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Fine Art Wildlife Photography - An Interview with Wim van den Heever
"I wouldn't call it a passion. It's way beyond that." We sat down with award-winning wildlife and landscape photographer, Wim van den Heever, to talk about his craft and where his love for fine art wildlife photography comes from.
Wild Wings Wins Another TripAdvisor Award
Wild Wings Safaris has won a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence every year since these awards were started. We have won the Hall of Fame Award twice, and we are proud to have once again received recognition from the TripAdvisor community.
South Africa's Lockdown Through the Eyes of a Nature Guide
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa went into lockdown. The result was devastating. Overnight, visits to national parks and game reserves stopped, safari lodges closed their doors and millions of people lost their livelihoods. One of those affected, wildlife guide Frank Watts, put pen to paper and documented his emotional experience of life in South Africa during the lockdown.
5 of the Best African Safari Tours
Our handpicked list of the 5 best African safari tours gives you five great safari options to choose from, each of them "best" for a specific reason.
COVID-19 message from Wild Wings Safaris
We care deeply about the safety of our guests, safari guides and employees who are more than simply individuals to us, but members of a worldwide family whose enthusiasm for exploring Africa is heartwarming. With this in mind, we'd like to share with you how we are managing the Covid-19 pandemic.
6 Reasons to Honeymoon in South Africa
Amazing outdoor adventure, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, long stretches of untouched, sandy beaches, breathtaking scenery, Big Five safaris and luxury on a budget are just six reasons that make South Africa a wonderful destination for honeymooners.
Has Victoria Falls Dried Up?
Toward the end of 2019, a British journalist claimed that Victoria Falls was drying up due to climate change, showing only a trickle of water left. What's going on? Fake news, that's what's going on!
Custom Tailor-made Safari vs Scheduled Safari Package
Which one is better - booking a private, custom, tailor-made safari to meet your exact requirements, or joining a scheduled group tour or safari package with a fixed itinerary? Let's compare them.
The Masai Mara: Is it worth visiting outside of migration season?
The Masai Mara in Kenya is most famous for the annual wildebeest migration, which peaks around August and September. But is this reserve worth visiting outside of migration season, after the great herds have moved on?
Another Kruger Secret: The Manyeleti Game Reserve
The Manyeleti Game Reserve is one of the lesser known game reserves that form part of the greater Kruger Park. But how does the Manyeleti compare to its more famous neighbours like the Sabi Sand? Let's find out!
Advice from African Safari Addicts
Our consultants are passionate about African safaris. Any chance they get to explore national parks and game reserves anywhere on the continent, they grab with both hands. Here are some comments, tips and inspiration from our consultants, based on their own travels.
"Best Ever Kruger Tour"
"Best Ever Kruger Tour" - this is the title of just one of the many amazing reviews we've received from our guests on platforms like TripAdvisor. In this blog we share a couple of our favourite highlights with you from recent reviews left by guests. And we end off with a superbly edited music video by "Ham Fam".
