What is a photography safari?

A tailor made itinerary focused on light, positioning and time at sightings. Expect expert guiding, flexible schedules, private vehicles on request and practical support like beanbags and clamps.

Where are the best bases?

The Masai Mara and Serengeti for big cats and migration scenes, the Lower Zambezi for boat based angles, Mana Pools and Hwange for hides and low perspectives, and the Okavango for water and land variety.

Do I need a private vehicle?

Highly recommended for serious photographers to control angles, pacing and time at sightings. We arrange private vehicles and specialist guides where available.

Are photo hides available?

Yes in select areas such as Mana Pools and Hwange, with seasonal or permanent hides positioned at water sources for eye level perspectives.

What gear support do you offer?

Advice on lenses and packing, in vehicle support such as beanbags, and optional editing or tutorial sessions pre arranged at select lodges. We can also add boats and blinds for stability and low angles.

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.

CUSTOMISE YOUR JOURNEY.

Talk to us to customise your journey

Journey Inspiration.

Romance and Wildlife Encounters in Sabi Sands

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Romance and Wildlife Encounters in Sabi Sands

$1,240.00

*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers

Escape into the wild romance of Lion Sands Game Reserve, where luxurious riverside suites, private plunge pools, and candlelit bush dinners await. Perfect for honeymooners or couples, this intimate Big 5 safari blends exclusive game drives with unforgettable nights under the stars in your luxury treehouse sleepout.

Highlights/Activities

Private luxury suites, riverside safari views, candlelit dinners, treehouse sleepout, Big 5 game drives, guided bush walks, in-suite spa treatments, sundowners in the bush, photographic safaris, romantic private dining, Sabi Sand exclusivity.

Countries Covered: South Africa

Remarkable Rwanda - Wetlands, Volcanoes and Gorillas

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Remarkable Rwanda - Wetlands, Volcanoes and Gorillas

$2,050.00

*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers

Magashi is situated in a private concession within Akagera National Park, Central Africa's largest protected wetland and Rwanda's only refuge for savannah species making Big 5 encounters here a reality. Gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park marks the final leg of this extraordinary African experience of animals, communities and landscape that defies the imagination.

Highlights/Activities

6,000 hectares of private concession in Akagera, diverse habitats (wetlands and savannah) bring variety of species, Big 5 sightings - including black rhino, luxury tented camp, boat cruises for close encounters with hippos, crocodiles and elephants, stunning views of Volcanoes and rainforest, gorilla trekking in the rain forest, birdwatching on nature trails, planting of indigenous trees, vegetable garden-to-table cuisine.

Countries Covered: Rwanda

Exclusive Zimbabwe Luxury Tented Camp Family Safari - Hwange to Mana Pools

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Exclusive Zimbabwe Luxury Tented Camp Family Safari - Hwange to Mana Pools

$1,055.00

*Indicative of per person sharing as a family/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and flight transfer price changes. Includes intercamp fixed wing flight transfers

From Hwange’s elephant-filled plains to the wild beauty of Mana Pools, this luxury family safari through Zimbabwe is curated for comfort, connection, and discovery. Stay in intimate family tented camps with private plunge pools, enjoy unforgettable wildlife experiences, and delight younger explorers with personalized kids’ activities, all while immersed in the raw, untamed elegance of Africa’s finest wilderness.

Highlights/Activities

Luxury family tented suites, private plunge pools, engaging family game drives, nature walks, walking safaris, birding safaris, fishing excursions, canoeing safaris, cultural village visit, kids cooking activities with camp chef, traditional storytelling, arts and crafts, Junior Guide certification, swimming pools, Elephant Pool experience, communal firepits, off-grid solar-powered camps, Zambezi River setting, UNESCO World Heritage wilderness, high concentration of wildlife.