Stephan van Wyk Photographic

12/04/2026

So privileged to have been tasked to capture the beautiful couple’s special moment. ❤️

02/03/2026

The announcement of the new Louvain Burn Music & Arts Festival dates — and early bird tickets going live — has me reminiscing about the magic we shared in the forest last winter.

Golden light filtering through the trees.
Music drifting across the valley.
Late-night firelight.
Connection, creativity, and that unmistakable Burn energy.

Here are a few moments I captured at the Winter Edition in August — a beautiful gathering of friends and like-minded souls in one of the Garden Route’s most special settings.

For those who’ve been waiting:
🔥 4–7 September 2026

🎟 Early bird tickets are live — 30% discount — limited availability.

More info:
www.louvainburnkaroo.com

See you in the forest.

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

10/12/2025

A Community United for Conservation: 11 African Penguins Released

We are thrilled to report the successful release of 11 African Penguins at Lookout Beach, Plettenberg Bay, on Sunday, 7 Dec 2025.

Rescued locally, these birds underwent weeks of specialised rehabilitation at Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation and Awareness Centre. Once declared fit for release—and after waiting for the perfect ocean conditions—they finally returned to the wild. This success highlights the vital network of conservation partners working tirelessly to protect our marine wildlife.

The African Penguin is currently listed as Critically Endangered. With populations in steep decline, the conservation of each individual bird is paramount. Every successful release bolsters the breeding population and offers a glimmer of hope for the species' survival.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the members of the public who supported the event and the generous donors who contributed via Birdlife Plettenberg Bay. Your support directly funds the rescue and rehabilitation of these wild birds.

NVT Robberg Veterinary Clinic Plettenberg Bay Tourism Birdlife Plettenberg Bay South African National Parks Conserve Eden Bitou Municipality

10/08/2025

I can’t help but feel nostalgic every Women’s Day weekend. For years, this was the time when thousands of people would gather in the Northam dust bowl for the legendary OppiKoppi Music Festival. The festival shaped so much of who I am that the feeling of nostalgia is impossible to shake. I feel incredibly privileged to have been alive to experience it.

These photos are from the last OppiKoppi I attended — I think it was in 2014 — Oppikoppi Odyssey, the 20th anniversary edition. What a line-up, and what an honour it was to have a press pass and shoot right from the pit.

Oppikoppi Festival

05/05/2025

I was incredibly fortunate to witness Raptor Rescue Plett release a Forest Buzzard back into the wild recently after receiving treatment and rehab. Each raptor released back into the wild is a conservation success story. Don't forget to support Raptor Rescue Plett by making a donation or by visiting the rehab facility, where you can also experience the incredible flight displays.

05/05/2025

Thanks for featuring this heartwarming story Good Things Guy 💚

In one of those rare moments where one gets to witness hope in action, a community gathered to bid farewell to 10 African Penguins as they

10/04/2025

I had such a cool encounter with a curious octopus in a rock pool at Robberg Nature Reserve a few weeks ago. The little guy kept on trying to grab my GoPro. Watch how quickly it changes colour and blends in with its surroundings. Nature will never cease to amaze me.