Photography Safaris

A photography safari pairs expert guiding with time and positioning for the shot. From cheetah country near Phinda Vlei and sandstone hills around Pamushana to the Okavango’s channels from Xaranna, capture big cats, elephants, and birds in golden light, supported by teams who understand photographers’ needs from start to finish.

Plan Your Journey

Underground hide overlooking a waterhole for close‑up wildlife photography in Timbavati

Chasing Light, Framing Moments

Set out before sunrise from Angama Mara as balloons lift and herds start moving. Later, position near the Mara River with Serian’s Nkorombo for patient, low-angle shots. In South Africa, Lion Sands Narina Lodge offers private vehicles so you can work a sighting slowly and return when conditions improve.

QUICK FACTS
Photo guides
Private vehicles
Flexible schedule
Hides & blinds
Editing support

Chobe River photographic boat safari with Pangolin at Chobe Under Canvas, Botswana

Raised photography hide interior with chairs and lens rests overlooking a waterhole

Giraffe walking past safari vehicle with photographers in Kenya’s Masai Mara

Experiences & Highlights

Photography safaris are designed around light, positioning and time at sightings. In Kenya, Angama Mara offers a photographic studio, editing support and access to open plains where guides position vehicles for clean backgrounds. Serian The Original, Ngare Serian and Nkorombo focus on unhurried sessions with private guides and custom rigged vehicles. In Tanzania, Namiri Plains and Sayari provide big cat territory and flexible schedules, while Serian’s Serengeti Mobile camps sit close to migration routes at key moments.

Zimbabwe’s Somalisa and Kanga Expeditions offer hides for low angles at waterholes and calm hours with elephants. On the Zambezi, Chiawa and Old Mondoro add boats with stable platforms for birds, hippos and sunset silhouettes. South Africa’s Lion Sands River Lodge balances leopard viewing with structured learning for newer photographers. Private vehicles can be arranged, beanbags and clamps are available, and guides help with sun angles and respectful distances. The aim is steady opportunities, not rushed ticking of lists, and a gallery that tells the story of your journey.