The Kgalagadi is one of the best places for wildlife photography in the world. It's an arid region ideal for self drive desert wildlife photography. I share the history of the region and why it is so good for photographing wildlife in africa. Including how the weather affects the wildlife sightings and the best times of year to go on safari.

The Kgalagadi is one of the best places for wildlife photography in the world. It's an arid region ideal for self drive desert wildlife photography. I share the history of the region and why it is so good for photographing wildlife in africa. Including how the weather and water affects the wildlife sightings .

• How To Photograph Small Birds in Flight • I want to show you how to photograph birds by targeting common bird behaviour. I'm using the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens with the Canon 1.4x extender and photographing small birds in flight. Identifying bird behaviour is one of the most powerful techniques to get close to birds for photography. I share my ideas on how to expose for birds in flight, camera settings for bird photography, some of my favourite bird photography tips and tricks.

Safari photography is a specialist niche of wildlife photography in Africa and it can be challenging for beginners. With these 15 tips I explain some of my favourite techniques for African safari photography. Including the best lens for safari photography, but also how to approach and photograph wildlife from a vehicle, how to frame shots and choose a background. What to look for in the bush, and how to stay focussed and connected for long periods of time.

I'm on the Zaagkuilsdrift road in South Africa looking for action. Join me for some bird photography behind the scenes. I am Scouting the Zaagkuilsdrift Road in South Africa for future trips. The conditions are cloudy with poor light but this doesn't stop me photographing birds in the rain if I can find them! I share some bird photography camera settings for overcast days and also discover some wildlife, sable antelope and other species.

The water level hides at Zibulo offer some of the most accessible opportunities to photograph birds at water level in South Africa. In this week I'll show you where the hides are and some of the techniques and settings I use to photograph birds in flight and at water level using manual mode and the Canon 7 D mark ii and 400mm F2.8 lens.