By spending time in these specially designed structures, it’s possible to find a comfortable position and wait for the perfect moment to release the shutter.  At Essential Africa, many of our guests are avid photographers.  With this in mind, we try as far as possible to include this option during our safaris. 

Apart from the photographic advantage of hides, there is also a rather unique option to spend time out of a game viewing vehicle, soaking up the overall feel.  With some hides positioned at eye-level on stretches of water, and others on busy game trails and river crossings, or perched up in trees for a birds’ eye view of the action, the possibilities are unlimited.  Sitting quietly and observing from these secluded vantage points gives us the purest possible experience, witnessing animal behaviour as it unfolds naturally. 

Whatever the situation, if your timing is right you can be sure that you’ll appreciate a vastly different experience to complement the more traditional methods of game viewing.  You may also be rewarded with that photograph of a lifetime. 

Enjoy the images on the banner above, all of which were taken from the seclusion of hides.