✦ Underground Photography at Mashatu
✦ Chobe River by boat
✦ Biodiversity of the Okavango Delta
✦ Makadikadi Pans
In the remote wilderness of Botswana lies Mashatu—the legendary “Land of Giants”—where vast landscapes and iconic wildlife converge. As part of your Botswana photographic safari, this extraordinary region offers a rare chance to shoot from underground hides, designed to bring you eye-level with the animals. These sunken vantage points create unparalleled opportunities to photograph elephants, big cats, and other wildlife as they approach waterholes to drink, interact, and hunt—just meters away from your lens. The result is a dynamic, intimate perspective few photographers ever experience.
✦ Underground Photography at Mashatu
✦ Chobe River by boat
✦ Biodiversity of the Okavango Delta
✦ Makadikadi Pans
November to March is generally the best time for tours in Benin, as the weather is cooler, drier, and more predictable, making it ideal for outdoor activities and photography. The annual Voodoo Festival happens on 10 January each year. The FROST team is privy to 'insider' information about special pre- and post-festival celebrations.
April-May can still be good for photography, but the heat can be challenging.
May to October offers a different experience with lush landscapes, but the rain can disrupt travel plans.
Festivals & Events: Voodoo Festival and Gaani Festival. Contact the FROST team for more details on festivals.
In the remote wilderness of Botswana lies Mashatu—the legendary “Land of Giants”—where vast landscapes and iconic wildlife converge. As part of your Botswana photographic safari, this extraordinary region offers a rare chance to shoot from underground hides, designed to bring you eye-level with the animals. These sunken vantage points create unparalleled opportunities to photograph elephants, big cats, and other wildlife as they approach waterholes to drink, interact, and hunt—just meters away from your lens. The result is a dynamic, intimate perspective few photographers ever experience.
The Chobe River winds through Botswana’s wilderness, offering a breathtaking wetland paradise. On your Botswana photographic safari, you’ll glide silently along its glassy surface, with your camera in hand, ready to capture the herds of elephants as they gather on the riverbanks to drink and play. Each twist of the river reveals new photographic treasures—whether it’s the vibrant birdlife soaring overhead or the majestic animals that thrive in this untamed landscape. With every moment, the Chobe River offers an ever-changing canvas for wildlife photography.
The Okavango Delta is one of Botswana’s most captivating wetlands, where every twist and turn reveals a new opportunity to capture the wild beauty of the landscape. On a Botswana photographic safari, you’ll witness elephants wading through the water, their majestic reflections shimmering beneath them. Above, vibrant birdlife flits between branches, adding to the scene’s dynamic energy. Whether photographing the delicate balance between predator and prey or capturing the serene expanse of untouched wilderness, the Okavango Delta offers an unforgettable photographic adventure at every turn.
As one of the largest salt flats in the world, the Makgadikgadi Pans offers an otherworldly landscape that seems to stretch endlessly into the horizon. On a Botswana photographic safari, you’ll witness this vast, white expanse punctuated by ancient baobab trees and seasonal wildlife migrations. During the rainy season, the pans come alive with thousands of zebras and wildebeests crossing the flats, followed closely by predators like lions and cheetahs. The pan is also home to enigmatic meerkats, often standing sentinel over their burrows, and flocks of flamingos that gather at ephemeral waters—perfect subjects for your lens.
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Thank you so much for the most amazing time in Benin! As you know, it was our first time in West Africa. This tour was an incredible introduction to the region and so different from what we've experienced with you in Ethiopia's Omo Valley, Kenya, and Namibia. It's truly unique and not a trip one cannot simply "Google" - we appreciated the seamless logistics, prompt email replies, and material to keep us informed and dreaming pre-departure.
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