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The Wild Eye Podcast

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The Wild Eye Podcast is hosted by Gerry van der Walt and the Wild Eye team. We bring you conversations, interviews, and Q&A sessions focused on travel, safaris and photography. Join our online community and let us change the way you see the world!
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Episodes

#483 - Daniel Greyvenstein

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Daniel Greyvenstein who is the newest member of the Wild Eye guiding team. Make sure to follw Daniel on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_wildlifephotography/

Apr 10, 202441 minEp. 483

#481 - Thoughts on wildlife photography

In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on wildlife photography ranging from competitions and animal behaviour to choosing the images that works.

Mar 19, 202415 minEp. 481

#477 - Using Lightroom on the iPad Pro

In this episode, after just having returned from a PVT guided safari to the Serengeti, Okavango Delta and Cape Town, Gerry shares some thoughts on using Lightroom on the iPad Pro while traveling.

Feb 20, 202413 minEp. 477

#476 - Wild Eye Experiences

In this episode Gerry and Johan chat about some new Wild Eye travel offerings and experiences that we will releasing soon.

Feb 13, 202419 minEp. 476

#474 - Can I reserve a cheetah at 4pm?

In this episode Gerry answers a guest email about the Wild Eye Mara Camp experience and shares some thoughts on a Wall Street Journal article about tourism in the Mara. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 467: https://wildeyepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/467-an-update-from-the-mara-triangle WSJ Article: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/africa-safari-tourists-crowding-wildlife-d55b47e5

Jan 30, 202429 minEp. 474

#473 - Nature photography and experiences

Nature photography and amazing experiences sit on the same continuum and being intentional about what you're hoping to get from your next adventure will make for amazing memories. In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on how experiences and photography fit together to create amazing tours, safaris and expeditions.

Jan 23, 202415 minEp. 473

#470 - A Svalbard Q&A

As way to help with the preparation for their 2024 Svalbard Expeditions with Wild Eye, in this episode Gerry answer a number of guest questions. You can find the 'How to Prepare' video here: https://youtu.be/bJ671Mml6AA

Dec 04, 202317 minEp. 470

#467 - An update from the Mara Triangle

In this episode Jono Buffey talks to David Aruasa , administrator of the Mara Triangle on how they are working together with the Greater Maasai Mara through a consolidated management plan to create an environment that will protect the Mara ecosystem and a more pleasant experience for visitors. If you have a y questions you can contact Jono at jono@wild-eye.com To learn more about the Mara Triangle you can visit: https://www.maratriangle.org

Oct 11, 202333 minEp. 467

#466 - Africa's Big 5

In this episode Gerry introduces an upcoming series of episodes which will each focus on one of Africa's Big 5 animals.

Sep 18, 20235 minEp. 466

#465 - Do you need help with your photography?

In this episode Gerry explores the question you need to ask in order to grow as a photographer and how to work with a photographic guide in order to be a better photographer.

Sep 18, 202315 minEp. 465

#464 - Three different Arctic expeditions

In this episode Gerry shares some details on the three Arctic expeditions that Wild Eye will host in 2024. Links mentioned in this episode: Svalbard 2024: https://wild-eye.com/product/svalbard-arctic-expedition/ Svalbard Trip Report : https://wild-eye.com/trip-report-svalbard-arctic-expedition-2023/ Arctic Voyage 2024: https://wild-eye.com/product/arctic-voyage/ Orcas and Northern Lights 2024 : https://itineraries.wild-eye.com/Orcas-and-Northern-Lights/933115439083423637...

Aug 29, 202311 minEp. 464

#463 - Vehicles in the Masai Mara

In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on the different types of safari vehicles used in Southern Africa and East Africa respectively.

Aug 21, 202318 minEp. 463

#461 - Uganda's Lion Population

In this episode, Andrew Beck catches up with Alex Braczkowski, a conservation scientist, photographer and cameraman from Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Over the past ten years Alex has have filmed, photographed and studied African lions, leopards, jaguars, and caracals across three continents. Alex’s most recent science and film work explores assessing densities of lions and other carnivores in Uganda, the benefits of carnivores on human health, and mitigation strategies for human-carnivore confli...

Aug 15, 202339 minEp. 461

#460 - Private Guiding

In this episode Johan and Gerry have a conversation about private guiding, private guides, qualifications and safaris in general.

Jul 11, 202341 minEp. 460

#457 - Caitlin Lindsell

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Caitlin Lindsell , junior travel consultant and the latest member of the Wild Eye team.

Jun 16, 202344 minEp. 457

#455 - Habitats of the Mara Triangle

In this episode Gerry share some information on the different biomes and habitats that make up the Mara Triangle.

Jun 14, 202322 minEp. 455
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