Wildlife Photography Dry season photography
There's always some mystery unfolding in the light of the African plains. Skittish zebra approach the swelling pans, their spell of caution broken as a vast cloud of dust erupts when a herd of Cape buffalo charges across the floodplains of the Okavango.
These majestic creatures play a crucial role in shaping the landscape, as their grazing and movement through the undergrowth maintain open spaces for predators to thrive and hunt.
Dry periods and droughts are natural occurrences that help stabilize ecosystems and wildlife populations. Just as wet cycles characterized by increased rain benefit specific wildlife, dry periods bring advantages for others such as African Wild Dog, Hyena, Lion and Vultures. The shorter grasses result in more visible game viewing, perfect for photography.
There's a time and place for everything in nature. While most visit the Okavango for the water safari experience, Botswana's dry season is the true extraordinary phenomenon for photographers. Around the last remianing waterholes congregate large densities of wildebeest, Burchell’s zebra, kudu, warthog, elephant, Cape buffalo, giraffe and impala, with unusual species such as roan antelope. Predators thrive in times like these. Birds of prey benefit from the bounty, often massing around carcasses as they tussle over the remains.
This phenomenon is especially noticeable in our private concessions around the Okavango, where the dry season is characterized by drama, dust, and density.
Wildlife will often gather in large numbers, sometimes reaching the hundreds or even thousands, competing for access to a single waterhole.
The arrival of lions typically intensifies the situation, leading to a state of chaos.
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