Dereck & Beverly

BIG CAT FILMS

The Way of the Cheetah

Big Cat Odyssey Revisited and Remastered

Relentless Enemies Revisited and Remastered

Eye of the Leopard Revisited and Remastered

Ultimate Enemies Revisited and Remastered

Living with Big Cats Revisited and Remastered

Eternal Enemies Revisited and Remastered

Jade Eyed Leopard

Birth of a Pride

Tribe versus Pride

Soul of the Cat

The Unlikely Leopard

Big Cat Odyssey

Relentless Enemies

Eye of the Leopard

Ultimate Enemies

Living with big cats

Eternal Enemies

OTHER FILMS

Soul of the Elephant

Okavango River of Dreams

Wildlife Warriors

Reflections on Elephants

Patterns in the grass

Journey to the Forgotten River

Books

Wildlife Films

Dereck & Beverly

BIG CAT FILMS

The Way of the Cheetah

Big Cat Odyssey Revisited and Remastered

Relentless Enemies Revisited and Remastered

Eye of the Leopard Revisited and Remastered

Ultimate Enemies Revisited and Remastered

Living with Big Cats Revisited and Remastered

Eternal Enemies Revisited and Remastered

Jade Eyed Leopard

Birth of a Pride

Tribe versus Pride

Soul of the Cat

The Unlikely Leopard

Big Cat Odyssey

Relentless Enemies

Eye of the Leopard

Ultimate Enemies

Living with big cats

Eternal Enemies

OTHER FILMS

Soul of the Elephant

Okavango River of Dreams

Wildlife Warriors

Reflections on Elephants

Patterns in the grass

Journey to the Forgotten River

Books

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@beverlyjoubert

Decisions.... #okavangolions #redlechwe #tsaropride

Elephants in the mist - visible against a backdrop that is highlighted by a slow-burning fire. #okavango #veldfire #elephants #landscape

Their deep hoots are a well known sound in the savannahs and their larger size means that they’re more likely to be seen when they roost in trees during the day. But Verreaux’s eagle owls are often confiding - content in knowing their win

Quite devastated by China’s decision to reverse the ban on use of (farmed) tiger parts and rhino horn in traditional medicine. Ingesting tiger bones or rhino horn has no health benefits for people. It has however, very severe implications for t

They say an elephant never forgets. They certainly don't seem to forget when a favourite food source becomes available. The Makalani palms (Hyphaene petersiana) that are great features of this northern Botswana landscape, produce copious amounts of f

It looks like a snarl but is in fact a response to pheromones known as the flehmen response. This is seen in a number of mammals and most cats (including house cats), and allows them to check the reproductive or territorial status of others. Both mal

That’s still a no from her! #okavangolions #tsaropride #nottodayeither #bigcatsarenotpets

One of the little scraps that she’s been hunting for. She’ll move her den every few days so that the smell of lion doesn’t alert other predators to their presence. She has to leave her cubs alone while she hunts and they’re hi

With water levels dropping in the Okavango Delta, hippos are becoming increasingly agitated about others’ proximity in their pools. It’s leading to numerous highly vocal and splashy altercations - which don’t always end with a show

She's a phenomenal hunter in perfect condition. Like all Okavango lions, her muscles are highly developed from running through water on a daily basis and she is bigger than most lions found in other areas. It is not possible to live in this wet envir

Whenever we can, @dereckjoubert and I go and see some of the rhinos that have been moved to safe locations with #rhinoswithoutborders. We’re so close to our goal of moving 100 from poaching hotspots in South Africa to safe spaces in Botswana -

A ferocious snarl and a formidable reminder that a lioness is not to be underestimated. The dominant Duba Plains male wants to mate with her but she's having none of it and is letting him know in no uncertain terms. It's a process that can go on for

Isn’t he magnificent? So I shot him repeatedly - with my camera. I’ll likely do so again tomorrow and many days after that because there is always the possibility of getting a better photograph of him. #thisismytrophy #worthmorealive #big

Just because the Okavango lions are used to getting their feet wet in the swamps doesn’t mean that they won’t avoid it if they possibly can. With the channels beginning to lower and dry, it can be possible - with a little effort, to keep

It’s always good to get your weight off your feet isn’t it? #giraffe #relax #havingasitdown

It’s a tough time of year before the summer rains begin. Food is more limited - especially green, fresh, nutrient-filled vegetation. The elephants will soon feast on green grass but right now they’re digging for rhizomes and bulbs. #eleph

Following the lionesses who have been hunting lechwe in the swamps of Duba Plains. There’s no way to avoid getting wet but he can make things easier for himself by sticking to a hippo trail which has cleared a path through the aquatic vegetatio

Getting our scent on the wind. A young bull elephant kicks up dust as he follows females from the herd, but he stops to investigate us, trunk raised as if in greeting. #elephant #dubaplains #okavango #hello

Today is #worldanimalday - a day to celebrate the outstanding wildlife that occupies every possible niche in every environment on earth. It’s worth thinking about the fact that we are losing wildlife populations at an unbelievable rate. We are

Decisions.... #okavangolions #redlechwe #tsaropride

Elephants in the mist - visible against a backdrop that is highlighted by a slow-burning fire. #okavango #veldfire #elephants #landscape

Quite devastated by China’s decision to reverse the ban on use of (farmed) tiger parts and rhino horn in traditional medicine. Ingesting tiger bones or rhino horn has no health benefits for people. It has however, very severe implications for t

They say an elephant never forgets. They certainly don't seem to forget when a favourite food source becomes available. The Makalani palms (Hyphaene petersiana) that are great features of this northern Botswana landscape, produce copious amounts of f

It looks like a snarl but is in fact a response to pheromones known as the flehmen response. This is seen in a number of mammals and most cats (including house cats), and allows them to check the reproductive or territorial status of others. Both mal

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That’s still a no from her! #okavangolions #tsaropride #nottodayeither #bigcatsarenotpets

One of the little scraps that she’s been hunting for. She’ll move her den every few days so that the smell of lion doesn’t alert other predators to their presence. She has to leave her cubs alone while she hunts and they’re hi

With water levels dropping in the Okavango Delta, hippos are becoming increasingly agitated about others’ proximity in their pools. It’s leading to numerous highly vocal and splashy altercations - which don’t always end with a show

She's a phenomenal hunter in perfect condition. Like all Okavango lions, her muscles are highly developed from running through water on a daily basis and she is bigger than most lions found in other areas. It is not possible to live in this wet envir

Whenever we can, @dereckjoubert and I go and see some of the rhinos that have been moved to safe locations with #rhinoswithoutborders. We’re so close to our goal of moving 100 from poaching hotspots in South Africa to safe spaces in Botswana -

A ferocious snarl and a formidable reminder that a lioness is not to be underestimated. The dominant Duba Plains male wants to mate with her but she's having none of it and is letting him know in no uncertain terms. It's a process that can go on for

Just because the Okavango lions are used to getting their feet wet in the swamps doesn’t mean that they won’t avoid it if they possibly can. With the channels beginning to lower and dry, it can be possible - with a little effort, to keep

It’s always good to get your weight off your feet isn’t it? #giraffe #relax #havingasitdown

Following the lionesses who have been hunting lechwe in the swamps of Duba Plains. There’s no way to avoid getting wet but he can make things easier for himself by sticking to a hippo trail which has cleared a path through the aquatic vegetatio

Getting our scent on the wind. A young bull elephant kicks up dust as he follows females from the herd, but he stops to investigate us, trunk raised as if in greeting. #elephant #dubaplains #okavango #hello

Today is #worldanimalday - a day to celebrate the outstanding wildlife that occupies every possible niche in every environment on earth. It’s worth thinking about the fact that we are losing wildlife populations at an unbelievable rate. We are

Around 90% of Africa's elephants have been lost in the past century – mainly to supply the ivory trade. We will not stand by while the last remaining herds are carved up for meaningless trinkets. #Ivory belongs to #elephants. #WorldElephantDay

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Staring straight into the amber eyes of a lion will always awaken a part of me that knows instinctively that I am not the true predator here. And yet - people's amazing ability with tools and intelligence has made our spec

"A world without the distant roar of lions at dawn as the mists start to lift is too terrible to contemplate." A throwback National Geographic piece on imagining a world without these iconic, beautiful cats. (Follow the link in bio to

Three eyes are better than two... Most lizards have what we call a parietal eye (or "third eye") on top of the head. It's a patch of cells that can detect changes in light and dark, and may play a role in lizard orientation. So much about t

So many complex interactions - big and bold or quietly imperceptible - make up the vital ecosystems that surround us. And yet this precious biodiversity is being eradicated at a truly alarming rate, with grasslands and savannahs especially hard hit.

Happy #WorldPhotographyDay! In @beverlyjoubert's words, a great image should tell a story and start a conversation. And in a world where non-human species are facing a barrage of new and escalating threats, a great image can also be a voice for the v

When the nighttime stillness isn’t really still at all – but a quiet interplay of subtle stirrings and the extraordinary music of a nocturnal world. #naturesounds #nighttime  #soundsofnature #soundsofsilence #wildlife #wilderness

Around 90% of Africa's elephants have been lost in the past century – mainly to supply the ivory trade. We will not stand by while the last remaining herds are carved up for meaningless trinkets. #Ivory belongs to #elephants. #WorldElephantDay

#Repost @beverlyjoubert
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Staring straight into the amber eyes of a lion will always awaken a part of me that knows instinctively that I am not the true predator here. And yet - people's amazing ability with tools and intelligence has made our spec

It is about the very soul of the tribe and the future of the pride... #tribevspride #worldlionday #maasaiolympics #natgeowild #bigcatconservation.

The unleashing of true warriors - on the hunt for medals, not lions. #maasaiolympics #tribevspride #oldonyo #natgeowild #worldlionday #bigcatconservation

The land of #olDonyo is sacred - for Maasai and lions. What would it be without one or the other?#maasai #maasaiolympics #TribevsPride #NatGeoWild #bigcatconservation

@dbexplorercollection

I mean, can we take a second here 😍🙌🏼🌟 @dereckjoubert & @beverlyjoubert bringing absolute style to the Safari game 🦁🦏🌴☀️ #inspiration #dbexplorercollection
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#safari #africansafari #safarioutfitinspo #bespoke #bespokesafariwear #explo

Have you seen our Dominique Tunic? 🤍 Now available online 🙌🏼 #dbexplorercollection .
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#safariwear #safarioutfitinspo #linen #linentunic #whitelinentop #ladiesfashion #africansafari #safari #bigfive #explore #instagood

Nel Bishoff, one of our camera operators on Okevango River of Dreams 🙌🏼🎥 #dbexplorercollection
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#safaristyle #menswear #africansafari #explorercollection #dbexplorers #safaristore #safarioutfitters #explore #vacation #safariclothing #african

Tag a friend who you would love to be drinking red wine with right now, whilst gazing out over the Delta 😍🍷🐘🌴 #dbexplorercollection .
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#Keepthedreamalive #holidaydreaming #africa #africansafari #conservation #safariwear #bespoke #safarifashion

Light enough to carry, cool in the tropics and elegant always... @dbexplorercollection 🐾 Created by @dereckjoubert & @beverlyjoubert | #dbexplorercollection .
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#safari #africansafari #safarioutfitinspo #bespoke #bespokesafariwear #explore #af

Who else wants to wake up with coffee in hand whilst gazing out over the Okavango Delta? 🌴🌞🐾 | #dbexplorercollection .
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#safari #africansafari #safarioutfitinspo #bespoke #bespokesafariwear #okavangodelta #africa #safarivacation #safarioutfitte

We are wishing our fellow South Africans a warm week ahead 🥶 Our lovely, cosy cashmere-blend cardigan is now available online ❤️ | #dbexplorercollection .
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#safarioutfit #winterwear #cashmere #cardigan #explore #safarioutfitinspo #explorercollect

“As a young woman, I looked to the explorers who had gone before me for inspiration. When I felt complacent, I used their passion to push beyond the safe and unexpected. When I felt hopeless, I took courage from their hardships.” - @bever

We love layering 🙌🏼🤩The d&b explorer collection is designed with versatility in mind. Buy less, be creative with how you put your outfits together, and be conscious with your purchase. Quality vs quantity👌🏼 | #dbexplorercollection .
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Have you seen our Dominique Tunic? 🤍 Now available online 🙌🏼 #dbexplorercollection .
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#safariwear #safarioutfitinspo #linen #linentunic #whitelinentop #ladiesfashion #africansafari #safari #bigfive #explore #instagood

Tag a friend who you would love to be drinking red wine with right now, whilst gazing out over the Delta 😍🍷🐘🌴 #dbexplorercollection .
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#Keepthedreamalive #holidaydreaming #africa #africansafari #conservation #safariwear #bespoke #safarifashion

Support a Ranger this Fathers Day ❤️ @greatplainsfoundation ・・・
Few conservationists have more passion than Poster Malongwa. Under his leadership, the #RhinosWithoutBorders team of wildlife monitors ensure that Botswana's wild rhinos have a chance at

Light enough to carry, cool in the tropics and elegant always... @dbexplorercollection 🐾 Created by @dereckjoubert & @beverlyjoubert | #dbexplorercollection .
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#safari #africansafari #safarioutfitinspo #bespoke #bespokesafariwear #explore #af

Who else wants to wake up with coffee in hand whilst gazing out over the Okavango Delta? 🌴🌞🐾 | #dbexplorercollection .
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#safari #africansafari #safarioutfitinspo #bespoke #bespokesafariwear #okavangodelta #africa #safarivacation #safarioutfitte

“As a young woman, I looked to the explorers who had gone before me for inspiration. When I felt complacent, I used their passion to push beyond the safe and unexpected. When I felt hopeless, I took courage from their hardships.” - @bever

@GreatPlainsConservation

We love seeing so much water around Duba Plains! The natural rhythms of the Okavango Delta continue unabated in these difficult times. ⁣
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#DubaPlains #GreatPlainsConservation #GreatPlains #ConservationTourism #conservation #nature #Botswana #Okavang

Why not top off your Botswana safari with a stay at a luxury hotel in South Africa’s Mother City? We've put together a specially designed itinerary that kicks off at @xigeralodge in Botswana’s famed Moremi Game Reserve before moving on to

Although, the water levels in #Selinda are not as high as we've experienced in the past, it's wonderful to see the area relatively well drenched. We expect the waters of the spillway to reach the front of Selinda Explorers Camp in the next couple of

Delta dreaming ... if a trip to Botswana's Okavango isn't on your bucket list, it's time you added it. The largest inland delta in the world, the placid waters and lush indigenous forests of the Okavango offer a safe haven for innumerable bird and wi

Today we celebrate fathers everywhere and the vital role they play in the family, but we're also paying special tribute to hard-working rangers and their loved ones who sacrifice so much to protect the world's wild species. Current travel restriction

An elephant’s trunk is a remarkable adaptation. It contains at least 40,000 muscles that give the animals both the dexterity to pluck individual leaves, and the strength to push down entire trees. Understandably, it can take baby ellies some ti

We love seeing so much water around Duba Plains! The natural rhythms of the Okavango Delta continue unabated in these difficult times. ⁣
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#DubaPlains #GreatPlainsConservation #GreatPlains #ConservationTourism #conservation #nature #Botswana #Okavang

For lion cubs, EVERYTHING is a toy (even if mom is not so keen to participate)!⁣
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#lions #cuteanimals #bigcats #bigcatsofinstagram #GreatPlainsConservation #GreatPlains #ConservationTourism #conservation #nature #Okavango #wildlife ⁣

Although, the water levels in #Selinda are not as high as we've experienced in the past, it's wonderful to see the area relatively well drenched. We expect the waters of the spillway to reach the front of Selinda Explorers Camp in the next couple of

Delta dreaming ... if a trip to Botswana's Okavango isn't on your bucket list, it's time you added it. The largest inland delta in the world, the placid waters and lush indigenous forests of the Okavango offer a safe haven for innumerable bird and wi

Conservationists have been warning for some time that giraffe populations are experiencing alarming declines due to poaching, habitat loss and a host of other threats. We’ve lost nearly 40% of the giraffe population in just the past few decades

Today we celebrate fathers everywhere and the vital role they play in the family, but we're also paying special tribute to hard-working rangers and their loved ones who sacrifice so much to protect the world's wild species. Current travel restriction

Pangolins are remarkably shy creatures and spotting one in the wild is a rare treat. This scaly character was recently filmed near one of our camps. It fills us with joy knowing that the areas we protect provide safe havens for these unique animals.⁣

An elephant’s trunk is a remarkable adaptation. It contains at least 40,000 muscles that give the animals both the dexterity to pluck individual leaves, and the strength to push down entire trees. Understandably, it can take baby ellies some ti

Few conservationists have more passion than Poster Malongwa. Under his leadership the #RhinosWithoutBorders team of wildlife monitors ensure that Botswana's wild rhinos have a chance at a future. For Poster, these horned creatures are like his childr

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