The Safari Shots Podcast

All the camera gear we take with on safari!

Want to know what's in Lance and Villiers's camera bags when they go on safari? In this episode, they list all the gear they use respectively and talk more about how and why they shoot so differently when on safari.

East Africa vs Southern Africa | Which safari destination is best?

Lance and Villiers discuss the differences between going on safari in East Africa vs Southern Africa.

We answer YOUR questions about UNDERGROUND HIDES!

This episode was filmed inside The Kings Warren Underground Hide at Kings Camp in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa.

Is Mashatu the best place in Africa to photograph Leopards?

In Episode 5 of The Safari Shots Podcast, Lance and I discuss one of our favourite safari destinations in Africa - Mashatu Game Reserve.

MANA POOLS tips & trip reports

In Episode 4 of The Safari Shots Podcast, Lance and I share detailed trip reports from our recent photographic safaris to Mana Pools, along with a host of great tips for anyone planning to go to Mana Pools in the future. We also show you our favourite photos from Mana Pools and ask YOU to vote which one you like best by either typing in "Villiers" or "Lance" in the comments. 

We react to recent Wildlife Photography Competition winners

In Episode 3 of The Safari Shots Podcast, Lance and I share our thoughts on recent winners of wildlife photography competitions, tell you why like or dislike the winning images, and we give some constructive criticism, as well as tips when entering wildlife photography competitions. Lance also gives a brief trip report from his recent photographic safari to Kambaku River Lodge and we choose our favourite photos shared with our hashtag on Instagram.

Join us on a PHOTOGRAPHIC safari!

In Episode 2 of The Safari Shots Podcast, Lance and I give you an idea of what adventures and safaris we'll be going on and leading over the next year or so, plus we start a brand new photographic competition!

We started a WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY podcast!

In Episode 1 of The Safari Shots Podcast you get to meet your two hosts, Villiers Steyn and Lance van de Vyver, learn how they became professional wildlife photographers and they share with you what you can expect from the podcast over the coming months and years...