Gerhard believes he has the best job in the world as it allows him to share his profound love for Namibia and its diverse wildlife, cultures and landscapes with his guests. His travels also allow him to photograph some of Namibia’s most sought-after wildlife.

Of his photography, he says: “As a guide, it comes naturally to keep a record of what I do. I am privileged to access some of the best areas of our country, and you just have to take photos; it’s difficult not to. This also presents me with the opportunity to capture and share the exquisite beauty of our beloved country.”

“Wildlife photography can be very challenging as your subject and surroundings constantly change while you have little control of your environment, which makes it so much more rewarding when you get it right.”

Gerhard started out with a compact camera but was limited in terms of speed, zoom and quality. He eventually upgraded to a DSLR and currently shoots with an Olympus OM-D thanks to a partnership between Olympus and Wilderness Safaris. The two companies joined forces to use their high-end services and combined passion for wildlife photography to ensure the ongoing conservation of Africa’s remote wilderness areas whilst contributing to the empowerment of local people through conservation education. TNN