December 15, 2011
Where To Get The Best Pictures In Africa
Most people only get the opportunity to visit Africa once in their lifetime. You might be more blessed and go on Africa safaris more often, especially if you actively plan to get here while you are still young. However, it is still of utmost importance that you are well informed about your options beforehand, and get to make the correct choice.
African Photographic Safaris, or “normal” African safaris? You have made up your mind… You are visiting Africa! Good start. Now you need to decide what type of safari is right for you…
The Swahili word safari simply means “long journey”… Normally it is used to refer to an overland trip to Africa, undertaken by tourists. But you knew that, right?
Top destinations in Africa for all you keen photographers include; Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. We have listed a few destinations below which are wonderful for photographers.
Botswana
Botswana safaris are for many a once in a lifetime opportunity. It’s not your typical type of holiday but it is very unique. Not only is the Okavango Delta one of the most spectacular settings for African photography it’s also the largest inland delta in the world. Accessibility around the park is usually by canoe as the majority of the park in marsh and swamp land. If you own a Digital SLR camera then this is one destination you cannot forget to bring it to.
Namibia
Located in Southern Africa, Namibia is not just popular with tourists from USA and Europe but also from their neighbours, South Africa. Namibia safaris are one of those opportunities that only come round every so often and if you don’t take it while you can, you may never get the chance again. Landscapes, wildlife and scenery in Namibia is unlike anywhere on earth. With some of the highest sand dunes in the world, the oldest desert in the world and unique wildlife in the Etosha National park, Namibia is a photographers dream.
Zambia
An idyllic country, home to Victoria Falls & the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia is one of the up and coming African destinations. A Zambia safari is common with around 600,000 Brits who head to this Southern African haven ever year. Many choose to take a safari in one of the countries many outstanding National Parks whereas others head over for a more relaxing holiday, exploring the Victoria Falls National Park.