African Photography Safaris
Join us in the wildlife hotspots of sub-Saharan Africa for a dedicated wildlife photography safari. With fieldcraft and photography tuition, we can offer photographers of all abilities an amazing ‘bucket-list’ experience.
Unlike a normal ‘tourist’ safari, you’ll have the time you need to immerse yourself in photographing incredible wildlife. We’ll look for specific behaviours and action from different angles, in different light and conditions to ensure you come home with plenty of incredible photographs as well as being an improved photographer.
Focus on… Kenya’s Maasai Mara
Wild at Mattikoko – The Great Migration
Experience the iconic great migration in the private Lemek, Ol Chorro and Enonkishu Conservancies of Kenya’s Maasai Mara.
We’ll be based at ‘Mattikoko’, a Maasai family owned camp in the heart of the Lemek Conservancy. We’ll be able to go off the beaten tracks in four-wheel drive vehicles to enjoy all of the incredible photographic opportunities this amazing wildlife migration presents. We’ll also have access to the National Reserve and Mara Triangle.
Booking now for August & September 2024, 7 and 11 night options available.
Our Ethos
At African Photography Safaris, we believe in going beyond teaching photography techniques. We believe passing on our fieldcraft and subject knowledge not only makes our guests better photographers, but it also helps us all work more ethically and promotes conservation too.
We place great importance on treating people, the environment and wildlife with respect. We work in areas where there is a constant need to balance the impact of people and the well-being of the natural habitats and eco-systems. Our wildlife photography safaris favour locations where tourist numbers are very carefully managed, where rules are establised to avoid disturbance and stress to wildlife and their habitats.
We also favour camps and lodges in private conservancies and reserves where our presence provides benefits to wildlife conservation groups and helps local community employment, health and education initiatives.
We actively contribute towards the crucial work of the Mara Predator Conservation programme, both financially and also by providing photographic resources. We also visit and donate money to rhino conservation in the Mara Conservancies.
Our international flights include subscriptions to CO2 impact programmes and re-forestation.
“Alan and Kaleel have been absolutely amazing, terrific help! This is my first safari trip and it certainly won’t be my last…”
Phil O’Brien, Maasai Mara 2022
The Podcast
Sharing the day to day experiences of being on a wildlife photogtaphy safari with African Photography Safaris. We discuss some of the important issues you need to know when travelling on a photographic safari, answer listeners questions, chat about fieldcraft and photography, look back at some memorable experiences in the African wilderness, book and app reviews and more.
In our latest episode (6) we talk about prime and zoom lenses, anthropomorphism and giving animals names, Kaleel has a detailed review of the Merlin Bird ID App while Alan shatters the elephant gravedyard myth. We’re asked about our ultimate favrourite safari moment so far and the conversation turns to safari beers! Plus, is it necessary to take two cameras on safari?
Current and Previous Episodes…
Private Photography Safaris
Custom designed private photography safaris are perfect for individuals, couples or groups travelling together. We can work with you to meticulously plan and create a wildlife photography safari to meet your requirements. We’ll use our expertise and experience, together with our networks and connections in Africa, to advise and plan your very own African photography safari.
