Results tagged “Wilderness Safaris” from Olwen Evans Photography
Events over a period of 3 days at Little Somavundhla pan in Wilderness Safaris' Makololo Concession. Hwange, Zimbabwe. Can you figure out what happened here?
Nestled in the Ongava Reserve, adjacent to Etosha National Park in Namibia, lies a Namibian gem - Ongava Tented Camp (OTC).
Located in a wooded area of Mopane trees, both the dining area and Meru-stlye tents all overlook a waterhole teeming with bird and animal life including the occasional lion and rhino. Relaxing OTC-style includes lounging around a pool, or enjoying dinner with brightly coloured weaver birds constructing their nests overhead while overlooking a waterhole and wallow with their ever-changing visitors.
The appeal of Ongava Tented Camp lies in the fact that one is literally part of the surroundings, the proximity of game, while still maintaining the luxury of excellent accommodation and food. OTC is enhanced by staff and guides with extensive knowledge and experience and its small guest numbers.
Ongava Tented Camp is the place for close-up animal encounters.
Brilliant !!
(08.12.12)African safaris are always special, but now and then one finds one that is not only different, but makes a difference. The opportunity to track the critically endangered black rhino with Save the Rhino Trust, Namibia (SRT), is a safari in a category all on its own.
SRT is a NGO founded in response to the large scale poaching of rhino and other species of wildlife. Comprised of a group of local people and conservationists concerned about the destruction of their country's wildlife, they began a collaborative effort to protect the remaining desert-adapted black rhino and encourage its recovery. The Kunene region is home to the largest concentration of black rhino on earth to survive on land that has no formal conservation status. One third of the worlds black rhino are found in Namibia - a testament to the collaboration between the Namibia Ministry of Environment and Tourism, SRT and the local tourism industry.
Based at Wilderness Safaris' luxurious Desert Rhino Camp you get the opportunity to track black rhino on foot and hopefully not get too close. An experience never to be forgotten! While enjoying an early breakfast, the tracking team of Save the Rhino Trust set out to hopefully locate these impressive, solitary animals. Keeping in contact with them by radio, following them by Land Rover takes you through the stark landscape of red rocks, spotted with the toxic Euphorbia damarana which comprises a large part of the black rhino's diet. It can be hot, really hot, and spotting 'wet poop', as out guide Clement put it, a real relief.
From there it's on foot over those same red rocks, as quietly as the terrain allows, stalking these skittish animals, but the thrill of seeing these magnificent, almost prehistoric-looking animals, makes it all worth while. All the excitement is followed by lunch at a nearby spring, during which the trackers complete their logs and talk about the work of the trust.
For those who want a more interactive experience than the standard OESODES (observe-eat-siesta-observe-drink-eat-sleep) safari, this is an experience I highly recommend! I would though, suggest starting your safari in an area of higher wildlife density and visiting Desert Rhino Camp later in your itinerary.
Great image! And to think that Sandra worries about her "buterfly wings"
(08.20.10)From the colonial architecture, to the bustling markets, craftspeople and streets of the black suburbs, time spent in Windhoek is a great starting point before exploring the wild country beyond the city limits.
Wilderness Safaris' staff, Ellis and Barnabas, know the city and people in a way that makes one get the most out of a city tour in a safe and comfortable way.
For more details on visiting Namibia, Chris McIntyre's Bradt Guide to Namibia is the best out there.
Olwen,
This is a stunning site! Thanks for sending it to me. Wonderful photos and I very much like the idea of 'Pink Photography' having several friend who are breast cancer survivours. I wonder if there is a similar group for supporting people with Alzheimers? Beth
(07.24.10)The images brought tears to my eyes and stirred an immense longing to go back...
(07.24.10)These are stunning photos. I hope it encourages more people to get out there and experience it first hand. Well done!
(07.25.10)If you haven't yet, please send this to Pit (pit.steinlin@kwaqwagga.ch) He just adores Namibia. And I'm definitely a fan too. X
(07.25.10)The camp's Portuguese name comes from the mountains to the north that dominate the skyline. The region is shared with wonderful Himba people who are some of the last true nomadic people in Africa. The Kunene River is the only permanent source of water in the whole region and the river creates a lush oasis along it's banks surrounded by rugged mountains and sand dunes.
Wilderness Safaris is first and foremost a conservation company and Serra Cafema Camp is leased from the 300 000-hectare Marienfluss Conservancy which is comprised primarily of local Himba people, one of the last semi-nomadic peoples on earth. Successful ecotourism the most important revenue earner and employer for communities.
Hi Olwen, Great web design crisp and clean, with stunning photos (you must have found a very good photographer!) Well done! Mark
(12.22.09)Excellent!
(12.22.09)The photography is beautiful, at one stage I lived in Namibia and these photos bring back great memories.
(12.23.09)You never cease to amaze....
(12.30.09)Hi Olwen, all the best for the new year. Still at Damaraland Camp.You would have taken nice pictures of the 3 black RHINO I saw this morning.
(01.04.10)Watching this is like being there again, and breathing in Africa at its best. Your talent is boundless, as surely that is what every artist strives for-to transport the viewer to that place in all but reality.
(07.23.10)Watching this is like being there again, and breathing in Africa at its best. Your talent is boundless, as surely that is what every artist strives for-to transport the viewer to that place in all but reality.
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