Podcast

Wildest Kruger Stories

Leisure, Nature, Science

Craig Reid and Karolina Norée inviting guests and telling their stories from Africa, life in the bush, conservation and photography.
Covering everything from funny moments and unbelievable events in African nature to heartfelt memories and interesting phenomenons.

Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/karolinanoreewild/
https://www.instagram.com/craig_reid_wildlife/
https://www.instagram.com/wildestkrugersafaris/

Websites:
https://karolinanoree.com/

Nature chart
#182
Episodes
76
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
1 hr 1 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

76 episodes, newest first

  1. 76 - Guiding Red Flags

    Episode 76

    Show notes

    In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories Craig and Karolina talk about some red flags in the guiding community, some that are horrifying and some that they discuss if they are really that wrong?

    Follow us on:

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild https://karolinanoree.com/

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    For any safari enquiries please contact Craig on craig@wildestkrugersafaris.com

    57 min
  2. 75 - If you're not seeing lions you're not in Busanga Plains

    Episode 75

    Show notes

    Follow us on:

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    For any safari enquiries please contact Craig on craig@wildestkrugersafaris.com

    1 hr 1 min
  3. 74 - White Lions and the Famous Leopardess Xivindzi

    Episode 74

    Show notes

    The Wildest Kruger Safaris Team is back in South Africa again and hitting the ground running with safaris in the Greater Kruger and some fantastic sightings!

    Follow us on:

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    For any safari enquiries please contact Craig on craig@wildestkrugersafaris.com

    53 min
  4. 73 - Greetings from Sweden

    Episode 73

    Show notes

    The Wildest Kruger Stories team is in sweden for a couple of weeks, and in this episode they share their thoughts on access to nature and answer a few high and low questions on guiding.

    Follow us on:

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    For any safari enquiries please contact Craig on craig@wildestkrugersafaris.com

    49 min
  5. 72 - Karolina's India Safari Review

    Episode 72

    Show notes

    Karolinas turn to share her recent adventure to a completely new destination for her: India. With focus on photographing Bengal Tigers in Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks.

    Follow us on:

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    For any safari enquiries please contact Craig on craig@wildestkrugersafaris.com

    1 hr 34 min
  6. 71 - Kenya; Maasai Mara & Laikipia Review

    Episode 71

    Show notes

    Craig tells us all about his trip to Kenya to see the famous black leopard Giza, and his thoughts and experience exploring this area.

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    For any safari enquiries please contact Craig on craig@wildestkrugersafaris.com

    1 hr 6 min
  7. 70 - Karolina Back from Bots & Craig Keen on Kenya

    Episode 70

    Show notes

    A (not so short) catch up from the Wildest Kruger Stories team in between safaris in Botswana for Karolina and Craig going to Kenya. They're chatting about rainy season, how not to pressure your guide on safari and a unexpected story from a guest.

    Hope you enjoy this episode and please get in contact with us below

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    Fro any safari enquiries please contact Craig on craig@wildestkrugersafaris.com

    1 hr 27 min
  8. 69 - Bush Chats with Pusetso Whittle

    Episode 69

    Show notes

    On todays episode of Wildest Kruger Stories Karolina is joined by fellow wildlife photographer and photographic guide Pusetso Whittle!

    Listen in to hear her story of how she ended up doing what she does today, the reality and struggles of a career in wildlife photography and the great moments along the way.

    Follow Pusetso on instagram @pusetso_whittle_photography and see her beautiful work, and Karolina on @karolinanoreewild

    1 hr 20 min
  9. 68 - Karolinas Big Announcement and Tips for Aspiring Photographers

    Episode 68

    Show notes

    This episode Karolina has something special to share and is announcing a big milestone in her career. The Wildest Kruger Safaris team then continues to chat about social media and advice to aspiring wildlife photographers.

    Follow us on

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    54 min
  10. 67 - 2025 Highlights and 2026 plans

    Episode 67

    Show notes

    Today we're talking about highlights from the 2025 safari season, and the exciting plans for 2026.

    Follow us on

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    50 min
  11. 66 - AI Videos, What Happened with Nora the Cheetah and How Does a South African Handle the Swedish Winter?

    Episode 66

    Show notes

    Back at it again after a little break over festive season, the Wildest Kruger Team chats about viral wildlife videos and how Craig handled the cold Swedish winter weather.

    Follow us on

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    47 min
  12. 65 - Hwange and Chobe Adventure

    Episode 65

    Show notes

    The Wildest Kruger Team is back from adventures in Hwange and Chobe!

    Follow us on

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    47 min
  13. 64 - Our 6 Dream Safari Guests and Unpopular Opinion

    Episode 64

    Show notes

    In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories Craig and Karolina talk about which guests, dead or alive, they'd invite for the ultimate safari.

    AND they talk about some unpopular and slightly controversial opinions...

    Follow us on

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    1 hr 4 min
  14. 63 - YOUR Wildest Stories

    Episode 63

    Show notes

    This time the Wildest Kruger Safaris team listens to YOUR wildest stories from the bush and times on safari from all over the world. Thanks for sending in your stories, and keep them coming, we'll be doing episodes like this again!

    Follow us on

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    1 hr 7 min
  15. 62 - Let's Stop Building 5 Star Lodges

    Episode 62

    Show notes

    In today's episode of Wildest Kruger Stories, Craig vents about how many unnecessary 5 star lodges that are being built, and Karolina tells us about a questionable book she recently read.

    Tell us YOUR Wildest Stories for our next episode

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    1 hr 1 min
  16. 61 - Over Tourism in the Safari Industry

    Episode 61

    Show notes

    in this episode the team chats about their photographic workshop, a PANGOLIN sighting and addresses industry concerns of over tourism.

    1 hr 7 min
  17. 60 - Craig in Kruger and Karolina in Botswana

    Episode 60

    Show notes

    Catch up with the Wildest Kruger team with their latest safaris and stories from the bush!

    Sony Alpha Femme Cape Town Event Info:

    Launch Party - Friday 19th September 18:00-21:00

    The Terrace Rooftop, 12 Kremer Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa

    Register HERE

    Karolinas Workshop - Sunday 21st September 11:00

    27 & 43 Roodebloem Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, Cape Town, South Africa

    Register HERE

    56 min
  18. 59 - Greater Kruger Highlights and Letting Nature Be Nature

    Episode 59

    Show notes

    Catching up on the highlights from our recent 10 day photo safari in greater Kruger, leopards rasping, cheetahs climbing, white lions and more!

    Follow us on:

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Find Karolinas editing course, prints and e-book on https://karolinanoree.com/

    1 hr 15 min
  19. 58 - Your Questions Answered Part 2

    Episode 58

    Show notes

    Continuing our Q&A to answer your questions high and low!

    Follow us below:

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Find Karolinas editing course, prints and e-book onhttps://karolinanoree.com/

    57 min
  20. 57 - Your Questions Answered - Part 1

    Episode 57

    Show notes

    Time for a big Q&A, questions high to low, big and small, hope you enjoy this one!

    Follow us below:

    Wildest Kruger Safaris - @wildestkrugersafaris

    Karolina - @karolinanoreewild

    Craig - @craig_reid_wildlife

    Find Karolinas editing course, prints and e-book on https://karolinanoree.com/

    1 hr 9 min