Photographic Accolades
2016 has been a wonderful year filled with some amazing moments and opportunities. We at Safari Architects, have travelled extensively around the African continent; and on each trip endeavoured to capture the essence of various wildlife encounters through our images. Our goal is to capture moments we experience with our guests so we can all relive these incredible memories in the future. With luck and a keen eye for interesting and dynamic scenes, opportunities are presented which can earn the photographer
Forests, Freedom, Friendships… and a Wedding
To arrive at a place, walk in the door and be at a loss for words, is not something one experiences many times in life. I had a moment like this recently on a team getaway to The Outpost Lodge in the Northern reaches of the Kruger National Park. Walking into my room at the lodge, a contemporary, wide open space with the most incredible view, made me hold my breath. And just for a second, it felt like I was
Botswana’s beauty – The Okavango Delta and Selinda concession
What was once a dream and a distant hope for two bush lads became a reality a few weeks ago. Mark Smith and Mike Sutherland were to visit Botswana - the Okavango Delta and the Selinda concession. They were to live the dream in one of the oldest and wildest parts of Africa, to explore its' beauty, experience the lodges and to immerse themselves in the wildlife and the culture. Towering dark grey storm clouds welcomed us to Maun Airport, followed by
A Phinda adventure
Mike Sutherland has just returned from a 7 night private photographic safari to the beautiful Zuka Lodge on Phinda Private game reserve. With the focus on photographing cheetah and black rhino, Mike and Ted set out on with their private land rover to focus on these 2 flagship species on the reserve. The results from the trip speak for themselves. Stepping back onto the reserve where it all began, had me reminiscing of times spent here as a young University Graduate, trying