Photographic safaris, holidays & tours
Photographic safaris, holidays & tours
A photographic safari is one of the best ways to preserve your safari memories, improve your art and impress your friends back home
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A photographic safari is one of the best ways to preserve your safari memories, improve your art and impress your friends back home
Wildlife photography and traditional safaris don't often mix. As a photographer, it's always frustrating when your guide, or the people on your safari vehicle, are uninterested in subjects that you would like to photograph.
Wildlife photography requires patience, preparation, dedication and a guide that understands how to get you into the right position for that perfect capture. You also need lots of space and equipment to move in your vehicle. In short - you need to go on a dedicated photographic safari.
Popular Photographic safaris in Africa
These popular itineraries can be customised to match your budget and travel dates
Delights of Moremi Game Reserve Safari
Explore the secrets of Botswana's famous Moremi Game Reserve in this short and affordable safari
$ 1,965
£ 1,549
R 28,143
€ 1,727
per person
4 days
Tanzania Classic SkySafari
The ultimate African adventure
$ 6,660
£ 5,249
R 95,386
€ 5,852
per person
8 days
Migration Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
See the beauty of nature's greatest wildlife spectacle on one of the grandest stages of them all
Price on Request
per person
8 days
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Kenya’s top 3 southern attractions
Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara are southern Kenya's superstars, the best places for your safari
$ 7,090
£ 5,588
R 101,545
€ 6,230
per person
10 days
Masai Mara safari adventure
Explore the jewel in Kenya's crown; the wildlife-rich Masai Mara National Reserve
$ 3,170
£ 2,499
R 45,402
€ 2,786
per person
7 days
Botswana Photographic Scheduled Safari
Let us take you one the adventure of a lifetime through the Chobe National Park, Khwai Community Area and Moremi Game Reserve.
$ 3,280
£ 2,585
R 46,977
€ 2,882
per person
10 days
The Serengeti on foot
There's no better way to get close to nature and feel alive than on foot, and no better place to walk than the remarkable Serengeti
$ 5,230
£ 4,122
R 74,905
€ 4,596
per person
10 days
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South Africa and Namibia Classic Self Drive Adventure
This is a great adventure, travelling up the West Coast of South Africa and visiting iconic destinations in southern Namibia
$ 1,924
£ 1,516
R 27,550
€ 1,690
per person
11 days
Africa's biggest elephant and the endangered Hunter's hartebeest
Search for the almost extinct hirola antelope in Tsavo East, find Africa's largest elephants and visit Chyulu Hills to see Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak
$ 4,780
£ 3,768
R 68,460
€ 4,200
per person
7 days
Kenya family safari - Bush and Beach Itinerary
It's easy to see why so many visitors flock to Kenya from around the world to experience a truly unique African adventure in one of the world’s most pristine safari destinations.
Price on Request
per person
12 days
More on Photographic safaris in Africa
If you enjoy wildlife photography, there are a few things that you should consider before making the investment in your next safari adventure in Africa.
It's important that your guide is dedicated to photography and understands the technical aspects of taking a good wildlife photo. Vehicle positioning, for instance, is essential as it ensures the best angle for you and your camera in any given situation. The guide also needs to be committed to waking up early and staying out late in order to maximise times for great light and movement of wildlife. It's also essential that the safari vehicle has sufficient space, as operating bulky equipment in a car full of other guests can get awkward.
Private guided safaris ensure that all these matters are taken care of, allowing you to focus on enjoying the creative aspects of your trip. On photographic safaris, destinations are chosen with photography in mind and your itinerary will consider all the best times to be out and enjoying the wilderness. Photographic camps have the necessary editing, charging and storage facilities for your photos so you need not worry about bringing laptops, extra batteries and other bulky and expensive equipment.
Talk to us about the necessary equipment you should consider and also how to pack and protect your camera on safari and during short flights.
Frequently Asked Questions about Photographic safaris in Africa
Wildlife viewing in Shamwari Game Game Reserve is good throughout the year. However, the best wildlife viewing is during the driest winter months of June to September. The lack of water in the bush drives animals to open water sources -… go there.
While a safari holiday can be at any time of year, it is worth noting that seasonality will impact the type of experience you’re likely to have as well as the cost of your safari. During the dry season, the wildlife tends to congregate… go there.
Life on safari has a rhythm of its own, largely dictated by the animal's movements. Generally, the most rewarding times for game viewing is in the cooler early mornings and also late in the afternoons when the animals are most active. A… go there.
Wi-Fi is the best option when planning on using your smartphone during your African safari. Using apps such as Skype for Android and iOS, Viber for Android and iOS as well as Google Hangouts for Android is the best way to stay in touch with… go there.
If the weather causes unforeseen problems on the day of your hot air balloon safari, we will try to move it to another day or you will be refunded. go there.
Africa for centuries has captured the imagination of explorers hence there really is a lot of information out there available on the continent from guide books to novels. go there.
Northern Tanzania! Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site, has some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in the world as well as the Serengeti, but don't forget about the southern circuit. go there.
Whether you are in the Southern or East Africa you will generally be able to see the big five. The difference really comes in when considering antelope as they are based on your chosen location. go there.
This is all dependant on the countries that you will be visitng and due to the status of certain vaccinations changing at times, please consult our experts before getting vaccines. go there.
Reviews on our Photographic safaris in Africa
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from United States of America
After shopping around for a couple of months, Discover Africa was the one who had the most diverse options for the price. Megan Warrington always responded quickly and was professional and patient with my endless questions. Discover Africa…
Kelly
from United States of America
They organized everything for our first visit to Africa, from the airport meet & greet through to the tours, great hotels and locations.
Michael
from United States of America
From the first approach to the end, Discover Africa, has been excellent . The hotels, the service and every think has been well above our expectation. The perfect choice ! Thanks to all and specially to Megan.
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