When you travel to Africa, and indeed anywhere else in the world, your photos are a time-capsule of your adventure. These photos will bring back the memories of your dream fulfilling trip and capture the moments in history to regale to loved ones and to reminisce about in the future.
After many years of travelling though Africa both as a Tour Leader and working in Marketing for Acacia Africa, I have captured some really special moments. From the African “Big 5” to cultural interactions, spectacular scenery and African sunsets – my favourite!
Here are my top 10 images from my journeys, the best moments of my life so far!
Top 5 in Sepia and Black & White images:
1. The famous watering holes in Etosha National Park – Never seem to disappoint.
2. Buffalo roaming the Ngorongoro Crater , Tanzania– One of my favourite game viewing spots on the African continent.
3. Kigali, Rwanda – A shift in perspective…
4. Trekking the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda – a life time dream, one I will never forget!
5. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – truly the most remarkable falls to see and one of the 7 natural wonders of the world!
Top 5 in colour images:
1. The Masai worriers of Kenya– Their traditional beliefs, jewelry and customs always surprises me.
2. Two million Flamingos sit on the soda lake at Lake Nakuru National Park giving everyone that goes there a spectacular show.
3. A Spectacular sunrise over the rolling sand dunes of the Namib Naukluft National Park.
4. Kenya’s famous National Park – Masai Mara! A game animal haven!
5. A Leopard kill – Protecting his food from the hyena’s that lurk below in the Serengeti National Park.
Written and images by: Michelle Lewis – Acacia Africa Sales/Marketing