I returned from a trip to the Okavanga Delta just a few days ago so I enjoyed reading your account and seeing your photos. Your experience was similar to mine. I was on one of Andy Bigg's photo safaris with Andy and Grant Atkinson. Consequently I did not need to do a lot of research on locations and camps. When we were out taking photos Andy, Grant and the guides from the camps did a superb job of getting us into position for some great photos. Once in position Andy and Grant whispered advice on how to capture the shot and what the animal was likely to do next. Although I have done a lot of photography, this was my first serious wildlife photography and I learned a tremendous amount quickly. It's not the same as landscapes! We got some shots of the same leopards as in your photo. The mother is easily identified by her damaged left eye. We were at Nxabega Camp which is close to Pom Pom. I did not see the mother and daughter together as you did, so I am jealous of your shot with them both in a tree! The variety of wildlife and our ability to get into good photo shooting positions greatly exceeded my expectations. Thanks for the article and the photos which I liked very much. I have a bunch of photos from my trip that I consider to be special, although I am sure they would be found to be not so special by some. I hope your article inspires more photographers to go to Africa. I'm eager to go back!
