Episodes
Published 05/17/24
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!
Published 04/19/24
Published 04/19/24
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 resources to check out if you're interested in learning more about the business side of photography: The...
Published 03/08/24
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!
Published 02/23/24
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.
Published 01/19/24
Time for a wildlife filled podcast episode with Wildest Kruger Stories! Here's our most memorable wildlife sightings through the years in the bush.
Published 12/21/23
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 !
Published 11/30/23
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 information about that, is our focus in todays episode. Recommended film to watch for more...
Published 11/08/23
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 Private Nature Reserve - (12-16 August) more info HERE - only ONE seat left Tanzania, Great Migration,...
Published 10/26/23
Answering all your social media related questions!
Published 10/06/23
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.
Published 09/21/23
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?
Published 09/07/23
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.
Published 07/31/23
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
Published 07/13/23
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!
Published 06/30/23
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
Published 06/16/23
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 about how wildlife photography? Check out Karolinas e-book, for all her tips and tricks.
Published 05/19/23
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 for updates on future workshops! Thornybush: Instagram - Website Dulini: Instagram -...
Published 05/05/23
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
Published 04/21/23
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!
Published 04/06/23
This will be a slightly different kind of episode of Wildest Kruger Stories, but probably our most important one. We went to visit the Rhino Orphanage and met with their owner and founder Arrie Van Deventer, who will be the one talking in todays podcast episode. It was an incredible experience being there and seeing first hand the incredible work they do to give these orphaned rhinos a second chance to life. We want to bring the word out there and share these stories of the people working in...
Published 03/24/23
Big news from the Wildest Kruger Team, we are engaged! Listen to the whole story of how Craig proposed to Karolina in this episode. We also chat about our time in the Drakensberg Mountains, hiking and exploring a beautiful part of South Africa. Craig also gives us three fun facts that you probably don't know about South Africa! Our photographic workshop in Kruger in September 2023 is now fully booked. So we have decided to create an additional workshop for the 20-24 August! You can find all...
Published 03/10/23
This episode of Wildest Kruger Stories we're joined by another Karolina! We talk to her about how she moved across the world to fulfill her dream of guiding in Africa, but also about her experience being a female guide in a male dominated industry. Karolina also tells us about some of her funniest and scariest experiences in the bush! You can find Karolina on the links below! Instagram: @karolinalasse Tiktok: @karolinalasse
Published 02/24/23
Part 2 of our Q&A where we to the best of our ability answer all your questions, highs and lows!
Published 02/17/23