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Wildest Kruger Stories55 - Our lodge icks and is Mala Mala worth the hype?Craig has just gotten back from the world famous Mala Mala game reserve and shared his experience with this highly spoken of reserve, and answers the question; does it live up to the hype?We also chat about our lodge 'icks' and what we love and hate about small things we encounter at various lodges.For info on our 2026 photo safaris, click HERE or reach out to Craig on craig@wildestkrugersafaris.com to start planning your safari.Follow us on social media:Karolina - @karolinanoreewild Craig...2025-05-021h 09
Wildlife Conversations with Jen RitchieEpisode 20: Wildlife Conversations with Karolina NoréeI’m honored to welcome photographer, guide, and conservationist Karolina Norée to the 20th episode of Wildlife Conversations! From Sweden to South Africa, Karolina took a giant leap to follow her dreams to be a photography guide and host. Now running her own business and also freelancing, her images reach thousands of people via Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and her beautiful work showcases the magic of the continent she loves so much, including Kruger National Park. Through her editing course, e-books, safaris, and YouTube, she is teaching photographers how to capture wildl...2025-05-011h 27Wildest Kruger Stories54 - Back to back safaris and the challenges that follow.Finally back with another episode, sharing what we've been up to the past couple of weeks, Karolina has been hosting back to back photo safaris, while Craigs been doing admin.We also tell you our thoughts on the recent viral video of a leopard jumping up on the bonnet of a game viewer.2025-04-1159 minWildest Kruger Stories53 - Living around Wild AnimalsThe Wildest Kruger Team coming to you with some of our favourite stories and memories from living along wild animals in the Greater Kruger.Check out Karolinas Editing Course HEREFollow us on Instagram:KarolinaCraigWildest Kruger SafarisWebsite2025-02-1447 minWildest Kruger Stories52 - Best of 2024Back from holiday season, the Wildest Kruger team goes through the past year and reflect on some of their favorit moments on safari.2025-01-0955 minWildest Kruger Stories51 - Madikwe Game Reserve and can photos still go viral?Releasing this episode slightly delayed, but when it was recorded, Karolina had just got back from four days of filming in Madikwe Game Reserve for Pangolin Photo Safaris and Sony. In this episode she tells us all about the experience.Meanwhile one of Craigs photos went viral on social media and we chat about if photos are still relevant in todays highly video focused day and age.2024-12-2657 min
Wildest Kruger Stories50 - Bush Chats with Cathan MooreIn todays episode of Wildest Kruger Stories we're join by young wildlife photographer Cathan Moore (@bush_maniac) as we're visiting him at Kings Camp in Timbavati, Greater Kruger.Hope you enjoy this one!2024-12-131h 00Wildest Kruger Stories49 - Sony Safari, 14 day Greater Kruger Safari and KuwaitCatching up on all the adventures we've been on lately, from the bush to the city and everything in between!Find Karolinas Youtube Videos HEREWatch Karolinas Sony Alpha Femme Presentation HERE2024-11-281h 00Wildest Kruger Stories48 - Mistakes Made as a Young GuideAfter a little break with life things just getting in the way, we're back with a new episode! In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories we talk all about what it's like being a young nd newly qualified guide in the safari industry, and Craig shares stories and advice he had to learn the hard way as a young guide.Hope you enjoy this episode!2024-11-1559 minWildest Kruger Stories47 - Southern vs East Africa SafariGoing through the main differences between a safari experience in Southern Africa vs East Africa (in our personal experience).Finf more all the info on Karolina's workshops for 2025 HERE2024-08-3056 minWildest Kruger Stories46 - Bush chats with GutsIn this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories we're joined by Guts Swanepoel, co-founder of Pangolin Photo Safaris and he's bringing us some great stories from his extensive time in the bush, building Pangolin to what it is today.2024-08-0931 min
The Birding Life Podcast NetworkSeason 1 Episode 2 - Karolina Noree: Swedish Safari SensationJoin Gabby as she continues her discussion with Karolina Noree. Karolina, born & raised in Stockholm, Sweden visited and fell in love with South Africa. Having lived in South Africa for six years now, living the dream of working full time in nature photography & running a travel company with her fiancé, she is on a new mission to use her social media to inspire the youth to follow their dreams, to step out of their comfort zone & explore the wild, wherever they are. This is part of a two-part chat to Karolina about her crazy adventures. If you missed part o...2024-07-1934 minWildest Kruger Stories45 - Catch upWe're back, let's catch up!Check out Pangolin Photo Safaris HEREWatch Karolinas Youtube from Botswana HERE2025 Workshop info HERE2024-07-1947 minWildest Kruger Stories44 - Bush chats with Janine & SabineIn this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories Karolina chats to Janine and Sabine, two photo-hosts and incredible photographers from Pangolin Photo Safaris !Follow their work below:Janine KrayerSabine StolsPangolins Youtube Channel2024-07-051h 00
The Birding Life Podcast NetworkSeason 1 Episode 1 - Karolina Noree: Swedish Safari SensationKarolina, born & raised in Stockholm, Sweden visited and fell in love with South Africa. Having lived in South Africa for six years now, living the dream of working full time in nature photography &running a travel company with her fiancé, she is on a new mission to use her social media to inspire the youth to follow their dreams, to step out of their comfort zone & explore the wild, wherever they are. Gabby has a chat to Karolina about her crazy adventures.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.t...2024-07-0536 minWildest Kruger Stories43 - Top 5 Safari WishlistGiving you our top 5 wishlists for safari destinations, wildlife photos, sightings and reserves, hope you enjoy this one!2024-05-1757 min
Wildest Kruger Stories42 - Kgalagadi and Namibia UpdateIn 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!2024-04-191h 01Wildest Kruger Stories41 - How to become a wildlife photographerIn 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 HEREA few good resources to check out if you're interested in learning more about the business side of photography:The Photographer Mindset Podcast: Click HERE for the whole show...2024-03-081h 03Wildest Kruger Stories40 - Being a couple in the lodge industryWe'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!2024-02-2343 min
Wildest Kruger Stories39 - Wildest Sightings With Callum PerryAfter 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.2024-01-1956 minWildest Kruger Stories38 - Our Most Memorable SightingsTime for a wildlife filled podcast episode with Wildest Kruger Stories! Here's our most memorable wildlife sightings through the years in the bush.2023-12-2255 minWildest Kruger Stories37 - Let's chat about camera gearIn 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 !2023-12-0149 minWildest Kruger Stories36 - The truth behind 'rescue centres' & 're-wilding'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 information on this topic: Blood LionsLink to the video of...2023-11-0853 minWildest Kruger Stories35 - Different types of Safaris in KrugerThe 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 left2023-10-2654 minWildest Kruger Stories34 - Social Media Q&AAnswering all your social media related questions!2023-10-061h 05Wildest Kruger Stories33 - Social Media Strategy as a Wildlife PhotographerIn 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.2023-09-2251 minWildest Kruger Stories32 - Busy Kruger sightings and how to avoid themWe'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?2023-09-081h 07Wildest Kruger Stories31 - Guide Training, Trails Tips And Learning To Be A Guide With Principal Trainer Chris Schoeman.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. 2023-07-3143 min
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyPhotography with Karolina NoreeSend us a textKarolina grew up in Sweden and took a volunteering assignment in South Africa to work with horses. She quickly fell in love with the South African wildlife and started taking photographs.I've been following her on Instagram for a while, and love her photography. I had a great conversation with her and learnt more about her story and the work she now does in South Africa. This includes wildlife photography workshops with her fiance.You can see some of her photographs and find a link to her website on...2023-07-2846 min