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Africa Photography Safari

Capture the incredible movements, lights and memorable moments whilst out on safari...

Africa’s spectacular landscapes are the perfect backdrop to hone your photography skills. Whether you are a professional or amateur photographer, thousands of visitors head out to the game-filled plains of Africa with their cameras to try to capture the incredible movements, lights and memorable moments whilst out on safari.

Whether it is nature photography of a ferocious lion kill, the smallest indigenous bird, or the wildebeest herds in their thousands, or portrait photography of the local Masai people; the practice and outcome of documenting life in Africa with photography can be extremely rewarding.

More and more of the properties in Africa are recognising the need to help and support photographers with their hobby. Some camps have specialist equipment that can be hired during your stay, whilst others have specialist vehicles for supporting your own lenses and equipment. Some camps also offer photography workshops or specialist trips run by professional photographers or videographers to offer expert advice on where photos and techniques can be improved.

Kenya is home to the BBC’s famous Big Cat Diaries, and as a country prolifically filmed and photographed, it is definitely the perfect destination to head to if you are a keen photographer. Please Click here to see the specific Kenya photography. Likewise, Botswana has become famed through the exploits of photographers such as Michael Poliza with the photogenic Okavango Delta providing plenty of interest.

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Africa Photography Safari

The Africa Specialists™ Safari Map 2026

More travel guides for Africa Photography Safari trips in 2026/27

Take a look at a few of our more detailed country selections for 2026/27 Photography Safaris across Africa.

Africa Photography Safari

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Tanzania And Zanzibar Honeymoon

tanzania

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Jongomero Camp, Evening dining, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Zanzibar Honeymoon

zanzibar

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Kenya Photography Safari

kenya

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Ol Donyo, Photography Log hide, Chyulu Hills, Kenya

Please visit our What to Do in Africa page to see the full range of safari and holiday options available.

What are the best parks & regions for a Africa Photography Safari in 2026/27?

The following are The Africa Specialists’ recommended best parks and regions for Africa Photography Safari for 2026/27 but don’t forget that we’re here to help if you need a hand with anything.

Serengeti National Park

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Serengeti National Park

The Masai Mara

kenya

From $420 per person per night
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The Masai Mara

The Okavango Delta

botswana

From $398 per person per night
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The Okavango Delta

South Luangwa National Park

zambia

From $398 per person per night
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South Luangwa National Park

Volcanoes National Park

rwanda

From $598 per person per night
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Volcanoes National Park

Murchison Falls National Park

uganda

From $398 per person per night
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Murchison Falls National Park

Nyerere National Park

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Nyerere National Park

Amboseli National Park

kenya

From $398 per person per night
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Amboseli National Park

Victoria Falls

zambia

From $398 per person per night
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Victoria Falls

Kibale Forest National Park

uganda

From $398 per person per night
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Kibale Forest National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Ngorongoro Crater

The Okavango Concessions

botswana

From $398 per person per night
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The Okavango Delta

Nyungwe National Park

rwanda

From $398 per person per night
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Nyungwe National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park

zambia

From $398 per person per night
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Lower Zambezi National Park

Ruaha National Park

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Ruaha National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

uganda

From $398 per person per night
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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Chobe National Park

botswana

From $398 per person per night
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Chobe National Park

Mahale Mountains National Park

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Mahale Mountains National Park

Kafue National Park

zambia

From $398 per person per night
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Kafue National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

uganda

From $398 per person per night
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Queen Elizabeth National Park

Akagera National Park

rwanda

From $398 per person per night
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Akagera National Park

The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

botswana

From $398 per person per night
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The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Southern Beaches

kenya

From $398 per person per night
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Elwena Afrochic, Southern Beaches, Kenya

Pangani

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Pangani tanzania beaches n sailing

North Luangwa National Park

zambia

From $398 per person per night
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North Luangwa National Park

Kidepo Valley National Park

uganda

From $398 per person per night
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Kidepo Valley National Park

Kwando, Linyanti and Selinda

botswana

From $398 per person per night
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Elephant in Kwando, Linyanti and Selinda

Kampala

uganda

From $398 per person per night
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Kampala

Liuwa Plain National Park

zambia

From $398 per person per night
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Tarangire National Park

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Tarangire National Park

The Laikipia Plateau

kenya

From $398 per person per night
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The Laikipia Plateau

Jinja

uganda

From $398 per person per night
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Jinja

Mount Kilimanjaro

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Mount Kilimanjaro

Lewa Downs

kenya

From $398 per person per night
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Lewa Downs

Katavi National Park

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Katavi National Park

Samburu National Reserve

kenya

From $398 per person per night
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Samburu National Reserve

Lake Manyara National Park

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Naivasha and Nakuru

Kenya

From $398 per person per night
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Lake Naivasha and Nakuru

Bagamoyo

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Bagamoyo

Lake Kivu

rwanda

From $398 per person per night
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Lake Kivu

Saadani National Park

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Saadani National Park

Entebbe

uganda

From $398 per person per night
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Entebbe

Dar es Salaam

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

botswana

From $398 per person per night
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Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Arusha

tanzania

From $198 per person per night
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Arusha

Lusaka

zambia

From $398 per person per night
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Lusaka

Kigali

Rwanda

From $398 per person per night
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Kigali

Mikumi National Park

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Mikumi National Park

Lamu Island

kenya

From $398 per person per night
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Lamu Island

Tsavo East and West

kenya

From $398 per person per night
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Tsavo East and West

Nairobi

kenya

From $398 per person per night
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Nairobi, Kenya

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What are the best hotels & lodges for a Africa Photography Safari for 2026/27?

We highly recommend the following hotels & lodges for Africa Photography Safari for 2026/27. These are all tried and tested by The Africa Specialists™ so don’t hesitate to call us with any questions you may have.

NB. All prices for properties exclude applicable park fees and are guide prices.

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Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

tanzania

From $801 per person per night
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Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Tafika Camp

zambia

From $980 per person per night
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Tafika Camp

Deloraine House

kenya

From $630 per person per night
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Deloraine House, House View, Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

uganda

From $1,620 per person per night
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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Abu Camp

botswana

From $3,815 per person per night
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Abu Camp

Sasaab

kenya

From $1,855 per person per night
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Sasaab

Saruni Wild

kenya

From $900 per person per night
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Saruni Wild

The Seyyida Hotel

zanzibar

From $81 per person per night
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The Seyyida Hotel

Nimali Serengeti Camp

tanzania

From $1,250 per person per night
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Nimali Serengeti Camp, Swimming pool, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Kigali Serena Hotel

rwanda

From $245 per person per night
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Kigali Serena Hotel

Rivertrees Country Inn

tanzania

From $245 per person per night
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Rivertrees Country Inn, Tea in the gardens, Arusha, Tanzania

House of Waine

kenya

From $370 per person per night
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House of Waine, Nairobi, Kenya

Satao Camp

kenya

From $435 per person per night
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Satao Camp

Rufiji River Camp

tanzania

From $508 per person per night
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Rufiji River Camp, Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

Ikuka

tanzania

From $997 per person per night
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Ikuka Lodge, Bedroom, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Nomad Lamai Camp

tanzania

From $2,315 per person per night
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Nomad Lamai Camp

One & Only Nyungwe House

rwanda

From $1,735 per person per night
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One & Only Nyungwe House

Chongwe River House

zambia

From $1,270 per person per night
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Chongwe River House

Bwindi Lodge

uganda

From $1,370 per person per night
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Elephant Bedroom Camp

kenya

From $935 per person per night
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Elephant Bedroom Camp

Crocodile River Camp

zambia

From $580 per person per night
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Crocodile River Camp

Governors’ Il Moran Camp

kenya

From $1,595 per person per night
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Governors' Il Moran Camp

Naboisho Camp

kenya

From $2,250 per person per night
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Naboisho Camp, The Masai Mara, Kenya

Kichwa Tembo

kenya

From $1,335 per person per night
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Kichwa Tembo

Milele Villas

zanzibar

From $195 per person per night
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Milele Villas

Sand Rivers Selous

tanzania

From $1,235 per person per night
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Sand Rivers Selous, Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

Alfajiri Villas

kenya

From $290 per person per night
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Cliff Villa pool, Alfajiri Villas, Southern Beaches, Kenya

Chiawa Camp

zambia

From $1,995 per person per night
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Chiawa Camp

Breezes Beach Club & Spa

zanzibar

From $352 per person per night
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Breezes Beach Club & Spa

Kirurumu Tented Lodge

tanzania

From $200 per person per night
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Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, View to the lake, Lake Manyara, Tanzania

Latitude 15

zambia

From $140 per person per night
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Reception, Latitude 15, Lusaka, Zambia

Tubu and Little Tubu Tree Camps

botswana

From $2,940 per person per night
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Tubu and Little Tubu Tree Camps, The Okavango Concessions, Botswana

Balloon Camp Tarangire

tanzania

From $330 per person per night
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Balloon Camp Tarangire

Sanctuary Kichakani Camp

tanzania

From $1,360 per person per night
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Sanctuary Kichakani Camp in The Serengeti, Tanzania

Singita Sasakwa Lodge

tanzania

From $3,564 per person per night
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Singita Sasakwa Lodge

Mwagusi Camp

tanzania

From $597 per person per night
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Mwagusi Camp, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Savuti Camp

botswana

From $2,040 per person per night
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Savuti Camp, Savuti Channel, Botswana

Sand River Camp

kenya

From $1,275 per person per night
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Sand river camp 3 masai mara kenya

Mdonya Old River

tanzania

From $500 per person per night
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Mdonya Old River, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Jongomero Camp

tanzania

From $997 per person per night
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Jongomero Camp, Bedroom, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Ngorongoro Farm House

tanzania

From $234 per person per night
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Ngorongoro Farm House

Ol Malo Lodge

kenya

From $1,600 per person per night
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Ol Malo Lodge

Porini Amboseli Camp

kenya

From $850 per person per night
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Porini Amboseli Camp, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Kati Kati Camp

tanzania

From $237 per person per night
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Kati Kati Camp, fire, The Serengeti, Tanzania

Sayari Camp

tanzania

From $2,125 per person per night
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Sayari Camp

Kigelia Camp

tanzania

From $875 per person per night
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Kigelia Camp, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Greystoke Mahale

tanzania

From $2,365 per person per night
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Greystoke Mahale, Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania

Xanadu Villas and Retreat

zanzibar

From $400 per person per night
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Xanadu Villas, Beachfront, Zanzibar, Tanzania

The Arusha Coffee Lodge

tanzania

From $394 per person per night
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The Arusha Coffee Lodge

Sosian

kenya

From $970 per person per night
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Sosian

Kyambura Gorge Lodge

uganda

From $1,570 per person per night
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Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Chikoko Tree Camp

zambia

From $580 per person per night
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Chikoko Tree Camp

Tena Tena

zambia

From $1,150 per person per night
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Tena Tena

Kicheche Mara Camp

kenya

From $995 per person per night
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Kicheche Mara Camp

Namiri Plains

tanzania

From $2,125 per person per night
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Namiri Plains

Tortilis Camp

kenya

From $915 per person per night
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Tortilis Camp, Amboseli National Park. Kenya

Governors’ Camp

kenya

From $1,000 per person per night
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Governors' Camp

Pole Pole

zanzibar

From $406 per person per night
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Pole Pole

Potato Bush Camp

zambia

From $1,430 per person per night
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Potato Bush Camp

Alex Walker’s Serian Camp

tanzania

From $1,745 per person per night
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Alex Walkers Serian, the Serengeti, Tanzania

Ol Malo House

kenya

From $860 per person per night
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Ol Malo House

Nsefu Camp

zambia

From $1,150 per person per night
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Nsefu Camp

Lewa Safari Camp

kenya

From $925 per person per night
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Lewa Safari Camp, Lewa Downs, Kenya

Katavi Wildlife Camp

tanzania

From $580 per person per night
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Katavi Wildlife Camp, Katavi National Park, Tanzania

Saruni Mara

kenya

From $900 per person per night
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Saruni Mara

Chongwe River Camp

zambia

From $990 per person per night
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Chongwe River Camp

Chinzombo

zambia

From $1,840 per person per night
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Chinzombo

Mbali Mbali Mahale

tanzania

From $1,050 per person per night
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Mbali Mbali Mahale

Swala Safari Camp

tanzania

From $1,662 per person per night
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Swala Camp, Canoeing, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Tongabezi

zambia

From $965 per person per night
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Tongabezi

Oliver’s Tented Camp

tanzania

From $1,265 per person per night
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Oliver's Camp, Elephant in a storm, Tarangire National park, Tanzania

Kakuli Camp

zambia

From $1,200 per person per night
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Kakuli Camp

Mnemba Lodge

zanzibar

From $3,010 per person per night
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Mnemba Lodge

Luangwa Safari House

zambia

From $600 per person per night
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Luangwa Safari House

Africa Amini Maasai Lodge

tanzania

From $180 per person per night
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Africa Amini Masai Lodge, View to Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Tanzania

Highlands Camp

tanzania

From $1,265 per person per night
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Highlands Camp, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Luwi Camp

zambia

From $1,030 per person per night
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Luwi Camp

Chamilandu Bush Camp

zambia

From $955 per person per night
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Chamilandu Bush Camp

Kwetsani Camp

botswana

From $2,230 per person per night
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Kwetsani Camp, The Okavango Concessions, Botswana

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

kenya

From $360 per person per night
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Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

rwanda

From $450 per person per night
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Five Volcanoes, Swimming pool, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Silverback Lodge

uganda

From $225 per person per night
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Silverback Lodge

Saruni Samburu

kenya

From $1,000 per person per night
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Saruni Samburu

Primate Lodge

uganda

From $600 per person per night
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Primate Lodge

Papaya Lake Lodge

uganda

From $400 per person per night
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Papaya Lake Lodge

Maramboi Tented Camp

tanzania

From $260 per person per night
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Maramboi Tented Camp

Kichaka Camp

tanzania

From $1,024 per person per night
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Kichaka Lodge, Zumbua suite view, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Zawadi

zanzibar

From $951 per person per night
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Zawadi Hotel, The beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Ruaha River Lodge

tanzania

From $410 per person per night
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Ruaha River Lodge, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Rekero Camp

kenya

From $1,450 per person per night
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Rekero Camp, Dining with a view, Masai Mara, Kenya

Protea Hotel

uganda

From $170 per person per night
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Protea Hotel

Virunga Lodge

rwanda

From $2,200 per person per night
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Virunga Lodge

Kafunta River Lodge

zambia

From $710 per person per night
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Kafunta River Lodge

Hemingways

kenya

From $530 per person per night
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Hemingways, Nairobi, Kenya

Mchenja Camp

zambia

From $1,200 per person per night
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Mchenja Camp

Lemala Wildwaters

uganda

From $506 per person per night
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Lemala Wildwaters

Mivumo River Lodge

tanzania

From $575 per person per night
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Mivumo River Lodge

Pioneer Camp

tanzania

From $1,020 per person per night
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Pioneer Camp, The Serengeti, Tanzania

Entamanu Ngorongoro

tanzania

From $2,200 per person per night
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Entamanu Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Jafferji House

zanzibar

From $52 per person per night
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Jafferji House, Stonetown, Zanzibar

And don't miss our Africa Wildlife page for a full guide to the amazing wildlife available...

A few of our favourite itineraries for a Africa Photography Safari in 2026/27

Below we have outlined a few of our more popular Africa Photography Safari for 2026/27. As we only tailormake our trips to your exact requirements these are just to give you a feel for what is possible.

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Duration

$4,000$7,500

Price Brackets (USD)

12 Nights

Honeymooners Delight

Amboseli National Park, Southern Beaches, The Masai Mara

From $5,500 per person
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Honeymoons at Naibor Camp

12 Nights

Lions and Elephants

Amboseli National Park, Nairobi, Southern Beaches, The Masai Mara

From $4,500 per person
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Lions at Governors Camp, Masai Mara

13 Nights

Go On, It Will Be Worth It!

Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve, Southern Beaches, The Laikipia Plateau

From $7,500 per person
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Samburu National Reserve

13 Nights

The Discerning Safari

The Laikipia Plateau, The Masai Mara, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches

From $6,000 per person
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The Laikipia Plateau, Kenya, Ol Malo Lodge

13 Nights

Plateaus and Plains

The Laikipia Plateau, The Masai Mara

From $5,500 per person
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Laikipia Plateau, Kenya, Sosian

14 Nights

Selous & Northern Mozambique

Mainland Coast, Nyerere National Park, South of Dar

From $7,000 per person
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Stone Town Beach pier

9 Nights

The Best of Zambia

Lower Zambezi National Park, Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park, Victoria Falls

From $7,500 per person
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Waterberry lodge victoria falls zambia waterberry sunset cruise victoria falls zambia

7 Nights

Three Rivers

Chobe National Park, The Okavango Delta

From $4,000 per person
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Okavango Delta

9 Nights

Botswana Highlights

Chobe National Park, The Okavango Concessions, The Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls

From $4,000 per person
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Okavango Delta

11 Nights

Desert and Delta

Chobe National Park, The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, The Okavango Delta

From $6,500 per person
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Chobe National Park

11 Nights

Authentic Lodges and Mobile Camps

Chobe National Park, The Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Zambia

From $4,500 per person
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Jao Camp, Okavango Concessions

9 Nights

A Focus on Botswana

Chobe National Park, The Okavango Concessions, The Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Zambia

From $5,500 per person
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African Leopard

8 Nights

A Mobile Camp Exploration

Kwando Linyanti and Selinda, The Okavango Delta

From $6,000 per person
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Okavango Delta
Don't miss our Tailormade Safari Holidays & Trips to select from our bespoke safari trips.

When is the best time to go on a Photography Safari trip to africa in 2026/27?

Whereas it’s feasible to go on a africa Photography Safari trip in 2026/27 almost any time of the year — depending on preferences and wildlife/safari viewing plans — but if you want to avoid peak season or aim to get the timing “just right” then use the following guide to the whole of africa or call us any time to check feasibility, costs or best options for the perfect africa Photography Safari  trip…

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Visiting Africa in January 2026/27

January is a bit of a mixed bag in Africa with the southern countries of Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe in their “green” seasons, expect heavy rains and limited access. East Africa, by contrast, is in a short dry period so offers the wildebeest migration herds in the southern Serengeti, gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda and a low cost safari to Kenya.

Which Countries to Visit

Head to the Serengeti in Tanzania for the wildebeest herds, Rwanda and Uganda for gorillas and birding and Kenya for some value safari and beach. 

Cheat Sheet

  • + Dry in East Africa
  • + A low season to travel so offers great deals
  • + The Great Migration in the southern Serengeti and calving
  •   Humidity starts to pick up

Top Tips for January 2026/27

  • + Keep an eye out for low season offers

Februarymixed

Visiting Africa in February 2026/27

As with January, most of the southern African countries are experiencing hot, humid and rainy conditions in their “green” seasons. East Africa continues to be a great option with relatively dry conditions and the great migration herds still in the southern Serengeti.

Which Countries to Visit

Tanzania and the Serengeti is still the prime destination for the big game while Rwanda and Uganda are still excellent for gorillas and birders alike.

Cheat Sheet

  • + East Africa is dry with temperatures around 30 degrees
  • + Superb birding including European migratories
  •   Wildebeest herds are easy to access in the Southern Serengeti
  •   Limited options for safari

Top Tips for February 2026/27

  • + Kenya can be great value

March mixed

Visiting Africa  in March 2026/27

The southern African countries of Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe are starting to come out of their rainy period with temperatures dropping back down to around the 30 degree mark but still strong rains. East Africa is starting to become more humid as the main rains arrive at the end of the month.

Which Countries to Visit 

Tanzania and the Serengeti is still a great option for the big game experience. Herds are starting to scent the new rains and so begin to move north at the end of the month.

Cheat Sheet

  • + East Africa still still dry and warm
  • + Very few tourists travelling
  • + The Great Migration looks to move from the southern Serengeti
  •   Humidity starts to build towards the end of the month

Top Tips for March 2026/27

  • + Aim for the Western corridor in the Serengeti for the front of the herds

April mixed

Visiting Africa in April 2026/27

As Southern Africa opens once more for business with the early waters arriving into the Okavango in Botswana and Zambia and Zimbabwe starting to greet clients again, East Africa moves into the main rains.

Which Countries to Visit

The early part of the month is very changeable throughout but later in the month is starting to get better in Botswana and Zambia.

Cheat Sheet

  • + A shoulder season for Botswana
  • + Great value options in southern Africa
  •   Temperatures start to cool
  •   East Africa is in its main rains

Top Tips for April 2026/27

  • + Great value okavango delta options

May mixed

Visiting Africa in May 2026/27

Another “mixed” month with Botswana coming into its main season as the floods make their way through the top of the Okavango but East Africa still sits in its main rains. Zambia is also a great option for early season.

Which Countries to Visit

Botswana is now in full swing in the northern part of the Okavango Delta and Zambia is now starting to dry out.

Cheat Sheet

  • + Head to the Okavango for the early flood waters
  • + Great prices for Zambia properties
  • + Still a quieter time for tourism
  •   East Africa is still in its main rains

Top Tips for May 2026/27

  • + Zambia is excellent value at the end of the month

June great

Visiting Africa in June 2026/27

Coming out of the main rains, East Africa, Tanzania and Kenya, open up for tourists once more. Botswana is now in full flow and Zambia and Zimbabwe are hitting their prime months. Plenty of options!

Which Countries to Visit

Head to the north of the Serengeti for the wildebeest herds, to Botswana for the flood waters through the northern parts of the delta and Zambia for some walking!

Cheat Sheet

  • + All of “safari” Africa is open for business
  • + Fantastic wildlife viewing/numbers
  • + Great prices in southern Tanzania
  •   Wildebeest herds can be tricky to predict

Top Tips for June 2026/27

  • + Choose a mobile tented camp in the Serengeti

July best

Visiting Africa in July 2026/27

All the main safari destinations in the continent are in their full season with some of the best game viewing to be had throughout. The wildebeest herds hit the northern grasslands of the Serengeti and spill over into the Masai Mara. The Okavango Delta is as full and as beautiful as can be! 

Which Countries to Visit

Put a pin in a map…Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda or Uganda!

Cheat Sheet

  • + Outstanding game viewing across the continent
  • + Migration herds in both the Serengeti and the Masai Mara
  • + Dry and clear days with cool evenings
  •   It’s as busy as it gets out there!

Top Tips for July 2026/27

  • + Book early for July and August!

August amazing

Visiting Africa in August 2026/27

As with July, August is the peak season across the continent with all of the “big name” destinations such as the Serengeti, the Masai Mara, Volcanoes National Park, The Okavango Delta and South Luangwa in full swing.

Which Countries to Visit

All of them are great!

Cheat Sheet

  • + Heart of the dry season across the continent
  • + Reliable and excellent game viewing
  •   Evenings in the Okavango can be cooler
  •   In locations like the Masai Mara there is an abundance of tourists!

Top Tips for August 2026/27

  • + Choose locations wisely for the best experience

September great

Visiting Africa in September 2026/27

Probably our pick of the times to travel througout the year, you still have the options of all the main destinations for safari with the slightly lower prices after the July/August peak season. Weather is still dry and warm.

Which Countries to Visit

The Masai Mara or the Serengeti for the great Migration herds, the Okavango Delta for waters and isolation, Zambia for walking and Uganda/Rwanda for gorillas and chimps.

Cheat Sheet

  • + A stunning month for game throughout
  • + A drop in the peak season rates and visitor numbers
  • + The Great Migration mills around the Mara and the Serengeti
  •   Still quite busy for tourists

Top Tips for September 2026/27

  • + Travel after the 10th to avoid the school crowds

October still good

Visiting Africa in October 2026/27

October heralds a change in the weather in southern Africa as temperatures start to rise and the arrival of the short rains in East Africa. Early in the month Botswana still has the flood waters in the southern delta and the migration herds are still on the grasslands of the north.

Which Countries to Visit

Head to the southern areas of the Okavango, the walking in South Luangwa early in the month and for the herds in the Masai Mara and the Serengeti.

Cheat Sheet

  • + Mostly clear, dry weather
  • + Game viewing is still good
  •   Tempertures start to increase at the end of the month in Zambia and Botswana
  •   Rainfall arrives at after the middle of the month

Top Tips for October 2026/27

  • + Try to travel early in the month

November fair

Visiting Africa in November 2026/27

With the arrival of the short rains in East Africa, the wildebeest herds start their migration back to the southern Serengeti. In Botswana and Zambia the temperatures really start to ramp up with 40 degrees not being unheard of in the South Luangwa.

Which Countries to Visit

As indicated above, it is a bit of a changeable time with the Serengeti still being good, Zambia is only for those who are ready for the heat!

Cheat Sheet

  • + The migration herds are on the move in the Serengeti
  • + Low season rates offer value for money
  • + A drop in visitor numbers
  •   Gorilla trekking can get muddy

Top Tips for November 2026/27

  • + Look to travel in the first couple of weeks for good game and low prices

December fair

Visiting Africa in December 2026/27

Many discount December in Botswana as the floods have now moved through the delta and the temperatures are up in the high 30s but it is still a great time for game and low visitor numbers. The Serengeti sees the migration herds start to arrive around the southern lakes.

Which Countries to Visit

The southern plains of the Serengeti are starting to see the migration herds arriving at the end of the month. Head to the Kenyan coast for some winter sunshine!

Cheat Sheet

  • + Mostly clear, dry weather
  • + Fantastic wildlife viewing/numbers
  •   Can be colder this time of year
  •   It’s peak season so some parks can get busy

Top Tips for December 2026/27

  • + Book early with us to get the best camps & lodges

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