Photo safari
Photo safari: book an experience shaped to what you want. Checked providers in the finest parts of the country.
Difficulty
Easy – Advanced
Duration
A few hours – several days
Location
Reserves, nature parks, mountains, wild country
Season
All year round
What is photo safari?
A photo safari is a trip into the country given over to photographing animals, birds and landscapes.
Participants look for pictures worth taking without disturbing anything.
It can be done on your own or as part of a guided expedition.
The point is bringing back honest images of the natural world.
How does a photo safari work?
Planning the trip
You pick the place, the species you are after and the right time of year.
Getting the kit ready
The camera, the lenses and the accessories are made ready.
Working the area
Participants look for landscapes and animals worth a picture.
Watching the subject
The photographer waits for the right moment.
Taking the pictures
The images are taken with respect for the country.
Who is photo safari for?
People new to photography
A way of learning photography out of doors.
Keen photographers
It gives you natural subjects you will not find elsewhere.
Animal lovers
It lets you watch wildlife where it lives.
Travellers
It puts exploring and photography together.
photo safari experience level
Photo safari for pleasure
Photographic walks in the country, for landscapes and animals.
Guided photo safari
An organised trip with someone who knows where and when to be.
Wildlife photo safari
Trips given over to photographing wild animals.
Professional photo expedition
Bigger projects, for documentary work or a portfolio.
At a glance
Natural light
The first and last hours of the day give you the best of it.
Patience
Pictures worth keeping take time and watching.
Keeping your distance
Animals are to be photographed without being disturbed.
A specialist guide
A guide can tell you where and when to be.
The weather
It affects both the photography and getting about.
Telling a story in pictures
A photograph carries the experience and the beauty of the place.
photo safari kit
Camera
The one piece of kit you cannot do without.
Telephoto lens
It lets you photograph animals from a distance.
Wide-angle lens
Handy for landscapes and for setting the scene.
Tripod
It keeps the camera steady.
Memory cards
Needed for storing the photographs.
Spare batteries
Worth having on long sessions out of doors.
photo safari safety
Nature photography has to be done responsibly.
Photo safari — frequently asked questions
No. You can start with any camera or a decent phone.
No. There are versions that suit beginners.
Yes, keeping your distance and the rules that protect them.
Yes. It helps with finding the spots and naming the species.
Yes, in versions matched to the ages taking part.
In reserves, nature parks and country rich in species.
Making pictures that hold the beauty of the natural world.