Hwange Photo Safari –
7 Nights | Camp Hwange, Linkwasha & Victoria Falls

Timeless Photo Safari series


Photograph Iconic Wildlife, and Immerse Yourself in the Golden Landscapes of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park.

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5 – 12 October 2026

Overview of This Mana Pools Photo Safari

7 Nights
Hwange
Zimbabwe
From $11,295
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6 Guests
1 Photo Host

This small-group Hwange National Park photo safari is a scheduled seven-night wildlife photography experience in Zimbabwe, combining prime game-viewing locations with expert photographic guidance in the field. The itinerary spans multiple safari camps across different regions of Hwange, followed by time at Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s most iconic natural landmarks.

Led by professional wildlife photographer & videographer Eric Van Staden, guests benefit from hands-on guidance in prime game-viewing areas, with opportunities to photograph Hwange’s renowned elephant populations, predator activity, and waterhole behaviour across diverse habitats.

Operating as part of our Timeless Series, this safari is designed for small groups seeking extended field time, premium safari camps, and seamless charter travel between locations, maximising both wildlife access and photographic opportunity throughout the journey.

The Photo Safari Experience in Hwange

Mana Pools is one of Africa’s most immersive photographic environments.

Wildlife gathers along the Zambezi’s floodplains and inland pans, creating consistent opportunities to photograph elephants, predators, and interactions shaped by the dry-season landscape.

Here, photography becomes about presence rather than pursuit.

Each day is built around the natural ecosystems, with activities timed for optimal light and wildlife behaviour. The small-group format allows flexibility at sightings and the freedom to work scenes properly rather than simply observing them.

Between activities, there is time to review images, refine technique, or reset for the next session.
This is a safari designed for photographers who want to engage deeply with wildlife, learn in the field, and create images that reflect genuine encounters.

This safari is limited to just six guests and typically fills well in advance.
If this departure fits your plans, we recommend securing your place early.

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Who This Safari Is Designed For

Photography Experience

All skill levels.
Beginner to advanced photographers welcome

Pace & Activity Level

Balanced photo safari.
Structured activities with
downtime

Travel Style

Intimate group.
Shared wildlife encounters with expert guidance

Comfort Level

High-quality safari lodges.
Comfortable wilderness accommodation

Eric Van Staden, professional photographer, holds a telephoto lens on an African photo safari.
Meet Your Photography Expert

Your Photo Host On This Safari

Eric van Staden is a professional wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and safari host whose deep connection to Africa was shaped from an early life spent in Zimbabwe’s wild landscapes. As Co-Founder of Photo Safari Company, Eric brings over two decades of experience in wildlife photography, guiding, and safari design, blending creative vision with an intuitive understanding of animal behaviour and the rhythm of the bush.

Calm and quietly perceptive in the field, Eric’s approach centres on helping guests slow down, anticipate moments, and capture imagery that reflects both emotion and atmosphere. His mentorship elevates the photographic experience beyond technique, creating space for thoughtful storytelling and meaningful connection with Africa’s extraordinary wildlife.

More about ERIC
Lion resting in the African savanna during a photo safari.

About the Timeless Photo Safari Series

The Timeless Series photo safaris are designed around the classic wildlife experiences that have defined Africa for generations. These journeys take photographers into some of the continent’s most iconic ecosystems, where enduring landscapes, remarkable wildlife behaviour, and powerful seasonal moments combine to create extraordinary photographic opportunities.

With carefully chosen destinations and a strong emphasis on visual storytelling, these safaris are ideal for photographers who want to experience and document the defining wildlife scenes that make an African photo safari truly unforgettable.

Learn aBOUT Timeless series

Why Travel With Photo Safari Company

Travel with confidence on professionally hosted safaris designed for small groups and exceptional wildlife experiences. As members of ATTA, we partner with carefully selected camps and lodges, provide expert photographic support in the field, and offer transparent pricing with clear booking protection, so you can focus entirely on the experience.

  • ATTA membership
  • Small group guarantee
  • Professional hosts
  • Curated camps & lodges
  • Price protection
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The Photo Safari Experience

Twice Daily Safari Activities

Guided Nature Experiences

Small Group Experience

Hand Picked Safari Lodges

Photographic
Support

Time To Unwind

Balanced Safari Pace

Transparent Pricing

Photographic Opportunities

This safari offers exceptional photographic conditions across a range of wildlife behaviours, lighting environments, and dynamic field situations.

  • Predator encounters (lion, painted dogs) on Hwange’s open savannas.
  • Water level hide photography, day and night.
  • Golden-hour herds at waterholes with dust and rim light.
  • Birdlife action (vultures, eagles, bee-eaters).
African leopard portrait during a photo safari.

Photo Safari Information

Photo Safari Information Summary

7 Night Photo Safari

safari Cost

From US$11,295
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Destination/s Visited

Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe

6 Guests

US$3,500 Deposit

Safari Starts In:

Victoria Falls (VFA)

Safari Ends In:

Victoria Falls (VFA)

Safari Plan & Details

A Journey Through Zimbabwe’s
Photographic Icons

Join us on an exclusive seven-night photographic safari through one of Zimbabwe’s most rewarding wildlife regions, Hwange National Park. This carefully designed itinerary combines two outstanding safari camps in both the northern and south-eastern regions of the park, finished with a relaxing and adventure-filled stay at Victoria Falls.
 
Led by award-winning professional wildlife photographer Andrew McDonald, this small-group photographic safari is designed for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts who want time, access, and expert guidance in prime game-viewing areas.
 
With all transfers by charter aircraft, this safari offers seamless logistics, varied habitats, and exceptional photographic opportunities, from private concessions to iconic waterhole hides.

Victoria Falls – The Gateway to Adventure

Your journey begins and ends in Victoria Falls, where you’ll enjoy four nights split between The Palm River Hotel and Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. During your stay, you’ll experience:

  • A guided walk of Victoria Falls and the historic Victoria Falls Hotel
  • A sunset drinks cruise on the Zambezi River
  • A lively traditional dinner and drum show at The Boma

Activities & Wildlife Experience

Hwange National Park –
Elephants and Open Plains

This seven-night Zimbabwe photographic safari begins and ends in Victoria Falls, with charter flights linking three exceptional locations.

The journey starts with three nights at Camp Hwange on a private concession, followed by two nights at Wilderness Linkwasha, famous for its water-level hides and floodlit waterholes. The safari concludes with two nights at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, including guided experiences at the Falls and on the Zambezi River.
 
This itinerary has been carefully timed for late August, one of the best months for wildlife concentrations, dry-season visibility, and predator activity in Hwange.

A Perfect Blend of Luxury and Adventure

Throughout your safari, enjoy exceptional hospitality, gourmet cuisine, and expertly guided photographic sessions. Each destination has been chosen for its diversity of subjects, premium positioning, and the freedom to create unforgettable images in Africa’s most inspiring settings.

Photo Safari Cost

Occupancy

sharing

SOLO

Price

*US$ 11,295

*US$ 13,990

Small Group Pricing

*This safari is priced on six guests sharing a room.
**Minimum of 4 guests required.
***If fewer than 6 guests travel, a small group adjustment of $1,550 per person applies to cover vehicle, guiding, photographic hosting, and logistical costs being shared across fewer guests.

Important Information

Safari booking Terms

What’s Included & What’s Not

Included

  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • All camp transfers
  • Twice daily activities
  • Professional photo host
  • Drinks (house wines, local brand spirits, beers and soft drinks)
  • Refreshments on game drives
  • Wifi
  • Laundry
  • Conservation levies & Parks fees
  • Tax

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa’s
  • Travel insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Staff and Guide gratuities
  • Single supplement
  • Aircraft landing and departure fees, if applicable
  • Passenger Taxes, if applicable
  • Anything not mentioned in the Included section

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This Photo Safari Itinerary

Please note: This itinerary is subject to change due to weather, logistics, or wildlife conditions. Your guides will adapt daily plans to maximise photographic opportunities and guest comfort.

Fixed wing air transfer from Victoria Falls to Shumba airstrip.

Short road transfer/game drive from airstrip to lodge.

Arrive in Victoria Falls in the morning and meet your Photo Safari Company host team. After a short briefing, board a charter flight to Camp Hwange on a private concession. After settling in, enjoy your first afternoon game drive, focusing on light, composition, and animal behaviour around productive waterholes. Overnight: Camp Hwange (3 nights).

Spend two full days exploring the private concession around Camp Hwange, renowned for elephant herds, lion, wild dog and excellent birdlife. With fewer vehicles and flexible guiding, spend extended time at sightings, ideal for photography and behavioural sequences. Activities include morning & afternoon game drives, hide photography at waterholes, and optional image reviews.

After a morning activity, transfer by charter flight to Wilderness Linkwasha in the south-eastern region of Hwange. This area is famous for water-level photographic hides that allow close-range photography as animals drink. Enjoy an afternoon drive and sunset photography at the floodlit waterhole. Overnight: Wilderness Linkwasha (2 nights).

Short road transfer/game drive from lodge to airstrip.

Fixed wing air transfer from Shumba airstrip to Linkwasha airstrip.

A full day exploring Linkwasha with game drives and hide sessions. This region is productive for lion, hyena, large elephant herds and creative storytelling images. Your host will guide on behavioural photography, low-angle hide work and light management at waterholes.

After breakfast, take a charter flight back to Victoria Falls and transfer to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. The afternoon is free to relax or photograph from the famous viewing deck overlooking the waterhole. In the evening, enjoy a sunset Zambezi River dinner cruise. Overnight: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (2 nights).

Short road transfer/game drive from lodge to airstrip.

Fixed wing air transfer from Linkwasha airstrip to Victoria airport.

Today features a guided walk of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, to capture rainforest details and spray rainbows. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner and drum show. Optional activities include a sunset river cruise, helicopter flight (extra), or local curio market visit.

After breakfast, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for onward flights or extend your stay in Victoria Falls or other African destinations.

This safari can be extended with additional nights in Victoria Falls before or after the main itinerary, or combined with further destinations in Zimbabwe, Botswana, or Zambia. Our team will be happy to tailor pre- and post-safari extensions to suit your travel plans.

Enhance your safari with our optional Victoria Falls Adventure Package, designed to complement your photographic journey with some of Southern Africa’s most iconic experiences.

This curated package combines wildlife, landscapes, and adventure, giving you the chance to experience Victoria Falls and the surrounding region from multiple perspectives, on the river, from the air, and on safari.

Our recommended Adventure Package includes:

“Flight of the Angels” Helicopter Flight over Victoria Falls, 13 minute flight.
Sunrise Zambezi River Cruise – ideal for bird photography, soft morning light, and river scenes
Chobe Day Trip – combining both land-based and water-based safari photography in Botswana’s famous Chobe National Park

These three experiences form our core Adventure Package and can be added to your safari at an additional cost of US$440.00 per person.

Note, this package does not include a professional photo host. It is an additional add on whereby you can take what you have learnt during the scheduled photo safari and put these new skills into practice.

“Hwange was a fantastic place for a photo safari. The waterholes made wildlife viewing incredibly consistent, which meant we could spend real time photographing behaviour rather than just quick sightings. One afternoon we sat quietly at a hide watching elephants come in to drink, and it turned into one of the best photography sessions of the whole trip. If you enjoy photographing wildlife interactions, Hwange is brilliant.”

Peter & Alison, Perth Australia

A Glimpse Into This Photo Safari

This gallery offers a window into the extraordinary, from once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters to the elegant camps and lodges that redefine safari luxury.
 
While specific properties may vary by itinerary, each has been handpicked for its exceptional service, comfort, and immersive connection to the wild.

Camp Hwange

Camp Hwange is a classic safari camp in Hwange National Park, offering an authentic bush experience in one of Zimbabwe’s most wildlife-rich regions. Positioned in a private concession on the southeastern edge of the park, the camp is known for its warm hospitality, strong guiding, and excellent access to productive game-viewing areas and waterholes that attract a wide variety of wildlife throughout the year.

Linkwasha Camp

Wilderness Linkwasha is one of the premier luxury safari camps in Hwange National Park, set in the park’s famed south-eastern private concession overlooking a productive plain and waterhole. Known for its contemporary design, exceptional guiding, and access to outstanding wildlife viewing, Linkwasha offers a refined safari experience in one of Zimbabwe’s most celebrated wilderness destinations.

Download the Linkwasha fact sheet below to explore details about the camp’s accommodation, facilities, wildlife experiences, and safari activities available during your stay in Hwange National Park.

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Photo Safari Map

Photo Safari Booking & Travel FAQs

Your place is confirmed once your deposit has been received. After completing your registration, you will be guided to our secure payment page to pay the required deposit and finalise your booking.

A deposit of ~30% of the safari price is required to confirm your place. The remaining balance is payable prior to departure, with full payment details provided after booking confirmation.

Our safaris are designed to suit a wide range of photography experience levels — from enthusiastic beginners to experienced photographers. Guidance and support are provided throughout the safari.

Inclusions vary by itinerary but typically include accommodation, guided activities, photographic hosting, and many meals and internal transfers. Full details are clearly outlined on each safari page and in your booking information.

Yes. Most camps and lodges can accommodate dietary requirements and reasonable special requests when advised in advance. Please provide details during registration.

International flights to and from Africa are typically not included unless specifically stated in the itinerary. Internal safari flights and transfers may be included depending on the safari — full details are provided for each departure.

Yes. Many guests choose to add extra destinations, private extensions, or additional travel before or after their scheduled safari. These arrangements can often be organised alongside your booking.

If a safari is full, you may be able to join a waitlist in case of cancellations. We can also recommend similar departures or alternative travel dates.

Accommodation varies by safari and series, but all properties are carefully selected for comfort, location, and access to exceptional wildlife areas. Full details are provided within each safari itinerary.

Because group sizes are small and departures are limited, many safaris fill well in advance. Booking early is strongly recommended to secure your preferred travel dates.

Once your deposit is received, your place is secured. You will receive booking confirmation, detailed travel information, and preparation guidance to help you get ready for your safari.

Yes. Comprehensive travel insurance is required for all guests. In most cases, it is a mandatory condition of the camps and lodges we partner with, and must be in place prior to travel.

Recommended equipment varies depending on destination and wildlife, but guidance is provided after booking to help you prepare the most suitable gear for your safari.

Book Your Hwange Photo Safari Today

​​Whether you’re an amateur or seasoned safari-goer, this photo safari offers the perfect balance of luxury, adventure, and photographic freedom. With small group sizes, flexible safari schedules, and access to exclusive locations, you’ll leave with a memories of magic – and a heart full of Africa.
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Availability is extremely limited for peak predator season.
Reserve your photo safari experience and capture Africa’s wildlife like never before.

Register Your Interest
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Please note, by filling out the “Register Your Interest form”, this does not commit you to travel.

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