Getting lost in Africa on a photo safari!
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My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a professional wildlife and nature photographer from Eastern Canada. In this video I'll share with you my amazing experience on a photo safari in Botswana.
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@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
Have you been to Africa? If I were to add new workshop locations, where should I go?
@MohcineJabairi 11 ай бұрын
I'm from North West part of Africa (Morocco) and I can give you a suggestion that photographers don't do much, Desert / Ocean mix area for Landscapes, Seascapes and wildlife. However this is something I'm planning to do myself as an amateur once I head back home.
@markamburn648 11 ай бұрын
Simon. If you don’t mind I live in the states and was wondering what your cost was
@christopherhealey8807 11 ай бұрын
Nambia, amazing landscapes
@Twobarpsi 11 ай бұрын
@@MohcineJabairi the Kalahari?
@davidgommeren7283 11 ай бұрын
South West Uganda. Also the Serengeti and surrounding parks can be great. In South Africa there are some fantastic places, the smaller parks in KZN are awesome and of course the Drakensberg is superb for its landscapes (hiking or otherwise).
@PangolinWildlife 11 ай бұрын
Wow wow wow!! Thank you Simon for such an amazing video. It was a real pleasure having you stay with us and we can't wait to see you again with your first group in Botswana next year!!
@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
Can’t wait! Thanks for being such an amazing host!
@syedaashik4319 11 ай бұрын
❤
@ricoman7981 11 ай бұрын
I’ve been extremely fortunate to have travelled all over Africa several times, overlanding, backpacking, one organized photographic safari in Kenya and even hitchhiking from Zim through Botswana and down into South Africa. It was long ago, mid 1980’s to mid 1990’s. No digital cameras back then, just two Minolta bodies, a few lenses, a tripod and loads of slide film. Unlike today, I had to wait months sometimes, to get home and have the slides processed, never knowing if I got good shots or not. Of course I didn’t get pictures like Simon’s but I can guarantee people, you don’t need to be a professional to get great shots that you will cherish for a lifetime. I had a 28-200mm lens and there is no other feeling quite as exhilarating as sitting in the back of Land Rover, sometimes as close as 20 or 30 feet from a pride of lions or an elephant and taking as many shots as you can. Floating in small boats on the Lake Kariba Dam we were able to get so close to elephants I could get a full frame of an elephant’s eye and huge eyelash without zooming in very much. I once sat so close to 550 pound silverback gorilla that again, I filled the frame with just his head without zooming in much. In Chobe we had fantastic, beautiful sunsets every night. Unreal memories even all these years later. To this day I tell people those trips were worth every sacrifice made to save the money to go. If you get the chance to go, or can make the opportunity to go, do it, you will never regret it. And you don’t have to be a photography enthusiast to enjoy your trip of a lifetime. One piece of advice though, don’t live the whole trip with your camera at your eye. Take lots of time just sitting back and enjoying the moment, soak it all in. You will get great pictures, don’t worry about that.
@rosemckergow1723 11 ай бұрын
Hi Simon, I have just come back from my African safari, and I also got lost in the sights and smells of Africa. I still wake up early in the morning and have a craving to go on a safari drive. I am a hobby photographer, but I watched all your wonderful and informative youtubes and it made a huge difference to my ability to get some wonderful photos. So thank you so much. You are incredibly generous with your expertise, and I loved this youtube as it brought back so many memories. 🙏
@IanMSpencer 11 ай бұрын
Just to say, an amazing KZfaq video - ought to be a TV series - it competes with the presentation and editing of the best of BBC and your presentation is spot on (even with the frown!).
@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@SafferCA 11 ай бұрын
I'm born and raised in South Africa and now live in Calgary. Once Africa is in your soul it never leaves you. The people, the sights, the sounds, just lovely. I go back to photograph the wildlife too. It is my place to unwind and breathe. I see you were lucky enough to have the vehicle to yourself. That is rare and makes working with a lot of equipment next to impossible.
@thebullyforge7096 11 ай бұрын
The bee eater photos are my absolute favorite.
@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
Sooo pretty. I saw Little and Fork-tailed while there.
@GeneFever 11 ай бұрын
We all knew the Africa trip would bring awesome results and Simon delivered. Such a variety of photo opportunities I wonder what the shutter count was for the whole trip. Great video Simon!
@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
30,000!
@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism 11 ай бұрын
@@simon_dentremont Wow
@d53101 11 ай бұрын
30,000 images. How many SD Cards?
@LindonSlaght 11 ай бұрын
@UClBjqaBC57egnfJRT69xvKQI'm guessing just one... If we're just talking photos, even at 30,000 shutters and 15MB per photo, that's only 450GB. For video though, probably much more. High bit rate 4K video has incredibly large file sizes.
@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
@@d53101I used high capacity 256 and 325 GB cards, and downloaded them daily to 4terrabyte SSD drives.
@chrischerbas9421 11 ай бұрын
You NEVER cease to amaze me. You truly have a gift! Coming from a 53 year teacher.
@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
Too kind!
@randyschwager84 2 ай бұрын
By far, this is the best African 15:56 Photo trip video I’ve ever viewed, which is no surprise! WOW! Thanks for taking me along!
@simon_dentremont 2 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@HUMZMIC1 11 ай бұрын
WOW....what a journey awesome photos of the wild and congratulations on experiencing going to AFRICA!!!
@dickpellegrini8613 11 ай бұрын
Awesome
@GusPD 2 ай бұрын
a like is nowhere near enough! what an amazing video. BBC wild life worthy
@giorgioincani2950 11 ай бұрын
A beautiful video a feast for our eyes compliments Simon!
@clarky_astro Ай бұрын
Great video Simon - so glad you loved Botswana. We’re going back for the fourth time next year, our favourite safari destination. I’m tempted with your trips (as a keen astrophotographer but novice general photographer) and so love being in the bush, with or without camera. There are many great camps but one very special place is Skybeds where you can also get some great Milky Way shots (from your bed) and incredible zero light pollution views of the night sky
@manabendragogoi 11 ай бұрын
This was absolutely breathtaking! I totally transcended to a different world. You have amazing storytelling skills and undoubtedly the best of photography skills. Thank you and God bless you! Keep up the good work!
@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@breadandcircuses5644 2 ай бұрын
This is really an awesome video, thank you Simon! Me, my wife and my kids will visit Canada this summer and next year we'll do our very first safari in Africa. I look forward to both so much.
@snertius 11 ай бұрын
Honeymooned in Kenya and did a safari, it was our 'once in a lifetime' chance. Took almost 250 slides, Kodachrome 64 mainly (still got them!) We went back on our 10 year anniversary and booked a private guided safari on digital this time. Just us and George, amazing experience! It's our 25th anniversary next year, can you guess where is high on our list of destinations..?
@MrBoomatt 19 күн бұрын
Have you ever considered doing a full-on wildlife photography docu-series. Part about the animals and part about photographing them? Visiting various worldwide locations?
@mizachs 11 ай бұрын
Wow!
@mvubu6823 9 ай бұрын
Man, im so glad to see this. I posted in your pretrip video that Toby, Guts and Pangolin would blow your mind. Im so glad they did. I met them when they first started and its beem great to see them grow. I highly recommend people travel with them.
@Scott_Lawless 11 ай бұрын
Memories! I stayed at Ilala Lodge when I went back in 2015. So amazing.
@tomkrauze2788 11 ай бұрын
No way! I was on this exact route snapping shots just last week and saw the photography boats! I’m from the UK and had always wanted to visit Southern Africa with a camera, I’m a newbie with a Nikon Coolpix P1000 but got some great shots that I’m really happy with thanks to your tips! Loving your videos @simon_dentremont , Thankyou! 🙌🏼 Tom :)
@Skywards00 11 ай бұрын
Amazing work Simon !
@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@placesonthelist 11 ай бұрын
We did a 4 camp safari and Victoria falls last August. 1 in Zimbabwe, 1 in Zambia and 2 in Botswana.
@kurtmanderbach8164 11 ай бұрын
Wow! I am very jealous. Video is very well done. Great story. My favorite were the painted dogs. What a treat. Thanks
@jackstutts6439 11 ай бұрын
That was some trip Simone. I'm familiar with Pangolin. I follow their You-Tube Channel. Glad you had a great time. Looking forward to more photos from the trip.
@user-gw8mu8vk8n 11 ай бұрын
I am taking almost exact same route in December. Camp Kalahari the last few days. I have been watching your videos and looking forward to your Botswana video. I am a struggling enthusiast and hope that I can return with a few keepers. The Pangolin photographers have amazing portfolios and I look forward to meeting them. Janine has recently posted a landscape from Tanzania that blew me away. The helicopter tour is now on my list when I saw the misty looking sunrise landscape you got. Well done!
@cynthiabrown7134 11 ай бұрын
Only one complaint! Not long enough ,I could have watched for an hour! Great fun and amazing shots!
@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@dingamandinga7114 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for showcasing our beautiful part of the world. I live in neighbouring South Africa. Great stuff!
@annvos6051 11 ай бұрын
Well, Simon, looks like you caught the "Africa virus" full on! It hit me almost 20 years ago, and I kept coming back. Wonderful vid and wonderful to see your enthusiasm. There's no place like Africa. Of the many trips I took Botsuana actually was one of the best. If you allow me to make a recommendation: Up in Kenya in the Laikipia region there's a black leopardess to be seen--beautiful and mesmerizing. Next year for me--your home country 🙂 The spirit bears in British Columbia.🐻🐻❄. Greetings from Germany
@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! I’m scouting Kenya next year for a 2025 tour.
@juanitakelly3082 11 ай бұрын
Wow Simon! What an amazing adventure with outstanding video and images. Your appreciation for the wildlife and the people is heartwarming indeed!
@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@tysonator5433 11 ай бұрын
I have always wanted to go to the Pangolin safari ever since I watched the early KZfaq videos ! This venue is beyond my budget at the moment !
@michael195b 11 ай бұрын
Great video. I lived in Malawi, went there intending to stay 6 months, fell in love with the place and ended up staying 6 years. Unfortunately I wasn't into photography then and despite seeing hippo, croc, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, small dear, etc. I've no record. Thanks for the video.
@ardnfast 3 ай бұрын
Back in 1998 I was fortunate enough to see much of Chobe and the Okavango Delta region. Great memories. Thanks for helping me relive them 🙌👌
@philipewer3752 11 ай бұрын
Amazing video Simon.
@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@santiagopalacios28 11 ай бұрын
Marvelous place, so much we still need to lear about nature.
@vincecicero9631 11 ай бұрын
Simon, great video. Thanks for your excellent representation of Botswana. We just followed in your footsteps and highly recommend Pangolin and their affiliates for a safari. The photo ops and hospitality are off the charts! The Chobe and Okavango were amazing. However, the Kalahari was magical. Cheers.
@anthonyhayzen7126 11 ай бұрын
Wonderful memories of growing up in Africa (Zimbabwe). I have been living in USA for almost 30 years. I hope one day to go on a trip like this.
@BoxerTys 11 ай бұрын
Good to see Janine is still working there... 😀
@larrycitra300 9 ай бұрын
An absolutely amazing place and the people are wonderful (as you said “all those smiling faces” greeting you every morning) … “you can visit Africa, but in your mind, you can never leave”!
@JeffreyHauser 11 ай бұрын
Breathtakingly Beautiful, Simon…thank you for sharing your experience with us. Best wishes! Love your channel.😊
@nikon_z9_images 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing and a great reminder of my wildlife experience there. Cheers!
@arunakalu 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful video, brings back lots of memories. I did this trip in 2008, Chobe, Moremi and Kalahari in Botswana, Victoria falls Zimbabwe and Kruger and Sabi Sands in South Africa. Would like to do it again with my better cameras and lens.
@HP2441 11 ай бұрын
WOW, looks like you had a true bucket list kind of trip. Good luck with your workshop plans. I'll start playing the lottery😃
@NoDoSwLa 11 ай бұрын
The video I've waited for. Amazing Simon!
@Helloyoudude9999 11 ай бұрын
Incredible introduction! I have been waiting for your Africa videos!!!!!
@williammiller7328 11 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable video Simon! What a trip you had and many great photos you brought back.
@ak_hoops 11 ай бұрын
This was absolutely amazing! Glad you got to experience that!
@Theprofw2 11 ай бұрын
Simply astounding! Thanks for sharing you adventures!
@user-pg2rk9by4y 11 ай бұрын
Had been waiting for your Africa videos since you announced your trip! This is inspirational! Glad you’re sharing these amazing experiences and pictures before my own trip to Botswana! THANK YOU!
@JosephLSSimpson 10 ай бұрын
That was excellent! Thank you for taking us along with you by producing this wonderful video
@Twobarpsi 11 ай бұрын
Incredible adventure Simon!
@izzed3500 11 ай бұрын
Awesome Simon!
@pal54321 11 ай бұрын
well done simon, amazing!
@guykerr8111 11 ай бұрын
Did some of these points last August. Very worthwhile!!!!
@nealschneider6554 11 ай бұрын
What a GREAT experience for you, Simon! Thank you for sharing your journey.
@Markusousa 11 ай бұрын
Stunning video Simon!!! Hope you bring us more from your journey.
@fandangofandango2022 9 ай бұрын
You know What I'm Real Big on Sir's Idea of Getting Lost in Africa. I Live in Australia there's Quiet a Lot of Morons here Now. Wonderful Doco.
@inverlane1939 11 ай бұрын
Excellent production, content, and photography as always 👍
@0123nikon 11 ай бұрын
WOW AMAZING !!! thank you for your wonderful vidéo
@wasil3k 11 ай бұрын
So nice pictures and video, I hope there will be second episode of this trip :)
@RogerJones-mountfield 11 ай бұрын
Been really looking forward to these videos, Simon, and you have exceeded my expectations, absolutely brilliant recording and editing bravo, by friend ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@johnclevett3425 11 ай бұрын
Fantastic video Simon, thank you for this glimpse into your African adventure.
@richwoodham3296 9 ай бұрын
Wow!! Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. Africa is on my bucket list ... 🙂
@jamesconibear2913 11 ай бұрын
Amazing shots and footage. I hope to be able to do a trip like this one day.
@gildongkokiri 7 ай бұрын
It's absolutely fantastic. Thank you for sharing your experience.
@gabrielwanyonyi4482 10 ай бұрын
Amazing photography..kenyan, the African wild well expresed
@keddy6live 11 ай бұрын
Happy you're living the dream now Simon
@DickHoskins 11 ай бұрын
Connie and I have spent working and retirement years off and on in Kenya and Namibia, Botswana. Back in the USA now for a few years but everyday usually more than once we think of Africa. It never leaves us. Save your money and one day go back. You will be even more amazed. We plan to go at least one time before…. Heaven would be eternity on the Chobe River. I really like your videos.
@simon_dentremont 11 ай бұрын
Thanks very much!
@thegreeklife2854 11 ай бұрын
Simon another amazing journey you have taken all of us on, simply the best Thx
@anthonyocarroll5630 11 ай бұрын
Thankyou Simon you have opened the Art of Photography to me.Fantastic shots of wildlife in Africa
@franksimonsfilm5380 11 ай бұрын
I‘m so flashed ! 🤩🥰👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@franktherabbit42 11 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for this video and It did not disappoint. I would love to go to Africa in my life at some point and this is a massive inspiration to get moving. Thanks! I hope you had a wonderful trip.
@tylerdixon5629 11 ай бұрын
Such incredible footage. Africa is definitely on my bucket list for a travel destination.
@P_Lapointe 11 ай бұрын
Wonderful and inspiring video, Simon. I hope one day I will be lucky enough to live such an experience. Thank you for being such an inspiration and putting out amazing videos!
@Morio412 11 ай бұрын
Amazing! I could watch a full length feature documentary and just be mesmerised with both your photography and narration. Spectacular.
@danham3344 11 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us.
@roryhaymanphotography8882 11 ай бұрын
Many, many thanks for sharing!!
@subha_jit 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for presenting us the experience ❤
@scottabergermd 9 ай бұрын
Phenomenal video, Simon! You make me wanna go with you, Bud!
@shamik_sathe 11 ай бұрын
Great video! I would love to see more of these.
@ikhanrpk 11 ай бұрын
Amazing video Simon, I really felt like being there myself. Thanks for sharing.
@wendydoggett4373 11 ай бұрын
Wow. Trip of a lifetime. Thanks for sharing. :)
@bruceholmes4006 11 ай бұрын
Amazing, amazing trip and you documented it so well. Thank you. I might have to work an extra year to afford something like this, but the extra work year might be well worth it to see such amazing animals and locations.
@DavidStella 11 ай бұрын
Love the vibes 👏🏽
@lynsmith1096 11 ай бұрын
Good video and amazing photos Simon.
@ullybleil 11 ай бұрын
It looks like you had a fantastic trip! Short!! Great pictures!!!
@davidligon6088 11 ай бұрын
Wow! I hope you have more videos with pictures from this trip!
@waynearchibald3920 11 ай бұрын
Wow! A dream trip for me Simon! Nice video!
@Macman608 11 ай бұрын
Amazing! Thank you for sharing.
@hichamkab3697 11 ай бұрын
Gorgeous video as usual. and welcome back home.
@josephrsiebert1927 11 ай бұрын
Marvelous. Thank you!
@DavidTpitCabrera 11 ай бұрын
Amazing!! Good job Simon 👏👏👏
@AllesWirdGut1502 11 ай бұрын
That was great - wow!
@claudiabetia5515 11 ай бұрын
Beautifully told and put together
@darude0306 8 ай бұрын
I've only started following you on YT a couple of days ago, but this is already by far my favorite video. I really enjoy how you narrate, with a kind and pleasant voice. And those videos and photo's, just wow! Thank you for sharing this with us.
@Halgame99 11 ай бұрын
Wow beautiful land and animals ❤ Your video are always very entertaining thanks
@tebogdanescu1353 10 ай бұрын
You keep on growing, hat off!
@bloshycam 10 ай бұрын
Amazing video thank you. ❤
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