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Gary Ellis Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #1 · Safari Recommendations???? Hi: I want to go on an African safari, but I have never been before and want to have a good experience. I'd prefer to go on a PHOTO safari where the purpose is photography instead of rushing to the next destination. I also don't want to mortgage my life to pay for it. Do you have any recommendations of where to go, which company to go with, and cost information? I've found trips of $2-$10K, but I really don't want to pay more than $5K, including the flight from California. Is this possible or do I need to come to terms with reality price-wise? Thank you. Gary Edited on Dec 18, 2007 at 08:10 PM Dec 15, 2007 at 02:38 PM

thehawkins Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #2 · Safari Recommendations???? Well, start to break it down: Flight: $2000 Shots/Immunizations: $600 Extra camera gear: $xxxx It's been my experience in Tanzania that the price of a safari - the majority of it - is park fees. The question is where in Africa? Botswana? Kenya? Tanzania? South Africa? Feel free to email me and I can help you prep the work. Edited on Dec 18, 2007 at 08:10 PM Dec 15, 2007 at 10:34 PM

EB-1 Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #3 · Safari Recommendations???? Yes, but it is around $8-10K for a single plus air, which is probably not what you are looking for. Leaderless tours are cheaper but you will want a row of seating if doing serious photography. I've been to Africa ten times already for wildlife photography and there is always something new and amazing to see. EB Edited on Dec 18, 2007 at 08:10 PM Dec 15, 2007 at 10:58 PM

EB-1 Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #4 · Safari Recommendations???? Yes, but it is around $8-10K for a single plus air, which is probably not what you are looking for. Leaderless tours are cheaper but you will want a row of seating if doing serious photography. I've been to Africa ten times already for wildlife photography and there is always something new and amazing to see. EB Edited on Dec 18, 2007 at 08:10 PM Dec 15, 2007 at 10:58 PM

Hersch Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #5 · Safari Recommendations???? Hi Gary, There are many things that have to be considered when going on Safaris and the cost can vary greatly. Those especially geared for photography where there are no more than three people per vehicle can run over $10,000.00 for a two week trip with visits to 3 or 4 parks. Meals and accomodations are for the most part included in this figure. The time of year and the part of Africa you go to can have a big effect on the cost. Accomodation cost can vary greatly depending on the type you want. there are the Fancy lodges and Luxury tented camps all the way down to the pretty rough campgrounds. Experienced and knowledgeable guides can make the trip and the type vehicles used can determine your ability to get in certain areas. For 2008 we will have a terriffic cost increase because of the devaluation of the dollar, increased fuel cost (On all safaris you spend most of your time in the vehicles) Increase in Airline tickets, plus a notice from the airline for a fuel surcharge fee depending on additional rise in fuel cost before your trip. Passport, Visas and Imminuzations are also cost that you will have to consider. You want to have a safe and fun filled experince at a fair price. If you will email me I can give you a general price from Atlanta but not from CA. We are fully booked for 2008 with several reserves to fill in for anyone backing out and I think you may find this normal. We always go in May and June just after the long rains. Grant Edited on Dec 18, 2007 at 08:10 PM Dec 17, 2007 at 06:43 AM

eeprete Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #6 · Safari Recommendations???? Check out Shoot the Light with Charles Glatzer (www.shootthelight.com). I can highly recommend him, not only because he is a friend, but also because he is honestly one of the best in the business, if not the best. His prices are also are a great value for what you are getting, not only from a tour perspective, but as far as education value as well. Anyone that has been on a Shoot the Light Photo Workshop can attest to the value you are receiving. If you do call him, tell him Ed told you to call. He is running an Ultimate Botswana Trip for 2008, but you must call for more information as its not on his website right now. http://www.shootthelight.com/workshops.htm Dec 18, 2007 at 08:10 PM

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