Somewhere on the Barents Sea, above the Arctic Circle.

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 400 1/200 sec. @ f6.7

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Bora Bora, French Polynesia.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 14-24mm.

ISO 800 1/1500 sec. @ f16

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

That’s how long, in centimeters, an adult Lion (Panthera leo) canine tooth can become. How long is yours? Just about one and a half centimeters in comparison.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 800 1/1500 sec. @ f5.6

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

With Xigera Camp.
Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D5 Nikon 200-500mm
ISO 800 1/3000 sec. @ f5.6

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Raw power is unleashed on the plains as this coalition of young male Lions (Panthera leo) fends off any and all invaders of their new territory.

With Little Vumbura Camp.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D4s Nikon 28-300mm

ISO 800 1/1500 sec. @ f8

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Or… maybe not. This very young African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus) has been so well fed by his super attentive fellow pack members, that he can hardly even walk right now.

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Nikon D5 Nikon 200-500mm

ISO 800 1/4000 sec. @ f5.6

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Okavango Delta, Botswana

With Xigera Camp.

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 400 1/1500 sec. @ f5.6.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

This massive male Leopard (Panthera pardus) makes it very clear that he is in total control of the sable antelope which he had brought down earlier.

Okavango Delta, Botswana

With Little Vumbura Camp and Wilderness Safaris.

Nikon D3s. Sigma 120-300mm.

ISO 800 1/1500 sec. @ f4

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Mara River, Mara Triangle, Kenya

With Governers Camps.

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500.

ISO 800 1/1500 sec. @ f8

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Somewhere above the Arctic Circle, Svalbard.

Nikon D4s. Sigma 15mm.

ISO 400.  1/350 sec. @ f8

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800.  1/3000 sec. @ f4

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

The distinctive yellow/pink ivory of this Forest Elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) is just one of the differences within the three species of elephant still surviving on the planet.

Somewhere in the forests of the Republic of the Congo.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800.  1/1000 sec. @ f4

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A silverback gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) acknowledges my presence by taking a long look at me….  

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda.

With Wilderness Safaris and Bisate Lodge.

Nikon D5. Nikon 80-400 mm.

ISO 1100.  1/250 sec. @ f5.6

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A male Lion (Panthera leo) picks up the scent of a rival as he patrols his territory. 

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

With Wilderness Safaris and Little Vumbura Camp.

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500 mm.

ISO 800.  1/1000 sec. @ f6.7

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Bull Elephant (Loxodonta africana) makes waves as he crosses the flowing waters of the Luangwa River. 

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.

With The Bushcamp Co. and Bilimungwe Camp.

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500 mm.

ISO 800.  1/1500 sec. @ f5.6

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

It all comes down to this… the choices that we make wherever we are in the world will ultimately affect this spot in the Arctic. Choose wisely.

Somewhere above the Arctic Circle in the Barents Sea.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 14-24 mm.

ISO 200.  1/750 sec. @ f9.5

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

First light, first day… January 1, 2017. Looking forward to another fantastic year!

Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park, Utah.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 14-24.

ISO 200 1/90 sec. @ f8

Sony Media.

©Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

This newborn Desert Elephant (Loxodonta africana) not only needs to survive the extreme environment of the harsh desert, he needs to overcome the ever increasing threat of man. Will he make it? Let’s hope we can make elephant poaching a thing of the past.

Hoanib River, Namibia

With Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 800.  1/3000 sec. @ f8

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Let’s hope not… These African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus) are highly endangered in spite of their amazing hunting skills. Loss of habitat has lead to dwindling populations across the continent with an estimated five or six thousand left in the wild.

Okavango Delta, Botswana

With Mombo Camp

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 800.  1/1500 sec. @ f5.6

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Unbridled instinct drives this Western White-Bearded Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus mearnsi) to take the plunge into the unknown dangers of the Mara River.

Masai Mara, Kenya.

With Governors’ Il Moran

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 800.  1/1000 sec. @ f11

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Somewhere above the Arctic Circle in the Barents Sea.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 14-24mm.

ISO 400.  1/1000 sec. @ f8

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Even while taking a brief drink from the Mara River, this Leopard (Panthera pardus) is ever alert.

Mara Triangle, Masai Mara, Kenya

With Governors’ Camps

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 400.  1/750 sec. @ f6.7

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Western White-Bearded Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus mearnsi) experiences a welcome quiet break in the never-ending cycle of the great migration.

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 800.  1/8000 sec. @ f11

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A young Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) finds comfort and safety in her mother’s loving embrace.

Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda.

with Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris

Nikon D4s. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 800.  1/1000 sec. @ f5.6

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Early morning aerial of the Namib Desert and the Devil’s Pitchfork.

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.

Nikon D5. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 800.  1/1500 sec. @ f8

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A large female Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) makes it well known to a hungry onlooker as to who gets the wish bone.

Somewhere above the Arctic Circle.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 400.  1/2000 sec. @ f5.6

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Bull Elephant (Loxodonta africana) crosses a shallow channel of the Zambezi River to gain access to the island reeds.

With Ruckomechi Camp, Mana Pools Zimbabwe

Nikon D4s. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 400.  1/500 sec. @ f5.6

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

After a short break of playing with his brothers and sisters, this young Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) is summoned by his mother to partake in a mid-day meal.

Alkehornet, Svalbard Norway

Nikon D500. Nikon 80-400mm.

ISO 400.  1/750 sec. @ f5.6

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A lone Oryx (Oryx gazella) crests a dune in middle of the Namib Desert.

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 80-400mm.

ISO 800. 1/2000 sec. @ 8

Sony Media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A male Lion (Panthera leo) in his prime stops to take in the last light of the day before attending to the evening hunt.

Marsh Pride, Masai Mara, Kenya.

With Governors Il Moran Camp.

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 800. 1/500 sec. @ 5.6

Sony Media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A newly-born hippopotamus (Hippopatamus amphibius) emerges from the murky waters of the Mara River for his first ever breath of air.

Masai Mara, Kenya.

With Governors Camp.

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 800. 1/350 sec. @ f8

Sony Media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

After the hunting of some of the big lions near Hwange, this amazing young male lion (Panthera leo) looks set to start his own pride in the area. Let’s hope he has a better fate.

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800.  1/2000 sec. @ f4

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

I doubt it…Temperatures in the North look like they are headed for the hottest on record yet again. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) on melting ice.

Somewhere above the Arctic Circle, near Svalbard, Norway.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800.  1/1000 sec. @ f6.7

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

This little Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) looks to the only hope that can provide safety for him in an ever shrinking habitat… you.

Reserve Naturelle De Gorilles De Lesio-Louna, Republic of the Congo.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 800.  1/750 sec. @ f5.6.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A pair of Redbilled Oxpeckers (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) hang on tight as their ride moves deeper into the bush.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

with Gomoti Camp and Wilderness Safaris.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 400.  1/1500 sec. @ f5.6.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A young male Lion (Panthera leo) strides across the Serengeti plain to an intensely interested audience of many.

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

with Sametu Camp.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 200.  1/3000 sec. @ f5.6.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A performance frozen in time, as the petrified Camelthorn Trees (Vachellia erioloba) seem to take on the shape of figurines cast in graceful positions.

Dead Vlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 200.  1/180 sec. @ f11.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Another precise landing for the Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath), world’s largest heron.

Mana Pools, Zimbabwe.

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800.  1/6000 sec. @ f5.6.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

With proper protection, this little White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) will live a long life.

Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 400.  1/3000 sec. @ f5.6.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

The Luangwa River valley is perhaps one of the finest places for sightings of the vulnerable African Leopard (Panthera pardus).

South Luangwa, Zambia.

With Chamalandu Camp.

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 400.  1/500 sec. @ f6.7.

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

An alert lioness (Panthera leo) scents the breeze while her young cub looks on.

Ruckomechi River, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe.

With Ruckomechi Camp.

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800.  1/500 sec. @ f4.

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A pack of endangered Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus) make haste as they cross the Kapamba River in search of an annual den site.

Somewhere along the Kapamba River, South Luangwa, Zambia.

With The Bushcamp Co.

Nikon D5. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 800.  1/3000 sec. @ f6.7.

Sony Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Polar Bear (Ursus maritimas) proclaims his dominance above the frozen world around him.

Somewhere above the Arctic Circle.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.

Nikon D4. Nikon 15mm.

ISO 400.  1/350 sec. @ f8.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Inquisitive young Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus).

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.

With Little Makololo Camp.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800.  1/4000 sec. @ f5.6

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Few can survive in these conditions… fewer still can be the king.

Desert adapted Lion (Panthera leo). Somewhere along the Huab River, Damaraland, Namibia.

With Damaraland Camp.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-500mm.

ISO 800.  1/3000 sec. @ f5.6

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

That’s because this little Web-Footed Gecko (Pachydactylus rangei) has oversized eyes and no eyelids. He will occasionally clean his eyeballs by periodically licking them.

Near Sandwich Harbour, Namibia.

With Wilderness Explorations.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 800.  1/2000 sec. @ f9.5

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Help celebrate it… just because these little guys are so cute.

African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus), Simon’sTown, South Africa.

With Yvette Allen.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 800.  1/2000 sec. @ f6.7

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A young Leopard cub (Panthera pardus) looks longingly at a group of distant impala.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

With Wilderness Safaris.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800.  1/2000 sec. @ f5.6

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A flight through the mists of Victoria Falls like no other.

With Batoka Sky and Bat Hawk, Victoria Falls.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 400.  1/750 sec. @ f8

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Lioness (Panthera leo) and her young family.

with Mombo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800.  1/750 sec. @ f6.7

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Endless sky above palm island, Okavango Delta, Botswana.

With Chitabe Camp.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 14-24 mm.

ISO 6400 f2.8 @ 20 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Summer in the land of the Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus).

Somewhere above the Arctic circle off the coast of Svalbard, Norway.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200 - 400mm.

ISO 400.  1/3000 sec. @ f5.6

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

After a failed stalking attempt on a group of giraffe, this lion (Panthera leo) briefly stops for a drink and makes eye contact with a new source of potential interest.

Gomoti River, Okavango Delta, Botswana.

With Wilderness Safaris and Gomoti Tented Camp.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200 - 500mm.

ISO 800.  1/4000 sec. @ f5.6

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Trouble looms as this coalition of Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) picked up the scent of a rival who had penetrated deep into their territory. 

Central Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

With Sametu Camp

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200 - 400mm.

ISO 800.  1/3000 sec. @ f8

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

This Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) never lost sight of his prey even as a sudden gust of wind caused an extreme 180 degree correction in his final flight path. 

Kafue River, Zambia.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200 - 400mm.

ISO 800.  1/8000 sec. @ f4

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Actually, one-and-half million, if you’re a wildebeest taking part in the great migration. 

Western White-Bearded Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus mearnsi) crossing the Mara River, Serengeti, Tanzania.

With River Camp and The Karibu Camp Collection.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200 - 400mm.

ISO 800.  1/16000 sec. @ f4.8

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

New data has suggested that autumn and winter clouds above the arctic circle contribute to the increase of moisture and temperature and amplify the regional warming already greatly affecting the range of the polar bear. 

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus), somewhere above the Arctic Circle, near the Barents Sea.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200 - 400mm.

ISO 400.  1/1500 sec. @ f6.7

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Fifteen a day…that’s how many lions have disappeared from the face of the planet every day for the past 75 years. How many days are left then, for the remaining 20,000 members of this amazing, iconic species? Time to change it up…now.

Lioness (Panthera leo), Kafue National Park, Zambia

The future of this little guy will say a great deal about the future for our species.

Celebrate World Rhino Day… Help save some horns!

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 640 f4 @ 1/1500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) on her shrinking world. Scientists state that 2015 was the hottest summer on record and the extent of Arctic sea ice was at it’s fourth lowest level ever. 

Somewhere near the Barents Sea.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 200 f6.7 @ 1/1000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Chacma Baboon (Papio ursinus) in deep thought.

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.

Pangolins top the list for the most trafficked mammal on the planet.  Help protect these endangered creatures across the globe. #KillTheTrade now.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

With Ngamiland Adventure Safaris.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 800 f6.7 @ 1/3000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A young African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus) demonstrates the advantages  of being big footed in the flooded wetlands of the Okavango.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

With Wilderness Safaris.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800 f4 @ 1/6000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Above the land of “Open Spaces”.

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

With Wilderness Safaris.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 400 f6.7 @ 1/750 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Catch a microlight for totally awesome views of the “Smoke that Thunders.”

Victoria Falls, Zambia / Zimbabwe.

With Batoka Sky.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 800 f8 @ 1/6000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharia) demonstrates his tremendous bite force as he feeds on a Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) by consuming masses of the high-calorie whale fat.

False Bay, Cape Town, South Africa.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 70-200mm.

ISO 800 f8 @ 1/2000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

An orphaned 2 year old Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) rushes to the gentle call of a ranger after his mother had been shot by poachers for bushmeat.

Reserve Naturelle De Gorilles De Lesio-Louna, Republic of the Congo.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800 f4 @ 1/500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

This was perhaps one of the fiercest battles that I have ever witnessed in the animal kingdom. Two Zebra stallions (Equus burchellii) were fighting for over three hours without any sign of resolution. Biting, kicking, bloody and injured, the zebras eventually disappeared out of sight. Was the battle for family? Territory? Hierarchy? It’s not always black and white in the world of Zebra conflict.

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

With Linkwasha Camp.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 400 f5.6 @ 1/2000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A young Leopard (Panthera pardus) shows off his newly honed stalking skills.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

With Tubu Tree Camp.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800 f5.6 @ 1/1000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Welcome to the Okavango.

Jao Floodplain, Botswana.

with Jao Camp.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 800 f6.7 @ 1/2000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) surveys his domain from the summit of an iceberg at the top of the world.

Somewhere near the Barents Sea, in the Arctic Circle.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 200 f8 @ 1/750 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

You're an Elephant!

Celebrate World Elephant Day.

Nikon D4. Nikon 20mm.

ISO 800 f11 @ 1/1250 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

 #‎WorldElephantDay #‎SaveElephants  #‎elephant

With approximately 30,000 lions left on the planet, lets hope that a renewed interest from our species will help preserve his species for the future. Give this little guy a fighting chance for survival.

Celebrate World Lion Day.

#Worldlionday

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800 f4 @ 1/180 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Somewhere on the Arctic Ocean, above the 80th Parallel.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 400 f5.6 @ 1/4000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

The newly identified African Golden Wolf (Canis anthus) formerly known as the Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) is the first new canid species to be identified in Africa in 150 years and is a demonstration of the amazing hidden biodiversity within the continent.

Amboseli National Park, Kenya.

Nikon D3. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800 f4@ 1/3000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Hwange…

Elephants - like no other place on earth.

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.

With Linkwasha Camp.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 200 f5.6@ 1/1000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Lesser Frigatebird (Fregata ariel) glides over the shallow lagoon world of the Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) near Bora Bora.

Bora Bora, French Polynesia.

Nikon D4. Nikon 14-24mm.

ISO 800 f11@ 1/1000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

AquaTech Sport Housing.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

The art of Non-Newtonian fluid dynamics as demonstrated by the Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus).

Chitabe, Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 1600 f8@ 1/6 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Red Lechwe (Kobus leche) shows just how much can be accomplished in a  “Leap Second”.

Vumbura Plains, Okavango Delta, Botswana.

with Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.

Nikon D4s. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 800 f6.7@ 1/3000 sec.

4 Exposure Panorama

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Grey-cheeked Mangabey (Lophocebus albigena) howls a warning through the dense greenery of the tropical African Rainforest.

Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of the Congo.

with Lango Camp.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 560 f4@ 1/500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

I am honored to be selected for inclusion with a such a talented group of photographers in the 50th Anniversary exhibition of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

As one of the most illegally trafficked animal species in the world, the pangolin is hunted for both its meat and scales. It is estimated that tens of thousands of the eight species of pangolins are illegally traded across the globe each year. This Ground Pangolin (Manis temminckii) is fortunate to be living in the heart of the Okavango Delta.

Hunda Island, Okavango Delta, Botswana.

with Tubu Tree Camp

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 800 f6.7@ 1/3000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

“Boswell” as this amazing wild African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is affectionately known, is famous for his ability to reach where no elephant has gone before.

Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

with Ruckomechi Camp and Wilderness Safaris

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 200 f9.5@ 1/350 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A black-maned Lion (Panthera leo krugeri) of the Kalahari indulges in a rare drink from a  puddle caused by an abundance of rain during this year’s rainy season.

Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana.

with Kalahari Plains Camp.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800 f4 @ 1/350 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Stealth coupled with great night vision give the Leopard (Panthera pardus) the edge in this very unique habitat of the Luangwa River Valley.

South Luangwa National Park,  Zambia.

with Luangwa River Camp and Robin Pope Safaris.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 6400 f4 @ 1/125 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Crossing the vast Kunene Sand Sea for a brief drink from the Kunene river is a way of life for the Oryx (Oryx gazella) of northern Kaokoland.

Somewhere near the border of Angola, Kaokoland, Namibia.

with Serra Cafema Camp and Wilderness Safaris.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 1600 f4 @ 1/80 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Who will win in this race for survival? With fewer than 12,500 individuals left in the wild, the Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is in a race for it’s very existence and perhaps in the long run on the losing end of this battle. With extremely high cub mortality rates, loss of habitat and poor defences in their interaction with other predators and with humans, the cheetah will unfortunately be one of the next major species to be in need of an intervention in the coming years.

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

with Sametu Camp.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 400 f6.7 @ 1/1000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) breaching.

Somewhere near False Bay, South Africa.

with Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.

Nikon D4. Nikon 70-200mm.

ISO 1100 f8 @ 1/4000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Little leopard…big attitude.

Leopard (Panthera pardus) Hunda Island, Okavango Delta, Botswana.

with Tubu Tree Camp.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800 f4 @ 1/2000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

The tall grasses and rising annual floodwaters give a distinct advantage to experiencing the wetlands and the wildlife of the Okavango from the back of an African Elephant (Loxodonta africana).

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

with Abu Elephant Camp and Wilderness Collection.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 400 f6.7 @ 1/1000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Preserving the planet must be balanced with the needs of an ever growing population. We must keep in mind that the preservation of our natural environment is one of the surest ways to help safeguard the future of our planet for the next generation.

Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, Utah.

Nikon D4. Nikon 14-24mm.

ISO 200 f9.5 @ 1/8 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Aptly named, the horns of a Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) can weigh as much as 30 pounds.

Garden of the Gods, Colorado.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm.
ISO 400 f5.6 @ 1/1000 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Just back from a fantastic journey through the Southwestern US. What an amazing area filled with iconic landscapes, vibrant colors and endless vistas.

Monument Valley, on the border of Utah and Arizona.

Nikon D4. Nikon 80-400mm.

ISO 1 f8 @ 1/6 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A school of Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish (Chaetodon ulietensis) along with many other aquatic species rush by us in a flurry of activity in Le Taha'a's amazing lagoon.

Near Taha'a Island, Tahiti.

With Chris McLennan and Tourisme Tahiti.

Nikon D4. Nikon 14-24mm.

ISO 800 f16 @ 1/1000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

AquaTech Sport Housing.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

The African Forest Elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), has only been declared a separate species within the past few years. Not only is it the latest of the three elephant species, it is also unfortunately the most endangered. 

Somewhere in Parc National d'Odzala-Kokoua, Republic of the Congo.

With Lango Camp.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.
ISO 800 f4.8 @ 1/250 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

A Lioness (Panthera leo) on the Busanga Plains seeks the cool shade of a large fig tree in the late afternoon.

Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park, Zambia.

With Shumba Camp.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800 f4.8 @ 1/500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Lilacbreasted Roller (Coracias caudata) displays the amazing variety of colors in his plumage.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

With Wilderness Safaris.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400mm.
ISO 800 f5.6 @ 1/4000 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Thousands upon thousands of Brünnich's Guillemots (Uria lomvia) fill the sky alongside the cliffs of Alkefjellet where over a quarter of a million birds nest during the Arctic summer months.

Alkefjellet, Svalbard.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 400 f11 @ 1/1000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Approaching storm, Camps Bay, Cape Town.

Cape Town, South Africa.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm.

ISO 100 f19 @ 1/60 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

One day soon they will be even more difficult to find.

Join me on an unforgettable journey in July 2014 to view and photograph these amazing creatures in their natural environment.

Young Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus), somewhere above the Arctic Circle.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Workshops.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.
ISO 800 f5.6 @ 1/1500 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

The shifting sands across the dunes of Sossusvlei at sunset were both mesmerizing and amazingly beautiful.

Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Workshops and Kulala Desert Lodge.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm.
ISO 200 f9.5 @ 1/350 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

When you've got it, flaunt it!

Lion (Panthera leo) Okavango Delta, Botswana.

With Duba Plains Camp.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800 f4 @ 1/250 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A sandstone overhang near the Hoanib River is illuminated by the glow of the last light of the evening sky.

Damaraland, Namibia.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris and Damaraland Camp.

Nikon D4. Nikon 14-24mm.
ISO 3200 f3.3 @ 30 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

You are the one that can help save the future for this little guy.

Young Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) and mother, somewhere on the ice above the Arctic Circle.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.
ISO 800 f5.6 @ 1/1500 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

A Leopard (Panthera pardus) surveys her surroundings in the fading light of the African dusk.

Linyanti, Botswana.

With Kings Pool Camp and Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.

Nikon D4. Nikon 80-400mm.
ISO 1600 f5.6 @ 1/250 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

Angolan Reed Frog (Hyperolius parallelus angolensis).

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

With Vumbura Plains Camp.

Nikon D4. Nikon 105mm.

ISO 800 f9.5 @ 1/350 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Tahitian stingray (Himantura fai) slowly surveys the surface of another world, under the sea.

Bora Bora, French Polynesia.

With Chris McLennan and Tahiti Tourisme.

Nikon D4. Nikon 14-24mm.

ISO 800 f16 @ 1/1500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

AquaTech Sport Housing

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

One in a Million...

When you are a Gannet (Morus serrator), it's a way of life.

Muriwai Beach Gannet Coloney, New Zealand.

With Chris McLennan.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm.
ISO 50 f22 @ 180 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Door to the Future...

The abandoned ghost town of Kolmanskop, taken back by the desert surrounding it. A strange and unsettling reminder about the relationship of man and the environment when the tables are turned.

Kolmanskop, Namibia.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Workshops.

Nikon D4. Nikon 14-24mm.
ISO 200 f11 @ 1/3 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

The Color of Life…

Life on Earth comes in many varied shapes, sizes and colors. You can find just about any shade you want in the brilliant coral garden reefs and crystal clear waters surrounding Taha'a Island.

Taha'a Island, French Polynesia.

With The Travel Photography Awards, Chris McLennan and Tourisme Tahiti

Nikon D4. Nikon 14-24mm.
ISO 800 f16 @ 1/750 sec.
Lexar Media. 
AquaTech Sport Housing

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

Yengo…

An orphaned 2 year old Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) melted my heart with his glance and his story… he was found by park rangers in Odzala-Kokoua National Park nearly two years ago. Yengo was dehydrated and wounded by a shotgun pellet in his cheek, but otherwise in good health. Unfortunately the rangers were unable to rescue his mother who had been shot by poachers for bush meat. Yengo is now being cared for at the Reserve Naturelle De Gorilles De Lesio-Louna where he will be released into the wilderness when he is old enough to care for himself.

Reserve Naturelle De Gorilles De Lesio-Louna, Republic of the Congo.

With The Aspinall Foundation.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 1600 f4 @ 1/750 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Time Warp…

Shifting dunes in the Namib-Naukluft.

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Workshops.

Nikon D4. Nikon 80-400mm.
ISO 200 f9.5 @ 1/500 sec.
Lexar Media. 

Beyond the Darkness…

A Lion (Panthera leo) patiently waits beyond the darkness for the inevitable coming of his prey.

Mala Mala, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

With Wilderness Travel and

Mala Mala Camp.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 6400 f4 @ 1/20 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

What Lies Beneath… 

Since over seventy percent of our planet is covered with water, what lies beneath and how we treat it is very relevant to our existence. A Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus), although relatively abundant in the shallow waters around the Tahitian Islands, is considered near threatened due to overfishing in many parts of the world. 

Bora Bora, French Polynesia. 

With Chris McLennan and 
Tahiti Tourisme 

Nikon D4. Nikon 14-24mm. 
ISO 800 f16 @ 1/700 sec. 
Aquatech Sport Housing. 
Lexar Media.  

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

Island Paradise… 

View of Mo'orea Island from Tahiti, French Polynesia. 

Recently, I was honored to receive the Grand Prize for the 2013 Travel Photography Awards and am just back from a truly amazing trip to Tahiti and the surrounding islands. 

The fantastic grand prize included photo gear from Lowepro, media and card reader from Lexar, underwater housing and dome port from Aquatech, flights from Air Tahiti Nui, and a week long trip in the Islands hosted by photographer Chris McLennan and sponsored by Tahiti Tourisme. 

With Chris McLennan. 

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm. 
ISO 100 f16 @ 130 sec. 
Hoya NDX400 ND Filter. 
Lexar Media.  

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

A large Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) searches through the ice and snow for his next source of sustenance.

Somewhere above the Arctic Circle.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Workshops.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.

ISO 800 f9.5 @ 1/750 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

A Leopardess (Panthera pardus) in her prime uses the vantage point of a termite mound to survey the landscape for her next prey.

Okavango Delta, Botswana

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Workshops.

Nikon D4. Nikon 80-400mm.

ISO 200 f6.7 @ 1/1500 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

On Patrol…

A dominant male lion (Panthera leo) diligently patrols his territory, even as the flood waters rise across the Okavango Delta,

Okavango Delta, Botswana

With Vumbura Plains Camp.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.
ISO 800 f4 @ 1/750 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

A Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) surveys his ever shrinking domain from the canopy of the rainforest. Loss of habitat, hunting and the Ebola virus are the main threats to this amazing species of great ape.

Somewhere in Parc National d'Odzala-Kokoua, Republic of the Congo.

With Wilderness Travel and Ngaga Camp.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.
ISO 800 f4 @ 1/125 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A young Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) takes refuge on the melting sea ice at the top of the world.

Somewhere above the Arctic Circle.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris

Nikon D4. Nikon 16mm.
ISO 400 f5.6 @ 1/1500 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

An other-worldly appearing African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) postures at a waterhole in Etosha National Park.

Etosha National Park, Namibia.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris

Nikon D4. Nikon 80-400 mm.
ISO 200 f8 @ 1/1500 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

Place of Elephants...

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) dusting at Madison Pan, Hwange National Park.

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris &

Littile Makololo Camp.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 800 f6.7 @ 1/3000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

...when you are the top of the food chain.

Lion (Panthera leo) Savute Channel, Linyanti, Botswana.

With Wilderness Safaris.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400 mm.
ISO 800 f4.8 @ 1/3000 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalus) crosses the Savute Channel, in no small hurry, to get to the safety of the other side.

Savute Channel, Linyanti Reserve, Botswana.

With DumaTau Camp.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800 f4.8 @ 1/2000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

An old African proverb states: "When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers most".

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana), somewhere along the Shire River, Liwonde National Park, Malawi.

With Mvuu Lodge.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.
ISO 800 f4 @ 1/4000 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

A Leopardess (Panthera pardus) is stopped in her tracks after a wary impala forces her to give up the hunt by alerting the herd to her presence.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800 f4 @ 1/4000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

With Savuti Camp

As the floods arrive, the wildlife of the Okavango prepares for many months of wet feet. No problem at all for this big male lion (Panthera leo) as he strides across an open floodplain in the early morning.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 1600 f6.7 @ 1/350 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris

On a recent trip to Namibia, I had the amazing experience of flying over the dunes of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The mesmerizing nature of the constantly changing shapes and shadows of the desert takes on a surreal beauty that brings the Namib desert to life.

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 400 f6.7 @ 1/750 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

With Wilderness Air

The Tok-tokkie Beetle (Tenebrionid family) of Namibia's Skeleton Coast has developed an amazing strategy for survival. It lives in the heart of the dunes, far from the nearest fresh water source. In order to have a drink, the beetle will position himself on the crest of a dune with his back-end held high in the air, waiting for the moisture-laden fog to roll in from the ocean. As the fog condenses on his body, small droplets of fresh water roll downward and straight into his mouth… providing him with more than enough liquid for the day. A simple and effective solution that showcases the amazing adaptability of life on this planet.

Skeleton Coast, Namibia.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 24-70 mm.
ISO 800 f16 @ 1/180 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

With Wilderness Safaris

The horns of the Oryx (Oryx gazelle) are found on both male and female members of the species. They are long and straight (over 4 feet is the record length) and can be deadly. While oryx are usually very cautious and will flee at most signs of danger, they can be fierce opponents if cornered... the horns of an oryx have reportedly killed more than one marauding lion.

Hartmann Valley, Border of Namibia and Angola.

Nikon D3s. Sigma 120-300 mm.

ISO 800 f4.5 @ 1/1250 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

With Serra Cafema Camp

The only thing common about these dolphins is their name: the Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis). They are an amazingly beautiful species and live in coastal waters in several parts of the globe. This individual was part of a mega-pod of about five hundred hunting in the waters of False Bay.

Somewhere in False Bay, South Africa.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800 f9.5 @ 1/3000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

With Apex Shark Expeditions

& Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris

Lions of the Okavango go with the flow when it comes to the seasonal floods. They have to… a large portion of their hunting grounds are covered in water for several months of the year. So when the choice is: get wet or get hungry, you know what will always win out.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.
ISO 800.  f11 @ 1/6000 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

With Jao Camp

If you are a Red Lechwe (Kobus leche) the flood waters of the Okavango are your friend. Not only do these antelope thrive on aquatic plant species but the knee deep marshy water provides them with excellent protection from predators who are unable to match their speed and agility in this aquatic environment.

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800 f4 @ 1/350 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

With Tubu Tree Camp and Ngamiland Adventure Safaris

The most versatile tool on the planet.

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Mashatu, Botswana

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 800 f6.7 @ 1/1500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris

Searching for wildlife in the heart of the Delta wetlands requires unique transport. A Mokoro is the ideal way to get through the shallow waters and narrow channels of the Okavango.

Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 200 f5.6 @ 1/350 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari

With Wilderness Safaris

That oblique flash of white puts an entire species at risk. Keep it where it belongs… on an elephant.

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana), Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400 mm.
ISO 800. f4 @ 1/250 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
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With Xigera Camp

As my small group of penguin friends and I awaited the imminent sunrise, the silence was broken by a melodious chant from my right where a lone penguin seemed to be joyously greeting the rising sun. This encouraged the others and soon the air was filled with a beautiful chorus by the whole group to greet the sunrise.

Simon's Town, South Africa.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 1600. f5 @ 1/750 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

A female Leopard (Panthera pardus) graciously acknowledges my presence  with a marked but fleeting eye contact.

Chief's Island, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800. f4.8 @ 1/1500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

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With Mombo Camp

As the sun sets on another day in Africa, the solitude and stillness of the coming evening provides a perfect time to reflect on the amazing world around us and the need to protect and preserve it.

Xigera Lagoon, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Nikon D4. Nikon 228-300 mm.

ISO 800. f5.6 @ 1/1500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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With Xigera Camp & Wilderness Safaris

From the moment my light aircraft touched down in the Okavango Delta I could feel it was going to be a hot one. The temperature approached the 100 degree mark and the wind was still. And yet the news that greeted me was fantastic. A pack of sixteen dogs had just entered the area, the first African Wild Dog sighting here for over a year and a half. Subsequent information gained from identifying the alpha male showed that this was a pack that had moved huge distances around the delta to arrive here. With their species on the brink of extinction, any push into new territory can only be greeted with great enthusiasm. We were fortunate enough to spend the rest of that hot afternoon hanging out with the pack.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800.  f4 @ 1/180 sec.

Lexar Media. 

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With Seba Camp and Wilderness Safaris

The sun sets on another day in Africa. Let us hope that the dawn will bring a new awareness of the need to appreciate and protect these magnificent creatures.

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana), Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400 mm.
ISO 800. f4.8 @ 1/1000 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

With Little Makololo Camp & Wilderness Safaris

Time… In the time that it takes you to read this post, over one million cubic feet of water will plunge over the edge of the worlds largest waterfall: Victoria Falls. The volume of water is so great that it sends a plume of mist thousands of feet into the air and may be visible as far as thirty miles away.

Somewhere above the Victoria Falls,

on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 800.  f8 @ 1/2000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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With Batoka Sky

A dawn microlight flight above the Victoria Falls leaves one with the feeling of flying high with your head in the clouds….literally. The massive plume of mist caused by the high waters of the Zambezi River plummeting over the Victoria Falls can rise for thousands of feet into the air.

Somewhere above the Victoria Falls,

on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 800.  f5.6 @ 1/4000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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With Batoka Sky

Waves of sand glisten in the evening light of the setting sun across the Kunene Sand Sea, an endless array of dunes and valleys leading to the coast of Namibia.

Namib Desert somewhere near the Kunene River, Namibia.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 28-300 mm.
ISO 200. f11 @ 1/500 sec.
Lexar Media. 

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With Serra Cafema Camp

The start of a new day on the plains of the Masai Mara.

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800.  f4.8 @ 1/1500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Mara Plains Camp

A one hour old African Elephant calf discovers the life-giving nourishment of water for the first time in his very short life.

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.
ISO 800.  f4 @ 1/500 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

With Little Makololo Camp 

A Black and White Colobus (Colobus guereza or Mantled Guereza as it is sometimes referred to) and her young offspring enjoy the fruits from the season of plenty.

Arusha National Park, Tanzania.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 560.  f4 @ 1/1000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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A recent report from a National Geographic funded study with Duke University found that the worldwide lion population has plummeted by two thirds over the past 50 years. The rapid downward spiral is due to direct human conflict and extreme fragmentation of habitat due to human settlement. West Africa has fewer than 500 lions remaining and only 9 African countries have populations with greater than 1000 individuals. "Curiosity killed the cat" was from a saying attributed to an early English playwright originally stated as "care will kill a cat". Unfortunately, it is the current lack of care which is killing our lions and the responsibility rests squarely upon our shoulders.

Kafuwe National Park, Zambia.

Nikon D4. Nikon 20 mm.

ISO 800.  f16 @ 1/1500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

With Shumba Camp &

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A Bateleur Eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus), takes flight along the Savute Channel in Botswana.

Linyanti, Botswana.

Nikon D3. Sigma 120-300 mm.

ISO 200.  f4 @ 1/1500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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Two bull elephants battle for breeding rights along the Luvuvhu River in Kruger National Park.

Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm.
ISO 800. f4 @ 1/2000 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
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Did you know… hippos are extremely territorial and can even fight to the death for a favorite stretch of water.

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.

From the book: Did You Know... African Wildlife

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Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800.  f6.7 @ 1/4000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

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Staring deeply into the eyes of a silverback Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei), I truly wonder… what is in his thoughts?

Volcanoes National Park, Virunga Massif, Rwanda

Nikon D3s. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 800.  f5.6 @ 1/180 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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Fishermen return home at daybreak after a night of fishing on Lake Malawi.

Chintheche Beach, Lake Malawi, Malawi.

Nikon D300. Sigma 120-300 mm.

ISO 200.  f5.6 @ 1/500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Chintheche Inn

A Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatas) realizes that he is out of time, as he gives up the hunt for the day in the fading light of the African sunset.

Linyanti, Botswana.

Nikon D3. Sigma 120-300 mm.

ISO 800.  f2.8 @ 1/500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Zaraffa Camp

A Table Mountain Watsonia (Watsonia tabularis) glows in the last light of the setting sun from the top of Table Mountain.

Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 800.  f9.5 @ 1/45 sec.

Lexar Media. 

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After hearing about the tragic recent report of 11,000 elephants killed in one park in Gabon in less than a decade, how can we be able to look him in the eye?

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana), South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.

Nikon D3. Sigma 120-300 mm.

ISO 100.  f3.5 @ 1/750 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

with Tena Tena Camp & Robin Pope Safaris

A lioness approaches the river's edge for some cool water, after feasting on a giraffe kill that the pride has brought down while drinking by the river just a few hours earlier.

Mala Mala Game Reserve, South Africa.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.
ISO 800.  f4 @ 1/2000 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

Camel thorn trees from a bygone era stand guard over the dunes at Deadvlei.

Deadvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 200.  f11 @ 1/250 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Little Kulala Lodge

This week, the sun returned to Svalbard in the Arctic circle. After nearly four months of continuos darkness, the sun will once again illuminate the amazing landscapes of the frozen Arctic North.

Monaco Glacier, Liefdefjord, Svalbard Norway.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 70-200 mm.

ISO 200.  f8 @ 1/350 sec.

Lexar Media. 

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with Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris

It is not necessary to venture far outside of my tent for a big five encounter at Shumba Camp on the Busanga Plains. "Shumba" means lion in one of the vernacular languages and this aptly named camp is often home to the Busanga Pride.

Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park, Zambia.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 800.  f4.5 @ 1/250 sec.

Lexar Media. 

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with Shumba Camp

A couple of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) playfully approach and investigate me off the coast of Rocktail Bay, South Africa.

Maputaland Marine Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 800.  f8 @ 1/500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Rocktail Beach Camp

Best wishes for a wonderful day with your loved ones!

Day Water lilly, Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 105 mm.

ISO 800.  f13 @ 1/500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Little Vumbura Camp

Isn't it about time that we look at things in a whole new way to try and protect and preserve our wildlife heritage?

Elephant (Loxodonta africana), Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 800.  f 5.6 @ 1/1500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Chitabe Camp

& Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris

Strong winds from a desert storm continually shape and change the face of the Namib desert.

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.

Nikon D3. Nikon 24-70 mm.

ISO 200.  f 16 @ 1/30 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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A Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) slips quietly beneath the waves of the commingling waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans as the sun sets over the Cape Peninsula.

Gansbaai, South Africa.

Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 400.  f 13 @ 1/1500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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In spite of their natural aversion to water, the lions of the Okavango must quickly learn to adapt to their flooded environment.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800.  f 6.7 @ 1/2000sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Mombo Camp

& Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris

The art of camouflage is one of the primary defensive weapons in the arsenal of nature's many and varied creatures. Clearly, this little Praying Mantis was absent for that lesson, and his bright pink coloration stood out like a sore thumb among the cool green tones of the lush rain forest. 

Parc National d'Odzala-Kokoua, Republic of the Congo.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 105 mm.

ISO 800. f9.5 @ 1/250 Sec.

Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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With Lango Camp.

Calling for his mother, this young Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is vulnerable in many ways. Not only is he at immediate risk from the nearby surrounding predators, he also faces an uncertain future for the survival of his species.

Masai Mara, Kenya.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.
ISO 800. f 4 @ 1/1000sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
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with Mara Plains Camp & Great Plains Safaris

An afternoon swim is a surprising place for an amazing encounter with the elephant herd at Abu Camp in the Okavango.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 28-300 mm.

ISO 800. f6.7 @ 1/2000 Sec.

Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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With Abu Camp.

The skies light up as the early morning sunlight strikes the massive cumulonimbus clouds bringing African rains to Chisamulu Island on Lake Malawi.

Near Likoma Island, Lake Malawi, Malawi.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 24-70 mm.

ISO 800.  f 4.8 @ 1/3000sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Kaya Mawa Luxury Resort

A lone Camel thorn tree (Acacia erioloba) survives just beyond the shadows of the start of the massive dune field near Sossusvlei, Namibiai.

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.
ISO 200. f 11 @ 1/60sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
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with Kulala Desert Lodge

A Brown Snake-Eagle (Circaetus cinereus) gives me the cold stare as he takes flight, somewhere in the Okavango Delta.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D3. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800.  f 5.6 @ 1/4000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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Clearing Storm...

As the waters subside and the clouds pull back, the area of Camps Bay is bathed in an eerie glow from the muted light of the sun.

Cape Town, South Africa.

Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300 mm.
ISO 50. f27 @ 69 Sec.
Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
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The Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) has made a strong recovery since it's initial protection from hunting in 1935. The population dropped sharply in the 1960s due to heavy illegal poaching (wiping out nearly half of its remaining numbers) but since that was stopped the population has exhibited a healthy upward trend. From an estimated low of about 200 in the 1920s to a population of nearly 7,500 currently, clearly this whale has the "right stuff" to make a recovery... if we let it.

Gansbaii, South Africa.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm. Nikon TC-14E II.
ISO 200. f11 @ 1/1000 Sec.
Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net
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With Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.

Of the nearly 170 distinct species of elephants (members of the proboscidean species) that once roamed the earth, only three: the Asian, the African Savannah, and the African Forest Elephant remain today. There are many ways to help efforts to conserve these species. One specific avenue is to support valuable research projects such as this: http://www.awf.org/content/action/detail/3604 a project by the African Wildlife Foundation to secure important habitat and wildlife corridors along the Zambezi River.

Northern Tuli Game Reserve, Botswana.

Nikon D4. Nikon 14-24 mm.

ISO 800. f5.6 @ 1/3000 Sec.

Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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With Mashatu Main Camp &

Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.

Onset of Darkness...

A leopard (Panthera pardus) basks in the waning glow of the African sunset, waiting for the onset of darkness to conceal her for the evening's hunt.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D3. Nikon 70-200 mm.

ISO 2200.  f 2.8 @ 1/125 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Mombo Camp & Wilderness Safaris

As a herd of frisky bull elephants cross the Zambezi River, the high ground is held by an unlikely participant in the elephant's version of "King of the Hill".

Somewhere along the Zambezi River, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800.  f 4.8. @ 1/4000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Ruckomechi Camp &

Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris

An African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) skillfully captures an utaka fish at the edge of a rocky island on Lake Malawi. Some people say that the call of the Fish Eagle is the call of Africa…

At the end of the day the pride must drink in preparation for the evening's activities.

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm. Nikon TC-14e II.

ISO 800.  f 5.6 @ 1/180 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

with Little Makololo Camp 

& Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris.

Did you ever wonder where the saying "In my wildest dreams" takes place?

Somewhere along the Anse Source d'Argent, La Digue, Seychelles.

Nikon D3 Nikon 24-70 mm.
ISO 200.  f 6.3 @ 1/160 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

The endangered Mountain Nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni) is now only found in Ethiopia's highlands, primarily in the Bale Mountains National Park and on the Bale Massif. Perhaps fewer than 2,500 of these magnificent antelope remain and the constant threat of habitat loss due to population increases means that their numbers will likely continue to decline in the foreseeable  future. Their future depends on our actions.

Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.
ISO 800.  f 4 @ 1/90 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

Deep within the tropical rainforest of Central Africa lives an amazing old world monkey: the Grey-cheeked Mangabey (Lophocebus albigena). Foraging mainly in the canopy for fruits and insects, the ever alert monkeys communicate often and will shout out a fierce warning at the slightest hint of danger.

Parc national d'Odzala-Kokoua, Republic of the Congo.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.
ISO 560.  f 4 @ 1/500 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

with Lango Camp.

The arrival of the first rain on Zambia's Busanga Plains brings with it a sense of anticipation and change.

Busanga Plains , Kafue National Park, Zambia.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.
ISO 800.  f 4.8 @ 1/500 sec.
Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

with Shumba Camp.

The extreme beauty of the untouched and wild desert is always a source of amazement and inspiration to me. As I travel from one dune to the next, from one vista to another, I always have to ask myself: "What lies beyond?"

Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.

Nikon D300. Nikon 17-55 mm.

ISO 200. f4 @ 1/160 Sec.

Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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With Kulala Desert Lodge.

The highly actinic light from the clouds of the approaching storm overpowered the brilliant color of the imminent sunrise along the Savute Channel.

Somewhere along the Savute Channel, Linyanti Concession, Botswana

Nikon D3s. Nikon 70-200 mm.

ISO 560.  f 4 @ 1/10 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Savuti Camp.

These two young Leopard brothers (Panthera pardus) made for great partners as they double teamed any unfortunate  prey that unwittingly passed near their vantage point overlooking the floodplain.

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Nikon D300. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800.  f 4 @ 1/3000 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Abu Camp.

A lone reedbuck (Redunca arundinum) awaits the warmth of the approaching sunrise on the misty slopes of Malawi's Nyika National Park.

Nyika National Park, Malawi.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 560. f 4.8 @ 1/1500 sec.

Lexar Media. 

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Chelinda Lodge & Wilderness Safaris

Take some time to learn about the amazing social structure of the Lycaon pictus or "painted wolf", the scientific name of the African Wild Dog. While it is true that this species is perhaps one of the most efficient hunters in Africa, it also may be one of the most tender hearted. Wild dogs will allow their young to feed first, have an extensive communal family structure, regurgitate meat for the young and less fortunate of the pack, and is one of the few species that will care for sick or injured members of their family. These and many other attributes make this a species worthy of protecting and defending its right to run free in the wild.

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 3200. f4 @ 1/500 Sec.

Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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On Reflection…

Black-winged Stilts (Himantopus himantopus).

Selinda Spillway, Northern Botswana.

Nikon D300. 120-300 mm.
ISO 200. f4 @ 1/320 Sec.
Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

with Selinda Camp

 

 

 

The blubber-rich carcass of a Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) is perfect food to keep this large Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) fuelled and active for the winter months ahead.

Near Seal Island, False Bay, South Africa.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 70-200 mm.
ISO 800. f6.7 @ 1/3000 Sec.
Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

with Apex Shark Expeditions

Developing a strategy to preserve wildlife corridors across political borders is of great importance to keeping elephant and other wildlife populations healthy, and viable. The Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) is helping to establish protocols between the countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola and Namibia to sustainably manage this precious ecosystem. This will hopefully create one of the largest conservation areas in the world, home to the biggest grouping of elephant found anywhere on the planet.

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D3. Nikon 70-200 mm.

ISO 800. f4 @ 1/750 Sec.

Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

with Duba Plains Camp

Victoria Falls can send a plume of mist into the atmosphere over two kilometres high and the roar of the mighty waterfall can be heard for miles around. The local name for the falls, Mosi-oa-Tunya, depicts this beautifully and simply translated means "The Smoke That Thunders."

Somewhere over Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Nikon D300. Nikon 17-55 mm.

ISO 200. f4.5 @ 1/8000 Sec.

Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Batoka Sky

A lioness crosses the floodwaters of the Okavango to feed and care for her newborn cubs safely stashed in a den on a nearby island.

Jao Floodplain, Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.

ISO 800. f11 @ 1/8000 Sec.

Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

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with Jao Camp

Angolan Reed Frog (Hyperolius parallelus).

Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 105 mm.

ISO 800. f13 @ 1/250 Sec.

Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net

with Little Vumbura Camp & Wilderness Safaris

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The Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) is Africa's most endangered carnivore and the rarest Canid worldwide. This female was photographed at 14,000 feet in the Bale Mountains National Park, last stronghold for these wolves. There are fewer than two-hundred and fifty adults left here and less than two hundred other adults found in a few scattered mountainous regions around Ethiopia. The estimated total population of adult wolves is less than four-hundred and fifty. The wolves prey on the giant mole rat and a few other species of endemic rodents. Because they are so specialized in their diet, the Ethiopian Wolf is only found at cold altitudes above 3000 meters. If you wish to help make a difference for this species before it is too late, go here: www.ethiopianwolf.org/help.shtml . 

Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.

Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm.
ISO 800. f4 @ 1/2000 Sec.
Lexar media.

© Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net