I photographed this crowded group of Chobe River hippos in Botswana, where finding a free place in the water seemed almost impossible.
While travelling along the Chobe River in Botswana, I came across a gathering of hippos packed into the muddy water. With only their eyes, ears and nostrils rising above the surface, the river looked as if someone had announced free entry to Africa’s most exclusive swimming pool.
The scene was amusing from a distance, but I never forgot how powerful and unpredictable these animals can be. Watching so many Chobe River hippos together gave me a rare opportunity to photograph their social behaviour in the wild. Moments like this are exactly why Botswana remains one of my favourite destinations for wildlife photography.
- Date
- 2026-01-01