In this episode of F-stopping by the woods, we talk about safaris in Africa — East vs South. The Mara and Serengeti offer predators in abundance, river crossings, and open grasslands. Southern Africa is quieter, with self-drives, waterholes, and long days that build up to a single sighting. The conversation covers: Why the Mara is often the best choice if you’re doing one safari in Africa What Amboseli, Kruger, Naipan, and other parks bring to your photography How habitats — grasslands, bush, deserts, riverine ecosystems — shape the photos you make Differences in guiding, logistics, and costs between East and Southern Africa How to plan based on where you are in your photography journey This is less about which is better, and more about what kind of experience each region offers.