Hip Coyote

[quote=vanderhala]
Yep...the museum is called the Apartheid Museum not the anti-apartheid museum.

And it was the Anti-Aparetheid movement that was coordinated at the Farm...I should have proofed better. My mistake. There was a raid there where many of the anti-apartheid members were arrested. Mandela fled and was taken into custody elsewhere. it is notable there were a number of whites involved in the Anti movement, including quite a lot from Israel. We found it fascinating.

If you're staying one nite only then just stay near the airport. Get in and get out which is what our tour operator suggested up front. My wife did some digging so we stayed in Jo'burg a few days.

Have a great time. Post pics for us to see

vanderhala Loc: Los Angeles, CA

[quote=Hip Coyote]Yep...the museum is called the Apartheid Museum not the anti-apartheid museum. It is on our list .
Yes that’s the plan : one night at airport hotel

Jerry Coupe Loc: Kent, WA

On my Tanzania trip I used an Olympus 12-100 (35% of the shots) and a 100-400 (65% of the shots). Double these lens numbers due to crop factor 2x for Olympus. I primarily used used the 12-100 for landscape/scenery images but also some for animals in close to the vehicle. Guides provided bean bags for both window and rooftop areas, but check on this with your guides.
Based on your notes, probably the 18-400 and the 30 sigma would be a good combo.

Terry in Indiana Loc: rural Indiana

[quote=vanderhala]

I just got back from 2 weeks in Botswana, our 4th safari there. Highly recommend overnight stay at the Intercontinental Hotel in Joburg...literally right across a small street from the airport entrance. Great place to stay! As far as lenses, I took 2 camera bodies and a 70-200mm lens as well as a 500mm prime lens (wonderful for the many beautiful birds you'll see!) and used both quite a bit, as well as my iPhone 15 pro max (fantastic for video too...be sure to record the sounds of Africa, especially in the morning). Amazing place...you'll want to go back again and again and again! I'd never mess with a monopod...you can use the vehicle bars to stabilize yourself and camera. Make sure you take your charger and the appropriate adapter. Have a FANTASTIC TIME!!!

vanderhala Loc: Los Angeles, CA

Intercontinental Hotel in Joburg...got it.
vehicle bars …. Trying to find out from operator.
Charger and the appropriate adapter….got the ‘tronics.
Thanks

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

My friend went and his suggestion for people shooting was bring a lot of single dollar bills to tip the people you shoot. A dollar goes a long way. With groups there might be elders who are in charge of groups so don't be shy about handing them money

vanderhala Loc: Los Angeles, CA

Last June we were in Egypt. I should not have bothered exchanging any money into Egyptian: next time - if knowing what is going on there if there is a next time - I will bring a wad of US 1 dollar bills for such events as bathrooms, tips, and whatever else comes to mind.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

I've only been to Africa once, but I intend to fix that! But I can say, from what I learned that one time is 400mm is not nearly long enough! Full Stop! I carried a Nikon D850 and a Nikon 200~500 f/5.6 zoom. Something bigger would have been nice, but with a 45MP sensor I could crop significantly and still get nice long distance shots. I've never been interested in people photography, so shoot me! But yes, a shorter lens would have come in handy a few times.

I actually had a shorter lens attached to a Nikon D500. A couple on the tour brought nothing but a cell phone so, nice dumb guy that I am, I loaned them the D500 with a Nikon 70~200mm lens. FX lens so they got 300mm equivalent, so not too bad. I also gave them a few quick and dirty SLR shooting lessons over the next few dinners and, of course, an SD card since their super duper(!?) cell phone didn't use one! I missed a few close shots, but I can live with that. I never saw any of their photos so I don't know if it was all worth it or not!

Next time I go, I might invest in a teleconverter. I was never impressed with them with film gear, but I've heard good things about them lately??

ricardo00

For wildlife photography, there is nothing like Africa! And there are multiple countries with very different scenery and animals. From Tanzania/Kenya/Botswana/South Africa to Namibia to Rwanda/Uganda to Madagascar. If you enjoy bird photography, a long lens is very useful. Even for smaller animals (servals, mongoose, etc). On my last trip I took my 800mm lens on a 45MP sensor (the Z8). It turned out to be my most used lens! Not sure I will make it back to Africa (it is a very long ways from California ) but it is an amazing place.

Pics from a Tanzania safari with the 800mm lens for those interested:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/60519499@N00/albums/72177720312511178/

vanderhala Loc: Los Angeles, CA

I will have 400mm on my crop sensor camera, so effectively 600mm ; not thinking about heavier . Thanks.

texasdigital Loc: Conroe, Texas

I'm glad you caught them. I couldn't find a Tampon of that size and figured the lady that used it really hated her monthly.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

That should do it!

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Thanks very much for the link. You just convinced me! Tanzania is the next target!

ricardo00

Tanzania was great, but I haven't been disappointed with any of my other trips to Africa. Each was different. This was my only trip to Tanzania and it was my only time with the long lens.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

My first trip was to Kenya, and it blew me away! And I was thinking about going back to Kenya, different camp. But your incredible photos convinced me that Tanzania should be next!!