Which countries are the best for wildlife photography?
According to leading African safari specialists Go2Africa,
wildlife photography is one of the most requested activities on safari. To help
travelers find the best spots to photograph wildlife, Go2Africa analyzed almost
70 million images on the photo-sharing platform Flickr to find the percentage
of a country’s photos of their unique wildlife compared to the country’s total number
of shared photographs.
Kenya took top tier with the highest proportion of wildlife
photos with 20.69 percent of its country’s photos featuring animals. Of no
surprise, half of the top 10 on the list are in Africa, including Kenya,
Botswana, Tanzania, Namibia and South
Africa.
African safari expert Emma Hill, who specializes in Kenya
safaris and recommends the country as one of the top locations for wildlife
photography, said in a statement, “I've consistently found joy in promoting Kenya
as a preferred destination for my travelers as it holds incredible rewards for
avid wildlife enthusiasts and passionate amateur photographers. While the rainy
season poses its challenges, the vibrant colors that emerge in the Open
Savannah of the Masai Mara, particularly in the fantastic private concessions
surrounding this popular National Park, are truly awe-inspiring. The same can
be said for exploring the Acacia thickets and lush pockets of vegetation in the
Northern part of Kenya, such as Ol Pejeta, Lewa, Mugie, Loisaba, and Samburu.”
She added, “These diverse locations offer unique wildlife
sightings and settings, an experience further enhanced if you can include the
cost of a private vehicle for game viewing. Opting for travel between November
and March, or even in June, not only ensures the best photography conditions
but may also present opportunities for special deals or lower rates.”
Canada, coming in at second place, saw the most wildlife photos
uploaded overall representing 20.42 percent of the total photos. Its stunning
wildlife includes the fearsome grizzly bear to the majestic wild elk. Canada is
a richly biodiverse country with over 80,000 classified species and 20 major
ecosystems including tundra, boreal forest, grassland and temperate deciduous
forest, giving photographers plenty of opportunities to capture its sometimes-elusive
inhabitants.
Singapore took the third spot with 19.19 percent of photos
capturing the country’s unique wildlife. Though Singapore is relatively small and
dominated by its widespread metropolis, its botanical gardens, wetlands and
surrounding islands are all teeming with life.
Kruger National Park represented the most wildlife photos shared
overall with these captures making up an impressive 42.54 percent of its photo
gallery.
Go2Africa’s top 10 rankings include:
1. Kenya
2. Canada
3. Singapore
4. Australia
5. Botswana
6. Tanzania
7. Lithuania
8. Namibia
9. India
10. South Africa
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