Animalscapes of the
Kruger National Park

Sunset at Sunset Dam near Lower Sabie Camp in the Kruger National ParkSunset at Sunset Dam near Lower Sabie Camp in the Kruger National Park
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Here is a gallery of some of the animalscapes that we, the authors of the Photographer's Guide to the Greater Kruger National Park, have captured on our many visits to the world-famous Kruger National Park. 

Buffalo Bulls photographed on a self-drive safari on the S10 near Pretoriuskop in the Kruger National ParkBuffalo Bulls photographed on the S10 near Pretoriuskop
Giraffe standing under a tree to get away from the heat in the Kruger National ParkGiraffe standing under a tree to get away from the heat
Kudu Bull near the Letaba River on the H1-6 near Letaba Camp in the Kruger National ParkKudu Bull near the Letaba River on the H1-6

It's relatively easy to capture portraits of animals but there are already so many portrait images of animals.

Landscape images, however, are a lot harder to capture but when you add an interesting subject, an ordinary landscape becomes a much more impressive 'animalscape'. 

So, with an animalscape, it's not the animal nor the landscape by itself that are special, but the combination of the subject in its natural surrounds that makes for an impressive animalscape. 

If you struggle to find and create good animal-scapes on your safaris, then this eBook is for you!

We have been visiting the Kruger Park for more than twenty years and capturing eye-catching animalscapes can be challenging! In this eBook we provide all our tips and techniques on how to best capture striking animalscapes in the Kruger Park.

Should you wish to get the eBook, click on the book cover above, then click 'Add to Cart' where you'll see a button called 'Add Promo Code'. Click on it then add the word K2K and the 33% discount will be automatically applied. This code is valid until the end of the month, so don't delay!

"Planning a Kruger trip? A new guide by pro photographers holds the key to good pictures. 

Learn from the folks who spent 517 days in the park and make your photos sing!" 

- Romi Boom, Editor of Wildcard Magazine, South Africa

Leopard on the rocks on the H10 near Nkumbe Viewpoint in the Kruger National ParkLeopard on the rocks on the H10 near Nkumbe Viewpoint
Lion walking on the 4 x 4 Shikumbu track near Phalaborwa in the Kruger National ParkLion walking on the 4 x 4 Shikumbu track near Phalaborwa
Giraffe photographed on the H10 Near Lower Sabie in the Kruger National ParkGiraffe photographed on the H10 Near Lower Sabie
Elephant herd at Sunset walking past Lower Sabie Camp, image taken from the Low Level Bridge on the H10 in the Kruger National ParkElephant herd at Sunset walking past Lower Sabie Camp
Buffalo standing near Baobab tree in the Pafuri area in the Northern Kruger National ParkBuffalo standing near Baobab tree in the Pafuri area in the Northern Kruger
Cheetahs on the S25 near Crocodile Bridge Camp in the Kruger National ParkCheetahs on the S25 near Crocodile Bridge Camp
Baobab-Hippo animalscape was taken at the end of the Mankavi loop overlooking the Letaba River near Shimuwini Bush Camp in the Kruger National ParkBaobab-Hippo animalscape was taken at the end of the Mankavi loop overlooking the Letaba River
Lion walking on the Letaba River Bank, image taken from the Letaba High Level Bridge on the H1-6 near Letaba Camp in the Kruger National ParkLion walking on the Letaba River Bank
Lions at Sunrise on the H7 near Orpen Camp in the Kruger National ParkLions at Sunrise on the H7 near Orpen Camp
Large herds of animals come to drink at Shimangwaneni dam on the S36 in the Kruger National ParkLarge herds of animals come to drink at Shimangwaneni dam on the S36

The majority of these animalscape images were captured on self-drive safaris, on normal tourist roads, when we were on our vacations, which are anything from a few days over a long weekend, to annual holidays of 14-17 days duration. We also captured some of the images from inside the camps and lodges. 

Should you wish to get the eBook, click on the book cover above, then click 'Add to Cart' where you'll see a button called 'Add Promo Code' - click on it then add the word K2K and the 33% discount will be automatically applied. This code is valid until the end of the month, so don't delay!

"...the majority of images are really impressive, each chosen for a practical reason, sometimes annotated to stress a point.

The authors clearly know what they are doing. For decades they have mapped their sightings, and in explaining how they achieved their images, they’re sharing invaluable tips on understanding wildlife behavior, reading the signs and getting yourself in the best position for the shot. 
There is a phenomenal wealth of information here; real substance."

- Craig Rix, Editor,Travel Africa Magazine, UK

Buffalo and Lion on the H1-7 near Babalala Picnic Site in the Kruger National ParkBuffalo and Lion on the H1-7 near Babalala Picnic Site
Buffalo Herd walking in the Pafuri area image taken on a guided Safari in the Northern Kruger National ParkBuffalo Herd walking in the Pafuri area
Elephant near Shikumbu Koppie on the H14 near Phalaborwa Gate in the Kruger National ParkElephant near Shikumbu Koppie on the H14 near Phalaborwa Gate
Giraffe walking on the plains at Sunset at Makalali LodgeGiraffe walking on the plains at Sunset at Makalali Lodge
Elephant at sunrise on the S3 Sabie River Road near Phabeni Gate in the Kruger National ParkElephant at sunrise on the S3 Sabie River Road near Phabeni Gate
Elephant walking near the Fever tree Forest this image was taken on a Safari walk in the Pafuri area in the Northern Kruger National ParkElephant walking near the Fever tree Forest image taken on a Safari walk in the Pafuri area
Elephant standing near the Kruger Tablets on the H1-2 near Skukuza in the Kruger National ParkElephant standing near the Kruger Tablets on the H1-2 near Skukuza

We have made use of all focal lengths for our animalscapes; if the subject is close then we'll use a wideangle lens, if it's far away we'll use our 150-600mm telephoto zoom lens - the key is to show the animal in the landscape or the landscape with the animal in it; whichever way you want to look at it! 

Should you wish to get the Kruger eBook, click on the above book cover, then click 'Add to Cart' where you'll see a button called 'Add Promo Code'. Click on it then add the word K2K and the 33% discount will be automatically applied. This code is valid until the end of the month, so don't delay!

"This is an indispensable guide to getting the best out of Kruger, camera in hand or not!”

Caroline Webb, Associate Editor, Getaway Magazine, South Africa


Fish Eagle waiting at a pan in the Pafuri area image taken on a guided Safari in the Northern Kruger National ParkFish Eagle at a pan in the Pafuri area
Elephants walking through the Fever Tree Forest in the Pafuri area in the Northern Kruger National ParkElephants walking through the Fever Tree Forest
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