African Photography Safaris Podcast
African Photography Safaris 20 episodes Nov 5, 2026
This podcast explores ethical photography safaris in Africa and how they can support conservation and local communities. Episodes feature professional guides and photographers sharing practical advice, wildlife photography insights, and stories from the field. It is aimed at travellers and photographers who want to combine unforgettable safari experiences with responsible tourism.
Episodes
African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 20
Viral social media is unfairly defining the Maasai Mara ecosystem! Why? Also, what is the deal with fenced vs unfenced camps? Remember the "exposing to the right" technique and is this really relevant anymore?
We also continue with our Who is Really the King discussion with some of the fantastic comments we have received.
African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 19
The "King of the jungle" is a misnomer in more ways than one. But we're asking, "Who is really the King?" And, we want your opinion!
We also chat about the elephant's bizarre hyrax relative. Kaleel sticks up for back-button focus, Alan doesn't and why are white rhinos called white? Prepare for a twist!
Alan's podcast tangents include getting in a lift with the Terminator and Kaleel's X-rated sound
African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 18
We’re officially adults! Our 18th African Photography Safaris podcast. Back after a bit of a hiatus, we’re chatting about a study which looks at balancing tourist camp density and lion conservation and a question (and answer) on Kaleel’s back lit lion photograph we featured in episode 17. A question on self-driving safaris and cheetahs on vehicles is raising its ugly head
African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 17
Our “Framing the Wild” posts on our Wild Insights blog, a lioness and a cub. plus a back-lit lioness. Kaleel continues his videography series where he explains using ND filters to control exposure. Alan reviews Colin Beale’s wonderful book, “101 Curious Tales of East African Birds”. In our wildlife wonder, we discover how a secretary bird’s kick compares
African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 16
Our new partnership with FUJIFILM UK – Free gear hire! Use of AI in safari marketing and our Wild Insights photography safaris blog. We look back at our Kenya trips in 2025 and how are trailcams have been an incredible success for us and our guests.
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 15
Alan’s angry answer to an angry question! Preserve those highlights, video shutter speeds and frame rates. New gear for 2025 safaris! DJI Osmo 7p, trailcam, 3 Legged Thing Monty and Airhed Vision, Smallrig USB-C batteries plus Alan’s new Wandrd Carry-On Roller. Safari clothing – Karen Blixen Cosplay?
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 14
Image theft, how to avoid it, mitigate it and take action, Alan’s May trip to Botswana. Part 1 of our videography series and another wildlife wonder, termite mounds!
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 13
A bird photography special! The allure of photographing birds, Arctic tern & swift global migration. Beat About The Bush Birds book review, poor ethics depicted in magazine safari advertising and Kaleel’s sh!t beer!
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 12
Alan’s IT update woes & deciding on a new IT architecture for the travelling wildlife photographer, back lighting exposure with wild subjects, white balance and raw, and trees – when an acacia is not an acacia tree and their defensive tannins fieldcraft!
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 11
Safari special! Making our official safari cocktail of 2024 with Tina, an interview with Niels Mogensen of the Mara Predator Conservation Programme, using drones in Kenya, Graham the goat and lens based autofocus functions.
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 10
Safari Special! Alan & Kaleel’s favourite safari moments so far in 2024, a practical look at the gear Alan & Kaleel have been using this year in Africa. An interview with Mattikoko Safari Camp owner, incredible guide and great friend, Titimet ‘Moses’ Nampaso.
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 9
Tapetum lucidom – eyes and cameras, what made photography click for us? Wildlife photography basics Pt 2 – autofocus, Botswana offers Germany some elephants and image enhancement and manipulation
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 8
Choosing a photography safari Pt 2, buffalo democracy, 3Legged Thing Ultra Plates & Airhed Trinity, rhino rescue, wildlife photography basics Pt 1 and Kaleel’s drone potty & More!
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 7
Kisaru, Part 1 of choosing a photography safari, beers around the fire, back-ups, raptor population crash. Sneezing wild dog democracy, honey badger impersonators and photographing gore.
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 6
Zoom and prime lenses on safari, What has been our favourite photography moment? Safari beers and is naming animals anthropomorphic? Alan’s amazing wildlife wonder, The Merlin Bird ID App and our podcast soundtrack
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 5
Alan looks back at his recent photography safaris in South Africa’s Timbavati and Botswana’s Tuli Block, two elusive species to photograph in sub-Saharan Africa, Macro photography, the new Alana 2.0 monopod from 3 Legged Thing and artificial intelligence in wildlife photography
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 4
Mirrorless cameras and DSLRs, advantages and disadvantages, smallrig rechargeable batteries, vultures in the Mara Triangle is our memorable photography moment. Our book review is Birds of East Africa by Terry Stevenson & John Fanshawe, Monopod or Tripod on safari? Questions from listeners, where and when to photograph specific animals.
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 3
Equipment and packing for a photography safari, lazy UK journalism with “Ferrari Safari”, Cheetah Kisaru features in our memorable photography moment, Janesta Pulella’s Pathfinder book reviewAlan & Kaleel argue about how to pronounce “Shemagh”
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 2
Warthog species, electric safari vehicles, a leopard and porcupine memorable photographic moment, The fantastic field guide book, The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals and safari safety.
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African Photography Safaris Podcast Episode 1
Introducing our African Photography Safaris Podcast, a lion and cheetah hunt are our memorable moments, Alan’s favourite field-guide book, Beat about the Bush by Trevor Carnaby, The Maasai Mara Conservancies vs National Reserve and a typical day on our Maasai Mara photography safari
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