A beautiful impala buck. Photo taken at Xudum concession, Okavango Delta.

Warthog. One of the ugliest animals in Africa but charming in its own way. How can you not help liking Pumbaa? Sandibe concession, Okavango delta.

Guardian: A male buffalo begins forming a ring of defense as the herd approaches our vehicle. Photo at Sandibe concession, Okavango Delta For more travel photos check out Photo Friday.

I’m always amazed at how close you can get to these animals when you’re in a safari vehicle. This photo was taken in the Okavango Delta, Sandibe concession in Botswana.

Hippos cautiously studying us. Hippos kill more people than any of the other large animals in Africa. Photo taken at Xudum concession, Okavango Delta

Resting in the branches of a shade tree, this female leopard was spotted at a distance in Sandibe, a private concession in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Because it is a private [...]

The Amateur Traveler talks to Spencer Quong who is a adventure travel guide about his recent trip to Botswana in south central Africa. After reading the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency his [...]

Today’s photo “Elephant Reflection” was taken by Colleen Bevacqua and was submitted in the Amateur Traveler March Photo contest. Colleen  says: About 20 years ago I discovered my love for animals in [...]