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Stunning aerial snaps reveal Africa’s big-game wildlife roaming through its natural habitat

Snapper Michael Poliza captures incredible pictures of the continent's elephants, flamingos and antelope

THESE are the stunning shots taken of African wildlife from the air.

German snapper Michael Poliza, 58, caught the astonishing set of pictures over the course of 13 years.

Hundreds of thousands of lesser flamingos gather around the salt pans near Kenya's Lake Bogoria each year
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Hundreds of thousands of lesser flamingos gather around the salt pans near Kenya's Lake Bogoria each yearCredit: Caters News Agency
A herd of African elephants traipse through the lush mangrove swamps of Botswana's Okavango Delta
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A herd of African elephants traipse through the lush mangrove swamps of Botswana's Okavango DeltaCredit: Caters News Agency
A giant herd of buffalo migrate through the area's plains during the dry season. The incredible snap was one of a series taken by German photographer Michael Poliza
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A giant herd of buffalo migrate through the area's plains during the dry season. The incredible snap was one of a series taken by German photographer Michael PolizaCredit: Caters News Agency
The world's largest inland delta dries up severely for much of the dry season, changing the landscape from green vegetation to a golden haze
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The world's largest inland delta dries up severely for much of the dry season, changing the landscape from green vegetation to a golden hazeCredit: Caters News Agency
The hardiness of elephants is demonstrated by their ability to survive the arid conditions of Namibia's harsh deserts
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The hardiness of elephants is demonstrated by their ability to survive the arid conditions of Namibia's harsh desertsCredit: Caters News Agency

Taken from hot air balloons, helicopters and planes, the photographs reveal herds of wild animals in their native environment.

Poliza's snaps include breathtaking images of elephants, flamingos and buffalo.

Spanning the entire continent, he has pictured animals in environments ranging from Namibia’s arid deserts to the lush mangrove swamps of Botswana.

Amongst the most spectacular shots is an image of thousands of lesser flamingos feeding at the hot springs of Lake Bogoria in Kenya.

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Botswana's Okavango Delta is the world's largest inland delta, filled with deadly crocodiles and hippos.

Local fisherman punt through the dangerous waters in mokoros - tree trunks dug out to make hardy canoes.

Poliza caught snaps of a herd of African elephants wandering through the mangrove swamps of the delta.

Their size makes them immune to the threat of the predators lurking in the waters around their feet.

Gemsbok have no problems coping with the inhospitable conditions of the south west African nation's Namib desert
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Gemsbok have no problems coping with the inhospitable conditions of the south west African nation's Namib desertCredit: Caters News Agency
Flamingos in flight at Lake Bogoria provide a stunning backdrop to the waters of the Kenyan national park
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Flamingos in flight at Lake Bogoria provide a stunning backdrop to the waters of the Kenyan national parkCredit: Caters News Agency
Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve is often described as one of Africa's most beautiful national parks
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Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve is often described as one of Africa's most beautiful national parksCredit: Caters News Agency
Flamingos will often migrate between the great lakes of Kenya. Here, they are seen in flight over Lake Turkana
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Flamingos will often migrate between the great lakes of Kenya. Here, they are seen in flight over Lake TurkanaCredit: Caters News Agency

The adaptability of the world's largest mammal is shown in another snap that captures a herd traipsing through the barren Namib desert.

Poliza's work is not restricted to Africa's wildlife.

One stunning shot captures the bustle of a cattle market as traders and farmers haggle near Kenya's Maasai Mara.

Cape Town-based Poliza is originally from Germany and began taking snaps in 1996.

His website says he "never gets too close to people he portrays".

It adds: "His photographs of the Himba, Maasai or bushmen, for example, speak of his respectful distance and great sensibility towards them. In Michael´s portraits, people appear to the viewer in their natural grace."

Poliza does not restrict his work to wildlife. Here, he captures the haggling of a Maasai Mara cattle market in Kenya
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Poliza does not restrict his work to wildlife. Here, he captures the haggling of a Maasai Mara cattle market in KenyaCredit: Caters News Agency
A herd of buffalo wander through Okavango. The animals are considered to be one of the 'big five' safari-goers should try to spot
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A herd of buffalo wander through Okavango. The animals are considered to be one of the 'big five' safari-goers should try to spotCredit: Caters News Agency
Algae blooms in Lake Bogoria as a giant flock of flamingos swoops overhead
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Algae blooms in Lake Bogoria as a giant flock of flamingos swoops overheadCredit: Caters News Agency
A camel caravan moves through the salt pans of Ethiopia's Danakil Depression
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A camel caravan moves through the salt pans of Ethiopia's Danakil DepressionCredit: Caters News Agency
The natural beauty of the Okavango Delta is revealed in this snap taken during the wet season
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The natural beauty of the Okavango Delta is revealed in this snap taken during the wet seasonCredit: Caters News Agency

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