African Wildlife Photographer

My favourite photos of lions taken at various national parks in Southern Africa. Lions are a high priority by CITES currently listed under appendix II however consideration to appendix I is long overdue as under appendix II trade in bones and trophy hunting is still allowed. Under appendix I these are not permitted. The number of lions in Southern Africa is rapidly declining with only app 9000 lion left. Trophy hunting of lions is unfortunately still permitted in countries like Zimbabwe where quota for lions are still handed out every year by Zimbabwe National Parks.

A collection of some of my favourite wildlife photos as well as landscapes and sunsets

Hwange National Park has stunning wildlife. It is also extremely hot in the months of September and October. The earth is parched and the animal rely on waterholes for water.

African wild dogs or "painted dogs" are red listed by CITES on Appendix II (not traded). Their numbers were severely depleted bordering on extinction in 80s and 90s however are slowly coming back from extinction due to a multitude of organisations playing a superb role in protecting them all over Southern Africa.

The Kruger Park in South Africa is a well known and very popular national park with diverse fauna and flora.

The Chobe River banks are alive with birds as well animals particularly in the morning. The best way to view them is to hire a small boat and guide.

River cruises specifically to photograph birds

Southern Africa is home to hundreds of bird species many of which are photogenic.

Beautiful Namib desert. All aerial photos taken from a Helicopter R55. Stunning patterns of nature.

Early morning.

Rhinos have resided on this planet for over 50 million years. The last of the prehistoric mammals. At current rates of poaching they will be extinct in 20yrs.