WHY CNP SAFARIS
At CNP Safaris, we invite you to embark on an unforgettable journey into the wild heart of nature. Based in South Africa, we specialise in photographic safaris, private curated adventures, conservation-focused experiences and more.
Whether you’re a passionate photographer or simply drawn to nature’s beauty, we create transformational safaris that immerse you in breathtaking landscapes, extraordinary wildlife, and rich cultural heritage.
Our photographic safaris hosted by experienced photographic tour leaders, provide photographers of all levels the perfect opportunity to expand your portfolio, refine your skills, and capture extraordinary moments—no matter your camera brand or equipment.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Cheetahs of Samara - Karoo, South Africa | 27 - 31 May 2025 (2 sharing spaces available)
WHAT WE DO
IN COLLABORATION WITH OUTDOOR PHOTO
We are excited to announce our new collaboration with Outdoor Photo to offer our clients camera equipment hire and photography printing services. Whether you’re looking for an upgraded camera or lens for you’re trip or want to print your favorite safari moments, we’ve got you covered.
Use the code CNP5 to enjoy a special discount on any rental or printing services at Outdoor Photo.

Villiers Steyn2025-01-29Verified Perfect boat for wildlife photographers! My wife, Tabby, and I recently stayed at Chobe Safari Lodge in Kasane with a couple of our friends. The four of us booked a morning Photographic Boat Cruise and were blown away with the design of the CNP Safaris photographic boat! Whoever designed the seats should win a Nobel Prize! They thought of everything when they built it - space, swivelling, camera weight and, most impressively - height. You can adjust the height of the gimble with the simple turn of an arm, pretty much all the way to standing height, which is great when you find something that's a bit higher than the boat on the bank of the river.The only thing I didn't like about the excursion was the fact that it had to end!Can't wait to go back :) Antony C2024-12-04Verified November on the Zambezi and Chibe rivers Was a very well organised and well managed photographic safari on the Zambezi and Chobe rivers. The Lodge choices were brilliant. And the shuttle services and border crossings were seamless. Our guide, Neal Cooper, was extremely knowledgeable about photography and wildlife, and very approachable and helpful. We would highly recommend CNP Safaris! A O2024-11-15Verified Can't go wrong to choose CNP ! I had the privilege to travel with CNP for the last 9 years. As an amateur wildlife photographer, I have no doubt to say that my big photography improvements were largely due to CNP great photographers advice. I also must say that CNP is very professional in all the aspects, from administrative point of view to photography. I have been with CNP in Chobe, Samara, Serengeti and Masai Mara and will continue to travel with them in the future. Stephanie B2024-10-16Verified A wonderful trip led by a team of fantastic people! What a wonderful experience! My husband and I have traveled to other places in Africa with CNP and this trip was just fantastic. Incredible photo opportunities in Samara, Selati, along the Chobe River in Botswana, as well as a day in Zimbabwe. Lou and Veronica Coetzer and Nico Pretorius were all great hosts at different parts of the trip. Meeting their friends and family in South Africa was a special addition to the trip. I feel as if we have a new extended family! My husband had a back problem develop on the trip and we thought we might need to get back to the states mid trip but Lou moved a few mountains and got my husband to some top doctors in South Africa. With their help and a couple of days rest in Pretoria, he was able to continue the trip-almost as if nothing had happened. That was simply amazing. These are wonderful people who will stop at nothing to make sure your trip is as special as possible! Lenore H2024-10-15Verified Amazing experiences and opportunities to video and photograph African birds and wildlife. Our 3.5 week safari experience was beyond our expectations. We are not photographers, but extreme animal lovers, so the entire trip was exciting and a thrill almost not describable. An opportunity to spend relaxing time with the animals, while tracking cheetahs on foot is something few get to experience. Adding to the excitement was a Mom with 5 small cubs, we can never forget their little faces of curiousity. Many videos to look back at. Our time at Samara, Selati and the Chobe River were all spectacular. We fell in love with Africa, our hosts (Lou, Veronica and Nico) who ensured the trip was amazingly memorable. Selati was a special time of bonding and experiencing wildlife at a waterhole. The interactions of the animals amongst themselves was fascinating. Love those cute? warthogs, couldn't stop photographing them. Veronica was the utmost chef and host. At the Chobe, Nico was like our brother and we spent as much time laughing as photographing. Meeting family was an extra bonus for us. Memories that can never be taken from us. We loved the trip. Kudos to the whole team at CNP. esoxlucius20lb2024-05-28Verified Fantastic photo opportunities CNP Safaris have been superb.This is the second time we've been on the specially designed camera boat. each photographer given their own 360 degree swivel chair with for larger lenses.Everyone extremely professional. Both the guide and the boat driver didn't miss an opportunity. Neal the guide, made sure the boat was perfectly positioned for the right light. Some of the best photos I've ever taken. Mick Parmenter2024-05-28Verified A Photographers Paradise I thoroughly enjoyed my Photo Safari . 6 days of full on photography in a beautiful setting. Our leader Neal was very professional and our guide and helmsman Senior did an excellent job. The Staff at the Chobe Bush lodge were helpful and friendly. The food was very good. I was expecting to be staying at the Chobe Safari lodge where I had stayed on a previous visit. This change of accommodation was due to renovations being carried out. I must say I preferred the riverside location to the one we stayed in this time.It is highly likely I will return. Word Sculptress2019-12-27Verified Luxury and Safety in the Midst of Raw Beauty I joined CNP Safaris, Elana Erasmus, and Muhamed in the Greater Serengeti in Tanzania in March 2018. (The system forces me to put in a wrong date below.) What a beautiful adventure!Our camp consisted of a series of huge tents, stewarded by an exceptional staff of guides, cooks, and caregivers. My own tent contained a king bed, chairs, chest of drawers, couch, clothes storage, sink, flush toilet, and enclosed outdoor shower.I was picked up at Serengeti Ndutu Airport by a CNP Guide and given the option of driving to base camp either the fast way or the scenic way. Of course, I chose the scenic way. I might never again have this opportunity.Upon arrival, I was greeted by the team of cooks, stewards, and guides, singing a robust welcome. The food was exceptional. In the evenings, we sat outside around a fire, looking at the stars, and sharing wine and stories about the day's adventures.Yes, the Serengeti is raw and beautiful, with so many analogies to the human world. We saw lion, cheetah, dik dik, bustard, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, ostrich, blacksmith lapwing, hyena, flamingo, African wild cat, owl, silver-backed jackal, acacia trees blanketed in fog, and so much more - a lion courting a lioness, hyenas fighting over a carcass, the spectacular wildebeest migration, a young zebra lost from its mother and herd, courageously awaiting its fate alone, a zebra herd, standing in poignant formation and alert awareness, watching every move of a nearby lion, buzzards picking at bones, a lion supping on the carcass of a baby wildebeest.Just an amazing experience with a highly knowledgeable and caring support team. Highly recommended! Jacques S2019-12-20Verified A memorable experience of quality and class. CNP has a vast track record of delivering world-class trips into the wild for game-viewing, photography or simply enjoying five-star relaxation in Nature's finest environments. Apart from their expertise in the choice of destinations, animal behaviour and professional photographic tuition, their concern and caring for their customers is legendary. Our trip with CNP to the Samara Game reserve in the Easter Cape once more confirmed the exceptional standards of the organisation and the services CNP provides.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more