African Landscape Collection

Mount Longonot, 9, 110 feet high, lies on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, thirty-five miles northwest of Nairobi. It is called after the apt Msai name for it: Ol doinyo Loonongot

An early morning hot air balloon flight over Masai Mara

Sunrise through the hole in a baobab tree
Sunrise through the hole made in a baobab tree by an elephant in the Ruaha National Park of Southern Tanzania. In dry weather, elephants eat the bark and fibrous pith of these trees

A Samburu warrior looks out across the eastern scarp of Africas Great Rift Valley at Poro, Northern Kenya where the land drop precipitously 3, 000 feet

Lake Natron in northern Tanzania is one of the most alkaline of the Rift system. As its waters evaporate in the intense heat, sodium sesquicarbonate, known as trona or natron

Two Msai warriors watch a hot air balloon flight over Masai Mara

A hot air balloon floating over the Masai Mara Game Reserve at daybreak

Giraffes, illustration from Pads, Paws and Claws by P. Pycraft, 1924 (colour litho)
IL314901 Giraffes, illustration from Pads, Paws and Claws by P. Pycraft, 1924 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Bird s-eye View of the Great Cataracts of the Zambesi (Victoria Falls) from
TRV230442 Bird s-eye View of the Great Cataracts of the Zambesi (Victoria Falls) from Narrative of an Exhibition to the Zambesi and its Tributaries

A Convoy on the Marchand Mission in 1898, from Le Petit Journal
CHT169408 A Convoy on the Marchand Mission in 1898, from Le Petit Journal, 1899 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of part of the Town of Timbuktoo taken from a hill to the east
CHT169396 View of part of the Town of Timbuktoo taken from a hill to the east, from Voyage a Tombouctou by Rene Caillie, published 1830 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Entrance of Heinrich Barths (1821-65) Caravan into Timbuktu in 1853
CHT169385 Entrance of Heinrich Barths (1821-65) Caravan into Timbuktu in 1853, from Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa by Barth

The Ripon Falls - the Nile flowing out of Victoria N yanza
TRV230463 The Ripon Falls - the Nile flowing out of Victoria N yanza, from Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile by Speke, published 1863 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Speke

The Mirage in the Desert (engraving) (b / w photo)
STC168903 The Mirage in the Desert (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Army entering Comassie, illustration from Cassells
IL370544 The British Army entering Comassie, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1910 (litho) by Paget

The Lioness, c. 1824-27 (oil on canvas)
TW426867 The Lioness, c.1824-27 (oil on canvas) by Lewis, John Frederick (1804-76); 102x127.6 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Portrait of John Speke (1827-64) in front of Lake Victoria
TRV230446 Portrait of John Speke (1827-64) in front of Lake Victoria, frontispiece to Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile published 1863 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Encampment on the land of J. Slaber at Thee-Fontyn, from Voyages de M
CHT182733 Encampment on the land of J. Slaber at Thee-Fontyn, from Voyages de M. le Vaillant dans l Interieur de l Afrique par le Cap de Bonne Esperance, 1780-85, engraved by Hulk

Frontispiece from The Pictorial Edition of the Life and Discoveries of David Livingstone
STC418100 Frontispiece from The Pictorial Edition of the Life and Discoveries of David Livingstone by J. Ewing Richie, pub. by A. Fullarton & Co

Lake Dembea, otherwise Tana, or Tzana, Abyssinia (engraving)
FEH328988 Lake Dembea, otherwise Tana, or Tzana, Abyssinia (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Gods Glorious Creation or The Mighty Marvels of Earth)

Self portrait sketching the bridge on the Bafing River, Senegal
TRV230422 Self portrait sketching the bridge on the Bafing River, Senegal, from Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa, published 1799 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Park

Herd of Elephants on the border of Chad, from Travels and Discoveries in North
CHT169388 Herd of Elephants on the border of Chad, from Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa by Heinrich Barth (1821-65) engraved by J

Kano, Nigeria, in 1851, from Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa
CHT169386 Kano, Nigeria, in 1851, from Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa by Heinrich Barth (1821-65) published 1857 (colour engraving) by Bernatz

The Grootboom baobab tree in Bushman country near Tsumkwe. This ancient tree has a circumference of over 30 metres and will be more than one thousand years old

Msai warriors draw water for livestock from a well
Msai draw water for livestock from a well

A young Msai herdsboy controls his familys cattle at the Sanjan River to prevent too many animals watering at the same time

Three Msai girls at Shimu la Mungu
Three Msai girls sit on the edge of Shimu la Mungu (a volcanic blow hole known as Gods hole ) with the extinct volcano, Kerimasi, in the distance

Lake Natron in the Rift Valley
Lake Natron in northern Tanzania is one of the most alkaline of the Rift system. As its waters evaporate in the intense heat, sodium sesquicarbonate, known as trona or natron

Traditional thatched homesteads perched on top of the fertile Tugen Hills, looking across the Kerio Valley to the western scarp of the Gregory Rift (the Keiyo Escarpment)

A band of !Kung hunter-gatherers makes a stealthy approach towards an antelope, their bows & arrows at the ready. The !Kung are a part of the San of Southern Africa who are often referred to as

Traditional Marakwet houses built on the rocky eastern slopes of the Cherangani Hills have a fine view across the Kerio Valley

At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa. From time immemorial, nomadic Afar tribesmen have come here regularly with their camels to collect salt

Hippos wallow in a lake in the Ngorongoro Crater
Hippos wallow in a small freshwater lake on the floor of the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. The craters 102-square-mile floor is spectacular for wildlife

Baobab trees in the Ruaha Valley of Southern Tanzania

Beautiful earth and stone pillars fashioned by centuries of weathering, make the important stone-age site of Isimila an attractive place to visit In the late 1950 s

Early morning mist in Tanzanias Southern Highlands
A small market centre near Mbeya is bathed in sunlight as an early morning mist clears from this fertile farming region of Tanzanias Southern Highlands

Western wall of the Great Rift Valley above Lake Manyara
A section of the western wall of the Gregory Rift (a part of the eastern branch of the Africas Great Rift Valley) above Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake

The world famous Ngorongoro Crater. Its 102-square-mile crater floor is the haunt of a wonderful wildlife spectacle

Deep Msai wells at Loibor Serrit where cattle paths are cut deep into the soil to allow livestock nearer to the source of water

The scene at a Msai manyatta south of Lake Natron
The scene at a Msai manyatta, or homestead, as the first rays of sun herald another scorching day in an arid part of northern Tanzania, south of Lake Natron

Lake Eyasis impressive western escarpment
Lichen-stained boulders and Euphorbia trees add form and colour to Lake Eyasis impressive western escarpment

Wildebeest stampede plains of the Ngorongoro Highlands
Wildebeest stampede on the dry grassy plains on the west side of the Ngorongoro Highlands

acacia trees in Tanzanias vast Serengeti National Park
An early morning mist silhouettes acacia trees along a seasonal watercourse in Tanzanias vast Serengeti National Park. The mist will soon evaporate beneath the rays of the rising sun to herald a

An ox-drawn cart near Arusha

Zebra browse in Ngorongoro Crater
Common zebra browse on grass in Lerai Forest on the crater floor with Fever trees and Quinine Trees behind

Mauritania, Tagant, Mauritanian guide in the desert

Madagascar, Central Madagascar. A suburb of Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar and home to about 3 million people

An attractive Malagasy village of the Betsileo people who live southwest of the capital, Antananarivo. Most houses in the village are double-storied with kitchens

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"Discover the Enchanting African Landscape: A Journey through Nature's Masterpieces" Embark on a breathtaking adventure as you witness the majestic beauty of Africa's landscape. From the towering Mount Longonot to the mesmerizing sunrise peeking through a baobab tree, every moment is an invitation to immerse yourself in nature's wonders. Drift above the vast plains of Masai Mara during an early morning hot air balloon flight, where you'll witness nature awakening beneath your feet. As you soar high above, take a glimpse at a Samburu warrior gazing out across the eastern scarp, his eyes filled with wisdom and reverence for this sacred land. Make your way to Lake Natron in northern Tanzania and be captivated by its ethereal charm. The tranquil waters reflect the vibrant hues of surrounding landscapes, creating a surreal painting that leaves you spellbound. Marvel at two Maasai warriors observing a hot air balloon gracefully floating over Masai Mara - their traditional attire blending seamlessly with this timeless panorama, and is here that ancient traditions intertwine harmoniously with modern marvels. As dawn breaks over Masai Mara Game Reserve, experience pure serenity while witnessing a hot air balloon gliding effortlessly through golden skies. The gentle giants known as giraffes roam freely below - their gracefulness captured beautifully in P. Pycraft's 1924 illustration from "Pads, Paws and Claws. " Take flight once more and behold Victoria Falls from bird’s-eye view; its cascading waters forming one of nature's most awe-inspiring spectacles. Imagine standing alongside Heinrich Barth’s caravan as they enter Timbuktu in 1853 or joining Le Petit Journal convoy on their historic Marchand Mission in 1898 - these glimpses into history remind us of Africa's rich tapestry. Africa beckons explorers seeking solace amidst untamed wilderness; it invites dreamers who yearn to witness nature's grandeur.