In partnership with photographic experts we can put together tailored photography trips throughout Africa, whether you want to perfect your skills with a ‘point and shoot’ or develop prowess with professional cameras.
Photo : Letaka Safaris, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Specialist Photographic Safaris
In partnership with photographic experts we can put together tailored photography trips throughout Africa, whether you want to perfect your skills with a ‘point and shoot’ or develop prowess with professional cameras.
Photo : Laikipia Wilderness Camp, Laikipia Wilderness, Kenya
Specialist Photographic Safaris
In partnership with photographic experts we can put together tailored photography trips throughout Africa, whether you want to perfect your skills with a ‘point and shoot’ or develop prowess with professional cameras.
Photo : Kusini Camp, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Specialist Photographic Safaris
Specialist Photographic Safaris
Our partnership with professional photographic experts allows us to put together tailored photography trips in Africa, whether you want to perfect your skills with a ‘point and shoot’ or develop prowess with high-end professional cameras. We can answer your questions relating to equipment, photographic style, tuition and preparing for your safari, as well as advising on the right destinations and seasons to travel according to the animals you wish to photograph, whether it be mountain gorillas in Rwanda or elephants in Botswana.
Techniques range hugely and discovering your own trademark style makes photography on safari so exciting. The big cats are the focus of many a budding photographer, but to produce the real story of your safari you need to learn to capture birds in flight, African sunsets, running zebras, wide-angle elephants, giraffe sunset silhouettes, family fun and even the African night sky.
The ability to share photos through social media has revolutionized the way we communicate in the 21st Century. There are so many exciting ways to publish your safari pictures, whether on Instagram or to create professional standard coffee table books online. Knowing that so many people can view your magnificent images only adds to the excitement of wildlife photography. With specialist advice at our fingertips, we can help you capture Africa in a whole new light.
A number of lodges offer specialist photographic safari holidays where photographic tutors are resident in camp. View this video of a typical photographic safari holiday with tutor and photographer, Andrew Aveley, at Jaci’s Safari Lodge, South Africa.
Consider booking a private vehicle, it’ll give you the flexibility you might not get if sharing with non-photographers.
A boat will provide a different angle for taking wildlife images and particularly good for close up shots of bird life, hippo and elephant.
Some camps have photographic hides, these present incredible opportunities for the photographer to sit hidden, in perfect view of the wildlife.
While having a knowledgeable photographic guide is essential on a specialist photographic safari, it’s also possible to travel with a professional photographer throughout your safari, and to receive tuition and guidance on equipment and techniques prior to your departure.
Different seasons offer different opportunities. During the green, or rainy seasons, you will find magnificent colours and wonderful light; high season will often provide spectacular predator and prey action. We can advise on the best times of travel to capture your particular wish list.
Some of our Specialist Photographic Safaris Highlights Click on an image to find out more
To return the third time to a safari experience is a real treat, but to use the same company, Aardvark to create that experience tells you something else. A superb company, who listen, just tell them what you dream of, and they will do everything in their power to make those dreams come true. Dont ever forget a Safari is not a drive through a zoo, its a real wild experience, dont go to tick boxes, just enjoy real wild life encounters.
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9/28/2026
James Masterson
We booked our honeymoon through Aardvark Safaris and couldn’t recommend them more. From start to finish, Robyn assisted us with our dream safari in Botswana. The whole trip went smoothly and left us not having to worry about anything. Even whilst on the trip, we were able to update our itinerary and were helped by the great support team on the ground too. Overall a fantastic experience, thank you
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9/28/2026
John Lefkowits
Jo and Christine at Aardvark Safaris are absolutely amazing. We had been considering a Safari for many years and struggled with different options and ultimately we chose Aardvark and were thrilled with the trip they curated for us. Jo really listens and attended to what our interests and priorities were and built a trip in a way that just nailed it! We were absolutely delighted with the quality of service, accomodations, guides, wildlife opportunities and overall ease of travel throughout the multiple countries we visited. I would 100% recommend Aardvark to anyone considering a Safari.
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9/27/2026
Maria Lucia Seidl-de-Moura
I really appreciate the work you did, planning our trip. It was perfect. The reception when we arrived at Nairobi, the hotel where we spent our first night, the two camps, all excellent. We were treated very well by all the people we encountered.
We especially liked Mara Valley, the second camp. It is five stars. The food could not be better. The vegetarian options were very good.
The drives were fantastic, the extra activities also. The balloon ride was an unforgettable experience. We saw all the animals we wanted and we had an excellent private guide at the second camp. We regret not having at the first one.
The day spent at Nairobi was pleasant, but we wish we had had an extra day and a night at the hotel. It was a long and tiring day until we went to the airport. The driver was very nice and took us to a craft market, and to visit a special project. The restaurant was excellent and we had a very good lunch.
It was very good to have had the especial assistance provided at the airport. It helped a lot. Again, thank you, Jo and Advark sapharis for our wonderful trip. We will recommend this company. As we say in Portuguese, obrigada!
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9/21/2026
Sarah Priaulx
Aadvark (theough the very patient Robyn) co-ordinated a complicated 2 week family tour through Uganda and into Rwanda during the Ebola outbreak - not only was the tour a huge and memorable success (trip of a lifetime) but we felt confident in the assurances / checks / research conducted by Aadvark regarding our safety. The lodges we stayed in and our guide for the 2 weeks (Milton) cannot be faulted and if we go again, I would request Milton as our guide. He has contacts everywhere and we felt safe in his care. We have used Aadvark a few times now (including incredible Kilimanjaro trek) and would not hesitate to do so again - they have real local experience and knowledge and I trust their judgement and recommendations.
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9/14/2026
Diana Parker
From the first time I contacted Aardvark two years ago they were efficient, organised, polite, knowledgeable and very friendly. We had an amazing family safari and Lucinda was fantastic in everything she organised, I couldn't fault a thing. Drumbeat Safaris were fabulous, Anna-lise is so welcoming and professional and the guide, Option, was very informative, patient and understanding. He took time to ensure our safety, and we all felt privileged to spend time with him in Botswana. We also adored Waterberry Lodge, the food was incredible, especially as we were joined on the last night by a hippo on the lawn! An unforgettable bucket list trip ticked off. Thankyou to all at Aardvark , we WILL tell all our friends and we WILL be back!!
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9/08/2026
Danielle Sinclair
Aardvark Safaris are exceptional at tailoring holidays of a lifetime. We couldn’t and wouldn’t have done this without them, every minute of our trip was incredible and we are so grateful to the staff Robyn and Adelie for the planning and service and dedication to our trip!
Yet again Aadvark exceeded all our expectations with a safari holiday! This time to Tanzania . We stayed at 3 camps, Mwiba, Mila and Chem Chem , all of which were outstanding , each providing a different exciting experience. We saw huge numbers of animals and we had superb cultural experiences. The camps themselves, each very different, provided exceptional service , accommodation and hospitality. We ended our trip to Tanzania with a 6 night stay at the Manta Resort on Pemba Island. A wonderful relaxing end to an exceptional holiday. Thank you to Francis and all at Aadvark for another fabulous trip . Looking forward to the next one.
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8/27/2026
Josh Snow
Maddy and the Aardvark team are fantastic. We used them to book a safari in Kenya recently and from the first interaction with them, they were informative, helpful, and proactive. Everything from picking different locations and lodging to helping us through pre-departure requirements like vaccines, visas, and packing was done thoughtfully and clearly. The actual logistics of the trip, which included multiple flights, locations, and activities, were experienced flawlessly. I will definitely use them again and highly recommend.
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8/24/2026
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