Biography Gibbs Kuguru is a Kenyan shark scientist who studies the DNA of sharks. Working with Great White Sharks at a cage diving company, he has honed his shark wrangling and seafaring skills and applied them to a number of shark species including Hammerheads, Threshers, Blues, and Sand Tigers. Gibbs is using his genetic research to better understand the unique elements in DNA that shape the populations of sharks in the blue wilds of the world. As a conservationist, he advocates for the stewardship of nature where people use our planetary resources in a sustainable way that enhances biodiv ..read more

International travel to and from South Africa is allowed, subject to health and safety protocols. We’ve put together some must-know information to help prepare you for your trip.  South Africa is currently under Level 1 lockdown, where a curfew of 12pm – 4am has been instated. This curfew may affect your flight schedule, so please check with the airline you are flying with. Traveling during these uncertain times can be nerve wrecking. We’ve put together some need-to-know information for your trip to South Africa. Before you book your flight – Be sure to read the terms & conditions ..read more

International travel to and from South Africa is allowed, subject to health and safety protocols. We’ve put together some must-know information to help prepare you for your trip.  South Africa is currently under Level 1 lockdown, where a curfew of 12pm – 4am has been instated. This curfew may affect your flight schedule, so please check with the airline you are flying with. Traveling during these uncertain times can be nerve wrecking. We’ve put together some need-to-know information for your trip to South Africa. Before you book your flight – Be sure to read the terms & conditions ..read more

Freediving, much like any sport, has it’s own lingo or insider language. Here we’ve collected some of the most common terms you’re likely to read or hear, and explained what they mean. Africa Media Building the next generation of wildlife and environmental media specialists Free Diving Dicplines Static (STA)– Holding one’s breath as long as possible, whilst lying still and face down on the surface of the water. Dynamic (DYN)– Swimming distance horizontally underwater, usually in a swimming pool, whilst wearing bi-fins or a monofin. Dynamic No Fins (DNF)– Swimming distance horizontally u ..read more

International travel to and from South Africa is allowed, subject to health and safety protocols. We’ve put together some must-know information to help prepare you for your trip. South Africa is currently under Level 1 lockdown, where a curfew of 12pm – 4am has been instated. This curfew may affect your flight schedule, so please check with the airline you are flying with. Africa Media Building the next generation of wildlife and environmental media specialists Traveling during these uncertain times can be nerve wrecking. We’ve put together some need-to-know information for your trip to ..read more

Paying attention to the quality of light is perhaps the single most important step to improve your photography.  Natural lighting can be more important to a brilliant photo, than the choice of the subject. Different types of light produce a wide variety of subject appearances — even when only using the sun as a source of light. The Golden Hour is also known as the Magic Hour. It’s the last hour before sunset and the first hour after sunrise. These times provide the perfect light to capture stunning photos. Africa Media Building the next generation of wildlife and environm ..read more

Nature photography is a wide range of the photography industry, focusing on pictures taken outdoors. Devoting time to displaying natural elements such as landscapes, wildlife, plants etc . There is a grey area between this and the fields of wildlife, underwater , botanical and other types of photography. In this article we will discuss why it is such an enticing career choice. We will then go on to things you should keep in mind if you want to do nature photography. Africa Media Academy Building the next generation of wildlife and environmental media specialists Some of the reasons people ..read more

Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, or want to get an idea of how it goes, here is our take on the film-making process. With a pinch of the wild of course. In this article we will walk you through pre-production, shooting and editing – ending on a screen in-front of an audience. Africa Media Academy Building the next generation of wildlife and environmental media specialists If you give it a Google, Wikipedia describes the Film-making process as:   “the process of making a film, generally in the sense of films intended for extensive theatrical exhibition. Filmmaking involves a ..read more

Freediving, much like any sport, has it’s own lingo or insider language. Here we’ve collected some of the most common terms you’re likely to read or hear, and explained what they mean. Africa Media Building the next generation of wildlife and environmental media specialists Free Diving Dicplines Static (STA)– Holding one’s breath as long as possible, whilst lying still and face down on the surface of the water. Dynamic (DYN)– Swimming distance horizontally underwater, usually in a swimming pool, whilst wearing bi-fins or a monofin. Dynamic No Fins (DNF)– Swimming distance horizontally u ..read more

International travel to and from South Africa is allowed, subject to health and safety protocols. We’ve put together some must-know information to help prepare you for your trip. South Africa is currently under Level 3 lockdown, where a curfew of 10pm – 4am has been instated. This curfew may affect your flight schedule, so please check with the airline you are flying with. Africa Media Building the next generation of wildlife and environmental media specialists Traveling during these uncertain times can be nerve wrecking. We’ve put together some need-to-know information for your trip to S ..read more