Wildlife Photographic Safaris: Stand out moments from 2023
“There is no Wi-Fi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection.”
Ralph Smart
Our wildlife safaris offer our clients the chance to immerse themselves fully in nature. So often in our busy lives we forget that we too are part of nature – but, in slowing down and spending time in the wild, with nothing but the savannah or jungle for as far as the eye can see – we are able to reconnect, both with ourselves and with nature. It is a grounding and truly humbling experience.
Every year, Felicia and I look back at the previous 12 months, taking stock, as well as inspiration, for the year ahead.
In 2023, we had a wonderful time with our guests, mobilising our beautiful boho safari chic camps into some of the most tranquil areas of wilderness. It was a particular highlight visiting both the Meru National Park, which is remote and rugged, and the Mara Triangle, which is less visited than the rest of the Masai Mara Reserve.
The Mara Triangle is often cited as the greatest wildlife destination on earth, as it is host to an incredible array of animals, including cheetah, zebra, giraffe, and wildebeest – not to mention the Big Five!
Travelling with our very own mobile camp, our guests were able to follow the tracks of these fantastic animals and it meant that we could always set up camp in the most beautiful and tranquil of locations.
Another highlight for us was a wonderful three days spent at Little Galdessa Camp. Located in the mighty Tsavo National Park (the land of the fabled Maneaters of Tsavo), we were lucky enough to witness some incredible elephant sightings. This wonderful camp is run by the remarkable Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which we fully support in their mission to rescue and hand-raise orphaned baby elephants and rhinos, followed by their reintegration to the wild when grown.
Finally, we had several fantastic trips into Tanzania, staying at Little Chem Chem. It is always special to visit this wilderness area, which it is particularly wonderful towards the end of the dry season, as it has a waterhole busier than Times Square in terms of wildlife movement! Day and night there is a constant stream of animals: elephant, lion, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, warthog, guinea fowl, mongoose… the list goes on. It was truly wonderful to witness and reminded us of Noah’s Ark!
If you are interested in joining one of our wildlife safaris, please do get in touch – we would love to hear from you. At Safaris Unlimited, we can also arrange completely bespoke trips, tailored to your needs.
Please do send us an email to discuss your trip in more detail: info@safarisunlimited.com
