Akari Photo Tours

06/04/2026

The best photo workshops do not just put you in front of great subjects.

They help you make better decisions when those subjects appear.

That is the heart of our South Africa Safari Photo Workshop.

Yes, we go for elephants, rhinos, big cats, birds, hides, reflections, golden light, and those lovely little moments when the camera gods briefly stop ignoring us.

But the real value is what you learn while you are there.

How to read behaviour.
How to choose cleaner backgrounds.
How to handle changing light.
How to work from hides.
How to slow down and build stronger wildlife images.

This is a safari for photographers who want to come home with more than files on a hard drive.

You come home with better instincts.

06/03/2026

On safari, group size and vehicle setup matter more than most photographers realize.

A crowded vehicle can turn a great wildlife sighting into a frustrating photography experience. You are trying to find an angle, switch lenses, avoid someone’s elbow, and somehow make a clean composition before the moment disappears.

That is not how this workshop is designed.

On our July 2027 South Africa Safari Photo Workshop, game drives are built around photographers. With a maximum of four photographers per vehicle, there is room for gear, long lenses, movement, and instruction in the moment.

This means better angles, cleaner backgrounds, and more chances to respond when wildlife behaviour changes.

We combine these small-group game drives with purpose-built hides, overnight hide opportunities, lodge comfort, expert local support, and image reviews.

July 8–16, 2027
9 Days
From $8,895 USD

See the full workshop here:

Photograph South Africa’s iconic wildlife from world‑class day and overnight hides, with small‑group game drives, expert instruction, and a luxury private‑reserve lodge.

06/03/2026

After long days photographing dunes, wildlife, night skies, and desert roads, we believe in a few simple things: a good bed, great food, and a place to sit together and tell the stories from the day.

Our Namibia accommodations are chosen with purpose. They keep us close to the right locations, help us work with the best light, and give our guests the comfort they deserve between big photography days.

Because in Namibia, the lodge is not just where you sleep.

It is where the day’s stories begin to settle in.

Read more about some of our preferred Namibia stays here: https://akariphototours.com/blog/category/namibia-lodging/

06/02/2026

There is something different about photographing wildlife at eye level.

You are not looking down from a vehicle. You are waiting quietly, low to the water, watching the scene build in front of you.

A ripple.
A shadow.
A bird landing on the edge.
A rhino stepping into the frame like it owns the place. Which, frankly, it does.

On our South Africa Safari Photo Workshop, the photographic hides are one of the major reasons this experience is so strong for photographers. These hides are built for image-making, giving you low perspectives, clean backgrounds, reflections, and time to slow down.

This is where patience pays you back.

06/01/2026

Some safaris are built around seeing wildlife.

This one is built around photographing it properly.

Our July 2027 South Africa Safari Photo Workshop combines world-class photographic hides, small-group game drives, overnight hide sessions, and hands-on instruction in the field.

You are not packed into a vehicle hoping for a view between shoulders and camera bags. You have room to work, guidance when it matters, and access to wildlife opportunities designed with photographers in mind.

From elephants, rhinos, big cats, kingfishers, bee-eaters, and oxpeckers, this private reserve offers the kind of variety that keeps your camera busy and your hard drives nervous.

July 8–16, 2027
9 Days
Small Group: 6 guests
From $8,895 USD

06/01/2026

Ever photographed an Oryx standing on a sand dune in golden light?

It’s one of those classic Namibia moments that feels almost too perfect — clean lines, warm desert light, and an animal built for one of the harshest landscapes on earth.

The Oryx is one of Namibia’s most iconic species, and when you see one moving across the dunes, you understand why photographers fall in love with this country so quickly.

On our Namibia photo workshops, we put you in the right places, at the right times, with guidance to help you come home with images that feel like Namibia — wild, graphic, quiet, and unforgettable.

Learn more about the Oryx by clicking on the photo: https://akariphototours.com/blog/species-spotlight-oryx/

And yes, we’ll do our best to get you that golden light dune moment. Namibia usually knows how to show off.

Learn about the Oryx: desert antelope with striking horns and markings, iconic for photography in Namibia’s dunes. Oryx: desert antelope with striking horns and markings, iconic for photography in Namibia’s dunes.

05/31/2026

The best trips are not just about the photos.

They are about the people you laugh with between great locations, the gear talk over dinner, and the feeling that the whole thing somehow comes together better than you hoped.

That is what Namibia has felt like for us.

Read our Namibia trip reports - https://akariphototours.com/blog/category/namibia-trip-report/

05/30/2026

Namibia is not just about the photos you bring home.
It is about what happens to you while you are there.

You slow down. You look harder. You remember why you picked up a camera in the first place.

If that sounds like something you need, come with us.

Read why we return - https://akariphototours.com/blog/namibia-why-i-keep-returning/

05/29/2026

Kolmanskop is one of those places photographers dream about.

Abandoned rooms. Sand pouring through doorways. Light slicing across walls like it knows exactly what it is doing.

We build Namibia itineraries for moments like this. Not rushed. Not crowded. Done properly.

Read about Kolmanskop - https://akariphototours.com/blog/exploring-the-ghost-town-of-kolmanskop-a-photographers-paradise/

05/29/2026

Only 2 spots left for our Spirit Bear Workshop in the Great Bear Rainforest.

And honestly, this is one of those trips that belongs on a wildlife photographer’s bucket list.

The Great Bear Rainforest is one of the best wildlife locations in North America. Spirit bears, black bears, bald eagles, whales, sea otters, coastal rainforest, quiet inlets, and the kind of wild landscape that reminds you why we pick up a camera in the first place.

What makes this workshop so special is where we stay.

The lodge is perfectly situated in the heart of the rainforest, giving us access to the best wildlife areas without wasting valuable time getting there. That matters. In wildlife photography, location is not a small detail. It is often the difference between hoping something happens and being where things are likely to happen.

And despite feeling wonderfully remote, this trip is surprisingly easy to get to. No expedition-level suffering required. Just real wilderness, a comfortable lodge, great access, and days built around wildlife photography.

We wrote this article to explain why the Great Bear Rainforest should be on every wildlife photographer’s list. Grab a coffee and enjoy reading the blog post we created.

Discover why the Great Bear Rainforest is one of British Columbia’s most unforgettable wildlife photography destinations, from Spirit Bears and coastal wolves to whales, atmosphere, and wild coastal scenery.