The Team
“On Africa Safari, there are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy, and its charm.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Stafford Robinson
Candice Hobday
Photographer / Owner
CEO / Owner
Stafford Robinson is a multiple international award winning director/Director of Photography/stills photographer.
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His passion is stills, yet he has made a name for himself directing and shooting TV commercials all around the world. Over the past 20 years, Stafford has directed and shot over 200 high end commercials and worked as director and DOP on most continents including Antarctica. His client list includes names such as BMW/Mini, Mercedes, Visa, Mastercard, Absa Bank, Samsung, Kellogs, MTN and Vodacom to name but a few. He has directed and shot all manor of TV programming including documentaries, TV dramas, reality shows, and a number of low budget feature films.
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For his Directing and DOP work, Stafford has won awards in South Africa, Mauritius, Singapore, New york and Cannes. Stafford was the first South African DOP to have had a video production win a cinematography award with the South African Society of Cinematographers and was the first Video DOP to be accepted into their ranks. His work has also appeared in the International “Shots” video magazine.
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Stafford is a keen zoologist with a BSc degree in Genetics and Biochemistry, an Honours degree in Mammalian Zoology (African animals), a Masters degree in Horse Breeding, and he is currently completing his Doctorate in a treatment methodology in horses.
Candice Hobday is extremely passionate about the bush. A keen birder, candice is keen to she her passion not only for the big 5 animals, but also for the entire ecosystem of the bush.
She is an extremely successful dressage rider and business owner. She is the leading international equine horse transporter in Southern Africa. With Candice organizing your trip, you know that everything will be meticulously organized, checked and rechecked.
