Such an incredible sight to see one of Sigili's cubs standing right by her! Taken in the Masaai Mara, Kenya in November 2019.

Sigili's cub

An image taken on a game drive in Tsavo East. We stumbled upon this heavily pregnant lioness who had not long feasted on a fresh kill.

Content Lioness With a Full Belly!

Such an incredible sight to stumble upon! 2 male Impalas fighting it out for mating rights and fathering future generations of offspring.

Dominance

A lone Masaai Giraffe towers over the beautiful landscape of Tsavo East. It's incredible how well they blend into their surroundings!

Standing Tall

One of my favourite memories of all time and such a privilege to see! A young calf in a tender moment with its mum. Taken in South Africa

Tender Embrace

Taken in Addo Elephant Park, this Greater Kudu was in the middle of a preening session with a Glossy Starling. Beautiful Symbiosis!

Kudu Smiles

Taken at Aquila Private Game Reserve, these mighty giants are a pure sight to behold!

Majestic Matriach

The bigger of the two species of Wildebeest, they are numerous in much of Southern and Eastern Africa.

Blue Wildebeest

Taken in the Masaai Mara, this Leopardess kept us waiting until our very last game drive to make an appearance! One of the big 5!

Leopardess

I love capturing photos of animals from all angles! The natural look from mum and foal looking round was lovely to see!

Stripes Galore!

Imagine arriving on the scene moments after a newborn enters the world! That was the beautiful scene we witnessed between Topi mum and foal.

Minutes Old!

This male Ostrich struts his stuff in a courtship display to impress the females!

Feathers Galore!

These large Antelope have such beautiful spiral horns!

Common Eland

These little beetles have efficient ways of forming and moving dung balls bigger than themselves along! They navigate using the Milky Way!

Rolling Along!

One of my favourite places in the Mara was at Keekorok Lodge watching over 50 Hippo at the Hippo bar! Just loved this mom and baby!

Wallowing fun!

Isn't this bird incredibly beautiful? Africa has over 2,300 different species, this being one of my own favourites!

Lilac Breated Roller

The ears of an African Elephant serve many purposes, from thermoregulation, sensory perception, communication, and as a visual deterrent.

Big Ears!

This sleepy Cheetah was enjoying a snooze in the basking heat of the African sun.

Sleepy Cheetah

It can take a well-trained eye to spot these towering giants among the bushveld. Can you see how well camouflaged they are?

Giraffe Heights

Hyenas are not only scavengers playing a crucial role in the ecosystem but also hunt too. They can even eat bones!

Hyena

One of the big 5, this was taken at Haller Park, Mombasa. Adult males have impressive curved horns meeting in the middle.

Cape Buffalo

These cute little primates are highly adaptable and are commonly seen in both rural and urban environments.

Vervet Monkey

Taken at Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve, Western Cape. Did you know that a Zebras stripes are unique to each animal?

Lean on me

Taken within the grounds of the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. This small passerine bird breeds in Southern Africa.

Double-Collared Sunbird

A Lioness peers out over the grass watching us in the Masaai Mara. There are an estimated 850 - 900 lions in the Mara Conservancy.

I see you!

Ostrich chicks are cared for by both the Male and the Female. The male plays an active role in securing the survival of the chicks.

Shake your Tail Feathers!

Infants take on a tawny brown colouration until about 2 months old when they start to get their darker coat. Taken at Buffelsfontein.

Blue Wildebeest

Taken at the Umphafa Private Game Reserve. Did you know that African Wild Dogs only have four toes on each foot?

African Wild Dog

The Springbok is the National Animal of South Africa. It gets it's name from the Afrikaans for jump "Spring" and Antelope "Bok".

Springbok

Pumba in Swahili means foolish careless & negligent, relating to the mess these animals leave behind when scampering through gardens.

Pumbaa x2 (Warthogs)

Something that struck me on my first visit to Tsavo was the contrast in road colour from the Masaai Mara. Tsavo soil is very rich earthy red

Lone Hyena

This here is a Male Impala (Ram). The female doesn't have any horns. Males produce a scent on their forehead advertising status

Male Impala Grooming itself

These 3 Elephants have taken on the rich red tones from the soil having been rolling in the mud to cool off.

Tsavo Elephants

One of the many species of bird seen during our game drives in Tsavo East National Park. These Eagles are monogamous pairing for life.

Tawny Eagle

Taken in South Africa, this Buffalo is only a young one. Both males and females have horns.

Cape Buffalo

This is one of the lionesses at Aquila Private Game Reserve. She was licking her paws after a meal

Contemplative Lioness

A lovely candid shot of some Zebra going about their daily business taken from behind.

Zebra Trio

I love this image for I feel it captures the sheer scale of grandeur that awaits you on an African Safari. Taken in Tsavo East.

The Lone wanderer

A rear-view image of a Jackal taken in South Africa during one of our many game drives.

Black-backed Jackal

Such a fun and cheeky image of one of Sigili's 7 cheetah cubs. Taken in The Masai Mara in Nov 2019.

It's playtime mum!

This stunning male shows off his impressive tusks as he wanders along the rich red roads in Tsavo East

Tsavo Elephant

Taken during an overnight stay at Ngutini Lodge near Tsavo East National Park, these birds were regular guests!

Marabou Stork

This was taken at our lodge at Ngutni. Such an incredible feeling witnessing the wildlife all around us from our patio.

Impala at the waterhole

This female was enjoying a rest in a tree after a successful hunt. She remained in this position for some time! Taken in the Mara

Lioness resting in a tree

An image from one of my adventures in the Masai Mara. This Waterbuck turned to look at me.

Waterbuck

There are thought to be about 27 species of Bee Eaters, of which, quite a few are found within Africa. This was taken in Kenya.

White-Fronted Bee Eater

One of my favourite images! 2 Vervet monkeys engage in some grooming! The lighting was fab for great bokeh!

Grooming time!

A lone Giraffe peers out from the bushveld in Tsavo East. The Light Rays add to the drama of the scene.

Peekaboo!

This was taken within the grounds of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. They are widespread of Southern Africa

Four-striped Grass Mouse

A male Sugarbird shows off his impressive long tail! Taken in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Cape Sugarbird

Photographed in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. This is a male, identifiable by his brightly coloured plumage.

Orange-Breasted Sunbird

Such a cute moment! This mum and her youngster were seen at Boulders Beach.

Dassies (Rock Hyrax)

One of the regulars around the V & A waterfront is the numerous Seals. Always a lovely sight!

Cape Fur Seals

Taken at Stony Point, one of the most popular places to see numerous African Penguins in South Africa.

African Jackass Penguins

One of the many Hippo in the Hippo pod that reside at Keekorok Lodge, Kenya

Yawning Hippo!

This was a great catch for both the Kingfisher and I! This bird kept us waiting a long time but patience paid off!

Giant Kingfisher with its catch

Taken at Aquila Private Game Reserve, this young Zebra grooms itself

Zebra grooming itself

Somewhere in South Africa! Always a delight to see! One of the Big 5 animals!

Beautiful Rhino

Photographed at Aquila Private Game Reserve, South Africa.

Ostriches

These cubs were photographed in Tsavo East. Mum was nearby, expecting another litter of cubs

Lion cubs

There are about 24 species of Hornbill within Africa.

Southern Yellow-Billed Hornbill

These birds are nectar feeders, hence their name, feeding on Protea Flowers, though they'll eat insects too.

Cape Sugarbird

A widespread bird found throughout Southern Africa.

Southern Masked Weaver Bird

Intaka Island, Cape Town is a fab place to spot Kingfishers! We saw all 3 resident species!

Malachite Kingfisher

Taken along the West Coast Road near the West Coast Nature Reserve in South Africa.

Black-Shouldered Kite

Taken in South Africa on a fab game drive.

Black Rhinos

Taken back in Nov 2019 in the Masai Mara. One of the most incredible sights I've seen!

Sigili with 6 of her 7 cubs

One of the many Stork around Ngutini Lodge, Tsavo East, Kenya.

Marabou Stork in Flight

Taken at Boulders Beach on one of our many visits there.

African Penguin with fluffy chick

Waddling Penguins as they just emerge from the sea at Boulders Beach, Simonstown.

Penguins Galore!

Penguins have spiky backward- pointing tongues with hook-like structures called Papillae.

Open wide and say Aaarrgh!!!

Penguins make a variety of sounds depending on the nature of their call.

Chirping Penguin

This was taken at Vergelegen Wine Estate in the Western Cape. A Beautiful place for birds and so much more!

Female Orange-Breasted Sunbird

These birds have a distinctive white mask around their eyes and yellow underneath by the tail.

Cape BulBul

Ready for the catch, this was taken on an early morning's birdwatching session at Intaka Island

Pied Kingfisher

One of the many Flamingos seen during a recent 2-month stay in Cape Town. Taken near Lagoon Beach.

Greater Flamingo in Flight

Zebras can consume between 15 to 40 pounds of food per day depending on availability, age, and size of the zebra.

Browsing Zebra

You certainly wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of this Hippo! They are one of Africa's most dangerous animals!

Show us your toothypegs!!!

Nothing like a good stretch after a snooze in the sun! Taken in the Masai Mara

Lioness Aerobics!

Sadly these Eagles are highly persecuted by farmers as they tend to prey on game and livestock.

Martial Eagle