Mother Cheetah and her cubs walking the open plains of Central Serengeti National Park photographed by Mark Fernley

STORIES FROM MY SAFARIS

A Night in Shompole Hide

Shompole Hide, a photographic safari hide in Kenya, perfect for a photographic safari with wildlife photographer Mark A Fernley.

Sep 187 min read

Close-up of a young chimpanzee gazing upward in Uganda’s Kibale Forest, bathed in dramatic natural light—capturing an emotional moment of curiosity and connection during a primate photography safari.

Kibale - The Best Chimpanzee Photography Hotspot in Africa

Wildlife Photographer Mark A Fernley will tell you all about why Kibale Forest is the top for Chimpanzee Photography in Africa.

Jul 3011 min read

A herd of African Elephant race through a flat and open area of Amboseli National Park allong with many Cattle Egrets during a photographic safari with Untamed Photo Safaris.

My Top African Elephant Photography Destination: Amboseli National Park

So What is My Top African Elephant Photography Destination? For me, as both a wildlife photographer and someone who simply loves being in...

Jun 2310 min read

A mountain gorilla sits on a moss-covered tree branch in a lush, misty forest, using one hand to hold and chew a twig. Soft light filters through the dense canopy, highlighting the gorilla's textured fur and the rich greenery surrounding it.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - One of The Best Destinations to Photograph Mountain Gorillas!

Mark A Fernley tells you you wildlife photographers what the best location is to photograph Mountain Gorillas and why that location will enhance your wildlife photography results.

Jun 167 min read

Wide angle view of a herd of African Elephants making their way towards a waterhole in front of a photo hide.

Wide Angle Elephant Photography - My Close Photographic Encounters

My Wide Angle Elephant Photography, Read all about my wide angle elephant photography story that really tested my bravery due to the dangerous situation I was under.

May 79 min read

Photo Safari guests stand near a private plane in the Masai Mara with Mark A Fernley

A Masai Mara Photo Safari - Why This Destination Should be on Every Photographers Bucket List

I will tell you all about why you should choose the Masai Mara for your next photo safari experience

Apr 305 min read

An abstract image of the great wildebeest migration taken here in the northern Serengeti - Mark Fernley Wildlife

Why You Should Capture the Great Wildebeest Migration: A Wildlife Photographer's Guide

Here wildlife photographer Mark A Fernley tells you all about why you should experience the great migration in Tanzania and the Masai Mara.

Apr 225 min read

Mabamba Swamp, the best photography birding hotspot in Africa, A hidden gem for nature enthusiasts

BIRDING PHOTOGRAPHY IN MABAMBA SWAMP: A HIDDEN GEM FOR NATURE ENTHUSIASTS

This article will tell you all about Mabamba swamp here in Uganda and why birding photographers must visit this fantastic location for a photographic safari.

Apr 124 min read

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY HIDES

Understanding Wildlife Photography Hides in Africa Photographic hides are specifically designed for wildlife photographers, serving as...

Mar 2714 min read

Fighting hippo photography story by wildlife photographer Mark A Fernley

HIPPO FIGHT - THE PHOTOGRAPHIC STORY BEHIND IT

Why the Ishasha River is one of the best places to photograph these wild Hippos in action! In this article, I will share one of the many...

Mar 277 min read