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African Photo Safari Tours

Small-group and private wildlife photography safaris led by professional photographers across East Africa and beyond.

Explore Our African Photo Safaris

Untamed Photo Safaris offers small-group and private wildlife photography safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and specialist wilderness destinations beyond East Africa. Each safari is designed for photographers, with expert guidance from Mark and Jaren Fernley, carefully planned itineraries, small groups and meaningful time in the field.

2026 Group Photo Safaris Fully Booked

Our 2026 small-group photo safaris are fully booked. Private photo safaris may still be available on request, and our 2027 small-group departures are now available to explore below.

2027 Small-Group Wildlife Photo Safaris

Explore our scheduled 2027 African photo safaris, each designed for photographers who want expert guidance, small groups, space for equipment and meaningful time in the field.

Tanzania Wildlife Photography Tours - Untamed Photo Safaris

BEST OF TANZANIA
PHOTO SAFARI

A complete northern Tanzania photo safari combining Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, big cats, iconic landscapes and Serengeti wildlife.

JUL 10 - 21, 2027

Thousands of wildebeest racing through the mara river in the northen eregeti taken by Untamed Photo Safaris during a great migration of wildebeests wildlife photo safari

Tanzania Great Migration
Photo Safari

A Serengeti migration safari built around river crossings, predator action, moving herds and dramatic wildlife photography.

JUL 1 - 8, 2027

Mountain Gorilla sits in a tree hig in the treetops in Mgahinga National Park taken by Untamed Photo Safaris during a Gorillas, Chimps and more Wildlife Photography Tour.

Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee
Photo Safari

A primate-focused Uganda photo safari featuring mountain gorillas, chimpanzees and classic African wildlife in Murchison Falls.

JUN 1 - 10, 2027

Best of Tanzania Photo Safaris - Untamed Photo Safaris

ULTIMATE SERENGETI
PHOTO SAFARI

A Serengeti-focused photo safari showcasing big cats, open plains, migration movement and the drama of this legendary ecosystem.

JUL 23 - 31, 2027

A nile crocodile hunting the great migration river crossing during a samburu & masai mara wildlife photo tour with Untamed Photo Safaris.

Masai Mara & Beyond
Kenya Photo Safari

A Kenya photo safari combining Masai Mara migration action with Samburu’s rare northern species and specialist hide photography.

SEP 8 - 15, 2027

Large Elephant Herd Charge Through The Open Plains of Kenya, Amboseli National Park - Ultimate Kenya Photo Safari - Untamed Photo Safaris

ULTIMATE KENYA
PHOTO SAFARI

Our flagship Kenya photo safari, featuring big cats, dramatic landscapes, super tuskers and professional hide photography.

AUG 26 - SEP 6, 2027

A male lion crouching at a waterhole to drink showuing off its reflection, take by Untamed Photo Safaris at the Lions bluff Photo Hide, during a samburu - Masai Mara - Tsavo wildlife photography trip, kenya

WILD KENYA
PHOTO SAFARI

A wilder Kenya route combining Amboseli, Tsavo, Lumo hide photography and Masai Mara big cats.

AUG 9 - 19, 2027

A cheetah sits in the tall green grass of the ndutu plains during the calving season with untamed photo safaris.

Tanzania Calving Season
PHOTO SAFARI

A dramatic Ndutu calving season safari focused on newborn wildebeest, predator activity, big cats and life on the open plains.

FEB 1 - 9, 2027

A lion walks through the back light and kicks up dust at night at the shompole hide waterhole with untamed photo safaris.

SPECIALISED PHOTO HIDE EXPERIENCE
SHOMPOLE PHOTO SAFARI

Eye-level hide photography, nocturnal encounters, reflections, dust and creative lighting in one of Africa’s most immersive hide systems.

SEP 16 - 21, 2027 & SEP 21 - 26, 2027

What Makes Our Photo Safaris Different?

Our African photo safaris are designed around photography, patience and respect for wildlife. From the way we position vehicles to the amount of time we spend in the field, every detail is planned to help photographers create stronger images without compromising the animals, the environment or the experience.

Photographer-Led Safaris

Travel with professional wildlife photographers who understand light, behaviour, composition and the realities of working in the field.

Small Groups & Space

Our small-group approach gives each photographer more space, flexibility and personal guidance throughout the safari.

Time in the Right Places

We prioritise time in the field, allowing sightings to develop naturally and giving you better chances to work with light, backgrounds and behaviour.

Ethical Wildlife Photography

We take the road less travelled where possible, avoid overcrowded sightings and prioritise the wellbeing of wildlife, habitats and the natural environment.

Sold Out 2026 Photo Safaris

Our 2026 small-group photo safaris are fully booked, reflecting the limited nature of our departures and the demand for specialist wildlife photography safaris. If you are interested in travelling sooner, private photo safaris may still be available on request.

Tanzania Wildlife Photography Tours - Untamed Photo Safaris

BEST OF TANZANIA
PHOTO SAFARI

JULY 10 - 21, 2026

FULLY BOOKED

Thousands of wildebeest racing through the mara river in the northen eregeti taken by Untamed Photo Safaris during a great migration of wildebeests wildlife photo safari

GREAT MIGRATION OF WILDEBEESTS
TANZANIA PHOTO SAFARI

JULY 1 - 8, 2026

FULLY BOOKED

Samburu, Mara, Tsavo Photo Safari - Untamed Photo Safaris

WILD KENYA
PHOTO SAFARI

AUGUST 7 - 17, 2026

FULLY BOOKED

Mountain Gorilla sits in a tree hig in the treetops in Mgahinga National Park taken by Untamed Photo Safaris during a Gorillas, Chimps and more Wildlife Photography Tour.

UGANDA GORILLAS & CHIMPANZEES
PHOTO SAFARI

JUNE 1 - 10, 2026

FULLY BOOKED

An african leopard photographed at shompole hide at night with a mirrord reflection, taken during a specialised photo hide wildliofe photo experience with Untamed Phot Safaris.

SPECIALISED PHOTO HIDE EXPERIENCE
SHOMPOLE PHOTO SAFARI

OCTOBER 21-25, 2026 

FULLY BOOKED

Best of Tanzania Photo Safaris - Untamed Photo Safaris

ULTIMATE SERENGETI
PHOTO SAFARI

JULY 23 - 31, 2026 

FULLY BOOKED

A nile crocodile hunting the great migration river crossing during a samburu & masai mara wildlife photo tour with Untamed Photo Safaris.

MASAI MARA & BEYOND
WILDLIFE PHOTO SAFARI

SEPTEMBER 10 - 17, 2026

FULLY BOOKED

Large Elephant Herd Charge Through The Open Plains of Kenya, Amboseli National Park - Ultimate Kenya Photo Safari - Untamed Photo Safaris

ULTIMATE KENYA
WILDLIFE PHOTO SAFARI

AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

FULLY BOOKED

Guided by Professional Wildlife Photographers

Every Untamed Photo Safari is shaped by photographers who understand light, behaviour, positioning and the realities of working in the field. Mark and Jaren Fernley provide hands-on guidance throughout each journey, helping guests improve their technique and create stronger images in real wildlife situations.

Wildlife Photographer and Photographic Safari Host - Mark A Fernley crouchs down for his photo, taken in the masai mara national reserve in black and white - Untamed Photo Safaris

MARK A FERNLEY

Wildlife photographer, photo host and co-founder

Wildlife Photographer and Photographic Safari Host - Jaren A Fernley taken in the masai mara national reserve in black and white - Untamed Photo Safaris

JAREN A FERNLEY

Wildlife photographer, photo host and co-founder

Ready to Plan Your African Photo Safari?

Whether you are interested in a scheduled 2027 small-group departure or a tailor-made private photo safari, we can help you choose the right experience for your photography, travel style and goals.

Prefer a private itinerary? We also create tailor-made photo safaris on request.

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