The iconic image of an African safari wouldn’t be complete without the camera around your neck. Despite that, it can be tough to accurately capture the majesty of the bush on a standard tourism safari drive. Enter the photographic safari. Whether you’re an amateur hoping to capture some breathtaking moments, or a seasoned pro who lives through their lens, a photographic safari is the perfect way to ensure you get that shot that will immortalize your experience in the bush
What is a photographic safari?
Sometimes called ‘the only ethical wildlife hunts’, photographic safaris are specifically structured around ensuring you capture only the very best wildlife moments on camera. It’s not just a game drive, but an experience specifically constructed around capturing images of the trip that will ensnare the heart of any viewer.
This means that it’s essential to have a basic understanding of the animals in the bush if you want to get the right moment the right way. That’s why our expert guides are also trained in the art of photography as well as bushveld lore. They’ll guide you to understand more about the art of wildlife photography and the wildlife itself, helping you craft memories that will last a lifetime and showcase your skills.
Game Lodges in the Timbavati like Kambaku Lodges are perfectly placed for photographic safaris. With our fenceless borders allowing animals to free roam from the Kruger, and ample opportunity to spot the Big 5, there can be no better photographic safari experience.
What’s the best season for a photographic safari?
In honesty, if it’s the magic of the camera you’re looking to weave, there’s no peak season. Traditionally, the dry season has been seen as the best safari weather. Without rain to replenish water sources, animals are more likely to congregate together in larger numbers at waterholes. Meanwhile, the bush die-off over the dry season makes spotting animals a little easier.
However, when the rains sweep in and rejuvenate the bush, we’re gifted with an explosion of green to delight any heart. Spring brings wobbly baby animals begging to be immortalised, and winter sunsets that will capture your heart forever. Differing seasons allow you to capture different moments, but everyone will delight your heart.
At Kambaku lodges we offer premier photographic safari opportunities year-round. With luxury accommodation in the Timbavati to look forward to each evening, an experienced guide to help you make the very best of your gear, and small groups to ensure only the very best experience, you’ll fall in love with the bush all over again.
