For many people photographs and a selection of adverts and stories are all they have to go on to imagine what a safari holiday is like. To help make sure you know a little more before you fly out, we’re providing you with a selection of things you may come across on a South African safari holiday. South Africa is certainly not shy of animals, and you may come across lions, elephants, meerkats, perhaps even whales if you set out into sea. The range of animals is extremely broad, and there is a lot of history to be consumed as well. There are volcanic hills, battlefield mountains which look like something out of a Hollywood movie, and the Cape Town where there is a tremendous amount of culture to capture. South African Safari Holidays are known for the wide range of options on offer, and if you want to come home from a safari holidays with memories like no other, then South Africa has to be considered.  

When people think of an African holiday or a safari in particular they may think of lions, elephants, gorillas, meerkats, wildebeest and rhinoceroses, but they may in fact forget the wide range of beautiful birds. Africa is home to a beautiful flamingos, with storks, swallows and a range of other astonishing birds. Like the herds of animals, birds can be tracked during migration and they can make for fantastic subjects in photographs. If you’re contemplating an African holiday, then don’t forget to look upwards, because the birds really are something to be noted.

There really is only one country that all wildlife photographers should visit at least once, and that is Africa. Safaris are the ideal type of holiday for a photographer, and today holidays are built around migration, meaning you can track the herds, and bring back photographs like no other. Sundown and sunset are the best time so shot wildlife photographs, and it can be a combination of skill, luck and endurance if you’re able to come away with a close up image of a popular animal, with a beautiful sunset in the background. If you’re a massive photography enthusiastic or even a professional photographer, you must consider an African safari; it can really enhance your portfolio of work.

There are many animals you can come across on a safari holiday, but obviously some animals are more anticipated than others. Here’s a quick list to give you a taste of what’s out there in Africa, and we know some of you will share these animals as favorites on a safari holiday. Gorilla – The size of these wonderful creates is unbelievable, and it can be a privilege to get a glimpse of them in their high flying life. Elephant – Again, size is important with these but by observing elephants you come to realise just how clever these animals are. Lion – They have to be on the list, especially as they’re King of the Jungle, the only drawback is that they can sleep for over 20 hours. Meerkats – They may be small but they are actually becoming one of the favourite animals, and a well known insurance advert has definitely played a part in their popularity. Tigers, Again another wonderful creature, which is quick fierce and not always easy to spot, so it really is fantastic when you do.