AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARIS
DISCOVER OUR AFRICAN PHOTO SAFARIS
AFRICAN PHOTO SAFARIS ACROSS KENYA, TANZANIA, UGANDA & THE CONGO
LED BY PROFESSIONAL WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHERS
Join Untamed Photo Safaris on expertly guided African photo safaris designed specifically for wildlife photographers. Our small-group and private wildlife photography safaris take you deep into Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and the Republic of the Congo, from the big cats of the Masai Mara and Serengeti to mountain gorillas, rainforest wildlife, photographic hides and the Great Migration. With professional photographic guidance, carefully planned itineraries, small group sizes and meaningful time in the field, every safari is created to help you improve your photography and experience Africa’s wildlife with purpose, patience and respect.
2027 African Photo Safaris
Explore our 2027 small-group wildlife photography safaris across Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya, each designed for photographers who want expert guidance, exceptional wildlife encounters and meaningful time in the field. Availability is limited across selected departures.
Beyond the Classic Safari
Alongside our established East African photo safaris, we are continuing to develop rare photographic journeys into wilder, less-visited regions of Africa.
Republic of the Congo Rainforest Photo Safari
Odzala-Kokoua National Park: Coming Soon
Step beyond the open savannahs and into one of Africa’s most remote rainforest ecosystems. Our Republic of the Congo photo safari will take photographers into Odzala-Kokoua National Park in search of western lowland gorillas, forest elephants, bongos, monkeys, forest buffalo and the quiet details of the rainforest. Designed for photographers looking for something rare, wild and completely different, this journey offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Africa’s least-visited wildlife destinations with Untamed Photo Safaris.
Tailor-Made Private Photo Safaris
Bespoke African wildlife photography safaris led by Mark & Jaren Fernley
For photographers who want a more personal, flexible and carefully tailored experience, our private photo safaris are designed entirely around your photographic goals. Whether you dream of photographing big cats in Kenya, the Great Migration in Tanzania, gorillas in Uganda, rainforest wildlife in the Republic of the Congo, or a completely bespoke journey across multiple destinations, we create each itinerary around your interests, pace and preferred style of travel.
With private guiding from Mark or Jaren Fernley, carefully selected locations, small private vehicles and expert photographic support in the field, your safari is built to give you the best possible opportunities for meaningful wildlife encounters and stronger images.
AFRICAN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY SAFARI DESTINATIONS
Explore our specialist photo safaris across Africa’s most rewarding wildlife regions
Our African photo safaris take photographers into some of the continent’s most exceptional wildlife destinations, from the big cat country of Kenya and Tanzania to the primate forests of Uganda and the remote rainforests of the Republic of the Congo. Each destination is chosen for its photographic potential, wildlife encounters and the quality of experience it can offer in the field.
Big cats, dramatic landscapes, conservancies and specialist hide photography in one of Africa’s classic safari destinations.
Mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, forest wildlife and intimate primate photography in rich, atmospheric rainforest environments.
The Serengeti, the Great Migration, predator action and sweeping wilderness scenes across some of East Africa’s finest locations.
Western lowland gorillas, forest elephants, bongos and rare rainforest wildlife in one of Africa’s most remote wilderness regions.
COMING SOON
Why Choose Untamed Photo Safaris for Your African Wildlife Photography Safari?
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Untamed Photo Safaris is owned and led by professional wildlife photographers, Mark and Jaren Fernley. Every journey is shaped by deep field experience, photographic knowledge and a genuine respect for Africa’s wildlife.
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Each safari itinerary is handcrafted and field-tested by the Fernleys, placing guests in the right locations, at the right time, with the best possible light, angles and photographic opportunities.
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We work closely with every guest to match them with the safari that best suits their style, goals and skill level, whether that means the drama of the Great Migration, the intimacy of a photographic hide, or a private wildlife photography safari.
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Our small group sizes, personal guidance and photographer-focused approach create a more flexible, supportive and rewarding experience in the field.
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We specialise exclusively in photographic safaris, meaning every detail, from vehicle positioning and time in the field to tuition and creative guidance, is planned with photographers in mind.
What Our Photo Safari Guests Say
What an experience!
Firstly, Mark and Jaren are two of the best people you could choose to go on a photo safari....
The level of knowledge and stories shared with us really made the trip even more magical and the accommodation was great and very safe.
-Alan
Mark is a very passionate photographer and was there to get us to the right spot and made every effort to help get the photograph when we got there.. Jaren and Mark are a great team and we had a lot laughs along the way.... I am still processing in my mind what I got to see.
-Joe
We were so impressed with the collective knowledge they posses and the passion with which they explore the natural world. What we learned about wildlife photography was a big part of our enjoyment. They have such patience, understanding and tolerance for a relative novice. They delivered far beyond our expectations!
-Geoff
I recently completed a photo safari tour in the Masai Mara, Kenya with Mark and Jaren who are the owners of Untamed Photo Safaris and I could not recommend it highly enough!
I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences I have ever done.
-Paul