Archives February 2023

Best camps and lodges for birding in Tanzania

Tanzania is a major birding destination boosting a range of local and exotic species. The country is well known for Lake Natron a hypersaline shallow lake situated to the northern edge of the country and which is the  world’s largest flamingo breeding site. Tanzania has a recorded 1158 bird species. Each year about 200 Eurasian varieties, mostly songbirds, migrate to the region creating excellent bird scenes that you will enjoy. To experience birdlife in Tanzania you do not need to be an avid birder and excellent in walking safaris. It can start and end in your camp/ lodge. Set in riverbanks, hills and lake shorelines some lodges create some of the most alluring bird encounters. Some of…

How group size and vehicle customization affect your open-sided photography safari.

Photography is one great experience for an African safari. With plenty wildlife sanctuaries, beautiful sceneries and birding hot spots, Africa has numerous scenes where you can capture some of the best wildlife photos. The success of your photography safari is however determined by how you utilize the given photo opportunities in the best way possible. Besides choosing a destination and getting the best camera equipment, the vehicle you are going to use and the size of the group you are sharing the vehicle with matters. In this guide we will cover group size and features in terms of both  open sided and closed safari vehicles.

How different safari vehicles types are

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

    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…

    When am I going to have the opportunity to take that pictures at a closeup?

    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…

    What to wear for African photography safari?

    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…

    Recommended Nikon lenses for Africa wildlife photography in 2023

    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,…

    Tips on Safari photography in low light condition

    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…

    Tips on East Africa great migration photography

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