Kenya
Wildlife of Shompole
Photograph the wildlife of Shompole on an immersive photography holiday in Kenya's Great Rift Valley. Two waterhole hides, varied species & experienced guidance throughout
- Hero Species Match Count
- 3
- Species Match Count
- 15
Where to Photograph
African Wildlife
Africa's wildlife photography opportunities are unmatched in their scale & drama. From the great herds of the Maasai Mara to the elephants & predators along the Chobe River, these holidays place you in landscapes where wildlife is abundant, visible & active throughout the day. We focus on positioning, light & behaviour rather than covering vast distances, returning to productive areas when conditions are at their best.
The trips listed here span East & Southern Africa's most productive regions, each chosen for the quality & reliability of their wildlife encounters. Whether you're looking to photograph the Big Five on open savannah or capture intimate moments at a waterhole at dusk, these itineraries have been shaped by years of guiding in these environments.
Trips
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Species
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Countries
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Where these holidays take place
Recommended Holidays
African Wildlife Photography Holidays
If you’re looking to photograph African wildlife in its natural habitat, the holidays below offer some of the finest opportunities available. Carefully designed for photographers, these small-group tours visit proven locations where a wide variety of species can be photographed in exceptional conditions.
Explore our recommended trips below to discover which destinations, species & photographic experiences best match your interests.
Kenya
Wildlife of Shompole Wilderness
Photograph the nocturnal wildlife of Shompole Wilderness in Kenya's Great Rift Valley. Two waterhole hides, varied species & experienced guidance.
- Hero Species Match Count
- 3
- Species Match Count
- 15
Kenya
African Wildlife of the Maasai Mara
Travel to Kenya with us for a photography holiday in Kenya, September 2028, focused on cats & the other wildlife of the Maasai Mara...
- Hero Species Match Count
- 3
- Species Match Count
- 14
Botswana
Wildlife of the Chobe River
Explore trip details for an October 2027 Botswana photography holiday, focused on elephants & river-based wildlife photography.
- Hero Species Match Count
- 3
- Species Match Count
- 13
Tanzania
Lions of the Serengeti
Photograph the Lions of the Serengeti in Tanzania's Lobo Valley, working resident prides & leopards with David in small vehicle-based groups
- Hero Species Match Count
- 2
- Species Match Count
- 15
Kenya
The Mara, Without the Crowds
Set within a private conservancy area on the quieter side of the Maasai Mara, our African Wildlife of the Lemek Conservancy photography safari is...
- Hero Species Match Count
- 1
- Species Match Count
- 1
Morocco
Fennec Foxes & other Moroccan Wildlife
Join our Moroccan wildlife photography tour focused on desert wildlife behaviour, early light & brief encounters across Morocco's arid landscapes.
- Hero Species Match Count
- 0
- Species Match Count
- 1
Species
Africa is home to the most spectacular concentration of large mammals & iconic wildlife on Earth. From the great herds of the Serengeti & the Big Five to lesser-known species like wild dogs & pangolins, our African wildlife photography holidays provide opportunities to photograph a remarkable diversity of animals across some of the continent’s finest reserves.
Browse the species below to learn more about each animal, discover where it can be photographed & explore the NaturesLens tours that offer the best opportunities to capture it in the wild.
Countries
Africa’s greatest wildlife photography destinations span a vast range of habitats, from the open savannahs of East Africa to the dense forests of Central Africa & the wetlands of Southern Africa. Our African wildlife photography holidays visit some of the most productive reserves & national parks on the continent, including locations in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa & Uganda.
Explore each destination below to discover the species you can photograph, the habitats they inhabit & the wildlife photography holidays available in each country.
Photography Opportunities
African wildlife photography offers an extraordinary range of creative opportunities, from dramatic predator-prey interactions & great migration crossings to intimate portraits of primates & birds. Whether you’re interested in classic safari scenes, dramatic action photography or atmospheric landscapes with wildlife, the opportunities below highlight some of the most rewarding experiences available on our African wildlife photography holidays.
- In Kenya, you can photograph African elephants crossing the alkaline flats of Shompole at golden hour
- In Botswana, you can photograph African elephants swimming across the Chobe River at sunset
- In Tanzania, you can african lions coordinating pride hunts provide compelling sequences of predator behaviour & family dynamics
- In Morocco, you can capture images of African houbara bustards displaying in open desert at dawn
- In Kenya, you can capture images of African leopards hunting under spotlight during dedicated night drives
- In Botswana, you can capture images of African lions resting on the floodplain with the river glinting behind
- In Tanzania, you can territorial disputes between spotted hyenas create intense action photography during competitive feeding scenarios
- In Kenya, you can photograph African lions resting on kopjes with the Great Rift Valley as backdrop
- In Botswana, you can photograph African skimmers slicing the water surface with their lower mandibles at dusk
- In Tanzania, you can african elephants at permanent water sources enable close-range family interaction & behavioural photography
Ready to plan your photography?
Ready to photograph Africa's most iconic wildlife? Contact the NaturesLens team to discuss which of these African wildlife photography holidays best matches your interests, experience & schedule. We're always happy to help you plan the right trip.