WELCOME TO
SHUTTER SAFARI
Capture Botswana’s breathtaking wildlife on an exclusive designed for photographers seeking prime positioning and ideal shooting conditions.
With just six guests, this safari offers exceptional wildlife encounters, with specially equipped vehicles for stable, flexible shooting.
Fly from Maun to Moremi Game Reserve for three nights of game drives, photographing big cats, wild dogs, and elephant herds in golden light. Continue to the remote Mababe Depression for three nights, capturing dramatic predator-prey interactions in this untouched wilderness.
Next, explore Savuti in Chobe National Park, known for intense predator activity and vast landscapes. Over three nights, track lions, leopards, and massive elephant bulls.
End in Kasane with a tranquil Chobe River cruise, photographing elephants, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. Depart from Kasane or extend your journey to Victoria Falls to capture one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Up to 6 guests
9 nights
From 5,595 - 6,395 Euro/Person
The safari begins in Maun and ends with a boat cruise on Chobe River in Kasane, with included chartered flights into the Okavango Delta.
Extend your stay with a visit to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, or Victoria Falls.
Why Choose This
Botswana Safari?
Photographic Haven in Moremi
Begin your adventure in the Xakanaxa region of Moremi Game Reserve, a haven for photographers seeking to immortalize the interplay of light and landscape, where each snapshot reflects the untamed heart of Botswana.
Mababe – The Undisturbed Canvas
Journey next to the Mababe region, a hidden gem for wildlife photography, offering serene landscapes and the chance to capture the spirited essence of Africa's fauna, from the stalking leopard to the elusive wild dog.
Savuti – A Drama Unfolds
Experience the raw drama of Savuti, known for its predator interactions, which has been chronicled in the National Geographic series “Savage Kingdom”. This is where you can capture powerful narratives of survival and beauty through your lens.
Chobe River Finale
Conclude your photographic expedition with a boat cruise on the Chobe River in Kasane, where the diversity of life along the banks presents endless photographic opportunities—from herds of elephants bathing to the vibrant birdlife adorning the skies.
Guided by Expertise
Benefit from the invaluable insights of your guide, who will provide tips and techniques tailored to enhance your photographic skills, ensuring that each image you take home is a testimony to your growth as a photographer.
A Trip you won’t forget
This safari promises not just snapshots, but stories etched in time. Ready your camera for an unforgettable odyssey through the very best of Botswana's wilderness, where each day is a new chapter in your photographic journey.
Activities: Charter flight, Game Drives, Photography
After arrival at Maun International Airport, Mack Air will coordinate your charter flight at 2 p.m. to Xakanaxa Airstrip in Moremi Game Reserve. If you're already in Maun, an airport transfer will be arranged. For those coming from a safari lodge, we can organize a direct flight to Xakanaxa. You'll spend the first three nights exploring Xakanaxa's wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives. From the air, spot large breeding herds of elephants in the mopane scrub, pods of hippos in the waterways, and grassland inhabitants like buffalos and lechwes. Birding enthusiasts can anticipate sightings of AfricanHawk-Eagle, Gabar Goshawk, various hornbills, cuckoos, and more.
Activities: Game Drives, Photography
Continue your photographic journey in Moremi, capturing diverse wildlife such as endangered wild dogs, roaming buffalo herds, and numerous lion prides. The area's breeding herds of elephants move between mopane forests and delta waters, providing dynamic photo opportunities. Red lechwe and other antelopes are regular sights. The birdlife is rich, with swamp-dwelling species like African Rail, Coppery-tailed Coucal, and African Skimmer enhancing your bird photography portfolio. Capture stunning images of the reserve's open woodlands, lagoons, and rolling savannahs.
Activities: Game Drive, Night Drive, Photography
Depart from Xakanaxa, heading northeast towards the Mababe area. Engage in a unique mokoro excursion in the calmer backwaters of the Khwaiand Mbudi channels. The region offers sightings of elephants, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs. Birding highlights include raptors like African Hawk-Eagle and Shikra, as well as mixed bird parties in the woodlands. Enjoy night drives to spot nocturnal wildlife, adding a thrilling element to your photographic experience.
Activities: Game Drive, Night Drive, Walking Safari, Photography
In Mababe, explore diverse habitats on game drives and walking safaris. This area is known for its bull elephants and breeding herds, as well as predators such as lions, leopards, serval, and African wildcats. Seasonal buffalo herds and antelopes like tsessebe, wildebeest, giraffe, sable, roan, and impala are alsopresent. Birding in Mababe is exceptional, with sightings of the Kori Bustard and various raptors. The concession's night drives and walking safaris offer unique opportunities to observe and photograph nocturnal wildlife and the beautiful night skies.
Activities: Game Drives, Photography
Travel to Central Chobe's Savuti region, a landscape rich in dramatic wildlife interactions. Known for its predator-prey dynamics, Savuti offers excellent opportunities to photograph lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and various antelope species. The birding experience here is unparalleled, with a focus on the Mababe Depression's diverse avian population, including numerous raptors and estrillids. Capture the essence of Savuti's rolling grasslands and the interactions of its wildlife inhabitants.
Activities: Game Drives, Bushman Painting Walks, Photography
Spend two days in Savuti, exploring its unique landscapes marked by volcanic rocks and towering formations. Photograph the area's abundant antelopes, lions, hyenas, and dramatic wildlife encounters. Visit ancient Bushman paintings, adding a historical and cultural dimension to your photographic safari. The birdlife in Savuti, particularly around the marsh and waterholes, offers varied opportunities for bird photography, with species like Caspian Plover, Montague’s Harrier, and various eagles.
Activities: River Cruise, Wildlife Photography
Conclude your safari with a morning boat cruise along the Chobe River, capturing diverse wildlife along the riverbanks before arriving in Kasane for a picnic lunch. The safari ends in Kasane around 3:30 pm, offering one last chance for photography along the Chobe River, known for its large elephant populations.
Itinerary Overview
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Why we love it
untouched wilderness
Immerse yourself in the untouched wilderness of Mababe and the dramatic scenery of Savuti, renowned for its predator interactions, providing thrilling subjects for your lens and the chance to photograph the raw, untamed spirit of Africa.
10-day photographic odyssey
Embark on a 10-day photographic odyssey through Botswana's most picturesque landscapes, from the diverse ecosystems of Moremi Game Reserve to the vibrant life along the Chobe River, offering photographers of all levels a canvas of unparalleled natural beauty to capture.
tunning wildlife photography.
Conclude your journey with a serene boat cruise on the Chobe River, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike, where herds of elephants, abundant birdlife, and the tranquil riverside provide endless opportunities for stunning wildlife photography.
expert photographic guides
Led by expert photographic guides, gain invaluable insights into wildlife behavior, photography techniques, and the unique challenges of safari photography, ensuring you return home with not just photos, but stories etched in time, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
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Shutter Safari
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