Africa Mobile Adventure & Photographic safaris

Africa-in-Focus (AIF) operates top quality mobile camping adventure and photographic safaris through East and Southern Africa for travellers who wish to gain knowledge and appreciation of Africa; its renowned wildlife, landscape and culture. Safaris of 2, 3 and 4 weeks are available or combining two or more tours together, longer overlanding expeditions through 7 countries can be undertaken, - such as the classic Nairobi to Cape Town route over 55 days - or more if you incorporate our Gorilla Trek in Uganda/Ruanda.
AIF mobile camping safaris are semi-participation and while we have a road crew of three to give you every assistance, you will be shown how to put up and take down your own tent, help with meal preparation (although not cooking, as we always have an excellent cook as part of our mobile safari team) and with tasks around the camp like washing the dishes and maintaining strict hygiene - this will all help you get into the spirit of the trip and give you those special memories.

We provide the services of an expert photographer and digital download facility on all our overland tours, a unique feature making us stand out from the others! Integrated photographic workshops and tutorials for those clients that have an interest in obtaining more memorable images than just snaps while on tour.
As part of our crew we have a photographically knowledgeable guide who will provide these throughout the duration of your tour with us. Even if you are not a keen photographer we are sure that you will bring some sort of camera to Africa and therefore be in a position to capture memorable photos with us even with a point and shoot camera.
Photographic tips covered include:
How a Camera Works: • Exposure: What is exposure value? We look at how a camera captures a photograph at the correct exposure and investigate the impact of hi and low key scenes • Shutter: What is shutter speed and its impact on taking photos? Using a tripod we experiment with effects gained by the use of different shutter speeds. • Aperture: What is aperture and its impact on taking photos, we look at depth of field, techniques and application • ISO: What and when to use? We talk about noise and low light scenes.
Composition : • Rule of thirds: Basic principles of composition and subject placement considerations when using a grid. • Leading lines: How leading lines can be found and using them effectively in your composition. Focal points: Finding and choosing your focal point to create a photo with impact. • Framing: What you should consider when framing a shot and different techniques. • Point of view: Adjusting your point of view to create a different moods.
Techniques :
• Lighting: Different lighting situations, their impact on the subject and how to tackle them.• Metering: The different metering modes, how they work and how to use each one.• Flash: use of fill flash and adjusting flash output. • White balance: colour temperature and how to customise your white balance.
Capturing a moment : • Colour theory: contrasting and complimentary colours and their impact on taking photos. • Story telling: more than a photo, we look at what your photo is telling the viewer using the techniques learnt on the course. • Themes & moods: Looking at the emotional impact of a photograph.
Types of photography: • Macro – the small things in life. • Landscape – capturing that desert landscape or dramatic sky. • Wildlife – Capturing the wildlife of Africa • Portraiture – The people we meet along the way. • Travel – history, culture and ambiance Gear : • Lenses. • Camera Bodies. • Storage.
Throughout the trip location specific workshops take place, focusing on night photography, abstract photography, panoramas, sunset/sunrise photos, textures, silhouettes, etc.

AIF mobile camping safaris are a highly cost-effective way of visiting many of the leading National Parks for terrific wildlife encounters and experiencing the stunning landscapes of East and southern Africa, as well as cultural highlights and interaction with interesting local communities, all without staying in highly expensive and manicured Lodges. Our mobile camping safaris are so comfortable (with occasional stays in simple bedded chalets at some locations) that our clients range from pre-teens to over 75.
We offer comfortable mobile safaris at great value for money and at very competitive all-inclusive rates that include all National Park entry fees and all group excursions and activities (as listed). L/P = Local Payment

AIF vehicles have been custom built to provide our clients with over 50% more legroom than any of our competitors and past clients still claim they are the best on the road. Our mobile safari vehicles seat only 16 passengers, while the majority of others seat 24 to 30 in the same size vehicles as ours. A smaller group size means that our tours have less impact on local communities and on the environment.
AIF gives you space and comfort needed while on tour. Reclining coach-style seats, with over 1.3 metres of leg room, give you the space you need on long days of travelling to sit back and relax. Our unique drop-down windows afford exceptional viewing and above each set of seats is a roof hatch to provide an additional all-round viewing option.
There are two storage lockers per set of two seats. One locker is conveniently located inside and right in front of you for your hand luggage/camera gear and contains a box-safe for travel documents, money and other valuables. The other is a separate outside baggage locker.
The vehicles are fully lockable with a fully equipped kitchen run by our camp cook, two fridges for fresh produce and clients own cold drinks. Uniquely we provide large walk-in tents with foam mattresses and pillows for your extra comfort.