The ultimate photographic safari – travelling with a private photographer
Like we always say, this is the Rolls-Royce of photographic safaris. With an itinerary designed exclusively for you, incorporating your interests, travel tastes and desired destinations, you’ll travel with your own personal wildlife photographer by your side, dedicated to giving you – and only you – expert and inspirational tuition throughout your trip.
This is what you can expect on a private photographic safari with your very own photographer…
One-on-one help from an expert
One-on-one help from an expert
This is the most amazing element of a photographic safari with a private guide: you’ll be accompanied by a leading wildlife photographer every step of the way, getting one-on-one expert help from them on absolutely anything and everything to do with photography.
From equipment and lighting, to composition and even getting the driver of the safari vehicle to move so you’re in the ideal spot for every shot, having a personal guide is the dream scenario for any photography-mad traveller wanting to super-size their skills.
Expert local guides
Expert local guides
As well as your photographic guide, you’ll also be joined on game drives by local guides from the high-end camps hosting you along the way. They know the terrain like the back of their hand, they know the landscapes that will ensure you remarkable shots, and they know where and how to find the animals on your photographic wish list.
They bring everything to life with their knowledge and stories, and together with your photographic guide, create the ultimate “one-two combo”.
Amazing accommodation
Amazing accommodation
Within these photo-productive destinations there are many different places to stay.
Because we carefully handpick every property on our books, and because we get to know you so well during the planning stages, we can match you perfectly with the place that will suit you best, be it a luxury lodge to a tented camp in the middle of the bush – or perhaps both!
Unrivalled access to wildlife
Unrivalled access to wildlife
The beauty of a photographic safari with Encompass Africa is that we only work with private reserves and concessions.
It means you’ll always be away from the crowds and your guide can take you off the beaten track in order to get the best shots.
You get to travel at your own pace
You get to travel at your own pace
Not only do you get a truly private experience, with just you, your photographic guide and a local guide on each game drive, the beauty of a private tour is that you get to “linger longer” wherever you want. It’s your call.
Everything is sorted for you
Just like every Encompass Africa trip, we’ll talk to you to find out the sorts of things you’re after, and then recommend the best properties to fulfil your every wish. We’ll look after everything, including your booking, flights, accommodation, so everything’s effortless and you can just concentrate on getting those great pics!
You get to go exactly where you want
You get to go exactly where you want
This is your holiday, so you should decide where you want to go, what you want to see and what you want to photograph, rather than having to stick to an existing itinerary.
We’ll match you up with brilliant photo-productive destinations – places we know have better landscapes, better light and better animal numbers and diversity.