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	<title>Wildlife Photo Tour &#187; Africa Photography Tours</title>
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		<title>Wildlife Seen on August African Photo Safari</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:20:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On our August, 2011 African Photo Safari, we observed or photographed many different wildlife species, including the "Big Five" <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/wildlife-seen-on-august-african-photo-safari">Wildlife Seen on August African Photo Safari</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On our August, 2011 African Photo Safari, we observed or photographed the following wildlife:</p>
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<li>Birds (92 species)</li>
<li>Lion 40</li>
<li>Rhino 5 (Black)</li>
<li>Cheetah 4</li>
<li>Leopard 2</li>
<li>Elephant 200</li>
<li>Mongoose 100</li>
<li>Crocodiles 20 (Nile)</li>
<li>Hippos 125</li>
<li>Wildebeest (40,000?)</li>
<li>Cape buffalo (400+)</li>
<li>Warthogs (lots)</li>
<li>Antelope (thousands)</li>
<li>Impala</li>
<li>Gazelle</li>
<li>Bushbuck</li>
<li>Waterbuck</li>
</ul>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/african-safari/notes-from-our-august-2011-african-photo-safari' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Notes From Our August 2011 African Photo Safari'>Notes From Our August 2011 African Photo Safari</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/african-photo-safari' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Photo Safaris August 2012'>African Photo Safaris August 2012</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/wildlife-phography-in-masai-mara' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Wildlife Photography in Masai Mara National Reserve'>Wildlife Photography in Masai Mara National Reserve</a></li>
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		<title>African Safari Lodges</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Lodges where we stayed on our August 2011 African Photo Safari:</p> Karama Lodge, Arusha Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater Nasikia Luxury Camp, Serengeti Kilimia Camp, Masai Mara <p>We drove 1,275 miles in twelve days. We visited two countries &#8211; Kenya and Tanzania</p> <p>Related posts:African Safari February 2011 Notes From Our August 2011 African Photo <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/african-safari-lodges">African Safari Lodges</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lodges where we stayed on our August 2011 African Photo Safari:</p>
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<li><a title="Karama Lodge, Arusha" href="http://www.karamalodge.com/" target="_blank">Karama Lodge</a>, Arusha</li>
<li><a title="Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater" href="http://www.sopalodges.com/ngorongoro/home.html" target="_blank">Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge</a>, Ngorongoro Crater</li>
<li><a title="Nasikia Luxury Camp, Serengeti" href="http://www.nasikialuxurycamps.com/" target="_blank">Nasikia Luxury Camp</a>, Serengeti</li>
<li><a title="Kilimia Camp, Masai Mara" href="http://www.kilimacamp.com/" target="_blank">Kilimia Camp</a>, Masai Mara</li>
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<p>We drove 1,275 miles in twelve days.<br />
We visited two countries &#8211; Kenya and Tanzania</p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/african-safari/african-safari-february-2011' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Safari February 2011'>African Safari February 2011</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/african-safari/notes-from-our-august-2011-african-photo-safari' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Notes From Our August 2011 African Photo Safari'>Notes From Our August 2011 African Photo Safari</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/african-safari/african-safari-september-2010-announcement' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Safari September 2010 Announcement'>African Safari September 2010 Announcement</a></li>
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		<title>Three African Photo Safaris Planned for 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:38:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are planning three African Photo Safaris in 2012.  <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/three-african-photo-safaris-planned-for-2012">Three African Photo Safaris Planned for 2012</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are planning three African Photo Safaris in 2012.</p>
<p>In late January will be a twelve-day photography tour, similar to our previous <a title="African Safari Signup" href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/african-photo-safari">African Safaris</a>. The exact itinerary hasn’t been established yet but it will be similar.</p>
<p><strong>Birding in Africa</strong> will be in early February 2012. Our birding guide will be Robert Luce, biologist and novelist. Additionally we will have African native guides that know birds in Africa.</p>
<p>In mid-August 2012 we will again conduct our “Great Migration” African photography safari to Kenya and Tanzania. The price for each of the three safaris will be about what they were in 2011 if, <strong>and I do mean if</strong>, both countries don&#8217;t increase the National Park fees.</p>
<p>For more information, <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/contact" target="_self">contact Tom</a>.</p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/african-photo-safari' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Photo Safaris August 2012'>African Photo Safaris August 2012</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/african-safari/african-safari-february-2011' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Safari February 2011'>African Safari February 2011</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/african-safari/african-safari-september-2010-announcement' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Safari September 2010 Announcement'>African Safari September 2010 Announcement</a></li>
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		<title>Amboseli African Safari Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:09:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Click here to view the embedded video.</p> <p>Here is my new video, &#8220;Scenes from Amboseli National Park.&#8221; It includes images of wildlife and scenery in Kenya, including Mount Kilimanjaro (in Tanzania) towering behind. These photos were taken on my Photo Safaris to Africa in 2009 and 2010. Ed Bustya, my Web Daktari put the <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/amboseli-african-safari-video">Amboseli African Safari Video</a></span>]]></description>
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<p>Here is my new video, &#8220;Scenes from Amboseli National Park.&#8221;  It includes images of wildlife and scenery in Kenya, including Mount Kilimanjaro (in Tanzania) towering behind. These photos were taken on my Photo Safaris to Africa in 2009 and 2010. Ed Bustya, my <a href="http://windwriter.com" target="_blank">Web Daktari</a> put the video together using photos I had taken with my <a href="http://5DmarkII.info" target="_blank">Canon 5D Mark II</a> and my <a href="http://eos1dmarkiii.com/" target="_blank">Canon 1D Mark III</a> along with my other <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-gear/african-photo-safari-photo-gear">photo safari camera gear</a>. </p>
<p>Music &#8220;AngloZulu&#8221; by Kevin MacLeod &#8211; <a href="http://Incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Incompetech.com</a></p>
<p>Sign up for our next <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/african-photo-safari">African Photo Safari</a></p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/video-from-the-african-photo-safari' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Video from the African Photo Safari'>Video from the African Photo Safari</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/african-photo-safari-video-lion-attacks-zebra' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Photo Safari Video &#8211; Lion Attacks Zebra'>African Photo Safari Video &#8211; Lion Attacks Zebra</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-gear/african-photo-safari-photo-gear' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Photo Safari Photo Gear'>African Photo Safari Photo Gear</a></li>
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		<title>Video from the African Photo Safari</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:58:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the participants on our most recent African Safari in February has posted several videos and photos from our trip. I've embedded one of Nick's videos here for you to see.  <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/video-from-the-african-photo-safari">Video from the African Photo Safari</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the participants on our most recent African Safari in February has posted several videos and photos from our trip. I&#8217;ve embedded one of Nick&#8217;s videos here for you to see. You&#8217;ll see that it even features yours truly &#8220;graciously&#8221; crossing a treacherous rope bridge. Enjoy!</p>
<p><a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/video-from-the-african-photo-safari"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p>
<p>Nick took the video with his <a href="http://eos-7d.com" target="_blank">Canon 7D</a> and <a href="http://5DmarkII.info" target="_blank">Canon 5D Mark II</a>. You can see the rest of his Africa videos <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/maskirovka77">here on YouTube</a>.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t miss out! <strong>Sign up for our next <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/african-photo-safari">African Photo Safari</a></strong></p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/amboseli-african-safari-video' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Amboseli African Safari Video'>Amboseli African Safari Video</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/african-photo-safari-video-lion-attacks-zebra' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Photo Safari Video &#8211; Lion Attacks Zebra'>African Photo Safari Video &#8211; Lion Attacks Zebra</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-gear/african-photo-safari-photo-gear' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Photo Safari Photo Gear'>African Photo Safari Photo Gear</a></li>
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		<title>Africa Photo Safari Weather for January</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The average day time temperature in Kenya during January is about 77 degrees with a night time average of about 53 degrees. <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/africa-photo-safari-weather-for-january">Africa Photo Safari Weather for January</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The average day time temperature for our <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/african-photo-safari">African photo safari</a> in Kenya during January is about 77 degrees with a night time average of about 53 degrees.  January is a dry time of year in Kenya and Nairobi so we shouldn&#8217;t have rain, the key word is shouldn&#8217;t.</p>
<p><strong>Sign up for our next <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/african-photo-safari">African Photo Safari</a></strong></p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/african-photo-safari-clothing' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Photo Safari Clothing'>African Photo Safari Clothing</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/video-from-the-african-photo-safari' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Video from the African Photo Safari'>Video from the African Photo Safari</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/african-photo-safari-to-kenya-and-tanzania' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Wildlife Photo Safari to Kenya and Tanzania'>African Wildlife Photo Safari to Kenya and Tanzania</a></li>
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		<title>African Photo Safari Clothing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Space is limited in the vehicles and our luggage goes with us from lodge to lodge so please bring soft sided luggage. Remember, we want room for photo gear. <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/african-photo-safari-clothing">African Photo Safari Clothing</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Space is limited in the vehicles and our luggage goes with us from lodge to lodge so please bring soft sided luggage &#8211; one less that 30&#8243; long and one less than 20&#8243; long.  I generally use one 30&#8243; bag for my clothing which is sufficient.  Remember, we want room for <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-gear/african-photo-safari-photo-gear" title="African Safari Photo Gear">photo gear</a>.</p>
<p>Clothes that are wash and wear, mix and match, casual cotton or poly blends work best.  While most lodges have one-day laundry service, I generally do my wash in the tub or sink and hang it in the room to dry.  I like to wear safari-type cloths with lots of pockets preferring tans, browns, grays, and olives staying away from white or extremely light colors.  I recommended you bring a hat, two pair of lightweight pants, one pair of shorts, three lightweight shirts (long sleeve or short sleeve), three pairs of socks, comfortable tennis shoes, sandals, a very light jacket or heavy shirt &#038; underwear.  Dinners tend to be a very nice affair so I recommend the ladies bring a light dress or skirt and blouse and the gentlemen bring slacks and a nice shirt, nothing formal just nice.</p>
<p><strong>Sign up for our next <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/african-photo-safari">African Photo Safari</a></strong></p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/african-photo-safari-to-kenya-and-tanzania' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Wildlife Photo Safari to Kenya and Tanzania'>African Wildlife Photo Safari to Kenya and Tanzania</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/video-from-the-african-photo-safari' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Video from the African Photo Safari'>Video from the African Photo Safari</a></li>
<li><a href='http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-gear/african-photo-safari-photo-gear' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: African Photo Safari Photo Gear'>African Photo Safari Photo Gear</a></li>
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		<title>African Photo Safari Photo Gear</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:40:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I carry on all of my photo gear so I have to pack it with care to get it all on.  I use a backpack that meets international airline carry on restrictions and wrap each body or lens in small bubble wrap.  I also carry a laptop bag that will hold the computer and a bunch of other stuff.  I recommend taking at least two camera bodies and a variety of lenses including your <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R6X4?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=wildlifephototour-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B00009R6X4">500mm</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wildlifephototour-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B00009R6X4" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R6X9?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=wildlifephototour-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B00009R6X9"> 600mm f/4</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wildlifephototour-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B00009R6X9" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> if you can get it on the plane.  This was my first <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/africa-photography-tour">African Photography Safari</a> and I didn&#8217;t take my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R6X9?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=wildlifephototour-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B00009R6X9"> 600mm</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wildlifephototour-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B00009R6X9" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> &#8211; that won&#8217;t happen again.  On this trip, my equipment consisted of three camera bodies: the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NP1C5O?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=wildlifephototour-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B000NP1C5O" title="Canon 1D Mark III">Canon 1D Mark III</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wildlifephototour-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B000NP1C5O" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> was my primary wildlife camera, the <a href="http://5dmarkii.info/" title="Canon 5D Mark II Features and Best Price">Canon 5D Mark II</a> was used for scenic shots, and a <a href="http://50d.biz/" title="Canon 50D Features and Best Price">Canon 50D</a> as a back up. My lenses were all Canon: a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000ALKBU?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=wildlifephototour-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B0000ALKBU">300mm L f/2.8</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wildlifephototour-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B0000ALKBU" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006I53X?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=wildlifephototour-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B00006I53X">70-200mm L f2.8</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wildlifephototour-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B00006I53X" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AZ57M6?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=wildlifephototour-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B000AZ57M6">24-105mm L f/4</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wildlifephototour-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B000AZ57M6" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R6WO?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=wildlifephototour-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B00009R6WO">17-40mm L f/4</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wildlifephototour-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B00009R6WO" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R6WL?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=wildlifephototour-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B00009R6WL">1.4X</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wildlifephototour-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B00009R6WL" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> and a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009XVBY?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=wildlifephototour-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B00009XVBY">2X extender</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wildlifephototour-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B00009XVBY" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />. Additionally, I took a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NP3DJW?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=wildlifephototour-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B000NP3DJW" title="Canon 580EX II Flash">Canon 580EX II Flash</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wildlifephototour-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B000NP3DJW" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R6VZ?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=wildlifephototour-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B00009R6VZ">cable release</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wildlifephototour-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B00009R6VZ" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, and a variety of miscellaneous stuff. Tripods and monopods are not needed and get in the way.  Buy a bean bag of some type that can be filled there with rice or bird seed in Kenya as we stand and shoot out of the vehicle 99% of the time.  We will empty the bean bags prior to flying home.</p>
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		<title>Tarangire National Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tarangire National Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, lion, leopard, and cheetah. <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/tarangire-national-park">Tarangire National Park</a></span>]]></description>
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<p>Located in northern Tanzania, <strong>Tarangire National Park</strong> is home to a wide variety of wildlife including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, lion, leopard, and cheetah, and if you are really lucky, you may see the African wild dog. The Tarangire is famous for its huge herds of elephants, in fact, on the afternoon game drive I counted over two hundred elephants in a lush green area about a mile and a half square.  Additionally the Tarangire is a birders paradise with over 517 species of birds. </p>
<p>Our stay at Tarangire National Park was short, but I was able to get some very good photographs, especially of birds.  A final plus for the Tarangire is that it doesn’t draw quite the droves of tourist that the rest of the Tanzanian northern circuit gets.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.tarangireroikatentedlodge.com">Roika Tarangire Tented Lodge</a>  where we stayed is a well maintained with spacious walled tents, great beds and a private bath.  Unfortunately I didn&#8217;t think the food was on par with the other places we stayed.</p>
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<div id="attachment_699" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1377"><img src="http://wildlifephototour.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/red-billed-hornbill_300x240.jpg" alt="Red-Billed Hornbill in Flight" title="Red-Billed Hornbill on the Africa Photo Safari" width="300" height="240" class="size-medium wp-image-699" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Red-Billed Hornbill in Flight</p></div>


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		<title>Amboseli National Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:51:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amboseli National Park offers one of the most classic and breathtaking views of Kenya, with Mount Kilimanjaro (in Tanzania) as the back drop. <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/amboseli-national-park">Amboseli National Park</a></span>]]></description>
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<p><strong>Amboseli National Park</strong> offers one of the most classic and breathtaking views of Kenya, with Mount Kilimanjaro (in Tanzania) as the back drop.  At 18,652 feet, Kilimanjaro dominates the plains like a powerful god ruling the world from his white capped throne.  In fact, ancient Swahili and Arab legends tell of a great inland mountain with a terrible god living at the top.  As punishment for anyone daring to approach his throne, he would paralyze their hands and feet. Interesting how inhabitants of tropical areas described being frozen.  Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania but the most spectacular view is from <strong>Amboseli National Park</strong>.</p>
<div id="attachment_691" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1297"><img src="http://wildlifephototour.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/grey-crowned-crane_300x240.jpg" alt="Grey Crowned Crane on the African Photo Safari" title="Grey Crowned Crane" width="300" height="240" class="size-medium wp-image-691" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Grey Crowned Crane</p></div>
<p>Back to Amboseli, we arrived at the Amboseli Serena Lodge in time for lunch and then an afternoon game drive.  The lodge is truly wonderful.  The accommodations were on par with an upscale US hotel.  Meals were buffet and well prepared, again very westernized. </p>
<p>Despite your first impression that this is nothing but a dry, arid and dusty land, you soon become educated.  Amboseli has plenty of water year round, it&#8217;s just underground. The snows of Kilimanjaro melt, soaking into the porous subsoil layers of volcanic rocks. These underground streams bubble to the surface forming two clear springs in the center of the park.  Water also oozes up at several other points in the park creating large marshes like the <strong>Loginya Swamp</strong>.  These swamps and marshes have become private spas for <strong>elephants</strong>, <strong>hippos </strong>and <strong>buffaloes</strong>.</p>
<div id="attachment_692" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1517"><img src="http://wildlifephototour.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/wildebeest-sunset_300x240.jpg" alt="Wildebeests at Sunset" title="Wildebeest Sunset" width="300" height="240" class="size-medium wp-image-692" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Wildebeests at Sunset</p></div>
<p>During my stay in Amboseli I photographed some truly huge elephants and hundreds of other plains animals.  What I didn&#8217;t see at Amboseli were cats.  In fact, I didn&#8217;t get a photograph of any predators.</p>
<p>From Amboseli my tour took me from the north side to the south side of Mount Kilimanjaro as I headed for the <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/tarangire-national-park" title="Tarangire National Park on the African Photo Safari">Tarangire National Park</a>.</p>
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		<title>African Photo Safari Video &#8211; Lion Attacks Zebra</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>On this year&#8217;s African Photo Safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, we witnessed a lion attacking a zebra. Dr. Marcus P. Borom caught the attack on video, which you can view below.</p> <p></p> <p>Sign up for our next Africa Photo Safari</p> <p>Related posts:Photographing Wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater in the Serengeti Video from the African <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/african-photo-safari-video-lion-attacks-zebra">African Photo Safari Video &#8211; Lion Attacks Zebra</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this year&#8217;s <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/africa-photography-tour" title="African Photo Safari">African Photo Safari</a> in the <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/photographing-wildlife-ngorongoro-crater-in-the-serengeti" title="Ngorongoro Crater on the African Photo Safari">Ngorongoro Crater</a>, we witnessed a <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1801" title="Lion Attacking a Zebra on the African Photo Safari">lion attacking a zebra</a>. <a href="http://marc-borom.com/">Dr. Marcus P. Borom</a> caught the attack on video, which you can view below.</p>
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		<title>African Photo Safari FAQ&#8217;s</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 00:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many wonder what it is like to travel in Africa. Questions like; what are accommodations like, is the food safe to eat, is it tasty, what about the water, and how do I get around?  <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/african-photo-safari-faqs">African Photo Safari FAQ&#8217;s</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many wonder what it is like to travel in Africa.  Questions like; what are accommodations like, is the food safe to eat, is it tasty, what about the water, and how do I get around?  All are good questions.  Here is some of what I&#8217;ve learned.  Here are photos of <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1591" title="African Photo Safari Accommodations and Vehicles">vehicles and accommodations on my last African Photo Safari</a>.</p>
<h3>Accommodations:</h3>
<div id="attachment_663" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1906"><img src="http://wildlifephototour.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/mara-simba-lodge-masai-mara-11477.jpg" alt="Mara Simba Lodge in Masai Mara on the African Photo Safari" title="Mara Simba Lodge in Masai Mara" width="300" height="240" class="size-medium wp-image-663" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Mara Simba Lodge in Masai Mara on the African Photo Safari</p></div>
<p>On my tours we stay in two kinds of accommodations, Lodges and Tented Camps.  Lodges compare to any medium-priced motels in the US.  Most have twin or queen size beds, ceiling fans, no air conditioning, and westernized bathrooms.  Because these accommodations are located great distances from civilization they generate their own electricity.  I&#8217;ve stayed in lodges and camps that are surrounded by electric fences to keep wildlife out and others that are patrolled by Maasai Warriors for the same reason.</p>
<p>Tented Camps are just that, camps that are set up with large walled tents with a thatched roof canopy over the tent to keep the sun off.  Each tent has hot and cold running water, showers and toilets.  The beds are just that, beds not cots with sleeping bags.  They also generate electricity for the camp and guests.</p>
<h3>Meals/water:</h3>
<p>Food at both lodges and tented camps is very good.  Most meals are very westernized.  Breakfast generally has two or three kinds of eggs, bacon, ham, toast, French toast, potatoes, fruit and a variety of drinks including fruit juices, coffee, and tea.  Lunches are hot meals with meats, potatoes, rice, raw and cooked eatables, breads, deserts and drinks.  Dinner will have chicken, pork, beef, maybe some game meat, two or three starch dishes, several different vegetable and fruit dishes, a couple of deserts and drinks including alcohol (drinks are always extra).  Many lodges and camps serve their meals as a buffet.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t drink the water, drink bottled water.  To find out if ICE is safe to use and made from filtered water I always ask the manager.  Most accommodations filter their water for ice as they use it for ice tea.</p>
<p>If you want snacks during the day you have to take them with you as Circle K&#8217;s and 7/11&#8217;s haven&#8217;t made it into the bush.  </p>
<h3>Transportation:</h3>
<div id="attachment_665" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1611"><img src="http://wildlifephototour.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/african-photo-safari-vehicles.jpg" alt="African Safari Vehicles on the African Photo Safari" title="African Safari Vehicles" width="300" height="240" class="size-medium wp-image-665" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">African Safari Vehicles on the African Photo Safari</p></div>
<p>Touring is from 4&#215;4 extended vehicles with lift top roofs.  These vehicles will seat seven plus the driver, however when I lead a tour I have two seats removed and only put four clients in each vehicle.  More than four it is just too crowded.  With the roofs in the up position even the tallest person can stand up to view wildlife and African scenery.  Because wildlife is wild and dangerous you are seldom allowed out of the vehicle while on a game drive, generally two to three hours.</p>
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		<title>Masai Mara National Reserve &#8211; African Wildlife Safari</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 22:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p class="wp-caption-text">Black Rhino on the African Wildlife Safari</p> <p>After spending two nights at Lake Nakuru we headed for the next stop on our African Wildlife Safari, the Masai Mara National Reserve. This Kenyan National Reserve is located in south-western Kenya and covers about 950 square miles. Effectively it is the northern continuation of the <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/masai-mara-national-reserve-african-wildlife-safari">Masai Mara National Reserve &#8211; African Wildlife Safari</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_641" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1469" title="Black Rhino on the African Wildlife Safari"><img src="http://wildlifephototour.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/black-rhino-300x240.jpg" alt="Black Rhino on the African Wildlife Safari" title="Black Rhino on the African Wildlife Safari" width="300" height="240" class="size-medium wp-image-641" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Black Rhino on the African Wildlife Safari</p></div>
<p>After spending two nights at <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/african-safari-2009-lake-nakuru" title="Lake Nakuru - African Wildlife Safari" target="_blank">Lake Nakuru</a> we headed for the next stop on our <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/africa-photography-tour" title="African Wildlife Safari">African Wildlife Safari</a>, the <a href="http://www.world66.com/africa/kenya/nationalparksandreserves/masaimaranr">Masai Mara National Reserve</a>. This Kenyan National Reserve is located in south-western Kenya and covers about 950 square miles.  Effectively it is the northern continuation of the <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/serengeti" title="Serengeti National Park - African Wildlife Safari">Serengeti National Park</a> in Tanzania.  This reserve, also spelled Maasai Mara, is named for the Maasai people and the Mara River which divides the area.  The ecosystem is open grassland with areas containing clumps of the distinctive acacia tree.</p>
<div id="attachment_643" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1271"><img src="http://wildlifephototour.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/lions-mating-300x240.jpg" alt="Lions Mating on the African Wildlife Safari" title="Lions Mating on the African Wildlife Safari" width="300" height="240" class="size-medium wp-image-643" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Lions Mating on the African Wildlife Safari</p></div>
<p>We arrived at the Mara Simba Lodge by mid-morning.  After a great luncheon buffet and short nap, we were off on our afternoon game drive.  During the two days we spent on the Masai Mara we photographed <strong>lions </strong>mating at 15&#8242;, <strong>cheetahs </strong>hunting, and thousands of other mammals, birds and reptiles.  In fact wildlife viewing is excellent year round on the Masai Mara including <strong>Cape buffalo</strong>, <strong>elephant</strong>, <strong>hartebeest</strong>, <strong>zebra</strong>, <strong>giraffe </strong>and big cats are in abundance.  We photographed four of Africa&#8217;s &#8220;Big Five&#8221; rhino, elephant, Cape buffalo, and lion Leopard was the only Big Five I didn&#8217;t photograph on the reserve.  The rivers are home to large numbers of hippos and crocodiles.  Also calling the reserve home are 452 species of birds including 53 raptors.</p>
<p>Please note that the Black rhino is severely threatened, with a population of only 37 recorded in 2000 on the Masai Mara.  I think myself extremely lucky and privileged to get this photograph of the Black Rhino above.  Not much of a photo as photos go, but I got to see and photograph Black rhinos on my African Wildlife Safari!</p>
<div id="attachment_642" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1569"><img src="http://wildlifephototour.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/crocodile-and-fence-300x240.jpg" alt="Crocodile and Electric Fence on the African Wildlife Safari" title="Crocodile and Fence on the African Wildlife Safari" width="300" height="240" class="size-medium wp-image-642" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Crocodile and Electric Fence on the African Wildlife Safari</p></div>
<p>This lodge was also surrounded by an electric fence like many others.  One evening during dinner I watched a huge crocodile try to enter the compound only to receive a shocking experience when he got to the fence.  He got the message and returned to the river.</p>
<p>I truly hated to leave the Masai Mara, but other places awaited so we headed for our next stop in Kenya was <a href="http://www.kws.org/amboseli.html" title="Amboseli National Park" target="_blank">Amboseli National Park</a>.</p>
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		<title>African Safari 2009 &#8211; Lake Nakuru</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 16:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p class="wp-caption-text">Leopard Licking His Chops for African Photography Safari Blog</p> <p>For seventeen days in February, 2009, I lived a Teddy Roosevelt adventure. OK, it wasn&#8217;t quite like the way Teddy did it, but my African Safari was a real thrill that I&#8217;ll cherish the rest of my life. My safari wasn&#8217;t a big game <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/african-safari-2009-lake-nakuru">African Safari 2009 &#8211; Lake Nakuru</a></span>]]></description>
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<p>For seventeen days in February, 2009, I lived a Teddy Roosevelt adventure.  OK, it wasn&#8217;t quite like the way Teddy did it, but my African Safari was a real thrill that I&#8217;ll cherish the rest of my life.  My safari wasn&#8217;t a big game hunt but an <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/africa-photography-tour">African Photography Safari</a> in Kenya and Tanzania.</p>
<p>We started our safari by flying from Tucson to Nairobi by way of London, arriving early in the morning.  At the Nairobi airport we were picked up by Somak Travel, one of the leading safari companies in Kenya.  </p>
<p>After breakfast we headed north arriving at the <a href="http://www.sarovahotels.com/lionhill/index.php">Sarova Lion Hill Lodge</a> in <a href="http://www.kws.org/nakuru.html">Lake Nakuru National Park</a>.  The first thing I noticed as we arrived at the lodge was that it is surrounded by an electric fence.  In fact, many of the lodges use electric fences to keep unwanted wildlife out. </p>
<p>After 30 hours in the air or at airports and a 4 hour drive, I was a whipped pup.  No matter, after lunch and a quick nap we left the protection of the lodge and headed out on our first game drive.  Simon, our driver, had to become weary of our questions but never let on or missed a beat.  He answered every question and seemed to know every bird, reptile and mammal by name.  He even loaned us his well worn copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0691010226?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=wildlifephototour-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=0691010226">Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=wildlifephototour-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=0691010226" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> so we could study the various birds we saw.  </p>
<p>When asked about our chances of seeing the <strong>big cats</strong>, <strong>lions</strong>, <strong>leopards</strong>, and <strong>cheetahs</strong>, he said we would see lions and cheetahs without a doubt, then apologized saying he hadn&#8217;t seen a leopard in three months and wasn&#8217;t sure we would see one on our safari.  He clearly knew that leopards were a big ticket item for tourists to see and as we wanted to photograph them he could sense our disappointment.</p>
<p>Not to worry, within the two hours of leaving the lodge Simon spotted two leopards in a densely forested area.  We waited for some time to get photographs we would be proud of.  Because we were patient, we were rewarded with several really nice photographs.</p>
<p>During our afternoon game drive we saw wildlife by the hundreds, six lions laying in the shade, a female <strong>White rhino</strong> and calf, hundreds of <strong>antelope</strong>, <strong>birds</strong>, and <strong>Cape buffalo</strong>.  It was a glorious start for any safari.</p>
<p>The <strong>Lake Nakuru National Park</strong> is really well maintained and cared for.  Regulations of the Kenyan Park system forbid anyone in the park prior to 6AM and after 6:30PM to allow wildlife to act like wildlife.  Staying at the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge is a very nice experience.  Housing consisted of separate bungalows (dd) with electricity, private bathrooms, and showers.  Meals were on par with most US restaurants, we were fed three buffet meals a day.  </p>
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		<title>Lake Victoria &#8211;  African Wildlife Photography Safari</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 15:57:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Lake Victoria, another stop on our African Wildlife Photography Safari, is the world&#8217;s second largest freshwater lake and has an area of more than 40,000 sq miles. The lake itself is not a park or reserve. Being only 3-4 hours from the Maasai Mara in Kenya it&#8217;s a good place to stop off before <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/bird-photography-tours/lake-victoria-african-wildlife-photography-safari">Lake Victoria &#8211;  African Wildlife Photography Safari</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Lake Victoria</strong>, another stop on our <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/africa-photography-tour" title="African Wildlife Photography Safari">African Wildlife Photography Safari</a>, is the world&#8217;s second largest freshwater lake and has an area of more than 40,000 sq miles.  The lake itself is not a park or reserve.  Being only 3-4 hours from the <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/wildlife-phography-in-masai-mara">Maasai Mara</a> in Kenya it&#8217;s a good place to stop off before continuing on to the Mara.</p>
<p>Bird species found around Lake Victoria, but rarely if ever seen anywhere else in Tanzania or Kenya, include the <strong>Blue-breasted Bee-eater</strong>, <strong>Blue Swallow</strong>, <strong>Swamp Flycatcher</strong>, <strong>Greater Swamp-warbler</strong>, <strong>White-winged Warbler</strong>, <strong>Papyrus Yellow Warbler</strong>, <strong>Carruthers&#8217; Cisticola</strong>, <strong>Papyrus Gonolek</strong>, <strong>Red-chested Sunbird</strong>, <strong>Red-headed Quelea</strong>, <strong>Slender-billed Weaver</strong>, <strong>Yellow-backed Weaver</strong>, <strong>Northern Brown-throated Weaver</strong>, <strong>Black-throated Seedeater</strong>, and the <strong>Papyrus Canary</strong>. For a list of birds that we may see and photograph on the African Wildlife Photography Safari at Lake Victoria visit <a href="http://www.kenyabirds.org.uk/pic_list.htm">Kenya Birds</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ndutu Conservation Area &#8211; African Photography Safari</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 15:35:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The place to be in February is the Ndutu Conservation Area and that is exactly where my African Photography Safari will be. <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/ndutu-conservation-area-african-photography-safari">Ndutu Conservation Area &#8211; African Photography Safari</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The place to be in February is the Ndutu Conservation Area and that is exactly where my <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/african-photo-safari" title="African Photography Safari">African Photography Safari</a> will be. The animals that trek around the <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/serengeti" title="Serengeti National Park on the African Photography Safari">Serengeti National Park</a> plains migrate from <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/wildlife-phography-in-masai-mara" title="Kenya's Masai Mara National Park on the African Photography Safari">Kenya&#8217;s Masai Mara National Park</a> area in August and arrive here just south of Serengeti National Park in February.  This is where many species of wildlife give birth prior to their migration north into Kenya.  Since Ndutu is a conservation area and not a national park, driving outside the indicated roads is allowed here.</p>
<p>The <strong>Ndutu </strong>area in southern Serengeti  is the best place to be on an African Photography Safari for the annual <strong>wildebeest </strong>migration. For up to seven months of the year, the huge herds remain in and around this area. A striking characteristic of this area is the stunning acacia woodland, which is immediately surrounded by the short grass plains. Within this wooded area is Lake Ndutu, one of the Rift Valley&#8217;s soda lakes. </p>
<p>Animals from the annual &#8220;Great Migration&#8221; are not the only wildlife to be photographed here. <strong>Elephant</strong>, <strong>lion</strong>, <strong>cheetah</strong>, <strong>leopard</strong>, <strong>buck</strong>, <strong>hyena</strong>, <strong>bat eared fox</strong>, and <strong>African wildcat</strong> are just a few of the species we may see as they live here year round. The woodlands also provides wonderful habitat for hundreds of species of <strong>birds</strong> and opportunities for bird photography on my <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/african-photo-safari" title="African Photography Safari">African Photography Safari</a>.</p>
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		<title>Maasai Wanderings &#8211; Esilalei Village</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 15:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Maasai Wanderings is the tour operator I use when I lead my Africa Wildlife Photo Tours to Tanzania. One of the goals of Maasai Wanderings is to provide opportunities to those who otherwise would not have received them. They use a portion of their profits to provide assistance in these areas by funding various <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/maasai-wanderings-esilalei-village">Maasai Wanderings &#8211; Esilalei Village</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.maasaiwanderings.com"><strong>Maasai Wanderings</strong></a>  is the tour operator I use when I lead my <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/africa-photography-tour" title="Africa Wildlife Photo Tours">Africa Wildlife Photo Tours</a> to Tanzania.  One of the goals of Maasai Wanderings is to provide opportunities to those who otherwise would not have received them. They use a portion of their profits to provide assistance in these areas by funding various projects that they initiated themselves. Along the way they have received intermittent funding boosts from individuals from around the world.</p>
<p>In 2008, Maasai Wanderings began assisting in Esilalei, a Maasai village along the shores of Lake Manyara. Together with Into Africa UK and Belafrica (Europe), they built their first classroom – a Nursery school for 120 students. The elders of Esilalei heard along the ‘Maasai Grapevine’ of the success of Ilkurot (another project supported by Maasai Wanderings) and spent many months finding out who were responsible. They knocked on the gate at Maasai Wanderings who had no hesitation in bringing education back into the village.</p>
<p>Maasai Wanderings hopes to continue expanding the school with the first classroom for the primary school. During December 2008, three groups of students from Brisbane Girls Grammar (Australia) participated in building projects in both Ilkurot and Esilalei – the results have been amazing. There have been desks and murals painted, holes dug, playgrounds established, plastering and many other well appreciated chores. It was such a success.</p>
<h3>Visiting Esilalei</h3>
<p>Located on a key road for visiting national parks in the northern circuit, Esilalei is a convenient addition to most safaris, and many safari drivers are familiar with it. From Arusha, after turning left at the Makuyuni junction, Esilalei is 17.5 km down the road. From Serengeti-Ngorongoro-Manyara, Esilalei is about 16 km after MtoWaMbu. The boma (a traditional Maasai enclosure) is open every day 8 am &#8211; 6 pm. Visitors may come without notice.</p>
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		<title>Bird Photography at Lake Manyara, Tanzania</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:25:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p class="wp-caption-text">Grey-Headed Kingfisher at Lake Manyara on the African Photo Safari</p> <p>Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania is a small but scenic park we plan to visit in February as part of my African Photo Safari. It is ideally suited for a few hour’s exploring and wildlife watching at the start of a safari <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/bird-photography-tours/bird-photography-lake-manyara-tanzania">Bird Photography at Lake Manyara, Tanzania</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_615" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 250px"><a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1326" title="Grey-Headed Kingfisher at Lake Manyara on the African Photo Safari"><img src="http://wildlifephototour.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/grey-headed-kingfisher-240x300.jpg" alt="Grey-Headed Kingfisher at Lake Manyara on the African Photo Safari" title="Grey Headed Kingfisher" width="240" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-615" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Grey-Headed Kingfisher at Lake Manyara on the African Photo Safari</p></div>
<p>Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania is a small but scenic park we plan to visit in February as part of my <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/africa-photography-tour" title="African Photo Safari"><strong>African Photo Safari</strong></a>.  It is ideally suited for a few hour’s exploring and wildlife watching at the start of a safari and/or a morning at the end, as it lies on route to and from <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/photographing-wildlife-ngorongoro-crater-in-the-serengeti" title="Ngorongoro Crater on the African Photo Safari">Ngorongoro</a> and the <a href="/africa-photography-tours/serengeti" title="The Serengeti on the African Photo Safari">Serengeti</a>. The park is about 200 square miles with a the alkaline lake covering about 140 square miles of it. The <strong>Manyara </strong>is an excellent place for bird watching and bird photography with flocks of <a href="/wpg2?g2_itemId=1345" title="Pink Flamingoes on the African Photo Safari">Pink Flamingoes</a> standing around the shallow lake and several hundred other species of birds including <a href="/wpg2?g2_itemId=1302" title="African Gray Hornbill on the African Photo Safari">African Gray Hornbill</a>, <a href="/wpg2?g2_itemId=1326" title="Grey-Headed Kingfisher at Lake Manyara on the African Photo Safari">Grey-Headed Kingfisher</a>, and <a href="/wpg2?g2_itemId=1432" title="Vitelline Masked Weaver at Lake Manyara on the African Photo Safari">Vitelline Masked Weaver</a>.   </p>
<p>The rivers and riverbeds provide scenic vistas for wildlife watching including <strong>elephant</strong>, <strong>giraffe</strong>, <strong>cape buffalo</strong> and <strong>wildebeest</strong>.  <strong>Warthog </strong>seem to thrive here, growing notably fat with large tusks.  Additionally this is a natural playground for <strong>baboons </strong>and several species of <strong>monkeys</strong>.</p>
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		<title>Wildlife Photography in Masai Mara National Reserve</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p class="wp-caption-text">Masai Warriors Spring into the Air at Masai Mara</p> <p>The Masai Mara National Reserve is another must on any serious African Photography Safari. This reserve, also spelled Maasai Mara, is named for the Maasai people and the Mara River that divides the area. The reserve is located in Southwestern Kenya and covers about <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/wildlife-phography-in-masai-mara">Wildlife Photography in Masai Mara National Reserve</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_605" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1592" title="Masai Warriors at Masai Mara"><img class="size-medium wp-image-605" title="Massai Warriors at Masai Mara" src="http://wildlifephototour.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/massai-warriors_300x240.jpg" alt="Masai Warriors Spring into the Air at Masai Mara" width="300" height="240" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Masai Warriors Spring into the Air at Masai Mara</p></div>
<p>The <strong>Masai Mara National Reserve</strong> is another must on any serious <a title="African Photography Safari" href="http://wildlifephototour.com/photography-workshops/africa-photography-tour">African Photography Safari</a>.  This reserve, also spelled <strong>Maasai Mara</strong>, is named for the Maasai people and the Mara River that divides the area.  The reserve is located in Southwestern Kenya and covers about 950 square miles. It is effectively the northern continuation of the <a title="Serengeti National Park in Tanzania" href="/africa-photography-tours/serengeti">Serengeti National Park in Tanzania</a>.  Much of the reserve is open grassland with areas containing clumps of the distinctive acacia tree.</p>
<p>The Masai Mara National Reserve is famous for its diverse population of wildlife including the annual migration of <strong>zebra </strong>and <strong>wildebeest </strong>from the Serengeti.  This migration is so immense that it is called the <strong>Great Migration</strong>.  Over 1,300,000 wildebeest, 400,000 gazelle and 200,000 zebra make this annual migration.</p>
<p>Apart from the seasonal migration, wildlife viewing and photography is excellent year round.  Wildlife including <strong>cape buffalo</strong>, <strong><a title="Elephant Photograph" href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1475">elephant</a></strong>, <strong><a title="Hartebeest photograph" href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1479">hartebeest</a></strong>, <strong>zebra</strong>, <strong>giraffe </strong>and <strong>big cats</strong> are in abundance.  In fact all of Africa&#8217;s &#8220;Five Big&#8221; &#8211; the <strong>rhino</strong>, <strong>elephant</strong>, <strong><a title="Cape Buffalo Photograph" href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1471">cape buffalo</a></strong>, <strong>leopard</strong>, and <strong>lion </strong>can be photographed on the reserve.  Please note that the <strong><a title="Black Rhino" href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1469">Black Rhino</a></strong> is severely threatened, with a population of only 37 recorded in 2000 on the Masai Mara.  The rivers are home to large numbers of <strong>hippos </strong>and <strong>crocodiles</strong>.  Bird photographers will be thrilled by <strong><a title="Africa Bird Photography" href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1296">452 species of birds</a></strong> including <strong>53 raptors</strong>.</p>
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		<title>Photographing Wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater in the Serengeti</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The Ngorongoro Crater in Serengeti National Park is a World Heritage Site and is a must on any photography safari to southeastern Africa.</p> <p>The Crater is the world&#8217;s largest volcanic crater that has not become a lake or had its wall eroded away. The floor of the Crater covers about 100 square miles and <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/photographing-wildlife-ngorongoro-crater-in-the-serengeti">Photographing Wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater in the Serengeti</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <strong>Ngorongoro Crater</strong> in <a title="Serengeti National Park" href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/serengeti">Serengeti National Park</a> is a World Heritage Site and is a must on any photography safari to southeastern Africa.</p>
<p>The Crater is the world&#8217;s largest volcanic crater that has not become a lake or had its wall eroded away.  The floor of the Crater covers about 100 square miles and is about 4,000 feet above sea level.  The rim is nearly 7,000&#8242; above sea level.</p>
<p>Wildlife abound in this closed environment with a population of close to 30,000 animals such as <strong>zebra</strong>, <strong>gazelle</strong>, and <strong>wildebeest</strong>.  There are a few species of wildlife such as giraffes, topis, oribis, impalas, and crocodiles that do not reside there.  Amazingly, all of Africa&#8217;s &#8220;Big Five&#8221; (rhinoceros, lion, leopard, elephant, and cape buffalo) call the Crater home.</p>
<div id="attachment_597" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1801"><img src="http://wildlifephototour.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/lion-attack-on-zebra-ngorongoro-15204.jpg" alt="Ngorongoro Lion Attacks Zebra" title="Lion Attacks a Zebra in the Ngorongoro Crater in the Serengeti" width="300" height="240" class="size-medium wp-image-597" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Ngorongoro Crater Lion Attacks Zebra</p></div>
<p>On my last visit to <strong>Ngorongoro Crater</strong> I was able to photograph four of the &#8220;Big Five&#8221; wildlife with the exception being a leopard.  I was able to photograph 12 different leopards on my last safari, just not in the Crater. One of the highlights of the Africa photo safari took place in the Crater where I photographed a sequence of a <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1801">large male lion attacking a zebra</a>.  Visit my <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2?g2_itemId=1232&amp;g2_GALLERYSID=740be47d387103006ec324acabbf4dcf">Africa Photo Safari gallery</a> to view the photos.</p>
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		<title>The Serengeti</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:28:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The Serengeti was first discovered by white men in 1913 when Stewart Edward White, an American hunter recorded in his journal: &#8220;We walked for miles over burnt out country&#8230; Then I saw the green trees of the river, walked two miles more and found myself in paradise.&#8221; The Maasai call it Siringitu &#8211; &#8220;the <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/serengeti">The Serengeti</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Serengeti was first discovered by white men in 1913 when Stewart Edward White, an American hunter recorded in his journal: &#8220;We walked for miles over burnt out country&#8230; Then I saw the green trees of the river, walked two miles more and found myself in paradise.&#8221; The Maasai call it Siringitu &#8211; &#8220;the place where the land moves on forever.&#8221;  At about 20,000 square miles they are right..</p>
<p>Within the Serengeti is the Serengeti National Park itself, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Maswa Game Reserve, the Loliondo, Grumeti and Ikorongo Controlled Areas and the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Over 90,000 tourists visit the Park each year. </p>
<p>Nearly one million Wildebeest and 200,000 zebras migrate annually across the Serengeti through a variety of parks, reserves and protected areas.</p>
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		<title>Photography Safari in Africa &#8211; Kenya &amp; Tanzania</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:44:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ <p class="wp-caption-text">Grey Crowned Crane</p> <p>When you want to see wildlife, all kinds of wildlife, go to Africa. During my 17-day photography safari in Kenya and Tanzania we saw hundreds of species of birds. The birds were incredible with some looking like they&#8217;d been painted with an air brush. Two specific birds really caught <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/photography-safari-in-africa-kenya-tanzania">Photography Safari in Africa &#8211; Kenya &#038; Tanzania</a></span>]]></description>
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<p>When you want to see wildlife, all kinds of wildlife, go to Africa. During my 17-day photography safari in Kenya and Tanzania we saw hundreds of species of birds. The birds were incredible with some looking like they&#8217;d been painted with an air brush. Two specific birds really caught my eye, the Lilac breasted Roller and the Grey-Crowned Crane. These two birds were wonderful to see and photograph. Take a look in my Gallery &#8211; <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/wpg2-2?g2_itemId=1296" title="African Bird Photography">African Bird Photo Safari</a> to see a variety of the birds we were able to photograph. The Yellow-collared Lovebirds were beautiful while the Silver-cheeked Hornbill were really unusual.</p>
<p>I had such a great time I&#8217;m leading a twelve-day photo tour back to Africa in February of 2010. On this tour we&#8217;ll head for the Ngorongoro Crater, the Masai Mara and the Serengeti to photograph the incredible wildlife that we will see.</p></div>
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		<title>African Wildlife Photo Safari to Kenya and Tanzania</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>twhetten</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ <p class="wp-caption-text">By Dawns Early Light</p> Lilac Breasted Roller <p>I just returned from a seventeen day wildlife photo safari to Kenya and Tanzania.  What a thrill.  I&#8217;ve posted photographs from my trip on my web page.</p> <p>We visited and photographed Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Lake Nakuru National Parks in Kenya.  In Tanzania we safaried <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://wildlifephototour.com/africa-photography-tours/african-photo-safari-to-kenya-and-tanzania">African Wildlife Photo Safari to Kenya and Tanzania</a></span>]]></description>
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<p>I just returned from a seventeen day wildlife photo safari to Kenya and Tanzania.  What a thrill.  I&#8217;ve posted photographs from my trip on my web page.</p></div>
<p>We visited and photographed Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Lake Nakuru National Parks in Kenya.  In Tanzania we safaried through Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Arusha and the Serengeti National Parks.</p>
<p>Africa is an incredible place, everyone should visit there at least once in their life.  I&#8217;ll post more information and photos later.</p>
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