Roger and Pat de la Harpe

From their base in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, freelance photographers and writers, Roger and Pat de la Harpe, have over the years made frequent excursions into various regions of the African continent. They share a passion for natural history, wild places and different cultures and their work on these subjects has featured in numerous publications around the world, most notably BBC Wildlife, Geo and National Geographic. Previously employed as a ranger and photographer by the Natal Parks Board (now Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife), Roger turned professional in 1997 and has never looked back. He and Pat have published some 18 coffee table books, including Zulu, Top Touring Spots of South Africa, Tuli-Land of Giants and their latest book, Scenic KwaZulu Natal .

Roger and Pat undertake brochure photography for lodges and guest houses and their work to date has included such establishments as Mala Mala, Mashatu, Tuli Safari Lodge, Nitani, Isibindi Lodge, Thonga Beach Lodge and Baines' River Camp. They also do photographic workshops, which have proved extremely popular in both their hometown of Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, on the banks of the Zambezi River at Baines' River Camp in Zambia and now also, in conjunction with Safari Guide Services, in the world famous Chobe National Park in Botswana.