Why Botswana is so photogenic

All of them! These are some of the most successfully preserved wilderness areas in the world, so you’ll find ample photographic opportunities across all regions. That said, the Okavango Delta is a bucket-list destination for most wildlife and nature photographers. 

That depends. November–February is a great time for dramatic skies and greenery, and spotting young animals born during the early summer rains.

June–October offers easier wildlife spotting (due to thinned out vegetation), peak predator activity, and more opportunity for mokoro shots. 

All Wilderness vehicles offer ‘window seats,’ which on an open safari vehicle means you’ll have space to get the shot wherever you’re seated.

Our guides are also happy to move the vehicle to adjust for the best light, or pull over if needed. 

Ask about sleep-outs and hides; these aren’t available everywhere and usually need to be booked in advance.

We have the legendary underground hide at Wilderness King’s Pool, as well as a lagoon-side sleep-out at Wilderness Savuti, and some of our elevated Star Beds are a good place to see wildlife from above.  

Yes, via the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB). You’ll need to fill out an application for a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), pay a fee, and submit supporting documentation plus a copy of your passport for clearance. 

On a safari with Wilderness, photographing Africa’s wildest subjects, the golden rule of wildlife photography is kept in mind; the comfort of the wildlife is more important than the ambitions of the photographer.

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While on a safari with Wilderness, you may be presented with the chance to visit local communities who live in and around the conservation areas in which our camps are located. Ahead of time, your guide will brief you on the customs and etiquette of the culture, the dress code and the dos and don’ts.