Africa Wild

So, you don't have any lenses yet? In which case I'd suggest to try to find the best package on the D5300 level. No matter if it is a Nikon or a Canon. You'll grow into either

My first camera was the Nikon D60 and it came with the 18-105 and the 70-300 lens. Excellent value for money. The original 70-300 was almost of higher value than the whole body A few years later I upgraded to the D5100. By now I have used my cameras for about 10 years and the next upgrade is due at some point. But not yet since I'm not a real photographer... even though I know much more about what I do than I did 3 years ago. Still - there is a lot left to be learned. But the photos my cameras take are good enough to produce A2 sized calendars for my private purpose.

Thanks Mel.
what's I've seen so far was the Nikon d5300 with 16gb card, bag, 18-55mm lens for R8000

And the same deal with a 55-200mm lens for 10k..

do you think the 55-200mm lens is necessary for wildlife or should I take the 8k option and purchase a 70-300mm kit lens with 64gb card for an added 2500rand?

I'm a canon user myself so can't really comment on the pros/cons of the nikon as I don't know it at all. But one question - is 10k your budget including lens(es)? The camera body is important but the glass in front of it can make a massive difference. When looking at lenses are you presumably aiming for wildlife photography? I saw Orms are going to be having a special on the D5300 including some lenses, but the focal range wouldn't be great for wildlife

Ah I see you answered my question as I was typing.... definitely better option to get the longer reach of the 300mm lens

Thanks pjl...
The focal range you talking about the 200mm lens right?
The 300mm lens will be included in the 10-10.5k budget and if I really do enjoy photography I'll buy a 500 or 600mm lens in the future which I've seen currently costs between 10-14k on special.

I've just seen the d5300 is for 8k on special from foto discount world, takealot and orms all including a bag..16gb card and 18-55 lens...
I don't think it will get any or much better then that..
What canon and lenses do you use

Save the money for the 200 mm deal and use it towards a 500 mm (or preferably the more expensive 600) Sigma, would be my advice.
Or if you already have a bridge camera, look at D5300 bodies only and add the tele-lens. Use the bridge camera for close-up sightings and scenery and the tele for the rest.

Or take the deal with the 300 mm lens if the tele lens is not an option yet.

No bridge cameras at all :):)only camera I have is an cell phone.

You suggesting I also leave the 70-300(and 55-200mm obviously also) kit lens and rather go 500 or 600mm ones time? That's will be about a 18-20k investment..

Thanks for the feedback :):)

If you can afford that, yes.

If not it'd be the 300 mm lens package for me from my experience

I'm going to have to go with the 300mm lens now as 18-20k Is way off..

Will the pix still be off good quality with this lens?