Okonjima Blog

Stay connected with us after you’ve left or learn all about us before you arrive. The Okonjima Blog is a collection of stories & tales directly from the Okonjima Nature Reserve.

While You Were Sleeping – May 2026

When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.

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brown hyena okonjima namibia

Wildlife Photography in Namibia: Behind the Lens Photographing Brown Hyena and Pangolin at Okonjima Nature Reserve

Some of the most significant wildlife photography moments at Okonjima Nature Reserve have nothing to do with dramatic action or perfect light. A brown hyena pausing to scent-mark at dawn. A pangolin moving slowly across the ground under the red glow of a research lamp. These are the moments that stay with photographers long after the drive is over, and they are possible because Okonjima has spent thirty years building the kind of knowledge that turns a sighting into something deeper. Part 2 of Behind the Lens, told through the eyes of OKMedia’s Pascal and Ricco Seebach and Crew10’s Robin and Nina Maeter, looks at what that depth actually means for the people behind the camera.

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golden orbweb spider okonjima

While You Were Sleeping – April 2026

When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.

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leopard at dusk okonjima

While You Were Sleeping – March 2026

When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.

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pangolin at night in burrow okonjima

While You Were Sleeping – February 2026

When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.

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brown hyena at dusk, okonjima, namibia

While You Were Sleeping – January 2026

When night falls at Okonjima, a hidden world emerges. Through AfriCat’s extensive camera trap network, While You Were Sleeping reveals rare nocturnal moments that shape conservation research and deepen our understanding of wildlife after dark.

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Martin head Guide Okonjima

From Zambezi Boyhood to Okonjima’s Head Guide: How Curiosity & Passion Forged a Leader

In wildlife conservation, the decision to intervene is never taken lightly. At AfriCat and within the Okonjima Nature Reserve, we operate under the principle that nature should, as far as possible, take its course. However, when an injury fails to heal, causes undue suffering, or poses a significant risk to an animal’s survival, targeted intervention becomes not only justified but essential.

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Wildlife Intervention Case Study – “Saving more than Sight: The Ripple Effect of  Intervention”

In wildlife conservation, the decision to intervene is never taken lightly. At AfriCat and within the Okonjima Nature Reserve, we operate under the principle that nature should, as far as possible, take its course. However, when an injury fails to heal, causes undue suffering, or poses a significant risk to an animal’s survival, targeted intervention becomes not only justified but essential.

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The Difference between Namibia’s Dry and Wet Season

We are often asked, “When is the best time to visit Namibia?” The answer depends entirely on what you’re looking for on your Namibian journey. Namibia’s seasons each bring something unique to the table, and your personal preferences will shape your ideal experience.

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removing porcupine quills from a leopard, okonjima, namibia

Paka And The Porcupine

A rumour has been floating around for centuries that porcupines can hurl or shoot-out their quills at enemies. The truth is a different story… … so what is the truth about ‘porcupine projectiles’?

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