Capturing great photos requires not only personal talent but also heavily relies on creating opportunities in the right environments. At Van Bommel Safaris, we are familiar with the best safari areas for photo tours in Africa. With years of experience in wildlife photography, we aim to teach you all the intricacies of the craft.
Our photography tours are intentionally designed on a small scale, with no more than 6-8 guests divided across two vehicles. Each vehicle is equipped with both a photographer and a local guide/driver. We focus on both day and night photography, providing ample opportunities to capture unique images. Photographic hides are also available, allowing you to capture special moments.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, our photo tours in various African countries are suitable for every skill level. We strive to offer an educational and inspiring experience, providing you with the opportunity to elevate your photographic skills.
Photographic safaris at every level
Inspiring photography game drives
Safari photography from an open game drive vehicle is ideal. Driving with a guide, tracker, and photographer in a private game reserve provides you with the best opportunities to capture wildlife. In the early morning and late afternoon, the light is beautifully soft, and this quality is reflected in the photos. During dusk, the use of flashes may be necessary, and professional photographers are there to assist as needed. You also have ample opportunities for special evening photography, in which these photographers specialize: using larger spotlights, two vehicles can alternate illuminating the animal from behind or from the side. This interplay of light and shadow allows you to capture unique photos!
Photography from the water
Drinking elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and sometimes lions or wild dogs, but above all, a plethora of colorful birds: various kingfishers, rollers, bee-eaters, African fish eagles, waders, and water birds. From a small boat on the river, you can approach these animals closely, providing unique photography opportunities. Afloat, you may encounter opportunities to capture images of pelicans in flight, surfing sea lions, or leaping dolphins. Embrace the challenge and capture the most beautiful moments.
Landscape photography from an open helicopter
Photographing from a helicopter, as offered during your photo tour in Namibia, is truly unique. It provides not only landscapes with a short lens but also long-distance shots of animals that take on an entirely different allure. The expansive view is breathtaking, offering not only unique photos but also an exhilarating adventure.
To capture stunning shots from the helicopter, it’s essential that the doors are removed. While this is not standard, it is fully facilitated during this photo tour in Namibia, ensuring you have the optimal conditions for your aerial photography experience.
Photography from the best hides
Hide photography is an entirely different kind of photography, with specialized hides for mammals, water birds, small birds, bee-eaters, and vultures. These hides provide genuinely unique opportunities for photography, both during the day and at night. Van Bommel Safaris offers numerous options to incorporate these special locations into your customized safari experience. Whether you prefer a guided photo tour or want to spend some time on your own in various hides, everything is possible.
Join us on one of our safari photo tours in Africa and capture world-class wildlife photos
Photo safari– Kenya Masai Mara
Kenyas Masai Mara photo safari.
On this 11-day photo tour, you’ll capture wildlife from a specially equipped game drive vehicle in the Masai Mara, Kenya. The focus is on the big cats and the potential migration, but every opportunity for beautiful photos will be seized.
Photography tour – Mashatu Botswana
Photography trip Mashatu in Botswana.
An 8-day photo tour at Mashatu in Botswana is a fantastic opportunity for photographing leopards, lions, cheetahs, elands, and elephants. The game drives occur twice daily: in the morning and the afternoon/evening, capturing the best times for photography. Particularly in the summer, the Mashatu landscape is unique, often adorned with an abundance of flowers.
Photo tour – Gorongosa Mozambique
Lots of wildlife and non touristic.
The Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique is a protected nature reserve of approximately 4,000 km². It is still an undiscovered gem in Southern Africa, formerly referred to as the “Serengeti of the South.” The park is home to a variety of antelope species, lions, wild dogs, and a multitude of unique birds.
Join us on our photo safari to Kenyas Masai Mara!
From a special equipped photographic game-drive vehicle you get to photograph the wildlife at Kenyas Masai Mara. The focus will be on big cats and the Migration of wildebeest and zebra. We will have 2 vehicles with 1 Maasai guide, 1photographer and 3 guests per vehicle.
Discover the magic of Africa through the lens of your camera with Van Bommel Safaris’ photo tours. Each year, we organize a number of unforgettable journeys, tailoring our offerings to the desires of our clients. Therefore, we strive to add new locations to our photo tour portfolio every year. Whether you dream of capturing the majestic savannas, the fascinating flora and fauna, or the enchanting sunsets, we have a photo tour that meets your expectations.
Our photo tours are carefully curated and designed on a small scale to ensure that each participant receives personal attention. We aim not only to capture breathtaking photos but also to provide a profound experience that elevates your photographic skills to new heights. Be inspired by the beauty of Africa and explore the most photogenic places on the continent with Van Bommel Safaris. Which new destination awaits your lens? Discover it with our engaging photo tours.
All photos on this website are made by us
We believe in authenticity. Every photo on this website is a product of our personal journeys. This is what you can expect from your trip. Here’s a glimpse into our photo collection:
