Into the Wild

Stories, tips, and inspiration from the wild.

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.

Francois Fourie

November 2, 2026

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.

Francois Fourie

October 5, 2026

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.

Francois Fourie

August 31, 2026

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.

Francois Fourie

August 21, 2026

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.

Francois Fourie

July 9, 2026

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.

Francois Fourie

April 28, 2026