Photographic Safari

The opportunity for a stunning image around every corner

Our Photographic Safaris

A photographic safari is so much more than simply taking a couple of snaps with your phone when you’re on a game drive. On a photographic safari, everything is geared around the wants and needs of the photographer, whether they are a seasoned professional or a talented amateur. This means specially adapted private vehicles, guides who understand how to position the vehicle for the best light and view, and being unhampered by having to consider other guests. If you want to wait for hours for a leopard to wake up at dusk and begin stalking, you can. If you have to have a swivel chair that allows for a 360° outlook, consider it done. If you have a specific bird in mind, the whole drive can be given over to finding it.

Why we recommend a Photographic safari

You can take your time getting the images you want without pressure from the rest of the group
Specially adapted vehicles have camera rests, charging stations and even only two seats on 360° mounts
Specialist guides are patient and willing to wait at a sighting until you have your shot

Private reserves allow you more flexibility in timing so you can get the best sunrise and sunset light
Some lodges will send a packed lunch so you can spend all day out in the bush, finding spectacular sightings to capture
Many lodges have hides at waterholes so you can get unique angles and close-ups on drinking animals and birds

East Africa

Some of the most iconic safari photos have been taken in East Africa, which is also a regular for wildlife documentary filmmakers. The Serengeti in Tanzania and Masai Mara in Kenya have open landscapes that allow you to capture dramatic action without background clutter. These are the places to get shots of the Wildebeest Migration, which can be seen nowhere else. Beyond the Mara and the Serengeti are the diverse landscapes of Selous, Ruaha, Samburu, Tarangire and Amboseli, each of which have a different feel. The sun here turns blood-red as it sets, offering a challenge to photographers who want this iconic image.

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Southern Africa

The private reserves around Kruger in South Africa are probably the best equipped for photographers who want access to conveniences like 24/7 power, high-speed Wi-Fi and customized vehicles. These luxurious lodges are also in rhino and leopard strongholds. But don’t overlook Botswana for the Okavango Delta and Moremi, and Zimbabwe for Mana Pools and the Victoria Falls. Namibia is perfect for photographers who want to drive themselves rather than be guided while Zambia, as the home of walking safaris, allows you to venture out on foot with armed guides and rangers. Eschewing the vehicle means you can find smaller wildlife and get much lower angles.

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Central Africa

Once the wildlife photography bug has bitten, you’ll soon get itchy feet to photograph gorillas in Rwanda or Uganda. The challenges here act as motivation for dedicated photographers: you may trek for hours to find your troop so need to be fit to carry your equipment; conditions may be misty or gloomy so you need to consider your light settings carefully; and, you only get an hour with the gorillas so you need to be comfortable with your camera and working quickly. Specialist photographic guides who run private tours are available to help you work under these constraints so you get your shots.

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Itineraries to inspire you

Here are our favourite Photographic Itineraries to inspire you. All of our itineraries can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.

Silverbacks in Style

Kigali | Volcanoes National Park
DURATION: 4 NIGHTS

Mara Migration

Masai Mara | Olare Motorogi
DURATION: 6 NIGHTS

Sublime South Africa

Cape Town | Kruger
DURATION: 9 NIGHTS

Why book with Biggestleaf Travel

We Sell What We Love: We are genuinely passionate about African travel and safaris. Every itinerary we design is shaped by first-hand knowledge, personal experience and a deep respect for the destinations we represent. It is company policy that our consultants experience the destinations and lodges they sell, giving them practical insight into the areas, logistics and overall journey.
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Tailor-Made – Not Template – Trips: No two travellers are the same. Every journey we create is fully personalised and customised, designed around your interests, pace and expectations. This may take longer to organise but it means our clients get an unforgettable experience.
Established, Stable & Experienced: Founded in 2014, we are proud that we still have our first consultants working with us today. This continuity reflects the strength of our team culture, depth of experience and the long-term relationships we build with our staff, clients and safari partners.
Responsible Travel & Carbon Offsetting: We believe in protecting Africa’s wild places for generations to come. As part of our commitment to responsible travel, we offset our travellers’ carbon footprint through bed-night calculations, and fully offset all kilometres driven by our vehicles through verified carbon credits. Every journey therefore contributes to conservation, climate responsibility and the long-term sustainability of the destinations we love. Visit our Sustainable Travel page for more information.

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