Where are the best locations around the world to go photograph wildlife

There are countless incredible locations worldwide for photographing wildlife, each offering unique opportunities and experiences. Here are some of the best we have ever experienced at Akari Photo Tours, along with reasons why they stand out:

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya: Known for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals migrate between Maasai Mara and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It offers dramatic scenes of wildlife crossings, predator-prey interactions, and stunning landscapes.

Yellowstone National Park, USA: Home to a wide variety of wildlife, including bison, elk, wolves, grizzly bears, and more. The park's diverse ecosystems, geothermal features, and expansive landscapes provide endless opportunities to capture some of the best wildlife images in the continental US.

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania: Known for its vast open plains, where you can witness the iconic African wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, and cheetahs. It's particularly renowned for its big cat populations and opportunities to witness predation, especially during the iconic wildebeest migration.

Antarctica: Offers unparalleled opportunities for photographing wildlife in a pristine and remote environment. From massive colonies of penguins to seals and whales, Antarctica provides unique subjects against a backdrop of stunning icy landscapes.

National Parks, India: India is home to the majority of the world's wild tigers, and its tiger reserves offer some of the best opportunities to photograph these majestic big cats in their natural habitat. Reserves such as Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and Corbett are famous for their tiger populations and provide excellent chances to observe and photograph them.

Newfoundland, Canada: Located on the eastern coast of Canada, Newfoundland offers a diverse range of some of the most accessible bird photography opportunities due to its varied habitats, coastal landscapes, and position along migratory routes. Newfoundland's coastal waters are rich in marine life, attracting whales, dolphins, and killer whales that are highly accessible.

Katmai National Park, Alaska: Katmai National Park, located in southern Alaska, is renowned for its exceptional wildlife photography opportunities, particularly for capturing images of Alaska brown bears and other iconic Alaskan wildlife.

These locations stand out for their rich biodiversity, unique wildlife species, and picturesque landscapes, allowing photographers to capture breathtaking images and unforgettable moments in nature.

Please consider joining us at one of our wildlife workshops around the world. You can see these workshops here.