Five photographic hides in Botswana

Ever wondered how some of those – in your face wildlife images are captured? Often, the use of photographic hides plays a defining role in getting that close-up view that would be nearly impossible.

A gorgeous photograph of a leopard by @shemimages. #awestore #awesome_earthpix #leopard #botswana #wildlifephotography #wildlife #canon #amazing_pictures #wild #animals #expedition #photography #instawow #instagram #africa #wild #cute #cuteanimals #canon_photos

A photo posted by Awestore (@theawestore) on Dec 7, 2016 at 1:46am PST

Photographic hides are just one of the elements that make the wildlife so special.

Beautiful Female Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris) in Moremi, Botswana (July 2016) Steenbok are petite antelope, weighing between 10-12 kg with few distinctive markings like the large white-ringed eyes and extremely large ears. Only males have horns. #antelop#steenbok#botswana#animals #wild #wildlifephotography #photooftheday #instagood #naturelovers #nikon #natgeo #amazing #explore #life#moremi#nature_shooters#safari#wilderness #animalsofinstagram #exclusivewildlife#africa#wildlife_sublime#wildlife_elite#africanamazing#loves_africa#ig_africa

A photo posted by @hooptun on Dec 6, 2016 at 8:14pm PST

However, these hides are not just for photographers and filmmakers. They are for anyone who loves wildlife.

On the move to meet the rest of the pride, Sandibe Okavango Delta. #lion #safari #wildlifephotography #wildlife #photosafari #luxurysafari #africa #botswana #okavangodelta #travelandbeyond @andbeyondtravel @andbeyondsandibe #bigfive @igs_africa @africa_nature @natgeoit #natgeo #wildlifewednesday

A photo posted by Daryl Dell (@daryldellsafaris) on Dec 6, 2016 at 7:38pm PST

#amazing Repost from @hendriventer using @RepostRegramApp – Lion & Elephant at a waterhole in Nxai Pan National Park, Botswana. #big5 #lion #bigcat #elephant #photosafari #safari #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nxaipans #botswana #getawaymagazine #gomagsa

A photo posted by Di (@lifeisgoodi) on Dec 2, 2016 at 4:36pm PST

They provide an up-close-and-personal view into the lives of the animals, enabling you to watch them undisturbed in their natural environment. However, a Botswana safari  package will give you the opportunity to experience and try photographic hides.

The male giraffe is taller and heavier than the females. Giraffes have different feeding styles – Males tend to feed at full stretch, reaching up for food whereas Females feed lower with their heads tipped downwards and the necks angled forward to reach tops of lower bushes. #giraffe #wildlifephotography #wildlife #wilderness #africa #africansafari #safari #travelphotography #luxurytravel #luxurylifestyle #lux #highend #desnasafaris #familytrip #familyvacation #adventuretravel #savannah #namibia #southafrica #botswana #kenya #tanzania #nikon #leica #sonyalpha #sony #naturephotography #lovenature

A photo posted by Armand Bachaspatimayum (@armandspix) on Dec 3, 2016 at 8:26pm PST