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Africa safari vehicles are either open-sided or closed. The closed land cruisers are the more commonly used in East Africa due to their suitability for road based trips.  Open-sided safari vehicles are more common in south African destinations namely south Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana.

Why go for an open-sided vehicle instead of closed 4X4 during a photography safari in East Africa?

Closed Land cruisers are better for travelers going for road-based safaris as you can drive between destinations in dusty and windy roads. The longest road transfers in Kenya, Uganda and nothern Tanzania do not take more than 6 hours. Road transfer are also more pocket friendly than air transfers which…

• Large aperture. Wildlife photography involves capturing motion scenes which requires a good shutter speed to get sharp…

  The two brands are highly competitive accounting for over 80% of cameras in the market. They are in many ways identical in features with just but a few distinctions to fit individual customer interests. Since canon was the first to adopt the DSLR technology, more wildlife photographers use canon cameras. As a first time Africa photographer you may be stuck between choosing canon or Nikon camera for your next trip. To begin with, you ought to have a clear understanding on different attributes must be able to achieve to give the best results.  These include:

  • Large aperture. Wildlife photography involves capturing motion scenes which requires a good shutter speed to get sharp…

Kenya is one of the best photography destinations in Africa with some of the most famous bush films set in the country’s wildernesses. Major parks in Kenya not only presents wildlife photography opportunities but also a series of dramatic landscape to detail. In this guide we shall share some of the best destinations you should pick for your next photography tour.

1.      Mara river

The famed river that tops our list is in greater mara region and separates sections of Mara triangle and serengeti from the masai Mara main reserves. The river draws its fame from the deadly river crossing epic where over 1.2 million wildebeest and their associate take the…

Closeup photography is the hardest yet the most exciting wildlife photography. Agreeably, nature photography, unlike other types of photography require a lot of proficiency and skill especially when you must deal with animals and birds. Seeing your subject through the lenses in a perfect angle is, however, the desire of every photographer. To capture that badge winning close up shot you will need a telephoto lens of about 150mm.

In this guide we will put you through the whole process of photographing your subject right from approaching to the point where you position yourself for the opportunity and lower the shutter.

How to position yourself closeup photo

Close…

You may be wondering on the best outfit for your African photography safari especially if this is your first visit. Besides how best your clothing befits your photography needs you must put to consideration the weather and environment in Africa.  In this post we are going to share the best outfits for safari.

General clothing

Africa wilderness may be quite dusty and hot. Carry 2 pairs of casual light-long trousers, a pair of dull short sleeved shirts. The nights in Africa might be very cold and you should carry at least two warm winter sweaters, a pair of light gloves and a headscarf if you are going for the night game…

The Nikon brand has a range of DSLR camera and lens selections at diverse prices for the best quality or pocket-friendly choices you would like as a photographer. Within these limits, Nikon, like Canon, has beaten other reputable brands to become market leaders in photography equipment sales. In light of African wildlife photography, the Nikon brand has a selection of camera and lens options that befits important attributes like portability, low light capability, excellent iso capability, autofocus, and vibration reduction (VR) image stabilizer. This guide will discuss some of the Nikon lenses you should consider for your next Africa safari. 

1.      Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E

The Nikon AF-S, 70-200mm f/2.8E,…

You will have your best moments for safari photography during the morning hours and evening before dusk. Over this period most animals are wandering in search of food.  Morning and evening hours are also calm and the animals are quite relaxed to easily approach for a close-range photo.  Sometimes you may as well go for another round of game drives after nightfall to check for nocturnal animals especially the big cats. During these prime hours you will have to deal with diminished light or even a worse situation in the case of night game drives where you must rely on light from the moon and the stars. Whereas on ordinally circumstances you will just use the camera…

• The scale of the phenomena. Wildebeest migration is the world’s most famous massive land movement. Your image should capture the whole phenomena in…

  The great East Africa migration gives some of the best photo opportunities in Africa ranging from optimal hunting scenes, river crossings and spectacular herds movements. The clockwise movement round 300 miles distant from serengeti south eastern plains through the western corridor across grumeti private reserve to masai mara and back to serengeti along Ngorongoro conservation area; is one of the world’s most famous overland migration. Each region the herds pass through presenting unique happens and sites to photograph.

  Two things a good migration photo should entail

  • The scale of the phenomena. Wildebeest migration is the world’s most famous massive land movement. Your image should capture the whole phenomena in…

Over the past 10 years there have been a rapid growth in travel influencers and blogging careers and more travelers are entering into wildlife and landscape photography either as a side hustle or for contents in their social media handles and blogs.  With a longlist of attractions ranging from excellent landscapes, beautiful coastline and plenty wildlife and birding ecosystems; Africa is undoubtedly the best choice for both established and amateur photographers. In this article we are going to provides important points that will guide you through a successful photography safari in Africa.

Important points for complete beginners

If you are a complete newbie you ought to understand that photography is a…

Africa provides the exciting spots for nature photography with a lot of scenic natural features, beautiful flora and plenty of fauna and avifauna species. With photography being a serious business of speaking and listening to nature, your success as a nature photographer starts with furnishing your camera bag with all the required accessories. In this guide we shall cover some of the vital equipment you should pack for your photo safari

1.      Two camera

There is a wide range of wildlife camera options.  However, there are several factors you ought to consider when making the choice of a camera.

Must have excellent low light capabilities. This can be…