Wow wow wow!! Thank you Simon for such an amazing video. It was a real pleasure having you stay with us and we can't wait to see you again with your first group in Botswana next year!!
Hi Simon, I have just come back from my African safari, and I also got lost in the sights and smells of Africa. I still wake up early in the morning and have a craving to go on a safari drive. I am a hobby photographer, but I watched all your wonderful and informative youtubes and it made a huge difference to my ability to get some wonderful photos. So thank you so much. You are incredibly generous with your expertise, and I loved this youtube as it brought back so many memories. 🙏
I’ve been extremely fortunate to have travelled all over Africa several times, overlanding, backpacking, one organized photographic safari in Kenya and even hitchhiking from Zim through Botswana and down into South Africa. It was long ago, mid 1980’s to mid 1990’s. No digital cameras back then, just two Minolta bodies, a few lenses, a tripod and loads of slide film. Unlike today, I had to wait months sometimes, to get home and have the slides processed, never knowing if I got good shots or not. Of course I didn’t get pictures like Simon’s but I can guarantee people, you don’t need to be a professional to get great shots that you will cherish for a lifetime. I had a 28-200mm lens and there is no other feeling quite as exhilarating as sitting in the back of Land Rover, sometimes as close as 20 or 30 feet from a pride of lions or an elephant and taking as many shots as you can. Floating in small boats on the Lake Kariba Dam we were able to get so close to elephants I could get a full frame of an elephant’s eye and huge eyelash without zooming in very much. I once sat so close to 550 pound silverback gorilla that again, I filled the frame with just his head without zooming in much. In Chobe we had fantastic, beautiful sunsets every night. Unreal memories even all these years later. To this day I tell people those trips were worth every sacrifice made to save the money to go. If you get the chance to go, or can make the opportunity to go, do it, you will never regret it. And you don’t have to be a photography enthusiast to enjoy your trip of a lifetime. One piece of advice though, don’t live the whole trip with your camera at your eye. Take lots of time just sitting back and enjoying the moment, soak it all in. You will get great pictures, don’t worry about that.
Just to say, an amazing TH-cam video - ought to be a TV series - it competes with the presentation and editing of the best of BBC and your presentation is spot on (even with the frown!).
I'm born and raised in South Africa and now live in Calgary. Once Africa is in your soul it never leaves you. The people, the sights, the sounds, just lovely. I go back to photograph the wildlife too. It is my place to unwind and breathe. I see you were lucky enough to have the vehicle to yourself. That is rare and makes working with a lot of equipment next to impossible.
@@simon_dentremont a key message I always take with me from his: 5 percent is pressing the shutter, 95 percent is doing the research to put yourself in the position to press the shutter.
This was absolutely breathtaking! I totally transcended to a different world. You have amazing storytelling skills and undoubtedly the best of photography skills. Thank you and God bless you! Keep up the good work!
We all knew the Africa trip would bring awesome results and Simon delivered. Such a variety of photo opportunities I wonder what the shutter count was for the whole trip. Great video Simon!
@UClBjqaBC57egnfJRT69xvKQI'm guessing just one... If we're just talking photos, even at 30,000 shutters and 15MB per photo, that's only 450GB. For video though, probably much more. High bit rate 4K video has incredibly large file sizes.
Great video. I lived in Malawi, went there intending to stay 6 months, fell in love with the place and ended up staying 6 years. Unfortunately I wasn't into photography then and despite seeing hippo, croc, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, small dear, etc. I've no record. Thanks for the video.
Man, im so glad to see this. I posted in your pretrip video that Toby, Guts and Pangolin would blow your mind. Im so glad they did. I met them when they first started and its beem great to see them grow. I highly recommend people travel with them.
An absolutely amazing place and the people are wonderful (as you said “all those smiling faces” greeting you every morning) … “you can visit Africa, but in your mind, you can never leave”!
No way! I was on this exact route snapping shots just last week and saw the photography boats! I’m from the UK and had always wanted to visit Southern Africa with a camera, I’m a newbie with a Nikon Coolpix P1000 but got some great shots that I’m really happy with thanks to your tips! Loving your videos @simon_dentremont , Thankyou! 🙌🏼 Tom :)
This is really an awesome video, thank you Simon! Me, my wife and my kids will visit Canada this summer and next year we'll do our very first safari in Africa. I look forward to both so much.
Great video Simon - so glad you loved Botswana. We’re going back for the fourth time next year, our favourite safari destination. I’m tempted with your trips (as a keen astrophotographer but novice general photographer) and so love being in the bush, with or without camera. There are many great camps but one very special place is Skybeds where you can also get some great Milky Way shots (from your bed) and incredible zero light pollution views of the night sky
What an experience. I loved that jackal shot at the pond. Nova Scotian summer is the perfect time to go to Africa as I bet it's cooler and less buggy there at this time of year.
Very happy for you - you're the right sort of person to enjoy this privilege. And man, without deprecating anything else, those B&W's absolutely rocked! All the best from the swamp.
Keep on showing the good parts of living on this amazing planet, this is what life is all about. You give people a real chance to meditate on what we should do regarding photography, on what is this all about. Regarding you as a person, you better grip that camera real good, it is your perfect life partner. Good times ahead, Simon D'Entremont! Thank you for this!
This truly is amazing. Something I’ve only ever dreamed about. Ever since I was little, I watched documentaries and shows on animals, my favorites being the ones pertaining to the African wildlife. I’d daydream about being a photographer/videographer, and capturing nature. I always wanted to go on a trip in Africa, like this, when I was a young girl, and now it’s on my list of goals as a grown woman. It’s awesome that you’re getting to experience these things.
Frankly, Simon, I did expect a good video from you about your recent trip to Botswana and wow, did you ever deliver. I can only hope I get some similar images when I head there in just over two weeks. However, what I particularly loved was your interpretation of being “lost in Africa”. Yes, your photographs are lovely (and I’ll bet you’ve got tons more on your hard drives) but it was your tributes to the people that were so heartwarming. Beautifully done. Thank you.
Hi Simon. Just found your channel and have really enjoyed listening to your insights. I just returned from Botswana as well. It was an incredible experience. Like you, I came away with more than just photos of wildlife. One of the things that amazed me was the amount and variety of wildlife--being able to frame a shot that might include 2 or 3 species of large mammals, crocodiles and several species of birds. It wouldn't necessarily make a great shot, but you could do it. Simply astounding. My trip was a bit different from yours. I was embedded in a moving tent-based camp run by Johnny Ramsden of Royale Wilderness. Johnny was an excellent guide, finding the animals we wanted to see and using his experience to put us where the animals were going to go so we had the best photo opportunities possible. We spent time in the Khwai Concession Area, Savuti in Chobe National park and Serondela in the Chobe riverfront area. I think staying in the wilderness that way and driving between the campsites made me feel really connected to and aware of the land and the animals. It was a really special time. And I came back with some really great photos. Not your quality for sure, but some I'm very happy with. Looking forward to more great content!
Wow! Wow! Wow! Simon, this moved me to tears...I have wanted to go on African safari my entire life. Thank you for sharing your incredible images and videos and experience. Outstanding!
That was some trip Simone. I'm familiar with Pangolin. I follow their You-Tube Channel. Glad you had a great time. Looking forward to more photos from the trip.
I am taking almost exact same route in December. Camp Kalahari the last few days. I have been watching your videos and looking forward to your Botswana video. I am a struggling enthusiast and hope that I can return with a few keepers. The Pangolin photographers have amazing portfolios and I look forward to meeting them. Janine has recently posted a landscape from Tanzania that blew me away. The helicopter tour is now on my list when I saw the misty looking sunrise landscape you got. Well done!
Honeymooned in Kenya and did a safari, it was our 'once in a lifetime' chance. Took almost 250 slides, Kodachrome 64 mainly (still got them!) We went back on our 10 year anniversary and booked a private guided safari on digital this time. Just us and George, amazing experience! It's our 25th anniversary next year, can you guess where is high on our list of destinations..?
Wonderful video; we were there this May 2023, and our host was Guts; absolutely impressive, he taught us many things; we also got to meet Janine, Sabine and Will. We can not stop talking about them as exceptional; I see you do too. PS. We follow your channel for about 2-3 years; Thank you for all your great videos !!
Simon, great video. Thanks for your excellent representation of Botswana. We just followed in your footsteps and highly recommend Pangolin and their affiliates for a safari. The photo ops and hospitality are off the charts! The Chobe and Okavango were amazing. However, the Kalahari was magical. Cheers.
I've only started following you on YT a couple of days ago, but this is already by far my favorite video. I really enjoy how you narrate, with a kind and pleasant voice. And those videos and photo's, just wow! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Well, Simon, looks like you caught the "Africa virus" full on! It hit me almost 20 years ago, and I kept coming back. Wonderful vid and wonderful to see your enthusiasm. There's no place like Africa. Of the many trips I took Botsuana actually was one of the best. If you allow me to make a recommendation: Up in Kenya in the Laikipia region there's a black leopardess to be seen--beautiful and mesmerizing. Next year for me--your home country 🙂 The spirit bears in British Columbia.🐻🐻❄. Greetings from Germany
Simon, I have to say, I have always casually thought of going on a Safari Photo tour but your video has been made it an absolute MUST. The images are stunning, I can only image being there in person, what an amazing experience. I have to get a few things in order, but with any luck I will be reserving my spot. Thank you for sharing this video.
Africa changes you. It calls you. I went on my first safari in 2017 (south africa) . Other than during a couple of years during the pandemic I go on Safari once a year (with I could go forever). I caught the safari bug. It was life changing for me, if you know, you know.. Great shots!!!
Hello Simon, This is again a very beautiful and incredibly inspiring video. You could take such great pictures and the light mood is just gigantic every time! I'm a 15 year old wildlife photographer from Germany and about a year ago I started to tell my stories behind the pictures here on TH-cam as well. Your videos inspire me every time and you motivate me to keep going. Respect for all the work and passion you put into your videos every time. Because I know myself how much work it is and how frustrating it can be when the video just doesn't end up being seen by as many people as you imagined... 😅 By all means keep up the good work and keep inspiring us with great photos and videos. Greetings from Germany Max
Hi Simon, absolutely amazing photos. I also was just in Chobe this past month, we may have been there at the same time! Truly one of the best places in the world for wildlife viewing and photography. Each game drive or river cruise was different and gave us so many unexpected encounters. We were lucky enough to spot a pangolin on the side of a road, though it was fairly hard to photograph in the undergrowth, and a pack of wild dogs with dozens of puppies. Very happy with my results though. I definitely used the tips I’ve learnt from your channel to get some of best photos I’ve ever taken and make the most of an amazing holiday so thank you!
This video gave me goose bumps your eye of photography is nothing short of perfection I really enjoyed watching Now if i could only afford to enjoy this with you on your next adventure 😊 Keep up the great work
So cool !!! Definitely on my list ! not sure it will ever be in my budget, so Thank you for bringing it up close and personal, right here. Just amazing photos !!
What a video! Your love for photography is so clear, and it's awesome to see. The trip you took looks incredible, and now I've got Africa on my mind. Seriously, I'm ready to pack my bags and go on national geographic mode after watching your video.
Wow!! What an experience! I am so glad that you enjoyed Africa. I trust your workshops will be very popular. The photos and video that you shared must touch the heart string of any wildlife photographer that see it, it is simply unavoidable.
The perfect video to build the excitement of our up coming trip. We have stayed on the Chobe River twice over the past 4 years, once on the Pangolin Voyager houseboat. Elephant Bay will forever be the most awe inspiring place I have visited in Africa. Thank you for sharing your amazing adventure. I look forward to many more.
Great video, Simon! This past December, we were in Masai Mara. It was amazing despite not being "peak" season. Like you, we were lost in Africa. Wildlife, people, food, hospitality, and terrific memories.
Join me in June 2025! www.simondentremont.com/botswana-2025
Wow wow wow!! Thank you Simon for such an amazing video. It was a real pleasure having you stay with us and we can't wait to see you again with your first group in Botswana next year!!
Can’t wait! Thanks for being such an amazing host!
❤
Hi Simon, I have just come back from my African safari, and I also got lost in the sights and smells of Africa. I still wake up early in the morning and have a craving to go on a safari drive. I am a hobby photographer, but I watched all your wonderful and informative youtubes and it made a huge difference to my ability to get some wonderful photos. So thank you so much. You are incredibly generous with your expertise, and I loved this youtube as it brought back so many memories. 🙏
I’ve been extremely fortunate to have travelled all over Africa several times, overlanding, backpacking, one organized photographic safari in Kenya and even hitchhiking from Zim through Botswana and down into South Africa. It was long ago, mid 1980’s to mid 1990’s. No digital cameras back then, just two Minolta bodies, a few lenses, a tripod and loads of slide film. Unlike today, I had to wait months sometimes, to get home and have the slides processed, never knowing if I got good shots or not. Of course I didn’t get pictures like Simon’s but I can guarantee people, you don’t need to be a professional to get great shots that you will cherish for a lifetime. I had a 28-200mm lens and there is no other feeling quite as exhilarating as sitting in the back of Land Rover, sometimes as close as 20 or 30 feet from a pride of lions or an elephant and taking as many shots as you can. Floating in small boats on the Lake Kariba Dam we were able to get so close to elephants I could get a full frame of an elephant’s eye and huge eyelash without zooming in very much. I once sat so close to 550 pound silverback gorilla that again, I filled the frame with just his head without zooming in much. In Chobe we had fantastic, beautiful sunsets every night. Unreal memories even all these years later. To this day I tell people those trips were worth every sacrifice made to save the money to go. If you get the chance to go, or can make the opportunity to go, do it, you will never regret it. And you don’t have to be a photography enthusiast to enjoy your trip of a lifetime. One piece of advice though, don’t live the whole trip with your camera at your eye. Take lots of time just sitting back and enjoying the moment, soak it all in. You will get great pictures, don’t worry about that.
Just to say, an amazing TH-cam video - ought to be a TV series - it competes with the presentation and editing of the best of BBC and your presentation is spot on (even with the frown!).
Wow, thank you!
You NEVER cease to amaze me. You truly have a gift! Coming from a 53 year teacher.
Too kind!
I'm born and raised in South Africa and now live in Calgary. Once Africa is in your soul it never leaves you. The people, the sights, the sounds, just lovely. I go back to photograph the wildlife too. It is my place to unwind and breathe. I see you were lucky enough to have the vehicle to yourself. That is rare and makes working with a lot of equipment next to impossible.
loved the black/whites, very David Yarrow
He’s good!
@@simon_dentremont a key message I always take with me from his: 5 percent is pressing the shutter, 95 percent is doing the research to put yourself in the position to press the shutter.
This was absolutely breathtaking! I totally transcended to a different world. You have amazing storytelling skills and undoubtedly the best of photography skills. Thank you and God bless you! Keep up the good work!
Glad you enjoyed it!
We all knew the Africa trip would bring awesome results and Simon delivered. Such a variety of photo opportunities I wonder what the shutter count was for the whole trip. Great video Simon!
30,000!
@@simon_dentremont Wow
30,000 images. How many SD Cards?
@UClBjqaBC57egnfJRT69xvKQI'm guessing just one... If we're just talking photos, even at 30,000 shutters and 15MB per photo, that's only 450GB. For video though, probably much more. High bit rate 4K video has incredibly large file sizes.
@@d53101I used high capacity 256 and 325 GB cards, and downloaded them daily to 4terrabyte SSD drives.
WOW....what a journey awesome photos of the wild and congratulations on experiencing going to AFRICA!!!
A beautiful video a feast for our eyes compliments Simon!
This is Indina Anna Jones here behind the Camera in Africa
Best Tutor on TH-cam all round Nice Guy Most Interesting.
Been waiting for this video
Great video. I lived in Malawi, went there intending to stay 6 months, fell in love with the place and ended up staying 6 years. Unfortunately I wasn't into photography then and despite seeing hippo, croc, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, small dear, etc. I've no record. Thanks for the video.
Man, im so glad to see this.
I posted in your pretrip video that Toby, Guts and Pangolin would blow your mind. Im so glad they did.
I met them when they first started and its beem great to see them grow.
I highly recommend people travel with them.
An absolutely amazing place and the people are wonderful (as you said “all those smiling faces” greeting you every morning) … “you can visit Africa, but in your mind, you can never leave”!
No way! I was on this exact route snapping shots just last week and saw the photography boats! I’m from the UK and had always wanted to visit Southern Africa with a camera, I’m a newbie with a Nikon Coolpix P1000 but got some great shots that I’m really happy with thanks to your tips! Loving your videos @simon_dentremont , Thankyou! 🙌🏼
Tom :)
Wow! I am very jealous. Video is very well done. Great story. My favorite were the painted dogs. What a treat. Thanks
Wow. Trip of a lifetime. Thanks for sharing. :)
I remember when I first subscribed and you were at 19k subs. Glad to see you taking off Simon. Thank you for your amazing work!
Thank you very much!
This is really an awesome video, thank you Simon! Me, my wife and my kids will visit Canada this summer and next year we'll do our very first safari in Africa. I look forward to both so much.
Marvelous place, so much we still need to lear about nature.
Gorgeous video as usual. and welcome back home.
Great video Simon - so glad you loved Botswana. We’re going back for the fourth time next year, our favourite safari destination. I’m tempted with your trips (as a keen astrophotographer but novice general photographer) and so love being in the bush, with or without camera. There are many great camps but one very special place is Skybeds where you can also get some great Milky Way shots (from your bed) and incredible zero light pollution views of the night sky
Thank you for presenting us the experience ❤
Amazing work Simon !
Glad you like it!
Wow Simon! What an amazing adventure with outstanding video and images. Your appreciation for the wildlife and the people is heartwarming indeed!
Many thanks!
The bee eater photos are my absolute favorite.
Sooo pretty. I saw Little and Fork-tailed while there.
WOW AMAZING !!! thank you for your wonderful vidéo
0:52 that shot of the black-backed jackal is absolutely stunning! phenomenal video Simon!
Thanks for showcasing our beautiful part of the world.
I live in neighbouring South Africa.
Great stuff!
What an experience. I loved that jackal shot at the pond. Nova Scotian summer is the perfect time to go to Africa as I bet it's cooler and less buggy there at this time of year.
Breathtakingly Beautiful, Simon…thank you for sharing your experience with us. Best wishes! Love your channel.😊
Incredible footage Simon, absolutely magical. Toby and the group are incredible. Thank you for sharing your agenda and images.
Many thanks
Only one complaint! Not long enough ,I could have watched for an hour! Great fun and amazing shots!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Simon this documentary film takes your channel to the next level. Amazing!
Wow, thank you!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It is a treat to see these magnificent animals in their natural environment.
Very happy for you - you're the right sort of person to enjoy this privilege. And man, without deprecating anything else, those B&W's absolutely rocked! All the best from the swamp.
Man oh man we are all very jealous and amazed,what a great holiday,lifetime of memories.
Keep on showing the good parts of living on this amazing planet, this is what life is all about. You give people a real chance to meditate on what we should do regarding photography, on what is this all about. Regarding you as a person, you better grip that camera real good, it is your perfect life partner. Good times ahead, Simon D'Entremont! Thank you for this!
It was a real pleasure seeing these sights through your eyes. Getting lost has its merits!
Just wow. You've a poetic, artistic soul with an engineering brain. Thank you.
This truly is amazing. Something I’ve only ever dreamed about. Ever since I was little, I watched documentaries and shows on animals, my favorites being the ones pertaining to the African wildlife. I’d daydream about being a photographer/videographer, and capturing nature. I always wanted to go on a trip in Africa, like this, when I was a young girl, and now it’s on my list of goals as a grown woman. It’s awesome that you’re getting to experience these things.
Frankly, Simon, I did expect a good video from you about your recent trip to Botswana and wow, did you ever deliver. I can only hope I get some similar images when I head there in just over two weeks. However, what I particularly loved was your interpretation of being “lost in Africa”. Yes, your photographs are lovely (and I’ll bet you’ve got tons more on your hard drives) but it was your tributes to the people that were so heartwarming. Beautifully done. Thank you.
Hi Simon. Just found your channel and have really enjoyed listening to your insights.
I just returned from Botswana as well. It was an incredible experience. Like you, I came away with more than just photos of wildlife. One of the things that amazed me was the amount and variety of wildlife--being able to frame a shot that might include 2 or 3 species of large mammals, crocodiles and several species of birds. It wouldn't necessarily make a great shot, but you could do it. Simply astounding.
My trip was a bit different from yours. I was embedded in a moving tent-based camp run by Johnny Ramsden of Royale Wilderness. Johnny was an excellent guide, finding the animals we wanted to see and using his experience to put us where the animals were going to go so we had the best photo opportunities possible.
We spent time in the Khwai Concession Area, Savuti in Chobe National park and Serondela in the Chobe riverfront area. I think staying in the wilderness that way and driving between the campsites made me feel really connected to and aware of the land and the animals. It was a really special time.
And I came back with some really great photos. Not your quality for sure, but some I'm very happy with.
Looking forward to more great content!
Memories! I stayed at Ilala Lodge when I went back in 2015. So amazing.
Wow! Wow! Wow! Simon, this moved me to tears...I have wanted to go on African safari my entire life. Thank you for sharing your incredible images and videos and experience. Outstanding!
Wow, thank you
You made me get lost in Africa just with your video. Thank you.
Happy you're living the dream now Simon
That was some trip Simone. I'm familiar with Pangolin. I follow their You-Tube Channel. Glad you had a great time. Looking forward to more photos from the trip.
An African safari is addictive! I have truly got the bug returning in October. Some great images there of the ‘best place on earth’!
I am taking almost exact same route in December. Camp Kalahari the last few days. I have been watching your videos and looking forward to your Botswana video. I am a struggling enthusiast and hope that I can return with a few keepers. The Pangolin photographers have amazing portfolios and I look forward to meeting them. Janine has recently posted a landscape from Tanzania that blew me away. The helicopter tour is now on my list when I saw the misty looking sunrise landscape you got. Well done!
Wonderful memories of growing up in Africa (Zimbabwe). I have been living in USA for almost 30 years. I hope one day to go on a trip like this.
Honeymooned in Kenya and did a safari, it was our 'once in a lifetime' chance. Took almost 250 slides, Kodachrome 64 mainly (still got them!) We went back on our 10 year anniversary and booked a private guided safari on digital this time. Just us and George, amazing experience! It's our 25th anniversary next year, can you guess where is high on our list of destinations..?
Wonderful video; we were there this May 2023, and our host was Guts; absolutely impressive, he taught us many things; we also got to meet Janine, Sabine and Will. We can not stop talking about them as exceptional; I see you do too. PS. We follow your channel for about 2-3 years; Thank you for all your great videos !!
Stunning cinematography, photography, narration and music. Well done Simon!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Simon , the photos really are breathtaking
And another thing ,thank you for showing the word really how beautiful our continent it is 😊
Stunning video Simon!!! Hope you bring us more from your journey.
I have never commented on any vlog but Simon you have excelled with the content of this video ----SPECIAL THAT MATE
Thanks very much!
Amazing video Simon.
Glad you think so!
WoW 😍 What an amazing experience! Narration, flow, video & photos were just EPIC 👌👌👌
Glad you liked it!!
Simon, great video. Thanks for your excellent representation of Botswana. We just followed in your footsteps and highly recommend Pangolin and their affiliates for a safari. The photo ops and hospitality are off the charts! The Chobe and Okavango were amazing. However, the Kalahari was magical. Cheers.
I've only started following you on YT a couple of days ago, but this is already by far my favorite video. I really enjoy how you narrate, with a kind and pleasant voice. And those videos and photo's, just wow! Thank you for sharing this with us.
By far, this is the best African 15:56 Photo trip video I’ve ever viewed, which is no surprise! WOW! Thanks for taking me along!
Wow, thank you!
Well, Simon, looks like you caught the "Africa virus" full on! It hit me almost 20 years ago, and I kept coming back. Wonderful vid and wonderful to see your enthusiasm. There's no place like Africa. Of the many trips I took Botsuana actually was one of the best. If you allow me to make a recommendation: Up in Kenya in the Laikipia region there's a black leopardess to be seen--beautiful and mesmerizing. Next year for me--your home country 🙂 The spirit bears in British Columbia.🐻🐻❄. Greetings from Germany
Thanks very much! I’m scouting Kenya next year for a 2025 tour.
Just Incredible Simon.
Wow, what a trip of a lifetime and what an amazing video.
Amazing photography..kenyan, the African wild well expresed
Simon, I have to say, I have always casually thought of going on a Safari Photo tour but your video has been made it an absolute MUST. The images are stunning, I can only image being there in person, what an amazing experience. I have to get a few things in order, but with any luck I will be reserving my spot. Thank you for sharing this video.
Beautiful in one word
Thanks a lot
Did some of these points last August. Very worthwhile!!!!
I grew up in Africa. It's so beautiful to do safaris . I wish I had the gear that I now have back then
heading back next week!
Africa changes you. It calls you. I went on my first safari in 2017 (south africa) . Other than during a couple of years during the pandemic I go on Safari once a year (with I could go forever). I caught the safari bug. It was life changing for me, if you know, you know.. Great shots!!!
Glad you enjoyed our African Hospitality.
Phinda Mountain and many of the &Beyond Group have amazing lodges all over Africa and beyond
WOW, looks like you had a true bucket list kind of trip. Good luck with your workshop plans. I'll start playing the lottery😃
a like is nowhere near enough! what an amazing video. BBC wild life worthy
Hello Simon,
This is again a very beautiful and incredibly inspiring video. You could take such great pictures and the light mood is just gigantic every time!
I'm a 15 year old wildlife photographer from Germany and about a year ago I started to tell my stories behind the pictures here on TH-cam as well. Your videos inspire me every time and you motivate me to keep going. Respect for all the work and passion you put into your videos every time. Because I know myself how much work it is and how frustrating it can be when the video just doesn't end up being seen by as many people as you imagined... 😅
By all means keep up the good work and keep inspiring us with great photos and videos.
Greetings from Germany
Max
Wow. This was just amazing.
Thank you for sharing with us. Some beautiful shots. Amazing
Glad you enjoyed it
This was the first time in my life I watched an entire TH-cam video at a slower playback speed. Fantastic work as always.
Wow, thanks!
love it!!
you win the internet today...!!
It looks like you had a fantastic trip! Short!!
Great pictures!!!
Wow!! Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. Africa is on my bucket list ... 🙂
Hi Simon, absolutely amazing photos. I also was just in Chobe this past month, we may have been there at the same time! Truly one of the best places in the world for wildlife viewing and photography. Each game drive or river cruise was different and gave us so many unexpected encounters. We were lucky enough to spot a pangolin on the side of a road, though it was fairly hard to photograph in the undergrowth, and a pack of wild dogs with dozens of puppies. Very happy with my results though. I definitely used the tips I’ve learnt from your channel to get some of best photos I’ve ever taken and make the most of an amazing holiday so thank you!
Thanks for the video. i've been to Africa myself and it's amazing!
Absolutely amazing. Thanks for taking me along!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This video gave me goose bumps your eye of photography is nothing short of perfection
I really enjoyed watching
Now if i could only afford to enjoy this with you on your next adventure 😊
Keep up the great work
So cool !!! Definitely on my list ! not sure it will ever be in my budget, so Thank you for bringing it up close and personal, right here. Just amazing photos !!
You are so welcome!
Oh wow I can already tell this is a special upload!
Fabulous intro 👍
What a video! Your love for photography is so clear, and it's awesome to see. The trip you took looks incredible, and now I've got Africa on my mind. Seriously, I'm ready to pack my bags and go on national geographic mode after watching your video.
Outstanding video! What a memory! Wow! ❤😅
Wow! What an amazing video of your photo safari and breathtaking photos! 16 minutes de pur bonheur, merci Simon!
De rien!
Wow!! What an experience! I am so glad that you enjoyed Africa. I trust your workshops will be very popular. The photos and video that you shared must touch the heart string of any wildlife photographer that see it, it is simply unavoidable.
The perfect video to build the excitement of our up coming trip. We have stayed on the Chobe River twice over the past 4 years, once on the Pangolin Voyager houseboat. Elephant Bay will forever be the most awe inspiring place I have visited in Africa. Thank you for sharing your amazing adventure. I look forward to many more.
Simon another amazing journey you have taken all of us on, simply the best Thx
Great video, Simon! This past December, we were in Masai Mara. It was amazing despite not being "peak" season. Like you, we were lost in Africa. Wildlife, people, food, hospitality, and terrific memories.
I really enjoyed your video from Africa, very well done with some great photography.
Great! Simon, once you visit Southern Africa.. you will return, and there is so much more to see and photograph
Great video, Simon! Would be a once-in-a-lifetime trip - how wonderful! Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it