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Helping you master the skills and techniques to take your wildlife photography to the next level, while enjoying the best safari experience Africa has to offer!

31/01/2026

Celebrating International Zenra Day with some cute stripes 🥰🦓

Safaris are often about the Big Five; the majestic cats and impressive pachyderms. But for us and on our photo tours it’s very much also about the plains game. The bokkies, the giraffes. And definitely also zebras!! I love them with their cute faces, large ears and funny sounds

03/01/2026

South Africa, 9-17 April 2026: luxury fly-in safari with focus on landscapes, wildlife and night photography. Panoramaroute, private concession in Kruger NP and Nkomazi Game Reserve: lions, cheetahs & leopards 🐾

Zimbabwe: 19-27 April 2026: amazing wildlife tour with focus on adventure, wildlife and night photography. Victoria Falls & Zambezi River and Hwange NP. Walking safari, train ride safari and sleeping in a treehouse, to name just a few highlights 🥰

Join us on the adventure of a lifetime and take your photography to the next level!

07/11/2025

Who else is looking forward to the weekend?

04/10/2025

🐾 World Animal Day! 🐾

Are you more of a dog person or a cat person? Or do you secretly prefer the true underdog… the hyena? 😉

On our photo tours we encounter them all: from majestic big cats like lions and leopards, to playful pups and curious kitties. And of course, that unforgettable hyena laugh.

So tell us – what would you love most in front of your camera? The power of a lion, the elegance of a leopard, the cheekiness of a jackal or the charm of a serval?

28/09/2025

Africa 2026: your choice of two epic photo tours, each an unforgettable adventure!

In April 2026 we’ll be heading out on two very special photo tours, journeys where we take the time to slow down, enjoy nature, and focus on photography.

📍 South Africa | 9 – 17 April 2026
Panorama Route & private concessions

📍 Zimbabwe | 19 – 27 April 2026
Zambezi River • Victoria Falls • Hwange National Park

We travel in small groups, and Marco and I will guide both tours together, so you'll have two professional photographers at your beck and call for photography tips & tricks & talks. That means plenty of personal attention, room for questions, inspiration, and the chance to get the very best out of your photography. Wildlife, landscapes, and - weather permitting - even the African night sky.

Book before the end of November to benefit from our early bird discount :-)

You’ll find more information and the full itinerary via the link in bio. And feel free to send me (Ellen) a DM if you have any questions!

23/09/2025

We had stopped on a hill overlooking the valley, enjoying sundowners and capturing silhouettes against the fading light. Just as we settled in, a ranger called over the radio: a male lion had been spotted close by.

Our ranger asked if we wanted to continue enjoying our G&Ts in the setting sun, or make a dash for the lion. Needless to say, within moments everyone was back in the vehicle, G&T in one hand, camera in the other.

By the time we arrived, the sun had almost disappeared. That meant we had to crank up the ISO; in low light, you either need a very very steady hand, or up the ISO to be able to still get a fast enough shutter speed to keep your camera still for the shot. It’s a good reminder that sometimes a stellar photo with a little noise from high ISO is far better than no photo at all!

The magnificent male lion soon emerged from the twilight, walking straight towards us. An unforgettable encounter, and one of those moments where preparation and spontaneity come together!

21/09/2025

Tomorrow is World Rhino Day – a day to honour these iconic animals and raise awareness for their protection.

Encountering a rhino in the wild is unforgettable. Sadly, they are also among the most vulnerable species, making every sighting even more special.

On our Zimbabwe photo tour, there’s the unique possibility to walk with rhinos in the company of a specialised ranger. To encounter these magnificent animals on foot is an amazing experience.

One of the things we as visitors to rhino country can do to help is to never share gps-location when we share images of the rhinos we have seen online, and it’s best to wait a bit before posting photos of rhino sightings… Sharing our location or posting images ‘in real time’ makes it easier for poachers to track the rhinos and we certainly don’t want that!

Zimbabwe Photo Tour | April 2026
Zambezi River • Victoria Falls • Hwange National Park > including a walking safari!

Discover more via the link in bio.

🇳🇱 Nederlands
Morgen is het World Rhino Day – een dag om deze iconische dieren te eren en aandacht te vragen voor hun bescherming.

Een neushoorn in het wild zien is een ervaring die je zal bijblijven. Helaas behoren ze ook tot de meest kwetsbare diersoorten, omdat stropers altijd op hun hoorns uit zijn.

Tijdens onze fotoreis in Zimbabwe is er de unieke mogelijkheid om samen met een gespecialiseerde gids te voet neushoorns te benaderen. Oog in oog staan met deze indrukwekkende dieren is een belevenis die je bij zal blijven!

Een van de dingen die we als bezoekers naar ‘rhino country’ kunnen doen om te helpen de neushoorn te beschermen is om nooit de gps-locatie te delen wanneer we online foto’s delen. En het liefst deel je foto’s pas een poosje later, niet gelijk na de sighting… Delen waar je een neushoorn precies hebt gezien, of foto’s ‘in real time’ delen maakt het een stuk makkelijker voor stropers om neushoorns te vinden, en dat willen we zeker niet!

Zimbabwe Fotoreis | April 2026
Zambezi River • Victoria Falls • Hwange National Park

Meer informatie vind je via de link in bio – vandaag vieren we de neushoorn, maar hun bescherming verdient elke dag onze aandacht.

20/09/2025

We sometimes get the question: how experienced do I need to be to join your photo tours?

The answer is simple: you don’t need to be an experienced photographer. What matters most is that you enjoy photography, love going on safari, and like traveling with a small group of like-minded people.

Because we travel with small groups (maximum 10 guests in Zimbabwe and 12 in South Africa) there’s plenty of room for personal attention at your own level. Beginners get the chance to learn the basics and receive practical tips they can apply right away. More advanced photographers are encouraged to refine their technique and try out new ideas.

Our tours are hosted by two professional photographers, which means there’s always guidance at your own level close at hand. And one of the best parts? We all share the same passion for photography. Along the way, we learn from each other, inspire one another, and capture wildlife, landscapes, and the night sky together.

Upcoming tours:

9 – 17 April 2026 | South Africa: Panorama Route & private concessions

19 – 27 April 2026 | Zimbabwe: Zambezi River, Victoria Falls & two stunning lodges in Hwange National Park

Curious to join? You’ll find all details via the link in bio.

🇳🇱 Nederlands:

Soms krijgen we de vraag: hoeveel ervaring moet je hebben om mee te kunnen met jullie fotoreizen?

Het antwoord is eenvoudig: je hoeft geen ervaren fotograaf te zijn. Wat echt belangrijk is, is dat je plezier hebt in fotografie, zin hebt om op safari te gaan en het leuk vindt om dit samen met gelijkgestemden te beleven.

Omdat we met kleine groepen reizen (maximaal 10 deelnemers in Zimbabwe en 12 in Zuid-Afrika) is er volop ruimte voor persoonlijke aandacht op jouw eigen niveau. Beginners leren de basis en krijgen praktische tips die direct resultaat geven, terwijl ervaren fotografen worden uitgedaagd om hun techniek verder te verfijnen en nieuwe invalshoeken te ontdekken.

Onze reizen worden begeleid door twee professionele fotografen, waardoor er altijd iemand beschikbaar is om je verder te helpen. En misschien wel het mooiste: we delen allemaal dezelfde passie. Onderweg leren we van elkaar, inspireren we elkaar, en leggen we samen wildlife, landschappen en de sterrenhemel vast.

Aankomende reizen:

9 – 17 april 2026 | Zuid-Afrika: Panorama Route & privé reservaten

19 – 27 april 2026 | Zimbabwe: Zambezi River, Victoria Falls & twee prachtige lodges in Hwange National Park

Meer weten of mee op reis? Kijk voor alle details via de link in bio.

13/09/2025

BIG NEWS! In April 2026 we're going back to Africa for two all-new photography tours:

South Africa: luxury fly-in safari, with Panoramaroute, private reserves, lots of wildlife and dramatic landscapes

Zimbabwe: adventure with Victoria Falls, the Zambezi and the raw wilderness of Hwange National Park.

Both tours are designed for small groups, with expert guidance, lots of time for photography, and beautiful lodges.

Hosted by Ellen Sassen and Marco Verstraaten , organised by the experienced people at Africa Wildlife Safaris.

Join us in South Africa: 9 - 17 April 2026, or in Zimbabwe 19 - 27 April 2026.

More info on our website - link in bio :-)

03/05/2025

World Leopard Day - gorgeous subadult leopard in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka 😻

30/03/2025

Such an amazing leopard sightings! We’ve only quickly gone through our images, so I’m sure I’ll have more to post later.

Here I am, posting from the gorgeous jungle of Sri Lanka! It’s our first time visiting this amazing island and we can totally see ourselves coming back for more 🥰

We were going to be in Zimbabwe in March, but due to logistics, we’ve had to postpone our photo trip to March 2026. More on that later; for now we’re busy enjoying the beautiful Sri Lankan jungle, wildlife, food and people!

This image was taken with Nikon Z9; 500mm, shot in Wilpattu National Park. Shout out to our naturalist !

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Wilpattu National Park
Nochchiyagama
50200

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https://www.sundownerphototours.com/

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