Tips for shooting in Kenya & Uganda

Oxygen

Oxygen

Suspended / Banned
Messages
105
Name
Nathan
Edit My Images
Yes
Well it's nearly time,... after 8 months of no holidays i'm finally heading off on Safari this weekend for 2 weeks. Travelling to Kenya and Uganda with two game companies for a 4 day and 9 days safari respectively. Hopefully this is going to give me the a good range of landscapes and wildlife as I am including highlights such as the Rift Valley, migration of Wildebeast, Lake Nakuru flamingos and Masai Mara, but the last 2 days are special as I am tracking mountain Gorillas through the Bwindi rain forest in the hope of an encounter.

I think i've covered all bases with gear, lenses and storage (80Gig HD).
As my wife and I will be both shooting, i've gone for the 100-400mm over our former zoom of 75-300mm for more reach.

2847623331_fd77a0bbe7.jpg
2848454670_939f3a868f.jpg


Any tips on the actual conditions for shooting? Have you been previously and can offer me advice... much appreciated if you can. Only 2 sleeps to go!

Nathan
 
I am not envious
I am not envious
I am NOT....

Enjoy the trip!:thumbs:
 
Rift Valley, the mara and Lake Nakuru are all incredible. Went there a few years ago. It'll be the time of your life. Some really great info on the other thread and it will be amazing.

The migration is quite incredible when you consider the immense distances these animals cover! Lake Nakuru on approach actually looks like its covered in some sort of algae bloom until you realise its just millions of flamingo!

The vastness of the whole place means that you will be practising and testing all your photographic knowledge. Would love to be going back!
 
The Rift valley is increadable, On my first trip to Nakuru we found leopard in the tree over the road 2 mins after arrival in the park, at that time I didn't have a camera or any kind, It was the trip that made start to look for a DSLR and I havent looked back.

The flamingos are just something else to be seen.

Have Fun :thumbs:
 
Thanks for the replies guys, I am super excited right now. Didn't sleep much last night!

Excellent tips on that thread Weetobix- cheers...

I'm off to raid the linen closet and look for a spare pillow case to keep the sand/dust of my gear in the 4x4. Also be looking to grab a spot near the driver so he can help identify any birdlife we happen upon.
 
Just think of the all night flight, you need some sleep before you go to get the most from it
 
Wrap that rocket blower in a poly bag before it has a chance to inhale any dust to exhale over your sensors and lenses!

Have a great time. (This goes for anywhere in the world) If a bloke (or blokess) with a gun says "No pictures!", lower the camera from your face and take your finger away from the button...
 
Oxygen said:
Thanks for the replies guys, I am super excited right now. Didn't sleep much last night!

Excellent tips on that thread Weetobix- cheers...

I'm off to raid the linen closet and look for a spare pillow case to keep the sand/dust of my gear in the 4x4. Also be looking to grab a spot near the driver so he can help identify any birdlife we happen upon.
Click to expand...

Sounds like a strange piece of advice but the light can make it hard to see the LCD properly. A finished toilet roll which will go flat might be a useful device for checking the LCD with to use as a tube to look down to check exif data or blown areas :D
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top