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
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Luxury Okavango Delta and Mozambique Quirimbas Honeymoon
Experience the Okavango Delta and the tropical Indian Ocean island of Benguerra for the best of both the bush and the beach
$ 8,460
£ 6,396
R 120,578
€ 7,299
per person
10 days
Tanzania July/October Great Migration safari with HerdTracker
The wildebeest migration, is one of the “Seven New Wonder of the World” and also known as The World Cup of Wildlife. If there is a safari you should go on, this has to be it!
$ 6,080
£ 4,597
R 86,656
€ 5,246
per person
9 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
Masai Mara safari adventure
Explore the jewel in Kenya's crown; the wildlife-rich Masai Mara National Reserve
$ 3,170
£ 2,397
R 45,181
€ 2,735
per person
7 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
$ 1,805
£ 1,365
R 25,730
€ 1,558
per person
5 days
Delights of Moremi Game Reserve Safari
Explore the secrets of Botswana's famous Moremi Game Reserve in this short and affordable safari
$ 1,965
£ 1,486
R 28,007
€ 1,695
per person
4 days
HerdTracker Serengeti wildebeest migration safari
Experience the wildebeest migration in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park with HerdTracker
$ 5,640
£ 4,264
R 80,385
€ 4,866
per person
7 days
Best of Africa safari
Experience the best of Africa, from the Okavango Delta – one of Africa's Seven Natural Wonders – to the endangered mountain gorillas and East Africa's Great Migration
$ 16,865
£ 12,751
R 240,372
€ 14,551
per person
16 days
Migration River crossings fly-in special Governor's Camps
Enjoy the migration and river crossings at Governor's Camp and choose your level of comfort
$ 1,560
£ 1,179
R 22,234
€ 1,346
per person
4 days
Cape Town, Kruger and Vic Falls Deluxe Honeymoon
Combine three of Southern Africa's most loved destinations into one romantic getaway and you'll share the memories forever
$ 5,718
£ 4,323
R 81,490
€ 4,933
per person
11 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.
Although wildlife viewing is good throughout the year. The warmer months from October to March are more pleasant - the scenery is greener and this is also the time most of the animals are born. However, the park is mostly about its scenery… go there.
The best time to visit Ithala Game Reserve is during the dry winter months, from May to September. During this season it is easier to spot the wildlife since the grass is eaten by herbivores. Expect to encounter and sight birds - such as… go there.
The best time to visit Marakele National Park is during May to September. Since animals tend to seek for reliable waterholes and stay close by during the dry winter months. However, this is the best time for wildlife viewing. Marakele is a… go there.
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.
The best time to visit Nyungwe Forest National Park in the southern Rwanda is during the drier months of June to August or December to January. Even though June to August or December to January are categorically referred to as drier months… go there.
You may visit Wolhuterskop Game and Nature Reserve all year around - winter (during the months of June and August) are chilly, and summer (during the months of November and January) are hot. Enjoy horse rides, mountain bike and game drive. go there.
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