The best wildlife photographs of 2019! - The Safari Expert shares his favourite photos from 2019

[@RiaanvandenBerg]

The Rhino shot is for sure the winner for me

[@andy72633]

Very nice that you narrate the story behind the photo! Love how those stories make the picture extra special. My favourite is the lion cub, not only because of the cuteness, but moreover because of mom being so relaxed in the background!

[@janekinnear-smith3682]

Very hard to choose just one! The rhino photo is definitely one - had a “that’s awesome!” reaction to that one. The elephants at sunset is another as it brings back memories of such a special sighting and with your guidance I have a photo just like it which is now framed in my home.

[@darraaz007]

Incredible images.. no 1 would have topped had the composition of the legs been a little higher 👌

[@petermills9851]

Lion looking up. Your top 2 are my bottom, & i am a professional artist.

[@earline944]

Love the first of the lion looking up. I seem to love all photos of leopards and lions doing this. Also the cub tugs at my heart. Thank you for sharing these. I enjoyed.

[@rachelleaikens318]

1, 2, 5, and 10 are all my favorite. Love the others also!!

[@myrareneau970]

I think number six is my favorite. But also the elephant dust bath. I think that was from our drive together. They are all great. Congratulations.

[@nkanyihouse6896]

Great video, Villiers! I love hearing the stories behind the shots.

[@dilanjayawickrama2469]

All r nice 👍

[@loreenmcdonald7054]

They are all amazing. I love every one of your photos and am constantly stunned at your Instagram postings! Here I would have to say that #4, the lion cub in black-and-white is my absolute favourite. :)

[@pietstander9331]

No 6 as the light and colours are always super

[@babsvacation3940]

Oh I can't choose one!! They all are magnificent and magical . Thanks for sharing. I love photography but am far from being as artistic as you. Makes me appreciate the art you have put into your photos and how. Hope I can better in creating art as you have done

[@AceHardy]

📸🎬🎥

[@hastacieloymas1798]

Favorite video... really loved EVERY ONE

[@mikebrown5766]

Number 2 and 7👏🏻👏🏻

[@nandesiridhrmawardene313]

Good

[@KristinBoggs]

Love the rhino! I also love the rhino artwork in your home, where is it from?

[@lynnelaubscher2144]

The rhino and then the lion cub

[@brucebrodie7388]

They are all amazing photos, however 10 and 8 would be my favorites as I was there with you, when you got them. Djuma and Ranthambore, two amazing places to photograph wild animals.

[@TheJapaneseWhiskyReview]

Some great shots. My faves didn't actually make the top 10. My number one was the Sloth Bear. Generally a lot harder to see in India than Tigers in parks where they cohabit let alone that great a view head on! Little know fact. Sloth Bears are the most dangerous mammal in India with a greater percentage of maulings and deaths that all the other mammals combined. They are known to be highly unpredictable and often leave victims from non fatal maulings with horrifying wounds. In fact, there are more fatalities from Sloths Bears in India than from all the other bears species across the world combined. Sorry but I don't have a cute and cuddly story about Sloth Bears : ) My next fave was the Gemsbok, beautiful image with the light and dust but also excellent shooting. Not easy getting any animal let alone a wild animal at speed and in focus that is coming head on. Out of Villiers selection my fave is the Painted Wolf puppies : )

[@KobusTollig1]

Great video and love the stories that comes with the photos. My favourite is number 2 for I love the lighting.

[@joshiepoo5399]

iether 4 or 7, the pups were adorable!

[@TheSafariExpert]

They sure were, Josh 😍

[@Starlight-hw7bq]

I love the Avoca lion looking into the tree because it makes him look soft and his eyes stand out nicely. I also noticed Tingana made an appearance at the beginning of your video, which is fantastic. Thanks, great watch.

[@michaelfleetwood620]

Love all the photos, but you know the hyenas are a special favorite ;)