PRIMATE PHOTOGRAPHY

Among the Primates

Africa's primates are among the continent's most expressive wildlife. Their intelligence, social bonds and unmistakable personalities create moments that feel remarkably familiar, offering a rare glimpse into lives that often mirror our own.

From the mountain forests of Uganda to the highlands of Ethiopia and the woodlands of East Africa, this collection brings together intimate portraits, behavioural studies and moments of quiet connection, celebrating the remarkable diversity of Africa's primates through observation, patience and storytelling.

MOUNTAIN GORILLAS • CHIMPANZEES • MONKEYS • GELADAS • BABOONS

Uganda Gorilla Photography Safari – Gorillas, Chimps & More – Jaren A. Fernley

MOUNTAIN GORILLAS

In the Presence of Giants

Meeting a mountain gorilla is one of Africa's most humbling wildlife experiences. Their immense strength is balanced by remarkable gentleness, and spending time observing their family interactions offers an unforgettable glimpse into the lives of one of our closest living relatives.

African elephant family standing in shallow water under dramatic skies in East Africa, photographed by professional wildlife photographer Jaren A. Fernley

Two African cheetahs standing close together in soft misty grassland in East Africa, photographed by professional wildlife photographer Jaren A. Fernley

African elephant herd with calf walking through tall grass in East Africa, photographed by wildlife photographer Jaren A. Fernley

Plains zebras drinking at a waterhole in East Africa, photographed by wildlife photographer Jaren A. Fernley

African lion walking through dry grass in East Africa, photographed by professional wildlife photographer Jaren A. Fernley

Plains zebra standing in soft golden grass in East Africa, captured by wildlife photographer Jaren A. Fernley

CHIMPANZEES

Life in the Canopy

Energetic, intelligent and endlessly unpredictable, chimpanzees rarely stay still for long. Whether moving effortlessly through the forest canopy or interacting on the ground, their behaviour provides an endless source of fascinating photographic opportunities.

MONKEYS OF AFRICA

The Smaller Stories

Africa's monkeys are among the continent's most overlooked wildlife. From playful youngsters and intricate social interactions to beautifully adapted species found in diverse habitats, these smaller primates often provide some of the most rewarding photographic moments.

GELADAS

KINGDOM OF THE HIGHLANDS

Found only in the Ethiopian Highlands, geladas live in some of Africa's most spectacular mountain landscapes. Their complex social structures, expressive behaviour and striking appearance make them one of the continent's most unique and captivating primates.

BABOONS

Life in the Troop

Highly social and endlessly expressive, baboons spend their lives within close-knit troops where every interaction has meaning. From playful youngsters and protective mothers to moments of conflict and cooperation, their daily lives reveal a fascinating world of intelligence, hierarchy and family bonds.