African Photography Safaris Podcast

Our “Framing the Wild” posts on our Wild Insights blog, a lioness and cub, plus a back-lit lioness. Kaleel continues his videopgraphy series on using ND filters to control exposure. Alan reviews at Colin Beale’s wonderful book, “101 Curious Tales of East African Birds”. In our Wildlife Wonder, we explain a Secretary Bird’s kick compared to Newcastle United’s Dan Burn! Listen to the African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 17: We’re also on various other streaming services listed and linked below. From episode 7 onwards, we are also on YouTube. Links open in a new window. Watch Podcast Episode 17: Podcast Services: Question for the podcast? Whether you’ve got a gear dilemma, a wildlife mystery or an incredible safari story of your own. Maybe a burning question about life on safari, get in touch. Send us your question or story, and we might feature it in a future episode of the podcast along with a proper chat about it on air. Nothing’s too nerdy (not compared to Alan anyway) or too wild! Extra points for humour! From Podcast Episode to Safari Adventure! If you’ve enjoyed our podcast and feel inspired by the stories, encounters, and sounds of the wild we’ve shared, why not take the next step and live it yourself? Our photography safaris are designed for those who crave more than a holiday! They’re for those who want to feel Africa. Join us on a small-group adventure where conservation, creativity, and culture meet. You’ll be led by professional wildlife photographers and qualified guides who know these habitats, not just where to go, but when and how to position for the best photographic opportunities. From dawn light over the Maasai Mara to the call of lions at dusk, every moment is about connection to nature, to people, and to your own creative spirit. Our ethos is simple. Ethical safaris, meaningful experiences, and incredible photographic opportunities that support conservation and local communities. Kenya’s Maasai Mara Private Lemek Conservancy… Low tourist and vehicle density 4WD responsible off-road driving Nationally accredited gold and silver guides Large, established Lemek lion pride Booking Now Wild at Mattikoko – The Great Migration 26th August 2027 7 or 11 nights available More Booking Now Wild at Mattikoko – The Green Season March 2028 (TBC) 7 or 11 nights available More The post African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 17 appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

Our new partnership with FUJIFILM UK – Free gear hire! Use of AI in safari marketing and our Wild Insights photography safaris blog. We look back at our Kenya trips in 2025 and how are trailcams have been an incredible success for us and our guests. Listen to the African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 16: We’re also on various other streaming services listed and linked below. From episode 7 onwards, we are also on YouTube. Links open in a new window. Watch Podcast Episode 16: Podcast Services: Question for the podcast? Whether you’ve got a gear dilemma, a wildlife mystery or an incredible safari story of your own. Maybe a burning question about life on safari, get in touch. Send us your question or story, and we might feature it in a future episode of the podcast along with a proper chat about it on air. Nothing’s too nerdy (not compared to Alan anyway) or too wild! Extra points for humour! From Podcast Episode to Safari Adventure! If you’ve enjoyed our podcast and feel inspired by the stories, encounters, and sounds of the wild we’ve shared, why not take the next step and live it yourself? Our photography safaris are designed for those who crave more than a holiday! They’re for those who want to feel Africa. Join us on a small-group adventure where conservation, creativity, and culture meet. You’ll be led by professional wildlife photographers and qualified guides who know these habitats, not just where to go, but when and how to position for the best photographic opportunities. From dawn light over the Maasai Mara to the call of lions at dusk, every moment is about connection to nature, to people, and to your own creative spirit. Our ethos is simple. Ethical safaris, meaningful experiences, and incredible photographic opportunities that support conservation and local communities. Booking Now Wild at Mattikoko – The Great Migration 26th August 2026 & 2027 7 or 11 nights available More Booking Now Wild at Mattikoko – The Green Season 11th March 2027 7 or 11 nights available More The post African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 16 appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

Episode 15 of our African Photography Safaris podcast. Questions & Answers, Alan gets angry answering an angry and ill-informed question! Do we preserve the highlights at the expense of shadows? Kaleel chats about video shutter speeds and frame rates - everything is connected! We look at some new gear we are using for 2025 safaris; DJI Osmo 7p, Trailcam, 3 Legged Thing Monty and Airhed Vision, Smallrig USB-C batteries plus Alan's new Wandrd Carry-On Roller. Safari Clothing - do we need to have a Karen Blixen cosplay event? Also, our most challenging photographs and Kaleel's worst answer ever after just ignoring his doorbell, and more! The post Episode 15… Question Time for the Podcast – Alan Answers Angrily, Highlights & Exposure, Video Frame Rates and Kaleel Ignores his Doorbell! appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

Episode 14 of our African Photography Safaris podcast. Alan and Kaleel talk about their experiences with image theft, how to avoid it, mitigate it and take action against perpetrators. Alan looks back to his trip to Botswana's Tuli Wilderness in May and Kaleel introduces our mini-series on videography. Wildlife wonder returns with termite mounds! The post Episode 14… Image Theft, May in Botswana, Videography and Termite Mounds appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

Episode 13 of our African Photography Safaris podcast. A bird photography special with the allure of photographing birds and the incredible Arctic tern & swift global migration. We review the Beat About The Bush Birds Book by Trevor Carnaby and look at some poor ethics depicted in magazine safari advertising. Alan finishes off by declaring Kaleel's beer to be sh!t! The post Episode 13… Bird Photography Special! The Allure of Bird Photography, Swift & Tern Global Migration, Beat About The Bush Birds Book Review & More. appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

Episode 12 of our African Photography Safaris podcast. Alan's IT update woes & deciding on a new IT architecture for the travelling wildlife photographer, back lighting exposure with wild subjects, white balance and raw and Trees... When an acacia is not an acacia tree and their defensive tannins fieldcraft! The post Episode 12… Photographer’s IT Woes, Back Lighting Exposure, White Balance and Raw, Trees – When an Acacia is not an Acacia Tree and Defensive Tannins Fieldcraft! appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

Episode 11, part 2 of our Safari Special recorded in the Lemek Conservancy of the Maasai Mara! Making our official safari cocktail of 2024 with Tina plus an interview with Niels Mogensen of the Mara Predator Conservation Programme. Alan & Kaleel chat about using drones in Kenya and elsewhere, head to market to buy a goat and look at lens based autofocus options. The post Episode 11… Safari Special Part 2 Recorded in the Maasai Mara! Whisky Dawa Cocktails at Mattikoko, An Interview with Niels Mogensen of the Mara Predator Conservation Programme & Drones in Kenya appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

Safari Special! Alan & Kaleel’s favourite safari moments so far in 2024, a practical look at the gear Alan & Kaleel have been using this year in Africa. An interview with Mattikoko Safari Camp owner, incredible guide and great friend, Titimet ‘Moses’ Nampaso. Listen to the African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 10: We’re also on various other streaming services listed and linked below. From episode 7 onwards, we are also on YouTube. Links open in a new window. Watch Podcast Episode 10: Podcast Services: Question for the podcast? Whether you’ve got a gear dilemma, a wildlife mystery or an incredible safari story of your own. Maybe a burning question about life on safari, get in touch. Send us your question or story, and we might feature it in a future episode of the podcast along with a proper chat about it on air. Nothing’s too nerdy (not compared to Alan anyway) or too wild! Extra points for humour! From Podcast Episode to Safari Adventure! If you’ve enjoyed our podcast and feel inspired by the stories, encounters, and sounds of the wild we’ve shared, why not take the next step and live it yourself? Our photography safaris are designed for those who crave more than a holiday! They’re for those who want to feel Africa. Join us on a small-group adventure where conservation, creativity, and culture meet. You’ll be led by professional wildlife photographers and qualified guides who know these habitats, not just where to go, but when and how to position for the best photographic opportunities. From dawn light over the Maasai Mara to the call of lions at dusk, every moment is about connection to nature, to people, and to your own creative spirit. Our ethos is simple. Ethical safaris, meaningful experiences, and incredible photographic opportunities that support conservation and local communities. Booking Now Wild at Mattikoko – The Great Migration 26th August 2026 & 2027 7 or 11 nights available More Booking Now Wild at Mattikoko – The Green Season 11th March 2027 7 or 11 nights available More The post African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 10 appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

Episode 9! A shorter episode than previously but still worth grabbing a beer and joining with us to chat about tapetum lucidom - eyes and cameras and what made photography click for us? Also, we continue with our wildlife photography basics, Pt 2 looks at Autofocus. We open a can of worms with image enhancement and manipulation and chat about Botswana offers Germany some elephants! Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions for our podcast and also, if you'd like to share your experiences of anything we have discussed in our podcasts. The post Episode 9 – Tapetum Lucidom… Eyes and Cameras! Wildlife Photography Basics Pt 2 – Autofocus, Image Enhancements & Manipulation & More appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

Episode 8... It's a bit of a mammoth episode this one so join Alan & Kaleel for a beer and settle in to chat about choosing a Photography Safari (Pt 2), Buffalo Democracy, 3Legged Thing Ultra Plates & Airhed Trinity, Rhino Rescue, Wildlife Photography Basics (Pt 1), Kaleel's Drone Potty & Loads More! Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions for our podcast and also, if you'd like to share your experiences of anything we have discussed in our podcasts. The post Episode 8 – Choosing a Photography Safari Pt 2, Buffalo Democracy, 3Legged Thing Ultra Plates & Airhed Trinity, Rhino Rescue, Wildlife Photography Basics Pt 1, Kaleel’s Drone Potty & More! appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

In episode 7 we chat about the important things to consider when choosing a photography safari. Alan enthuses about beers around the fire and talks about sneezing wild dog democracy. Kaleel talks about the super important subject of back-ups and an alarming crash in raptor populations. Also, sad news on Kisaru, some honey badger impersonators and photographing gore. The post Episode 7 – Kisaru, Choosing a Photography Safari Part 1, Beers Around the Fire, Back-Ups, Sneezing Wild Dog Democracy, Photographing Gore & More appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

In episode 6 we look at the pros and cons of zoom and prime lenses on safari and we try to establish our favourite safari moment (so far!) which of course, involves beers! Questions to the podcast include naming animals - is it anthropomorphic? Alan introduces a new series of wildlife wonders, Kaleel does a very in depth review of the Merlin Bird ID App and reveals the background to our podcast soundtrack. The post Episode 6 – Zoom & Prime Lenses, Favourite Photography Moment and Safari Beers. Naming Animals- is it Anthropomorphic? Alan’s Amazing Wildlife Wonder and the Merlin Bird ID App. Plus… Our Podcast Soundtrack! appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

In episode 5, Alan looks back at his recent photography safaris in South Africa's Timbavati and Botswana's Tuli Block, we asked about two elusive species to photograph in sub-Saharan Africa and discuss Macro photography. Alan talks about Alana, the new monopod from 3 Legged Thing and Kaleel confuses Alan about Artificial intelligence. The post Episode 5 – A Look Back at Timbavati & Tuli, Two Elusive Species, Macro Photography, 3LT Alana Monopod & AI in Wildlife Photography appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

In episode 4, Alan and Kaleel talk about the advantages and disadvantages of mirrorless cameras and DSLRs, Smallrig rechargeable batteries and Vultures in the Mara Triangle is our memorable photography moment. Kaleel reviews Birds of East Africa by Terry Stevenson & John Fanshawe, John Gale & Brian Small (Illustrators). Alan discussed the benefits of packing a monopod for a photography safari rather than a tripod and questions from listeners about where and when to photograph specific animals. The post Episode 4 – Mirrorless Cameras, Birds of East Africa Field Guide, Monopod or Tripod and Vultures in the Mara Triangle. appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

Alan & Kaleel talk about equipment and packing for a photography safari, Alan gets annoyed at lazy UK journalism on the subject of "Ferrari Safaris" and the memorable photo moment is a wonderful cheetah called Kisaru. Kaleel answers some questions to the podcast, Alan reviews Janesta Pulella's Pathinder book and argues with Kaleel about how to pronounce 'Shemagh'! The post Episode 3 – Equipment & Packing for a Photography Safari, Lazy Journalism, Kisaru the Cheetah, plus… Alan & Kaleel Argue About Pronouncing ‘Shemagh’! appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

Alan & Kaleel talk about two species of warthogs and electric safari vehicles. Alan's memorable moment is a leopard in a tree with a porcupine and Kaleel reviews The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals. Safety on safari is the main topic, how safe is it to be so close to wild animals on safari? The post Episode 2 – Safety on Safari, Warthogs, plus… the Leopard and the Porcupine. appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

Alan & Kaleel introduce their new African Photography Safaris podcast, highlight two of their memorable safari moments, describe a typical safari day and discuss the differences between the Maasai Mara Conservancies and the National Reserve. Alan talks about one of his favourite fieldguide books, Beat About the Bush by Trevor Carnaby. The post Episode 1 – Introduction to the Podcast and Maasai Mara Conservancies vs National Reserve appeared first on African Photography Safaris.