African Conservation Photodestinations Travel

African Conservation Photodestinations Travel showcases the incredibly rich and diverse travel destinations that occur on our doorstep in South Africa and beyond. They are written and described with the wildlife and outdoor photographer in mind, providing useful tips and hints. In addition, our “News” posts provide visual content and up to date travel experiences.

Our “Guides” posts feature, promote and support conservation community guides whose local expertise adds incredible value to visitors in their areas. By supporting these guides, you will also be supporting the conservation of the areas in which they work.

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De Hoop Nature Reserve - Jewel of the Fynbos

Category: Travel Writing

De Hoop Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area is rightly know as the "Jewel of the Fynbos" and given...

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The Chobe, one of Africa's premier wildlife photographic destinations

Category: Travel Writing

Lying on the border between Namibia and Botswana, the Chobe River is one of Africa's finest wildlife photographic destinations...

cape mountain zebra feeding in figs by wildlife and conservation photographer Peter Chadwick

De Hoop Nature Reserve - Flagship of the Cape

Category: Travel Writing

72 Southern right whales seems an impossible number to be viewing from one point and even more so knowing...

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Koeelbaai

Category: Cape Town

Gordon's Bay drive is one of Cape Towns scenic wonders and is possibly only rivalled by Chapmans Peak drive....

Kozi Bay Nature Reserve

Category: Maputoland

Lying in the far northern reaches of Zululand , Kosi Bay is best known for its series of fish...

Arniston Caves

Category: Overberg

Arniston is locally known as Waenhuiskrans and lies 25km's southeast of Bredasdorp. The caves are accessed through the CapeNature...

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Christopher Nethonzhe

Category: Field Guide Generalist

Chris is the site birding guide for Venda and guides through Golwe Vhurivhuri and Gundane Areas as well as...

Themba Mthembu

Category: Field Guide Specialist

Themba has a well developed guiding profile, whereby up to 98% of his clients come from referrals. ...

Junior Gabela

Category: Field Guide Specialist

Junior is based at Amatikulu Nature Reserve where the Swamp Nightjar is special bird. He is an expert with...

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Namaqua & Kgalagadi National Parks in two weeks: Part 5

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Christopher Nethonzhe

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Jean Tresfon

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Mozambique Birding - Gorongosa National Park and Mountain: Part 2

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Addo Elephant National Park: Wonders of Rain

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Dwesa marine protected area by wildlife and conservation photographer Peter Chadwick.

Marine Parks Photographic Survey of South African Marine Protected Areas

South Africa has a network of 21 marine protected areas (MPAs) around our coastline. Collectively they protect a wide range of marine habitat types and biodiversity. ...

African penguins by wildlife and conservation photographer Peter Chadwick.

South African Seabirds & the Guano Islands

The guano islands off South Africa are situated along the western and southern coastlines. The islands provide important breeding and nesting sites for many threatened seabirds.

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Conservation Photography - Changing the world one photograph at a time

Photographs have the power to change the world by altering the perceptions and understanding of the viewer. Conservation photography can bridge language barriers, be easily understood and can create...

Blue crane and sheep by wildlife and conservation photographer Peter Chadwick

Biodiversity and Agriculture of the Overberg

The Overberg region of the Western Cape in South Africa is one of the countries important agricultural areas and during spring and summer, is covered in vast green swathes...

Southern right whale by wildlife and conservation photographer Peter Chadwick

De Hoop Nature Reserve & Marine Protected Area

The De Hoop Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area is without a doubt, one of the flagship reserves of the Cape Floral Kingdom and the Fynbos. Its habitats cover...

Orange winged pytilia by wildlife and conservation photographer Peter Chadwick.

Birding Mozambique

Birdlife South Africa, with funding from the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, initiated a project in southern Africa with a focus on Mozambique to develop the area as a birding...

African penguin in the hand by wildlife and conservation photographer Peter Chadwick.jpg

African Penguins As The Sentinels To The State Of Our Oceans

Close your eyes and imagine a soccer stadium densely packed to capacity with rows upon rows of fans and the eruption of noise, just as a goal by the...

Our Incredible Birdlife

Through the years, my focus of attention has always been drawn to the incredible diversity of birds and I never cease to be amazed by their variety and interesting...

African Conservation Photodestinations Travel

Our “Guides” posts feature, promote and support conservation community guides whose local expertise adds incredible value to visitors in their areas. By supporting these guides, you will also be supporting the conservation of the areas in which they work.

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