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Most of the images on the OKONJIMA & AFRICAT websites were taken by acclaimed Canadian photographers, Paul Martens and developed & printed by The LABWORKS who is owned and run by Paul’s wife, Shirley Martens.

Our sincere thanks to BOTH Paul and Shirley for their patience and dedication during the web-site production. It took 10 years, numerous trips to Namibia + much laughter..... to create these special images, which now show the world what AfriCat and the Okonjima Camps have to offer.

All images by 'TheLabWorks' were kindly donated to the AfriCat Foundation.

 

Biography – Paul Martens

Paul Martens has been at the forefront of Western Canadian photography for over twenty years. His keen interest was incubated in his teens and quickly developed into a thriving Winnipeg-based studio with a client list of the top regional cultural, business and Industrial entities. Paul is currently Creative Director for Palliser Furniture Ltd a major international furniture manufacturer.

A photo safari to South Africa in 1996 triggered an instant love affair that shows no signs of abating. Now a part-time resident of Hermanus on the southern tip of the Cape, Paul's respect and awe for the natural splendor of the sub-continent are evident in his breathtaking and deeply personal images. For armchair tourists and seasoned travelers alike, a Paul Martens photograph is a visual touchstone of an exotic, stunningly beautiful world.