David Rogers Travel

11/02/2025

Okonjima Nature Reserve - Home of AfriCat was a very special first night in Namibia, well positioned between Windhoek and Etosha. A rare opportunity to locate and photograph leopards, pangolin and other rare species such as black rhino and brown hyena.

07/02/2025

06/02/2025

Test your photographic skills and knowledge with our Auto to Artist online quiz. It takes just 5 minutes to complete and will help you sharpen up your skills before going on safari .. plus you get a score at the end. We would also love to get any questions you would like us to answer. https://forms.gle/8fdia9PAtE96UTrS8

03/02/2025

Spending time with baboons is very entertaining. Creating back lit photos like this one works best at low light and requires that you underexpose your image by quite a few stops so that the fur halo is exposed correctly.

31/01/2025

Fact Friday:

1. How did Nairobi get its name?

Nairobi's name comes from the Maasai phrase "Enkare Nyrobi," which translates to "cool water." The area was originally an uninhabited swamp until a British supply depot for the Uganda Railway was established in 1899.

This picture was taken in Nairobi National Park - an amazing place to explore (and stay) with great wildlife including rhino, giraffe, buffalo, lion and cheetah that can be experienced against the bewildering backdrop of modern high rise buildings.

31/01/2025

We are looking forward to hosting another magical photo safari in the Valley with Robin Pope Safaris this October. https://www.davidrogers.co.za/itinerary/south-luangwa-predators/

24/01/2025

The sunken hide at Skybeds in Khwai Private Reserve in Botswana is one of our favourites for photography. It offers low angles, reflections and uncluttered background so you can really get great graphic images. The hide is far from other water sources and elephants come to drink here regularly, particularly in the late afternoon.

22/01/2025

The road to manhood. A fascinating picture showing Initiated Moran warriors dancing with the younger unitiated "Ilaiyok" boys. (We greeted each of the young boys by placing our hands on their heads and saying "epa" as is custom. ) The boys dressed in black are preparing for the more important circumcision ceremony "Emorata" where they too will become Moran. This picture was taken staying at Selenkay -- a fascinating and authentic camp run by Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps

22/01/2025

Spectacular Hout Bay - a scenic stop over on our Cape Town peninsula tour. For complete privacy and wild ocean surrounds coupled with amazing dining we recommend a visit to Tintswalo Atlantic, which has an enviable location on this unspoilt and undeveloped section of coastline and the excellent Chef's Warehouse.

20/01/2025

There’s truly nothing like Kenya's Amboseli National Park. Here majestic elephants make their way across the dusty plains to drink and feed from the lakes, nourished by the seep waters of Kilimanjaro.

09/01/2025

Jenni and I are excited to be heading to Namibia soon! We’ll be visiting some of the lodges we know and love, and discovering a few new ones. We can’t wait to bring back fresh, updated insights ( and images!) to help our guests plan their safari. Stay tuned for the incredible experiences we’ll be sharing along the way!

24/12/2024

The untamed Beauty of Lower Zambezi National Park is tucked away on the Zambian side of the mighty Zambezi River, directly across from the famous Mana Pools. There’s nothing quite like the magic of viewing wildlife from the water. Looking foward to a few photo tours to this area in 2025.

16/12/2024

By photographing elephants from a low angle, you can make animals pop against their background, creating a sense of grandeur and intimacy.

14/12/2024

There’s a reason we love South Luangwa National Park – it’s simply unmatched! From incredible game viewing to the warmth and professionalism of the people, this gem of Zambia never fails to deliver an unforgettable safari experience. It’s no surprise that so many of our guests return year after year to experience the magic of this place – once you’ve been, it’s in your heart forever.

11/12/2024

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most extraordinary wildlife destinations in the world. This vast, collapsed volcanic caldera forms a natural amphitheater that supports an incredibly diverse array of species, all within its rim - like these elephants we photographed on a photo safari. The crater makes for dramatic photography.

09/12/2024

Have you slept in a Nest?
Weaver birds are masterful little builders that knit together twigs and grass. Hidden away in the trees, the Chisa Busanga Nests weave together luxury and romance in the wilderness of Kafue. These Nests are built four metres off the ground, so you are treated to expansive views, a private outdoor deck and an outdoor shower. Busanga Plains is the highlight of Kafue National Park, known for its diverse antelope species and large numbers of lions.

06/12/2024

After a fire in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Ash dust gives these back lit zebras wonderful contrast. Picture taken in 2000 from Living Landscapes of Southern Africa