Charl Stols

Christy Frank

Born and raised in South Africa, Charl Stols began his photography career working aboard cruise vessels. He spent 10 years at sea, visiting more than 100 countries and all continents, but his love for Africa brought him back home in 2014. Now based in Kasane, Botswana, he works for Pangolin Photo Safaris leading photo workshops in Chobe National Park and across Africa.

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