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Aug 15, 2024 · View all of the Wild Eye scheduled photo tours in our easy to navigate tour calendar showing dates, hosts, prices, hosts and availablity.
Start DateEnd DateTour NameHosts04 Feb 202515 Feb 2025Michael Laubscher, Johan Van Zyl18 Feb 202502 Mar 2025Johan Van Zyl02 Apr 202516 Apr 2025Johan Van Zyl, Michael Laubscher17 Jun 202525 Jun 2025Luke StreetTours. Wild Eye conducts intimate small group tours in Africa, North and South America, India and Asia, as well as the Polar Regions. Whether it’s the quintessential safari experience you’re after, your first time in Africa, or if some of our more adventurous expedition-style offerings appeal to you, we guarantee that we have the perfect ...
- January – March
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- Any Time of Year Is A Good Time For A Safari
January through to March is considered to be the height of the rainy season in South Africa, but this shouldn’t stop you from going on safari. The early mornings have pleasant temperatures before heating up in mid day, with high temperatures ranging between 82-95 degrees Fahrenheit (28-35 degrees Celsius.) Thunderstorms will often arrive late in the afternoons, which can lead to dramatic skies and lighting during the golden hourbefore sunset. During this vibrant time of the year, some antelop...
Uganda and Rwanda see very little rainfall from January through March, making this season one of the driest of the year. This dry weather is ideal for photographers to document the go-to activity in Uganda and Rwanda: gorilla trekking. Being a largely tropical climate, these regions typically have two rainy seasons per year. The first is March through May, and the second is September to December. June, July and August are typically the peak trekking seasons in Uganda and Rwanda, which leads t...
National Parks in Tanzania, especially the Southern regions of the Serengeti, are in a league of their own during the months of February and March. During this time of the year, the Great Migration moves southward to the plains of Ndutu for the annual calving season. Plains filled with hundreds of thousands of Wildebeest and their young make for a mind blowing bucket list experience. With the presence of the migratory herds, predators in this area become very active. Cheetah make use of the v...
As autumn turns in South Africa, trees start to lose their leaves and the seasonal waterholes start to dry out, forcing wildlife to drink at more permanent water sources. Game viewing becomes a bit easier during this period given the thinning vegetation and somewhat predictable movements of water-dependent animal species. As darkness arrives earlier in the evenings and night time temperatures begin to plummet, sightings of typically nocturnal species become more common during the day. Nature...
The month of April is a fantastic time to visit Botswanaas the annual floods from the rainfall in the Angolan highlands starts to reach the famed Okavango Delta floodplain. This is still considered to be Botswana’s low season which means that you can get an incredible experience at a reduced rate. Depending on the rainfall, the vegetation might still be quite thick, but game viewing in most regions is still very good. The arrival of the floods mean that a variety of activities become availabl...
While May is still considered a rain-filled month in Uganda, late in the month and into early June are fantastic times to go gorilla trekking as Uganda’s second dry season approaches. Not only does Uganda’s Bwindi Forest offer a life changing experience seeing gorillas up close in the wild, but there are also a variety of other National Parks that can be explored in this beautiful country such as Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls and Kibale.
July to September are winter months in South Africa, and this is considered the peak safari period. As winter here is the dry season, little to no rain is expected across most of the country, with the exception of Cape Town. The vegetation is dry and sparse this time of the year offering easier game viewing. Water dependent animals tend to concentrate around waterholes, so game drive strategies are adjusted accordingly. The cooler days allow photographers to experience extended game drives, m...
July to September are arguably some of the best months to visit Kenya’sMasai Mara National Reserve as the migratory herds start to move in from the Serengeti. Massive herds of wildebeest and zebras cross the famous Mara River in search of more palatable grassland. This migration attracts a variety of predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, who are often well hidden around the thickets waiting for any young or injured wildebeest. The danger to the wildebeest does not end the...
June through August is considered Uganda’shigh season and is a fantastic time to go gorilla trekking. Not only does Uganda’s Bwindi Forest offer the life changing experience of seeing gorillas in the wild, but there are also a variety of other national parks with their own collection of wildlife that can be explored in this beautiful country. Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls, and Kibale are just a few of the many incredible wildlife viewing locations in Uganda. As July and Augus...
Still considered to be the dry season across South Africa, October is one of the best months to visit. The daily temperatures across the country are pleasant with little to no rain across the country. There is great game viewing at all the parks, and it is also a great time of the year to combine a safari experience with the winelands in Cape Town and the Garden Route. November and December see the rains return in the northern part of the country, which can lead to the occasional rainy safari...
If you can handle the heat, Botswanais great at this time of year. The heat drives the game towards the watering holes, making life easier for the predators as they wait for their prey around the lakes and rivers. Chobe and the Linyanti National Parks see vast herds of elephant, while the Okavango Delta offers the herds a permanent source of water. Chitabe Reserve in the southern Delta and the herds in the Linyanti are incredible to witness, while the Boteti River area south of Maun sees a la...
October to December is arguably one of the best times to visit Zambia’sSouth Luangwa National Park. As with Botswana, the daily temperatures are very high during this time of the year, but for those that don’t mind the heat, they will be rewarded with some fantastic game viewing. Water is extremely scarce during this season, with the Luangwa usually being the only water source which attracts incredible numbers. Lions tend to take down larger prey species, many of which have lost strength due...
While each season and location delivers unique wildlife photography experiences, there is no bad time to go on safari in Africa. If you have ever dreamed of photographing the Big Five, it is possible in many of these safari locations, no matter the time of year. There is nothing quite like experiencing a wildlife safari in Africa’s most beautiful l...
Our list of ever increasing photographic safari destinations and itineraries have been crafted based on first hand experience gained by our professional photographic safari guides.
Wild Eye Photography Safaris are always special, but this was a very special trip after 5 months Covid19 shutdown. This is my fifth Wild Eye Photographic Safari. Each trip is a reservoir of memories rich in wild life photography, learning and enjoyment.
While many of our departures and guests have a focus on photography, the experience and emotion involved in witnessing Earths wild spaces is still paramount to what we do. Whether you are a diehard photographer or a first-time safari goer, Wild Eye will ensure you have a life changing experience.
