Getting lost in Africa on a photo safari!

[@simon_dentremont]

Have you been to Africa? If I were to add new workshop locations, where should I go?

[@MohcineJabairi]

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]

Simon. If you don’t mind I live in the states and was wondering what your cost was

[@christopherhealey8807]

Nambia, amazing landscapes

[@Twobarpsi]

@@MohcineJabairi the Kalahari?

[@davidgommeren7283]

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]

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]

Can’t wait! Thanks for being such an amazing host!

[@syedaashik4319]

❤

[@rosemckergow1723]

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. 🙏

[@ricoman7981]

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.

[@SafferCA]

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.

[@IanMSpencer]

Just to say, an amazing KZbin 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]

Wow, thank you!

[@chrischerbas9421]

You NEVER cease to amaze me. You truly have a gift! Coming from a 53 year teacher.

[@simon_dentremont]

Too kind!

[@stephanparnow4566]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It is a treat to see these magnificent animals in their natural environment.

[@bozhi8552]

Been waiting for this video

[@HUMZMIC1]

WOW....what a journey awesome photos of the wild and congratulations on experiencing going to AFRICA!!!

[@DanielRodriguez-fg5ll]

loved the black/whites, very David Yarrow

[@simon_dentremont]

He’s good!

[@DanielRodriguez-fg5ll]

@@simon_dentremont a key message I always take with me from his: 5 percent is pressing the shutter, 95 percent is doing the research to put yourself in the position to press the shutter.

[@hichamkab3697]

Gorgeous video as usual. and welcome back home.

[@giorgioincani2950]

A beautiful video a feast for our eyes compliments Simon!

[@mikkosuhonenphotography]

Wow!

[@manabendragogoi]

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]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@larrycitra300]

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”!

[@Edittocreate]

Thank you for presenting us the experience ❤

[@santiagopalacios28]

Marvelous place, so much we still need to lear about nature.

[@bassingbasics6621]

I remember when I first subscribed and you were at 19k subs. Glad to see you taking off Simon. Thank you for your amazing work!

[@simon_dentremont]

Thank you very much!

[@wendydoggett4373]

Wow. Trip of a lifetime. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@thebullyforge7096]

The bee eater photos are my absolute favorite.

[@simon_dentremont]

Sooo pretty. I saw Little and Fork-tailed while there.

[@mvubu6823]

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.

[@0123nikon]

WOW AMAZING !!! thank you for your wonderful vidéo

[@breadandcircuses5644]

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.

[@juanitakelly3082]

Wow Simon! What an amazing adventure with outstanding video and images. Your appreciation for the wildlife and the people is heartwarming indeed!

[@simon_dentremont]

Many thanks!

[@clarky_astro]

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

[@pattiwilson844]

Just wow. You've a poetic, artistic soul with an engineering brain. Thank you.

[@tomkrauze2788]

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 :)

[@tebogdanescu1353]

Keep on showing the good parts of living on this amazing planet, this is what life is all about. You give people a real chance to meditate on what we should do regarding photography, on what is this all about. Regarding you as a person, you better grip that camera real good, it is your perfect life partner. Good times ahead, Simon D'Entremont! Thank you for this!

[@MadisonHarvill]

This truly is amazing. Something I’ve only ever dreamed about. Ever since I was little, I watched documentaries and shows on animals, my favorites being the ones pertaining to the African wildlife. I’d daydream about being a photographer/videographer, and capturing nature. I always wanted to go on a trip in Africa, like this, when I was a young girl, and now it’s on my list of goals as a grown woman. It’s awesome that you’re getting to experience these things.

[@margot6041]

It was a real pleasure seeing these sights through your eyes. Getting lost has its merits!

[@JeffreyHauser]

Breathtakingly Beautiful, Simon…thank you for sharing your experience with us. Best wishes! Love your channel.😊

[@danacampbell8571]

Wow! Wow! Wow! Simon, this moved me to tears...I have wanted to go on African safari my entire life. Thank you for sharing your incredible images and videos and experience. Outstanding!

[@simon_dentremont]

Wow, thank you

[@dingamandinga7114]

Thanks for showcasing our beautiful part of the world. I live in neighbouring South Africa. Great stuff!

[@danham3344]

Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us.

[@nancyross2897]

Incredible footage Simon, absolutely magical. Toby and the group are incredible. Thank you for sharing your agenda and images.

[@simon_dentremont]

Many thanks

[@Skywards00]

Amazing work Simon !

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you like it!

[@darude0306]

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.

[@marcusslade9804]

Frankly, Simon, I did expect a good video from you about your recent trip to Botswana and wow, did you ever deliver. I can only hope I get some similar images when I head there in just over two weeks. However, what I particularly loved was your interpretation of being “lost in Africa”. Yes, your photographs are lovely (and I’ll bet you’ve got tons more on your hard drives) but it was your tributes to the people that were so heartwarming. Beautifully done. Thank you.

[@dunnymonster]

Fabulous intro 👍

[@Jonathantuba]

An African safari is addictive! I have truly got the bug returning in October. Some great images there of the ‘best place on earth’!

[@Markusousa]

Stunning video Simon!!! Hope you bring us more from your journey.

[@GeneFever]

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]

30,000!

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

@@simon_dentremont Wow

[@d53101]

30,000 images. How many SD Cards?

[@LindonSlaght]

​@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]

@@d53101I used high capacity 256 and 325 GB cards, and downloaded them daily to 4terrabyte SSD drives.

[@justin-johnkidson9027]

Hi Simon , the photos really are breathtaking And another thing ,thank you for showing the word really how beautiful our continent it is 😊

[@anthonyhayzen7126]

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.

[@kurtmanderbach8164]

Wow! I am very jealous. Video is very well done. Great story. My favorite were the painted dogs. What a treat. Thanks

[@josecavazos1194]

Great video, Simon! This past December, we were in Masai Mara. It was amazing despite not being "peak" season. Like you, we were lost in Africa. Wildlife, people, food, hospitality, and terrific memories.

[@franksimonsfilm5380]

I‘m so flashed ! 🤩🥰👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SuperChefM]

Glad you enjoyed our African Hospitality. Phinda Mountain and many of the &Beyond Group have amazing lodges all over Africa and beyond

[@waynedettman6472]

Man oh man we are all very jealous and amazed,what a great holiday,lifetime of memories.

[@jeanlajoie4778]

Tres beau voyage Simon Merci

[@richwoodham3296]

Wow!! Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. Africa is on my bucket list ... 🙂

[@jorriejordaan9954]

Wow!! What an experience! I am so glad that you enjoyed Africa. I trust your workshops will be very popular. The photos and video that you shared must touch the heart string of any wildlife photographer that see it, it is simply unavoidable.

[@theflyingdutchman7127]

Beautiful in one word

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks a lot

[@ivorgottschalk6432]

Stunning cinematography, photography, narration and music. Well done Simon!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesshoe9856]

Just Incredible Simon.

[@Zipattack]

0:52 that shot of the black-backed jackal is absolutely stunning! phenomenal video Simon!

[@LogansAstro]

Wow, what a trip of a lifetime and what an amazing video.

[@michael195b]

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.

[@claudiabetia5515]

Beautifully told and put together

[@GordonFRegan]

Simon this documentary film takes your channel to the next level. Amazing!

[@simon_dentremont]

Wow, thank you!

[@luzr6613]

Very happy for you - you're the right sort of person to enjoy this privilege. And man, without deprecating anything else, those B&W's absolutely rocked! All the best from the swamp.

[@rosanerosendo6679]

Thank you Simon for sharing your Lost in Africa Safari. What a wonderful footage! It brought me into tears for such beautiful scenes and photos, as we'd expect, but also for the excitement of discovering this part of the world. Africa is so unique... I hope you will share more with us, the followers 😊

[@jamolaivar228]

You made me get lost in Africa just with your video. Thank you.

[@alexkruyer]

I grew up in Africa. It's so beautiful to do safaris . I wish I had the gear that I now have back then

[@simon_dentremont]

heading back next week!

[@stubones]

Magical!

[@golamashraf1464]

Simon, you are one of my favorite wildlife and nature photographers. Your stellar photos and sharing of ideas have already inspired me to better my art, here in beautiful British Columbia, as everything explodes with life and color. This 15 minute video took me an hour to complete as I had to stop and admire so many many frames! I was smiling, breathing, feeling goosebumps... thank you for sharing this amazing journey!

[@simon_dentremont]

Wow, thank you!

[@Theprofw2]

Simply astounding! Thanks for sharing you adventures!

[@johnclevett3425]

Fantastic video Simon, thank you for this glimpse into your African adventure.

[@MDKTuber]

WoW 😍 What an amazing experience! Narration, flow, video & photos were just EPIC 👌👌👌

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you liked it!!

[@pepper6253]

Stunning and beautiful thank you for sharing your amazing video and stills of your visit with 🎉🎉

[@simon_dentremont]

Thanks for visiting

[@keddy6live]

Happy you're living the dream now Simon

[@kimberlycl4240]

Africa changes you. It calls you. I went on my first safari in 2017 (south africa) . Other than during a couple of years during the pandemic I go on Safari once a year (with I could go forever). I caught the safari bug. It was life changing for me, if you know, you know.. Great shots!!!

[@louisakelland5750]

The perfect video to build the excitement of our up coming trip. We have stayed on the Chobe River twice over the past 4 years, once on the Pangolin Voyager houseboat. Elephant Bay will forever be the most awe inspiring place I have visited in Africa. Thank you for sharing your amazing adventure. I look forward to many more.

[@thegreeklife2854]

Simon another amazing journey you have taken all of us on, simply the best Thx

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Wow. This was just amazing. Thank you for sharing with us. Some beautiful shots. Amazing

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Scott_Lawless]

Memories! I stayed at Ilala Lodge when I went back in 2015. So amazing.

[@anthonyocarroll5630]

Thankyou Simon you have opened the Art of Photography to me.Fantastic shots of wildlife in Africa

[@Max_Gindele]

Hello Simon, This is again a very beautiful and incredibly inspiring video. You could take such great pictures and the light mood is just gigantic every time! I'm a 15 year old wildlife photographer from Germany and about a year ago I started to tell my stories behind the pictures here on KZbin as well. Your videos inspire me every time and you motivate me to keep going. Respect for all the work and passion you put into your videos every time. Because I know myself how much work it is and how frustrating it can be when the video just doesn't end up being seen by as many people as you imagined... 😅 By all means keep up the good work and keep inspiring us with great photos and videos. Greetings from Germany Max

[@ThruVisualMedia]

Simon, I have to say, I have always casually thought of going on a Safari Photo tour but your video has been made it an absolute MUST. The images are stunning, I can only image being there in person, what an amazing experience. I have to get a few things in order, but with any luck I will be reserving my spot. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@sharonhaasbroek7464]

Im so glad that you enjoyed your experience in Africa. As an ex South African now living in Australia, this brought tears to my eyes. I won a voucher in the last competition Pangolin held but unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to use it due to circumstances on my side 😢 You don't find Africa. Africa finds you ❤

[@plantherain]

Hello Sarah- phew must be priority in Aussiland , do you have to relinquish it ? can it be passed to anouther ? . I’m a SAfrican naturalist .

[@sharonhaasbroek7464]

@@plantherain The voucher is for accommodation. $2000 USD. Not sure if someone else can buy it over from me. Expires 31/12/23.

[@plantherain]

@@sharonhaasbroek7464 Well of u could- Decidedly a great oppertunity for some lucky remuneration and equally a hearty~ spirit who would cherish the returns like no tomorrow !

[@fototripper]

What an experience. I loved that jackal shot at the pond. Nova Scotian summer is the perfect time to go to Africa as I bet it's cooler and less buggy there at this time of year.

[@JuanM.Zatarain]

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!

[@ak_hoops]

This was absolutely amazing! Glad you got to experience that!

[@Cubrunwildlife]

Wonderful ❤

[@simon_dentremont]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ullybleil]

It looks like you had a fantastic trip! Short!! Great pictures!!!

[@josephrsiebert1927]

Marvelous. Thank you!

[@darrenleigh201]

Great video, Simon! Would be a once-in-a-lifetime trip - how wonderful! Thanks for sharing

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@raylander6329]

Wonderful video; we were there this May 2023, and our host was Guts; absolutely impressive, he taught us many things; we also got to meet Janine, Sabine and Will. We can not stop talking about them as exceptional; I see you do too. PS. We follow your channel for about 2-3 years; Thank you for all your great videos !!

[@gildongkokiri]

It's absolutely fantastic. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@gabrielwanyonyi4482]

Amazing photography..kenyan, the African wild well expresed

[@julieduncan4075]

Beautiful video and photos of your trip, Simon! Thank you for sharing with us. It’s encouraging to see that gorgeous places like this still exist. ❤

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@NoDoSwLa]

The video I've waited for. Amazing Simon!

[@dustinwalker1099]

What a video! Your love for photography is so clear, and it's awesome to see. The trip you took looks incredible, and now I've got Africa on my mind. Seriously, I'm ready to pack my bags and go on national geographic mode after watching your video.

[@joseegaudet2603]

Wow! What an amazing video of your photo safari and breathtaking photos! 16 minutes de pur bonheur, merci Simon!

[@simon_dentremont]

De rien!

[@randyschwager2515]

Absolutely amazing. Thanks for taking me along!

[@simon_dentremont]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@roryhaymanphotography8882]

Many, many thanks for sharing!!

[@davidgommeren7283]

Thanks so much for this wonderful video, it's been 6 years since I've been in Africa and this video just made me realize how much I miss it.

[@MurrayVader-xp8iv]

After my first post I was thinking what a great opportunity you have to lead these groups to Africa and be able to teach them in such a hands on practical way. From your video, I could see it would be a garentee that your group would have opportunity for some great pictures 📸. Great way to have an epic trip teaching opportunity.

[@andymcdonagh8415]

Absolutely amazing