” and proceeds to tell
Predators of the Serengeti Part 1 – Reign of the Hyena
“Come with me Into the trees We'll lay on the grass And let the hours pass Take my hand Come back to the land Where everything's ours For a few hours…” Depeche Mode Hyenas have long been seen as the under dogs of the African predators. Sloped backed, bigheaded
Ethiopia – Omo Valley by Joe Buergi
The “Vanishing Tribes of the Omo Valley” trip was my first visit to Ethiopia. I have fallen in love with the country as soon as I have put the first step onto the ground. And of course, the leadership of
