Kruger National Park        at Night

Moonrise over the Letaba river at Letaba camp

Here is a gallery of some of the night photographs that we, the authors of the Photographer's Guide to the Greater Kruger National Park, have captured on our many visits to the world-famous Kruger National Park. 

We could not imagine staying in the parks and not photographing after the sun goes down!

We have photographed lions, leopards, cheetah, caracal, porcupine, African wild cats, genets, bush babies, civet, owls and more, mostly from the camps, what we call the ‘Sofa Safari’. 

The issue of using spotlights and flashes can be a hotly debated one but I think it’s like anything else, some people will abuse the item while others will use it responsibly.  

I think these comments from Brendon Cremer sum up the situation nicely… 

“In recent months we have once again seen photographers come into the firing line on social media platforms regarding what some people see as unethical / conservation issues which are completely unfounded statements or are rather based on personal opinion rather than based on fact.

Some of these being the ongoing bashing of photographers for the use of spotlights and flashes on nocturnal animals, which is said to blind and disable them, a statement that is complete nonsense…  

Please people, let's rather look at all the good that photographers do for conservation through various efforts around the world… the point is, lets focus on real issues rather than seeking attention with biased and personal opinions”. 

Here is a balanced article, based on scientific research, that discusses whether flash photography harms animals.

Night Images Captured from and inside the camps

A mother Leopard and her 3 cubs image captured from the Punda Maria hide

Scorpion image taken at night in Mopane tree in Letaba

Milky Way above Baobab at Singo near Pafuri

Bush baby eating Sausage tree flower in Punda Maria camp

Buffalo bull at Punda Maria Hide

Once the sun has set many visitors put their cameras away but you're then missing out on a whole new world of photography!

If you struggle to capture impressive night photographs then this eBook is for you! We have been visiting the Kruger Park for more than twenty years and in this eBook we provide all our tips and techniques on what subjects to photograph in and from the camps and then how to best photograph them. 

Should you wish to get the eBook, click on the book cover above, then click 'Add to Cart' where you'll see a button called 'Add Promo Code'. Click on it then add the word K2K and the 33% discount will be automatically applied. This code is valid until the end of the month, so don't delay!

"Planning a Kruger trip? A new guide by pro photographers holds the key to good pictures.  Learn from the folks who spent 517 days in the park and make your photos sing!"  - Romi Boom, Editor of Wildcard Magazine, South Africa

Milky way at Lukimbi Safari Lodge in the Kruger

Leopard walking past our tent at Tamboti Camp

Bush baby on the fence in front of our tent in Punda Maria

Genet on the fence at Punda Maria

African Civet walking past Punda Mara Hide

Elephant drinking at the waterhole at Boulders camp

Stars at Buffelshoek camp

Stars at Ndzhaka camp

Bush baby posing for us at our tent in Punda Maria camp

Genet sitting on our tent deck at Punda Maria camp

The majority of these Kruger National Park night photographs were captured from the restcamps and lodges when we were on our vacations, which are anything from a few days over a long weekend, to annual holidays of 14-17 days duration.

Should you wish to get the eBook, click on the book cover above, then click 'Add to Cart' where you'll see a button called 'Add Promo Code' - click on it then add the word K2K and the 33% discount will be automatically applied. This code is valid until the end of the month, so don't delay!

"...the majority of images are really impressive, each chosen for a practical reason, sometimes annotated to stress a point. The authors clearly know what they are doing. For decades they have mapped their sightings, and in explaining how they achieved their images, they’re sharing invaluable tips on understanding wildlife behavior, reading the signs and getting yourself in the best position for the shot. There is a phenomenal wealth of information here; real substance." - Craig Rix, Editor,Travel Africa Magazine, UK

Milky way image taken in Sabi Sands

Leopard drinking at Boulders camp waterhole

Elephant drinking at Punda Maria Hide

Leopard coming to drink at Punda Maria Hide

Civet waiting outside our tent in Punda Maria camp

Palms and stars at Shingwedzi camp

Papenfus Clock tower in Skukuza camp

Bush baby caught in the act in Punda Maria Camp

Male lions walking in front of our tent at Lower Sabie camp

Black and White image of a Leopard drinking at Punda Maria Hide

Pearl spotted owlet in Pretoriuskop

Genet in tree outside our tent in Punda Maria camp

Stars at Shimuwini Bush Camp

Ultra violet lit Scorpion with venom droplet in Satara camp

Night Images Captured on Night Drives

Male lion taken on a guided game drive in the Pafuri area

Leopard image taken on a Guided Night Drive in the Sabi Sands

Should you wish to get the eBook, click on the above book cover, then click 'Add to Cart' where you'll see a button called 'Add Promo Code'. Click on it then add the word K2K and the 33% discount will be automatically applied. This code is valid until the end of the month, so don't delay!

"This is an indispensable guide to getting the best out of Kruger, camera in hand or not!” - Caroline Webb, Associate Editor, Getaway Magazine, South Africa

Rhino image taken on a night drive in the Sabi Sands

Backlit Lion image taken in the Sabi Sands

Lion walking in Sabi Sands

Spotted Hyena at Umkumbe Lodge in Sabi Sands

Lizard Buzzard at Bongani Mountain Lodge

Pels Fishing Owl taken on a night drive in the Pafuri area

Male lion image taken on a Guided Night drive in the Timbavati Game Reserve

Pels Fishing owl taken from the Luvuvhu Bridge in Pafuri

African Wildcat taken on a night drive with Lukimbi Safari Lodge

Leopard image taken at blue hour at Lukimbi Safari Lodge

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