Warthog. One of the ugliest animals in Africa but charming in its own way. How can you not help liking Pumbaa? Sandibe concession, Okavango delta.

One of the highlights of my trip to Egypt was a boat trip down the Nile to a Nubian village shortly after dawn. This photo was taken on that trip of a [...]

Guardian: A male buffalo begins forming a ring of defense as the herd approaches our vehicle. Photo at Sandibe concession, Okavango Delta For more travel photos check out Photo Friday.

When we were in Upper Egypt we took an excursion to a Nubian village that included a boat and a camel ride. Now, I know I smiled the whole time, but I [...]

I’m always amazed at how close you can get to these animals when you’re in a safari vehicle. This photo was taken in the Okavango Delta, Sandibe concession in Botswana.

Hippos cautiously studying us. Hippos kill more people than any of the other large animals in Africa. Photo taken at Xudum concession, Okavango Delta

A female lion sunning itself in the middle of the road at Ngorogoro Crater in Tanzania. Must be good to be the top of the food chain.

This photo gives you some idea of what it is like to go on safari in Ngorogoro Crater in Tanzania. You typically ride 5 people in a vehicle like this Toyota Range [...]

One problem with wildlife photography is that the animals don’t pose. This Elephant at Lake Manyara Park in Tanzania seems to be tired of our attempts to take his picture.

I don’t know for sure that this couple was looking for a romantic spot, but they did find one overlooking the Qait Bay Fortress in the harbor of Alexandria, Egypt For more [...]