Posts belonging to Category 'Safari Binoculars'

Field Report: On Safari with the Swarovski CL 8x30 Binoculars

I recently had the opportunity go on safari at Imire, a wildlife reserve which is located just under two hours from Zimbabwe’s capital Harare. Imire is probably best know for the work they are doing on rhino conservation and in particular the very endangered black rhino. Apart from enjoying some of their incredible wildlife with [...]


Cheap Compact Binoculars for Safari Holiday

This question comes from someone looking for a good, yet cheap pair of compact binoculars to take on a safari holiday: Question: We have planned a safari in Kenya for September and as a result I’ve been trying to research some binoculars to take. I’ve read through some of your guides and reviews and have [...]


On Safari with Minox and Swarovski Binoculars

Which Binocular? When it comes to choosing which binoculars to take on safari (or indeed most other trips or wildlife adventures), as well as price, you need to make a couple of decisions based on your personal preferences as well as any specific requirements of your particular holiday: Size In most cases, you first need [...]


Pentax DCF BC 9x32 vs Nikon 8x42 Monarch 5 Binoculars for Safaris

This weeks question comes from someone who is going on safari and wants some advice to help them choose between two binoculars: Question: Hi! I have found your advice very valuable in my search for good safari binoculars that won’t break my budget. Thank you so much! I had pretty much decided on the Pentax [...]


Which are the Best Compact Steiner Binoculars for Walking Safaris?

This question comes from someone who is preparing to go on a Kruger safari in South Africa and is looking for some safari binoculars. They have narrowed their choice down to two Steiner models and would like some advice to make a choice between the two: Question: I have been researching binoculars for a safari [...]


Binoculars, Wildlife Safaris & Birding in Zimbabwe

I am currently on an extended stay in my country of birth, Zimbabwe, where from my base in the capital Harare, I will be visiting some of the best wildlife, safari and birding locations in Africa… if not the whole world. During these mini expeditions, apart from just simply enjoying the incredible nature that surrounds [...]


Swarovski EL 8x32 or 10x25 for Safari Binoculars?

Question: Early next year (2013) I am going on a safari holiday, and I hope to obtain new binoculars before I go. After reading your reviews my current favorite is the Swarovski 8x32 EL WB but would I be better with a 10x25 set. I have no specific budget, but do appreciate good value for [...]


Safari and Aircraft Binoculars

Today’s question comes from someone looking for Mid Priced Binoculars ($130 – $300 / £130 – £300) that are ideal for plane spotting near the runway as well as for taking on safari: Question: I am looking for binocular for near runway (~600-800m) aircraft viewing as well as wildlife safari, with good low light performance. [...]


Vanguard 8x42 Spirit ED Binoculars on Safari

I recently wrote about me taking a pair of Luna Optics Night vision binoculars with me on safari that worked incredibly well. But as well as these, I also obviously took a pair of “standard day-time” binoculars with on that trip as well. My usual choice and my general advice for a good pair of [...]


Binoculars with Digital Camera

Yes, they sound like a brilliant idea, especially if you are trying to save space when going travelling on safari for example and that is why I get so many questions from people asking about about binoculars with digital cameras. I have already written a number of articles related to the subject, so I wont [...]