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
HerdTracker Masai Mara wildebeest migration safari
Witness the wildebeest migration in Kenya's iconic Masai Mara National Reserve with HerdTracker
$ 4,335
£ 3,368
R 57,040
€ 3,686
per person
7 days
The Migration - calving season January to March
This four-in-one calving season safari includes not only the Serengeti, but Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorogoro Crater
$ 6,673
£ 5,184
R 87,803
€ 5,674
per person
11 days
Luxury Namibia: Sossusvlei, Damaraland and Kunene
Experience Sossusvlei's red dunes glowing in the early morning light, find desert-adapted elephant in Damaraland and meet the Himba nomads in Namibia's far north-west
$ 6,056
£ 4,705
R 79,690
€ 5,150
per person
7 days
HerdTracker June/July Great Migration safari in Tanzania
HerdTracker invite you to join them on a Tanzania migration safari in Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park.
$ 7,195
£ 5,589
R 94,671
€ 6,118
per person
9 days
Primates and wildlife of Uganda and Rwanda
See mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys and tree-climbing lions, take a boat cruise and visit Rwanda's genocide memorial
$ 6,960
£ 5,407
R 91,579
€ 5,918
per person
12 days
Walking safari experience in Tanzania
Walking safaris gives you the chance to get closer to Africa's wildlife
$ 4,035
£ 3,135
R 53,092
€ 3,431
per person
10 days
Short and Sweet Sossusvlei Sojourn
Reconnect with nature in Namibia's southern desert and marvel at Sossusvlei's high red dunes glowing in the early morning light
$ 1,925
£ 1,496
R 25,334
€ 1,637
per person
5 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.
$ 2,880
£ 2,237
R 37,895
€ 2,449
per person
10 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
$ 4,936
£ 3,834
R 64,948
€ 4,197
per person
7 days
Passage Through Southern Africa in a Luxury Train, Houseboat and Okavango Delta
Weave your way through a safari medley that introduces you to the mighty Victoria Falls, a remote slice of the Okavango Delta and the African gems in between.
$ 7,135
£ 5,543
R 93,882
€ 6,067
per person
10 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
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The best time to visit Tankwa Karoo National Park is from autumn through winter to early summer of April to September. However, this is a perfect place to indulge in blessed idleness. If you want to see the landscape and animals, you'll… go there.
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Augrabies Falls National Park is open throughout the year, but the best time to visit is between April and September. When the popular three-day Klipspringer Trail is open. However, the waterfall is particularly impressive when in flood -… go there.
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My trip last August to Botswana was arranged by Discover Africa and I couldn't have chosen better. Everything was well organised and I didn't have to worry about anything. The safari tour was far beyond expectations; the accommodation was…
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