Wildest Kruger Stories

After a little break with life things just getting in the way, we're back with a new episode! In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories we talk all about what it's like being a young nd newly qualified guide in the safari industry, and Craig shares stories and advice he had to learn the hard way as a young guide. Hope you enjoy this episode!

Going through the main differences between a safari experience in Southern Africa vs East Africa (in our personal experience). Finf more all the info on Karolina's workshops for 2025 HERE

In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories we're joined by Guts Swanepoel, co-founder of Pangolin Photo Safaris and he's bringing us some great stories from his extensive time in the bush, building Pangolin to what it is today.

We're back, let's catch up! Check out Pangolin Photo Safaris HERE Watch Karolinas Youtube from Botswana HERE 2025 Workshop info HERE

In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories Karolina chats to Janine and Sabine, two photo-hosts and incredible photographers from Pangolin Photo Safaris ! Follow their work below: Janine Krayer Sabine Stols Pangolins Youtube Channel

Giving you our top 5 wishlists for safari destinations, wildlife photos, sightings and reserves, hope you enjoy this one!

In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories we have some crazy stories for you from our trip with to clients to Kgalagadi and Namibia, and they have joined us for this episode to tell you all about their experience. Hope you enjoy this one!

In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories, Karolina takes us through her journey of becoming a professional wildlife photographer and gives her best advice to those who are looking to go down a similar path. We also talk about what actually makes you a professional photographer, and how much can you 'fake it until you make it'? Access Karolina's new Lightroom Editing Course HERE A few good resourc...

We're back again, after a little break being busy with differently projects and planning for the year ahead! In this episode we're talking about the reality of being a couple in the lodge industry, the good , the bad and the in between. Stay tuned for Karolinas editing course, launching 29 Feb!

After many requests we're doing another episode talking about our most memorable sightings and wildest stories from our time in the bush. This time we have a return guest with us as well; Callum Perry! You can find our previous podcast episode with him HERE and highly recommend follow him on Instagram HERE to keep up with the great conservation work he is doing.

Time for a wildlife filled podcast episode with Wildest Kruger Stories! Here's our most memorable wildlife sightings through the years in the bush.

In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories we answer the big question: Can a smartphone take as good photos as a professional camera? And go through the gear you would want to bring on safari to get the most out of the photographic opportunities! More tips and details about gear and wildlife photography in my ebook HERE !

This week we're talking about an important but complex topic; rescue centres, animal interaction and canned hunting, and how they are connected. We want to reiterate that there IS good places out there, that do things right and ethical, however we find it very important to shine light on the fact that others hide behind the name of conservation, purely to profit from innocent animals. To spread in...

The Wildest Kruger Stories Team is back from a couple of busy weeks hosting guests on safaris and we want to tell you all about it! They have all been very different types of safaris in their own unique way, so we thought it was a great time to tell you more about what types of safaris you can do with us and the pro's and con's between them. Workshops for 2024: Kruger Park, Nzumba, Klaserie Privat...

Answering all your social media related questions!

In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories, we're diving deep into answering questions about how to grow your audience as a photographer on social media. Karolina give you all her tips and tricks, and exact strategy that she has used for her self.

We're back in full swing after a little summer break, and in this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories we chat about the busy sightings in the national park. We answer questions such as; How does the cars in Kruger affect the animals? How do you best avoid the crowds in the park? What are the do's and don'ts when on self-drive safari in Kruger?

After being very nervous before his first course as principal instructor 6 months ago. This is a catch up episode with Chris Schoeman on just how his students and himself handled the course this year at Campfire Training Academy.

Going through our do's and don'ts for packing for a safari. Do you really need only khaki and green clothing? Are hiking boots necessary? What camera gear should you bring on safari? All of these questions answered in this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories! More photography tips & tricks in Karolinas e-book HERE

In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories, Craig and Karolina chat about the ethical questions behind using a drone for wildlife photography. Is it possible to do it in an ethical way and if so, where is the line drawn? Photographic workshop dates for South Africa 2024, coming out very soon! Stay up to date by signing up to the newsletter HERE!

Craig is back! And we're catching up on what has been going on in our lives lately! Sign up for newsletter to not miss the updates on 2024 workshops HERE

How do you become a wildlife photographer? And more importantly; how do you make money as a wildlife photographer? That's what we're chatting about in this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories, where Karolina is joined by fellow wildlife photographer Andrew Macdonald to chat all things wildlife photography! Follow Andrew on: Instagram @amac_photo Youtube @AndrewMacdonaldPhotography Want to learn more...

The Wildest Kruger team have had a busy week for sure! Karolina got invited to a NatGeo and Disney+ event, which she tells you all about in this episode. Craig spent time at Thornybush, before Karolina joined him for site inspections at Dulini and Ximuwu, two top luxury lodges in the Greater Kruger. Hear all about it in this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories! Sign up for Karolinas newsletter HERE...

After great feedback on our last 'Funny Stories' episode, we decided to do a part 2! Hope you enjoy it! Sign up for Karolinas newsletter and be the first to find out about future workshops HERE

The day is finally here, when Craig and Karolina tell you all their funniest stories from the years they worked at the lodges in the Kruger region. They tell us about everything from guests who made false allegations of theft to when leopards sneaked into the lodge. Hope you enjoy this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories!