2023 Safari’s

The adventure kicks off in Kibble National Park. The first three nights is a perfect introduction to life in a forest. Upon arrival we have the afternoon free to either relax. Head out on an optional wildlife activity in the area. I always recommend, walk the short trail around the lodge with camera in hand and get an idea of what photographing in a forest is like.

We enjoy two chimpanzee treks durning our time here which is a good warm up before trekking the largest primate on the planet. Photographing these busy, loud and unpredictable apes can be challenging but I can assure you that you will manage to capture some really impactful images of these creatures during the two hours you will spend with them.

Three leg rest days will be enjoyed in the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park; well known for its tree-climbing lions.

Vehicle and boat bound safaris along the Kazinga channel that links Lake Edward and Lake George will offer you the opportunity to photograph a much wider diversity of subjects than purely primates and will leave you with an incredibly well-rounded portfolio of Uganda.

Two nights spent in the area is just about enough prep time to gear up for what will be a life changing experience - Trekking the critically endangered mountain gorilla.

An area that screams diversity. This applies to your photography, landscapes, activity, animal behaviour, interaction and so much more. What's not to love?

I have attempted this many times over the years and have accepted that I will never accurately describe just how incredible this portion of the tour is.

We will spend four nights amongst the apes, tucked away underneath the tall canopy of Bwindi Impenetrable Forrest.

I recall my first visit to the area like it was yesterday. We arrived at the lodge around midday welcomed by a large family of gorilla on the lawn.

Everything about this area is just so moving. The lodge/staff, the area, the sounds, the gorilla trekking. It's such a surreal feeling and it will leave you so fulfilled.

This experience is set apart from any other and will showcase the true diversity that  Mana Pools holds.

The adventure will start with a three night stay at Kavinga Safari Camp which isperfectly sited above the banks of the Rukomechi river, close to the famous Chitake Springs.

This area is not what you will imagine Mana Pools to be. The landscape is wooded, hilly and has beautiful dry riverbeds running through it.

Their private concession offers great flexibility including night time photography but the stand out attraction here is their termite mound shaped eye level hide.

Get right among the wildlife with an an astonishing 180 degree view of the water hole from elephant-foot level. Photographically speaking, it's amazing! You can also make use of your room and/or main area deck to photograph from.

Photographic diversity sings in this area!

The Mana Pools feel sets in en route to Zambezi Expeditions. A four night stay on the banks of the mighty Zambezi river at this comfortable yet classic camp offers the kind of intimacy with nature that can only be achieved by immersing yourself in the heart of the wild.

Fall asleep to the sound of the flowing river and chuckles of hippo and wake-up with the dawn chorus to a spectacular African sunrise. At Zambezi Expeditions you will connect with nature in a deep and meaningful way all while your senses are heightened at every second of every day.

This area sees a constant flow of wildlife through the camp as it's situated on the picturesque wooded floodplain. An area that plays host to one of the most astonishing wildlife experiences in Africa.

Walking with Africas gentle giants, lion, leopard, wild dog and so much more followed by a dinner under the African stars is truly only understood once experienced.

This area of Mana Pools that will touch your senses in every way.

This adrenaline filled adventure ends with a three night stay at in an utterly untouched wilderness paradise - Kanga camp. Home to the "armchair safari" experience.

Aside from the Zambezi River many miles away, Kanga Pan is the sole source of water in the dry season, making this an absolute haven for wildlife. This diverse area has multiple vlei lines and mixed woodland types from Mopane woodland to Jesse bush and riverine forests.

Due to the fact that the area consists of dense woodlands and that energy levels will be slightly lower at this point of the tour, I always recommend that we maximise the opportunity to enjoy the cozy little camp.

The main deck area is a perfect spot to reivew/work on some images all while photographing animals at the water in between. Incredible wildlife moments from the camp deck including; experiencing the thrill of getting eye to eye with the African elephant, are endless.

If a worthwhile wildlife sighting call comes in via the radio we can always jump into the safari vehicle and race out but unwinding as well as reminiscing about the past weeks exciting moments from the Kanga deck is the perfect way to end this adventure.

During the Great Migration season, over 2 million animals gather on the plains of the Masai Mara setting the scene for one of nature’s most incredible spectacles and undoubtedly one of the best wildlife and photographic experiences.

A week here is a thrilling experience is a musty at least once in your life!

The Mara river takes centre stage as the large herds need to cross the river several times during this period in order to access prime grazing locations. If the sheer number of animals is not enough, the river is where predators thrive, most notably the massive Nile crocodiles.

The all round experience on this safari will be pretty similar to what you read in the Great Migration information.

All of our scheduled tours are already at the forefront of wildlife photographic travel, where we help our guests improve their skills but our workshops take learning, in-the-field and post processing tuition to the next level, all of which purpose-built to change the way you see your own wildlife photography.

Through a combination of daily wildlife photography presentations, a detailed workshop manual, a small group of photographers, two expert guides and the exclusivity of our Wild Eye Mara Camp, you can be assured of a photography workshop that will leave you both inspired and filled with new knowledge, ideas and the desire to continually better your craft.