Photographic Safari

Photography, inspired by our world-renowned wildlife filmmakers and photographers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is central to the Great Plains Conservation experience.   

“Because of our careers in photography, many guests and travellers to our African safari camps expect excellent photographic opportunities, a cut above others.

Often, very keen photographers want to learn more or improve upon this fantastic craft. With this in mind, we can enhance your safari with the photographic tuition and services of some of Africa’s best-known private photographic guides.”

Dereck Joubert  – CEO, Great Plains Conservation

Book Your Photographic Safari

Our safari camps are a photographer’s dream.

Capture sunrises over the Zambezi River at Tembo Plains Camp or the wildlife scenes from the two photographic hides at ol Donyo Lodge. Each hide is perfectly placed in front of a water hole that draws some of the region’s last “big tusker” elephants!

Our safari vehicles are open 4x4s with a maximum of 6 guests (private vehicles available). At our Réserve-Collection safari camps, we seat a maximum of 4 guests unless a family or small group of up to 6 are travelling together. Up to 6 guests are accommodated per vehicle at our Explorer-Collection safari camps.

Many of our vehicles come with stabilising bean bags and camera mounts. Our safari guides, trained under the leadership of Beverly and Dereck Joubert, assist you in mastering the basics of photography, whether with an iPhone or DSLR camera. This training includes knowing where to position your safari vehicle perfectly to offer the best photography opportunities.

We want everyone to have the perfect photographic safari, so our Réserve-Collection safari camps offer complimentary use of a professional camera and lenses during your stay. Upon checking out, your guide will download your photos and videos taken during your safari at no charge, which you can take home and show off to your family and friends. Bringing your own photography equipment is also encouraged and welcomed.

Guests can book scenic helicopter flights at any of our camps to capture stunning aerial shots.

For those looking to improve their photography skills further, we can arrange private photographic tuition taught by a professional photographic guide while you are on safari with us.

Wildlife photography is possible for everyone!