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I am an avid adventurer, conservationist, teacher, and outdoor photographer whose photography celebrates the African landscape and its rich wildlife, people, and culture. My photographic safaris allow my travelers to not only enhance their understanding of photography, lighting, and wildlife, but to develop a life-long admiration for Africa ‘s beauty and culture.

Banana Republic recently used my photographs as the cornerstone of their Urban Safari campaign, and my images were seen in all 750 stores around the globe, as well as in their billboards, catalogs and annual report. I was also the winner of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year in the ‘Wild Places’ category in 2008 and a highly commended in the ‘Creative Visions of Nature’ category in 2007.

I launched Gura Gear in 2008, in an attempt to deliver lightweight camera bags to the market. I was looking for a lightweight camera bag to hold all of my photographic gear, and there was nothing desirable on the market that suited my needs. After spending 2 years with many prototypes, the Gura Gear Kiboko bag was born. More products are now available on the Gura Gear web site.

 

 

 

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Andy Biggs Photo Safaris in Tanzania video

DateTuesday, May 31, 2011 at 08:02AM

Below is an overview video of what my photographic safaris are like in Tanzania. I am on a mission to create many more videos that I can use to illustrate what my safaris are like, and this is my first one that centers around what Tanzania has to offer. I plan on creating another one for my Botswana safaris, so I can easily explain the differences between the two.

I wanted to visually explain the abundant wildlife, what the vehicles look like, the comfortable luxury tented accommodations (aka “Hemingway style camping”) and to get an overall feel about the terrain.

Enjoy!

 

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Andy,
Well done. I like that the video is not just a lot of predator close-ups as I find Africa is soooo much more than that. You've done a good job of including the landscape and many of my favorite animals such as the zebra, elephants, baboons and giraffe. BTW, nice respect of composition in the video. Many forget this element when switching from still to video shooting. In particular the neck fighting of the giraffes was a great catch for the video.
Regards,
Buddy

May 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterBuddy

Does this mean Troy gets to go to Botswana?

May 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterKeith andrews

Perhaps!

May 31, 2011 | Registered CommenterAndy Biggs

Brings back some great memories. Thank you Andy and especially Troy. Great videography

May 31, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterJeff Mattoon

Yes, the video brought back great memories for me. Every time, I look at the video. I have a big smile on my face as big as the Cheshire cat. Troy had done a great job conveying our accommodations using video along with the testimonies of Andy's clients. I consider myself as a world traveler having been on six continents. I have seen many guides, cooks, tour leaders, etc. I firmly believe that Thomson Safaris is an exceptional organization. You will be amazed how the guides are able to spot the animals. I actually gained weight so that meant the food was great. From traditional English breakfast(after the hot air balloon ride) to typical Tanzanian dinner, it was a gastronomical experience. And the shear amount of wildlife in the Serengeti and the Ngorrongoro crater will not disappoint anybody on this planet. What a great trip!

June 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterBob Higaki

Great memories. Great video. Well done Troy.Thanks Andy.

June 1, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterArthur

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