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Jaren A Fernley

TAILOR-MADE PRIVATE Photo SAFARIS

BOOKINGS ARE OPEN FOR 2026 & 2027!

Create your dream photographic safari with me!

Tanzanian wildlife Photography Trips - Untamed Photo Safaris

SPECIAL OFFER!

5% OFF ALL PRIVATE GROUP BOOKINGS!

Book a private photo safari for your group before 15 February 2025 and receive 5% off your entire group booking!

(Minimum group size: 4 guests) (Minimum length of tour: 5 days)

OFFER AVAILABLE:

UGANDA - TANZANIA - KENYA

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benefits of a private photo safari

Your Own Private Safari Vehicle
No sharing, no compromises — just you (and maybe a few close companions), your gear, and a vehicle built for photography. There's room to move, shoot from every angle, and stay with the action as long as you need.

A Safari That Fits You
This isn’t a cookie-cutter itinerary. We’ll plan your trip together based on what you want to photograph most — whether it’s predators on the prowl, golden light over open plains, or slow moments at the waterhole.

All-Inclusive = Stress-Free
From the moment you land, everything’s taken care of — flights, transfers, park fees, accommodation, and guiding. All you need to think about is what lens to put on next.

Guided by a Pro (That’s Me!)
You won’t just be driven around — I’ll be right there with you, helping with light, settings, composition, and storytelling. If there's a moment unfolding, we’ll catch it together.

Expert Local Guide Onboard
We team up with an experienced local guide who knows every inch of the landscape. Between us, you’ll be in the right place at the right time — with the best possible shot at the shot.

destinations

KEYNA - TANZANIA - UGANDA

KENYA

Kenya is where the soul of the classic African safari truly comes alive.

 

From the golden grasslands of the Masai Mara to the red-earth wilderness of Tsavo, this country offers a dazzling variety of photographic opportunities.

 

Capture the drama of the Great Migration, witness lion prides at sunrise, or frame a towering elephant beneath the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.

 

Samburu National Park and the Shompole Conservancy provide unique species and rich cultural textures, far from the crowds.

 

Whether you're shooting vast landscapes, dynamic wildlife interactions, or intimate portraits of Maasai warriors, Kenya delivers depth, diversity, and raw beauty in every frame.

Close up Zebra Photography - Untamed Photo Safaris

TOP WILDLIFE PHOTO DESTINATION IN KENYA

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

HIGHLIGHTS:

Lion and cheetah hunts on the plains

Wildebeest crossings during the migration

Scavenger activity with hyenas and vultures

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

HIGHLIGHTS:

Super Tuskers & massive elephant herds against Kilimanjaro

Buffalo, hippo and zebra in wetland pools

Hundreds of wetland bird species

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

HIGHLIGHTS:

Samburu Special Five

Unique northern desert species

Access to specialised underground photo hide

SHOMPOLE CONSERVANCY

HIGHLIGHTS:

Intensive photographic hide experience

Lions, leopards, cheetahs and other predators

large congregations of wildlife at waterhole

TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK/LUMO CONSERVANCY

HIGHLIGHTS:

The famous red elephants of Tsavo

Great lion an big cat population

Access to specialised underground photo hide

Serengeti Photo Safari - Untamed Photo Safaris

TANZANIA

Tanzania offers some of the most iconic and action-packed photographic moments in Africa.

 

The Serengeti—both central and northern—hosts the Great Migration in its most dramatic form, with wildebeest river crossings and predator encounters unfolding before your lens. In the south, the Ndutu region’s calving season offers an emotional, raw look at new life and survival.

 

The Ngorongoro Crater is a wildlife-rich amphitheater, and Tarangire National Park's baobab-studded plains are home to massive elephant herds.

 

Even lesser-known gems like Arusha National Park offer misty lakes, volcanic backdrops, and diverse ecosystems perfect for creative exploration.

TOP WILDLIFE PHOTO DESTINATION IN TANZANIA

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (CENTRAL REGION)

HIGHLIGHTS:

Lions on kopjes

Elephant herds moving through open plains

Leopards lounging in trees

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (NORTHERN REGION)

HIGHLIGHTS:

Wildebeest and zebra river crossings

Crocodile ambushes at the Mara River

Topi and eland in open landscapes

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (NDUTU REGION)

HIGHLIGHTS:

Wildebeest calving and newborn interactions

Cheetah mothers with cubs

Predators hunting

NGORONGORO CRATER

HIGHLIGHTS:

Flocks of flamingos on the lake

Big game including lions, black rhino, hippos, and more

Dramatic crater wall backdrops

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

HIGHLIGHTS:

Large herds of elephants migrating to the river

Ancient Baobab trees

Healthy leopard population

ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

HIGHLIGHTS:

Forest birding and monkey walks

Giraffes browsing near the Momela Lakes

Buffalo herds in misty grasslands

UGANDA

Uganda is a haven for photographers looking to go beyond the savannah.

 

Here, you’ll trade open plains for thick rainforests, and chase moments that feel truly once-in-a-lifetime.

 

Trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park to photograph mountain gorillas in their misty, ancient habitat—an encounter as humbling as it is powerful.

 

In Kibale National Forest, playful chimpanzees offer intimate behavioral photography, while Murchison Falls National Park combines dramatic river landscapes with classic game viewing.

 

Uganda’s textured light, lush settings, and emotional wildlife interactions make it a rewarding destination for photographers seeking depth and story.

Gorilla Photo Tours - Untamed Photo Safaris

TOP WILDLIFE PHOTO DESTINATION IN UGANDA

BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST

HIGHLIGHTS:

Silverback gorillas in soft forest light

Intimate mother-and-infant interactions

Troops navigating dense undergrowth

KIBALE NATIONAL FORST

HIGHLIGHTS:

Chimpanzee families grooming and feeding

Red-tailed monkeys leaping through canopy

Great blue turaco in dappled light

MGAHINGA GORILLA NATIONAL PARK

HIGHLIGHTS:

Mountain gorillas on open bamboo slopes

Golden monkeys in mossy forest

Forest elephants in volcanic foothills

MABAMBA SWAMP

HIGHLIGHTS:

Great sightings of Shoebill Stork

Hundreds of waterbird species

Multiple species of Kingfishers on the swamp's edge

MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

HIGHLIGHTS:

Great location to photograph lions in Uganda

River cruises for hippos, crocodile, birds, etc.

Full African wildlife photography opportunities

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