The African Photography Safaris Podcast
Step into the world of wildlife photography safaris with the African Photography Safaris Podcast. We share real, day-to-day experiences from the field, from early morning drives to unforgettable wildlife encounters across Africa.
Each episode covers what you need to know about photographic safaris: travel tips, gear advice, fieldcraft, shooting techniques, and how to get the best from your time in the bush. We also answer listener questions, review helpful books and apps, and reflect on some of our most memorable moments in the African wilderness.
Whether you’re planning your first safari or reliving past adventures, the African Photography Safaris Podcast brings you the stories, skills, and soul of Africa’s wild places.
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Whether you’ve got a gear dilemma, a wildlife mystery or incredible story, or a burning question about life on safari, get in touch. Send us your question or story, and we will 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!
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 5
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.
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 4
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…
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 3
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…
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 2
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?
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 1
Introducing our African Photography Safaris Podcast. A Lion and a Cheetah hunt are our memorable moments and we review Trevor Carnaby’s Beat About the Bush Book. We chat about the differences between the Maasai Mara Conservancies and describe a typical day on a photography safari with us.