You’ve booked your dream African photo safari in Kruger National Park, a world-renowned wildlife sanctuary teeming with incredible animals, and we can’t wait to meet you and guide you on this, the trip of a lifetime!
While the admin side of it is now out of the way, next comes the exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) task of packing.
In this guide, using our years of experience as guides in the Kruger, we are going to help you ensure that you have everything you need to capture the absolute best images while on your Kruger Park photo safari.
Africa Photo Safari Camera Gear Essentials
- Camera Body & Lenses: A DSLR or mirrorless camera with a good zoom lens is crucial. For Kruger Park photo safaris, a focal length range of 70-300mm is ideal. Consider a longer zoom (400mm+) if you want close-up shots of distant animals.
- Extra Batteries & Charger: Pack enough fully charged batteries to get through multi-day safaris. Since Kruger Park photo safaris often involve early mornings and late evenings, having that extra power is essential.
- Memory Cards: Bring along multiple high-capacity memory cards. You’ll be snapping tons of photos, and the last thing you want is to run out of space mid-safari.
- Tripod: While not always necessary, a lightweight tripod can be truly helpful for low-light photography and achieving those ultra-sharp images when working with slower shutter speeds.
Additional Camera Gear Recommendations
- Lens Cleaning Kit: Dust is a constant annoyance in the African bush. A lens cleaning kit with a blower and microfiber cloth will help you to keep your photos sharp.
- Spare Camera Strap: A comfortable and secure camera strap is essential, especially during bumpy game drives.
- Polarising Filter: This filter reduces glare and enhances colour saturation, making it quite perfect for capturing vibrant African landscapes and skies.
- Beanbag or Lens Collar: If you’re using a large lens, a beanbag or lens collar can provide added stability when resting the camera on the safari vehicle window.
