Welcome to our African Photo Safari Blog
Meet the Pro with Sabine Stols
From cruise ship photographer to wildlife expert in the Chobe, Sabine Stols shares her 10-year journey with Pangolin Photo Safaris.
Wild Shots Outreach Partnership with Pangolin Photo Safaris
Pangolin Photo Safaris joins Wild Shots Outreach in Kasane to empower local youth through wildlife photography. Read how these workshops inspire a new generation.
Happy Birthday, Sir David
As Sir David Attenborough celebrates his landmark 100th birthday, we reflect on his monumental impact on the world of wildlife filmmaking—including the surreal moment his Planet Earth III crew traded their Bristol studios for the deck of the Pangolin Voyager.
Mastering Wildlife Silhouettes: Pro Tips for Dramatic Images
Photographing silhouettes seems easy until you try it. Discover the technical settings and creative tricks professional photographers use to turn dull sunset shots into fine-art wildlife silhouettes.
Remembering Giraffes: A Successful Conservation Partnership
Pangolin Photo Safaris is proud to have supported the successful Remembering Giraffes campaign. By donating two 7-day solo safaris to the Kickstarter and silent auction, we helped raise essential funds to protect Africa’s 'forgotten giants' from silent extinction.
Meet the Pro with Wim van den Heever
Join host Toby Jermyn and acclaimed photographer Wim van den Heever as they discuss his 10-year quest for the perfect hyena shot, the leap of the lechwe, and his bond with Craig the elephant.
The Chobe Seasons Explained – When is the best time to go?
Botswana Seasons Explained - Is there a Best Time for a Chobe River Safari? In this video Pangolin Photo Host, Sabine Stols, breaks down the different seasons and photographic opportunities on the Chobe River , based on her 10 years experience leading [...]
The Best of 2025 Challenge
Explore the Best of 2025 selection from the Pangolin Photo Challenge. This collection highlights exceptional wildlife and nature photography, celebrating creativity, technical excellence, and powerful storytelling as photographers capture unforgettable moments from the natural world.
Monochrome Wildlife Challenge 2025
Explore the winning, runner-up and highly commended images from the Monochrome Wildlife category in the Pangolin Photo Challenge 2025. These powerful black-and-white wildlife photographs highlight texture, contrast and form, demonstrating how removing colour can emphasise mood, behaviour and artistic composition as photographers capture striking moments from the natural world.