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01/11/2024

There's nothing quite like a bit of luxury and comfort to help pass the time between game-viewing, making you feel as relaxed and at home as possible whilst surrounded by nature.

30/10/2024

A trio of beautiful buffalos, grazing as a nearby storm passes by. We couldn't not take advantage of this incredible side lighting caused by a setting sun, with the dark and gloomy backdrop - so much powerful atmosphere!

24/10/2024

Did you know that elephant calves are able to stand within 20 minutes of being born and can walk within 1 hour?! After two days, they can keep up with the herd. This incredible survival technique means that herds of elephants can keep migrating to find food and water to thrive. Amazing!

22/10/2024

For anyone that's keen (or knows of anyone who might be interested), due to a recent cancellation there's a big price slash on a Sabi Sands trip running in May next year. Obviously limited availability - but if you fancy some big cats and predator action, there's few places better!

19/10/2024

Early bird deal: BOOK NOW, PAY LATER!

Running until the end of this year, book your spot on one of my South Africa photo safaris set for 2026 and pay nothing until the end of March. 2025 rates are also being honoured, meaning no annual price hike!

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Reach out for any questions, otherwise you can book online at:
www.raw-photographic.com/2026photosafaris

16/10/2024

Happy guests enjoying a quick coffee break on gamedrive (possibly with a cheeky shot of amarula) 😬🙏🏻

15/09/2024

Sabi Sands is a place never fails to blow people's minds... and you can see why for yourself! There's still spaces across multiple trips next year, including an "Exclusive Photo Safari" in August which caters strictly to only three guests (single supplement accommodation and an entire row each per guests on the game viewing vehicle is included!) for those that prefer smaller numbers and more exclusivity!

***There's also a 10% discount for couple bookings on offer, meaning big savings from £700 to £990!***

Simply get in touch for more information or to book your spot. E-mail, comment below or private message

10/09/2024

Sit back, enjoy and relax as we cover some of the highlights from this years' photo safaris across South Africa! Mother Nature really stepped up her game for us this year with lots of leopards, majestic lions, elephant sunsets and beautiful moments spent with rare and obscure species.

Of course, the biggest thanks must go to all the guests this year for making each trip such a resounding success - you're all incredible and I look forward to sharing more adventures with you. Until then, I'll be watching this video on repeat!

05/09/2024

Little and large. A pied crow hanging out next to a sleeping white rhino. Looking out for moments of juxtaposition, in this case the relative sizes of our two subjects, is a nice trick to add that extra layer of interest to your photography and visual storytelling.

29/08/2024

Push your shutter speeds up to capture the action! This beautiful grey heron showcased its elegant form as it flew past us at a waterhole!

25/08/2024

Sunset in the African bush - just missing a gin and tonic to make it perfect!

22/08/2024

We recently wrapped up a trip to the famous Timbavati game reserve, where our group was treated to a whole host of amazing sightings. Every drive was brimming with great experiences and photo opportunities - especially for lions, who really put on a show for us nearly time we saw them. Fantastic trip, amazing sightings and great people on board = huge success!

18/08/2024

An African wild dog looking out over its surroundings.

15/08/2024

Cameras and rain don't often mix, but as long as care is taken we can still take advantage of bad weather. In this instance, a pride of lions huddled together as the heavens opened - luckily we were nice and dry in a Land Cruiser, unlike these soggy cats...

11/08/2024

Sometimes the best camera is simply the only you have on you...

Anyone with a phone, or even just binoculars, will still have an amazing time, as we often get very close to the amazing animals and prioritise experience over anything else...

For example here we have Joan, one of our favourite guests, using her phone to take some pictures of hyenas outside of their den. Hyenas are naturally curious, so are often happy to come right up alongside our vehicle for an inquisitive sniff and look!

Photograph by Mike Robinson

08/08/2024

Check out our Image Gallery on our website where we're showing off some photographs from guests over the past few years! Not only could they give you a boost of inspiration, but they're also a good representation of what you could maybe see and photograph when on a RAW Photographic safari!

In this instance, a beautiful leopard caught descending out of a tree. Photographed by Paul Rainford.

Check out the gallery here:

https://www.raw-photographic.com/imagegallery

04/08/2024

The common yet beautiful Magpie Shrike. These birds nest cooperatively during the rainy season, and their breeding territory is only about three hectares and defended from other groups.

Displays in the breeding season include bowing, tail flicking, wing raising and whistling. The female sometimes calls from the nest and the male brings her food. The two birds may also perform duets.

01/08/2024

Still able to easily fit under Mum's belly. Still figuring out how to work that crazy trunk. The innocence and magic of a baby elephant is something that we never get tired of seeing - especially when they flap their ears and try to act scary.

28/07/2024

Incredible composition from one of our guests on our last trip to Madikwe. Everything came together from the subjects to the lighting, but it's all for nothing if you don't have an eye for storytelling - so a huge well done to Tony for seeing this moment and nailing it!

Photograph by Tony Peele

25/07/2024

For those looking for a more private and exclusive experience, we're running one of our small three-person Sabi Sands photographic safaris next August!

Price includes all local transport including domestic flights, single supplement accommodation and an entire row per-person on our safari vehicle. With a focus on big cats and predators, there is no doubt this will be an action packed experience - perfect for those looking to build their portfolio and develop photo skills!

One space is already taken, so there's currently only TWO spaces remaining. If interested, get in touch for more information or to book your space!

21/07/2024

How amazing is this? Seeing a honey badger in the day is a rare enough sighting - let alone having the time to be able to photograph one! Such an amazing experience for our guest Kevin, who got some great shots of this sneaky creature.

Photograph by Kevin Harkel.

18/07/2024

What a beautiful portrait, caught on the move during golden hour. Fantastic result by guest Paul Rainford who experienced his first ever safari with us back in April - and what a treat he got with this sighting!

Photograph by Paul Rainford

14/07/2024

From your usual cereals, selection of cheeses and pastries to eggs benedict with smoked salmon... the best breakfast is one that has a game-drive behind it, and what a delicious sight to return back to!

11/07/2024

Ever get a bit overwhelmed or confused as to what camera gear would be best for a safari?

No worries! Check out our Photo Equipment page on our website via the link below for more information, but if you're still feeling troubled - don't hesitate to reach out for a chat!

https://www.raw-photographic.com/photoequipment

07/07/2024

Not a bad lineup of thirsty wildebeest, a momentary composition that was just begging to be shot.

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Videos

Two leopards playing… the cheeky boy couldn’t help but keep instigating moments if play, which I’m sure Mom was fed up of (especially after recently making a kill for them both)

When a leopard and hippo come face to face...

Following on from last week's image about the honey-mooning lion couple, here's a bit more of the action for you. Fascinating to watch this kind of behaviour but also the growling reverberates through you when they're this close - nothing quite like being there in real life, but hopefully this clip gives a small idea.

Beautiful sighting of a leopard as she calmly strolled by us, giving up on a hunt after being spotted by the nearby impalas. No doubt she'd try again later, but for now she needed to clear the area for the impalas to stand down from high alert, so we let her disappear into the bush. Amazing moments like this are what make safaris so addicting - you can never predict what's round the next corner or what stories will unfold before you.

A glimpse into the high-adrenaline adventure some of our guests experienced recently - taking a scenic helicopter tour over the Greater Kruger and Blyde River Canyon area. We love being able to facilitate ways to gain new perspectives on the areas they visit - and this is a must do!

Volume up! How to end the day in epic fashion? Find yourself a pride of lions as they start contact-calling all around you. Unbelievable and unforgettable!

Any modern digital camera that's been released in the last decade is capable of taking excellent photos. As much as people focus on the gear and kit, it's imperative to understand that you do not need to buy the most expensive camera in order to take good pictures whilst on your African safari. More often that not, the trusty phone is more than capable of capturing the scene in front of you :)

Africa. Safari. Sunset. Elephant. A pretty good combination of ingredients, don’t you think? We did! 🐘

Pretty spectacular moments when a male lion walks straight past the car and almost underneath the tracker. Lions can be very boring as they spend so much time sleeping, but when they’re up and active it’s hard to deny their magnificence!

The ideal sighting - when an animal is completely relaxed with yours and the vehicles presence. The welfare of the subjects we photograph is always at the forefront of our priorities, meaning we utilise expert guides that understand their behaviours and will always make the decision to leave a sighting if the animal shows any sign of distress.

A real challenge for many safari goers to see - they truly live up to their elusive nature when they want to! But that only makes the excitement when you finally spot the flash of those rosettes all the more palpable!

Ready for weekend mayhem! Baboons are fantastic characters to watch and photograph on safari - full of personality and you can guarantee at least one member of the troop will be up to some mischief!

A moment of cuteness to start the week off right! But in all seriousness there is not much more captivating that seeing youngsters play, interact and learn, regardless of the species! These particular cubs will no doubt grow up to be some very impressive cats!

Incredible predators and unforgettable if you are lucky enough to see them hunt or feed. Their small population numbers alongside their complex interactions and communications as a pack make it special every time.