You don’t need to be an expert to photograph Africa’s wildlife—you need a safari built around good light, time to watch, and someone beside you who knows how to help.
Travel Advice
Travel advice for adventure photographers.
Our Namibia Flying Photography Safari was created to give photographers more time with wildlife, extraordinary aerial perspectives, and a completely different way to experience one of Africa’s most remarkable countries.
Learn how to photograph Kolmanskop’s sand-filled rooms, changing light and abandoned architecture, with advice on lenses, settings, focus stacking and composition.
Long-haul flights are rarely the highlight of a trip, but a little planning can make them far more manageable. These 20 practical tips will help you travel more comfortably and arrive ready for the adventure ahead.
Before your doors-off helicopter flight over Sossusvlei, here’s how to prepare your gear, dress properly, stay safe, and start seeing Namibia’s dunes the way they reveal themselves best — from above.
A successful Namibia photography tour is not about checking off Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Kolmanskop, Spitzkoppe, Etosha, and the Quiver Tree Forest.
Wondering what camera gear to bring to Zimanga? This practical guide explains the lenses, camera bodies, accessories, and field gear.
Read about my new favorite African photo safari.
Kevin Pepper has spent more than a decade leading photography workshops around the world. Here is why so many photographers value learning from him and traveling with him.
Kevin Lisota brings an unusual mix of technical knowledge, creative versatility, and calm leadership to Akari workshops. Here is why that matters to traveling photographers.
James Begeman brings patience, outdoor experience, and a steady hand to every Akari workshop he leads. Here is why photographers appreciate traveling with him.
Mindy Huston brings enthusiasm, field knowledge, and a deep love of wildlife to the workshops she leads. Here is why photographers enjoy traveling and learning with her.