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where do black panthers live?
Exploring where black panthers live and how their habitats shape these mysterious big cats.

Johan Siggesson
Oct 65 min read


Black leopard safari - Day 1
We reached Laikipia with one goal, to find Giza, the black leopard known as Beautiful Darkness.

Johan Siggesson
Sep 91 min read


Photographic elephant safari - Day 3
A hot, dusty day in Amboseli with tuskers, a cheetah hunt, and moments that define wild Africa.

Johan Siggesson
Sep 61 min read


Photographic elephant safari - Day 2
A day in Amboseli chasing Craig, with Kilimanjaro, giraffes, tuskers, and fleeting moments.

Johan Siggesson
Sep 52 min read


A Day in Yala National Park – Exploring Block 1
On a family holiday in Sri Lanka, I’m heading to Yala National Park tomorrow to explore Block 1, a leopard hotspot

Johan Siggesson
Aug 112 min read


How Fast Can Giraffes Run?
Their height is obvious, but their hidden skill comes alive when the plains demand swift action.

Johan Siggesson
Aug 103 min read


Why I Keep Returning to Amboseli National Park
Amboseli is one of the most productive parks I work in. It keeps delivering, trip after trip.

Johan Siggesson
Aug 74 min read


A Practical Safari Packing List: What to Pack for a Safari
Download the complete safari packing checklist to stay organised and well-prepared for your trip.

Johan Siggesson
Jul 276 min read


African Safari: Things to Think About When Booking and Planning
Planning an African safari? Here are 10 key things to know before you book your wildlife adventure.

Johan Siggesson
Jul 265 min read


White Rhino vs. Black Rhino: What’s the Difference?
Learn the key differences between white and black rhinos, from diet to habitat and behavior.

Johan Siggesson
Jul 234 min read


No Weather Is Bad Weather on Safari: Embracing Every Condition for Wildlife Photography
Discover why every type of safari weather holds photographic potential, whether it's rain, fog, wind, or shine.

Johan Siggesson
Jul 203 min read


In Search of Icons: Craig the tusker and the Black Leopard Giza
In September, I head to Kenya in search of icons: Craig the elephant and Giza, the elusive black leopard of Laikipia.

Johan Siggesson
Jul 83 min read


Are Cheetahs Endangered?
Are cheetahs endangered? Why their numbers are falling and how cheetah prints tell their story.

Johan Siggesson
Jul 73 min read


Random Facts about african animals
Safari animals aren’t just wild—they’re wonderfully weird too. Elephants can hear with their feet, giraffes nap for only 30 minutes a day, and zebras have unique stripe patterns like fingerprints. Cheetahs can’t roar, but they purr, and hippos secrete a natural red "sunscreen" that’s often called blood sweat. The savannah is full of surprises, and the more you learn, the wilder it gets!

Johan Siggesson
Jul 43 min read


Do lions purr?
Do lions purr? No, lions do not purr like house cats. They can make a purr-like sound, but only briefly and only while exhaling. True purring, the kind you hear from a content domestic cat, requires a very specific throat structure that lions do not have.

Johan Siggesson
Jun 282 min read


What animal kills the most people in africa?
What Is the Most Dangerous Animal in Africa? Is it Lions? Buffalos? Or Perhaps Snakes?

Johan Siggesson
Jun 274 min read


Photos of Lions: Capturing Majesty Through the Lens
There is a reason why photos of lions have fascinated people for generations. Known as the kings and queens of the savannah, lions carry an unmatched sense of strength, grace, and presence.

Johan Siggesson
Jun 242 min read


10 Reasons Why You Should Go on a Photographic Safari
If you love wildlife, photography, and adventure, a photographic safari offers a unique and life-changing experience.

Johan Siggesson
Oct 8, 20244 min read


Kalahari Queen is a winner
Caracal from the Kalahari Great News! One of my absolute favourite fine art wildlife images is a Winner of the Nature category in Malta International Photo Awards. Thousands of submissions from all over the world and this image from a special place in Africa is one of the winners. Contestants from over 90 countries took part. If you follow my work on social media you know that this very same image together with one of my other black and white photography prints were awarded

Johan Siggesson
Jul 2, 20202 min read


Maasai Mara Diary – Day 6
Last day on this adventure. A short morning game drive and then to the air strip for the short flight back to Nairobi. It turned out to...

Johan Siggesson
Aug 19, 20161 min read
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