Four Nights at Marataba: Lions on the Road and a Leopard from the Boat
Marataba keeps pulling me back. From 26 to 30 October I was there again, this time hosting a private photo safari at Marataba Safari Lodge. Four nights, a small group and a reserve that once again gave us more than we could have asked for.
Six Nights in Mashatu Botswana – Photo Safari Trip Review
There are few places in Africa that offer the combination of wildlife, landscapes and photographic opportunity that you find in Mashatu.
In September, I returned to Mashatu in Botswana to host another private photographic safari, this time with four guests. Alan and Daniela were familiar faces, having previously travelled with me to Mana Pools, while Kim and Cindy were joining me for the first time.
16 Days Private Photo Safari through Southern Africa
Our 16 day privately guided photographic safari through Southern Africa had been more than twelve months in the making. Together with our guests, Jim and Rhonda, we carefully crafted an itinerary that would showcase some of the continent’s most iconic wilderness areas.
A Privately Guided East African Safari Through Kenya and Tanzania
There is something truly special about experiencing East Africa through a privately guided safari. It is not simply about moving between destinations or ticking wildlife sightings off a list. It is about creating a seamless journey where every detail, every sighting, every conversation, and every moment contributes to a deeper connection with Africa.
KALAHARI PHOTO SAFARI
KALAHARI PHOTO SAFARI EXCLUSIVE PHOTO SAFARI INTO THE KALAHARI KHAMAB KALAHARI, SOUTH AFRICA Trip at a Glance ENQUIRY NOW SAFARI OVERVIEW LOCATIONS INCLUDED & EXCLUDED GALLERY Overview Set within the vast and untamed wilderness of the Kalahari, Khamab Kalahari Reserve offers an exceptional base for an immersive photographic safari experience. Spanning an incredible 95,000 hectares, […]
Five Days at Khamab Kalahari Reserve: A Photographer’s Perspective on One of South Africa’s Greatest Wildernesses
There are very few places left in Africa that make you feel truly small.
Places where the horizon stretches endlessly into the distance, where silence is broken only by the wind through the grass or the distant roar of a lion, and where every drive feels like an expedition into the unknown.
The Kalahari is one of those places.
What we do at Francois Fourie Safaris — More Than Just a Safari
Francois Fourie Safaris was built around that idea.
At its core, it is about creating experiences that are considered, personal, and grounded in real time in the field. Every safari we design or host is shaped by an understanding of light, behaviour, positioning, and most importantly, the guest experience.
What we do is built around three key pillars.
Do Photographic Guides take Photos on Safari?
It is a question that came up recently during a conversation with a guest who will be joining us next year.
“Do you take photos while you are guiding?”
MASHATU PREDATOR SAFARI
PREDATOR PHOTO SAFARI EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI MASHATU | PREDATORS Botswana, Southern Africa Trip at a Glance ENQUIRY NOW SAFARI OVERVIEW LOCATIONS INCLUDED & EXCLUDED GALLERY Overview There are very few places in Africa that stir the soul of a wildlife photographer quite like Mashatu, tucked away in the remote eastern corner of Botswana. Often referred […]
UNTAMED ZIMBABWE
UNTAMED ZIMBABWE EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI HWANGE TO MANA POOLS ZIMBABWE, Southern Africa Trip at a Glance ENQUIRY NOW SAFARI OVERVIEW LOCATIONS INCLUDED & EXCLUDED GALLERY Overview Our safari begins in Hwange National Park, within a private concession at The Hide, a camp renowned for its exceptional waterhole activity and unique photographic opportunities. Here, wildlife comes […]