The Wild Eye Podcast

Donovan and Danny have an in depth chat about the age old questions of East vs Southern African Safaris! However, this isn't a chat to try prove one is better than the other but rather to show the differences between the two regions and just what you can expect on your safari. At the end of the day, the answer really is, to just go on more safaris!

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Wild Eye Expedition Leader, Donovan Cross, sits down to chat with Test Malunga. Test guided Donovan and his photographic group on our recently concluded and first ever Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique - Africa's most exciting conservation story.

Hear from the actual people that live and work in the safari world and industry!

Join us or waitlist for a future Gorongosa Photo Safari - https://wild-eye.com/photographic-travel/gorongosa-photo-safari/

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Join Wild Eye expedition leaders and photo guides, Luke & Johan for a chat about Johan's recent scheduled photographic safari to Zambia's incredible Lower Zambezi National park. Johan and his guests spent 9 days in the region, staying at Classic Zambia's Chula and Kutali camps. Learn more about this popular photo safari and stunning safari destination.

At time of recording, there is just one space available on our October 2027 departure, dont miss out - https://wild-eye.com/photographic-travel/lower-zambezi-photo-safari/

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In this brand new (and on-going) segment of the Wild Eye Podcast, expedition leader Danny Greyvenstein chats with our guest, friend and wildlife photographer, Torie Peterson. They chat about Tories story and her love for wildlife photography and being on safari. There are many wonderfully funny moments and some simply stunning conversation.

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Danny and Donovan find time during a busy safari season to chat to each other about our recently concluded Exclusive Kalahari Photo Safari for 2026, which Donovan hosted. This incredible ecosystem and the wonderful wildlife to be found there will truly change the way you see the world.

Join us in 2027 or 2028 - https://wild-eye.com/photographic-travel/exclusive-kalahari-safari/

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Connect with us - [email protected]

Our co-founder Andrew Beck sits down with our multiple return guests Silke Hullmann, Gerry Armstrong and Nicholas Deloche to chat about our famous Masai Mara Photo Safari and the wonderful upgrades to Enkishui Safari Camp.

Join us for the best photo safari in the Mara - https://wild-eye.com/photographic-travel/masai-mara-photo-safari

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Join Wild Eye guides Andrew Beck and Donovan Cross as they meet up at Oliver Thambo International Airport in Johannesburg South Africa before flying to Kenya for yet another safari. Its not often that our guides get the chance to catch up like this during the peak of safari season. This will give you great insights into the lives of private and photographic guides in the industry.

Plan a safari with Andrew or Donovan by reaching out on [email protected]

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National Geographic photographer Steve Winter has spent his career photographing big cats around the world, from the graceful jaguars of Brazil’s Pantanal to the elusive Himalayan snow leopard. His photographs astound; his stories, even more so. In Big Cats, Winter and environmental journalist Sharon Guynup share experiences behind the lens.

Gerry had the great pleasure of sitting down to chat to both Steve and Sharon about this stunning book and their incredible story.

Grab a copy for yourself here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/826759/big-cats-by-steve-winter-and-sharon-guynup/

Follow Steve: https://www.instagram.com/stevewinterphoto/?hl=en

Follow Sharon: https://www.instagram.com/sharon.guynup/

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Have you ever wondered how remote safari lodges produce such incredible food during your safari? Donovan Cross sits down with Chef Catherine Garden from Kaingo Camp, located in deep within Zambia's South Luangwa. Learn how Catherine runs her kitchen and menu as well as bout her cook book "Abundant Plate".

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On this special World Ranger Day edition of the podcast, Gabby sits down with conservation activist and Saving the Wild founder Jamie Joseph for one of the most powerful conversations we have had.

While rangers continue to risk their lives protecting South Africa’s wildlife, Jamie reveals why the biggest battle is not always fought in the bush, but in the courtroom. Together, they unpack why so many rhino poachers never see prison, how corruption is undermining conservation, and why specialised wildlife courts and stronger legislation could change everything.

Jamie also shares more about Saving the Wild’s campaign for meaningful legal reform, the powerful short film Rhino: The Endgame, the role of public advocacy, and the Hollywood feature film inspired by her work that is currently in development with Margot Robbie’s production company.

This is a conversation about courage, justice, hope and the power of ordinary people to help create real change for wildlife and for the people risking everything to protect it.

Links related to the podcast

Website: https://www.savingthewild.com/jamie-joseph/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saving_the_wild?igsh=MWRvd3EwbHJneWl2

Rhino endgame: https://youtu.be/0Nmk7-VeAUE?si=PqC-2-MvGJT0aRsq

Petition: https://c.org/k4V7nVR9fr

The power in us project: https://www.riverinerecords.com/thepowerinusproject

Anderson Rocio: https://www.andersonrocio.com/powerinus