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Cape Town South Africa-1969: Safari Expedition Observing Elephants On The

  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationCape Town, South Africa
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1969 South Africa
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Safari Expedition Observing Elephants On The — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm footage from Cape Town, South Africa, 1969, captures a safari expedition observing elephants in a dry, open savanna. Three large elephants with prominent tusks roam a dusty plain scattered with brush and fallen branches. In the foreground, a man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers stands with hands on hips, while a guide in khaki shorts and a pith helmet observes alongside another person. The scene is framed by dark borders, characteristic of home movie film, with natural daylight and a slightly grainy, colorful 1960s aesthetic. This archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century wildlife observation.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
122671400

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1969 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Cape Town, South Africa Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • pachyderms
  • pith helmets
  • khakis
  • tusks
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  • 1969
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  • vintage 8mm film
  • Cape Town South Africa
  • elephant observation
  • wildlife documentary
  • classic home movie
  • khaki uniforms
  • African savanna
  • dry landscape
  • vintage film grain
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  • archival footage
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  • nostalgic
  • historical
  • observing animals
  • vintage wildlife
  • 1960s Africa
  • safari trip
  • vintage film
  • documentary style
  • 8mm footage
  • classic footage
  • retro footage

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1960s 8mm safari footage useful for documentary or museum edits needing visitor-shot wildlife observation in southern Africa.
Period detail
The clothing, pith-style hat, color stock, and handheld framing may show a late-1960s tourist or expedition view of elephants in a dry reserve landscape.

Still Frames From This Clip

1969 South Africa safari footage shows tusked elephants on dusty ground as visitors and a guide watch from the foreground.
Visitors and a guide observe elephants across a dry, brush-strewn plain.
A soft 8mm frame shows elephants in a dry safari landscape with observers partially visible in the foreground.
Elephants remain in view beyond the safari observers on dusty open ground.

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