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The Pearl of Africa - Uganda Photography Tour

  • 29th Jan - 08th Feb, 2026

  • £7,299.00 / £850.00 Deposit

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Uganda is celebrated as the "Pearl of Africa," a title bestowed on it by Winston Churchill in 1908 due to its stunning beauty, diversity, and natural resources, featuring lush, misty primordial forests, expansive grasslands beneath vast skies, glacier-topped mountains, and tropical islands adorned with sandy beaches. It boasts tumultuous rivers, tranquil sparkling lakes, and extensive papyrus wetlands.

Home to a remarkable variety of wildlife and fascinating bird species, Uganda lies along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, which is both the source of the River Nile and the world’s second-largest freshwater lake. Its unique geographical location allows for the observation of both Savanna species typical to East Africa, and forest species that are more common in Central Africa, including chimpanzees, and mountain gorillas. Uganda is one of just three countries globally where you can encounter mountain gorillas in their natural environment.

Combined with the rich cultural history and heritage of over fifty tribes who inhabit this incredible land and warmly welcome visitors, Uganda truly is a remarkable destination.

Tags: Uganda Photography Tour | Uganda Photography Holiday | Uganda Landscape and Wildlife Photography Tour

The Pearl of Africa - Uganda Photography Tour

Uganda Photography Tour - The Pearl of Africa
Uganda's beautiful countryside has an abundance of scenic drives along roads lined with banana, mango and jackfruit trees, tea and coffee plantations, as well as along lakes and rivers. Sixty different tribes are registered with the state, including the first people to arrive in this land about 5,000 years ago – the Batwa Tribe (pygmy families) and the Bahima Tribe, which is famous for keeping long-horned Ankole cattle. 

Significant natural resources, including fertile land, regular rainfall and mineral deposits, make the country economically more prosperous compared to most other African countries. Uganda truly has it all: breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, bustling urban areas brimming with cultural heritage, and a wealth of tribes and people with deep cultural roots.

Uganda Wildlife Photography Tour
Uganda Photography Tour
Uganda Photography Holiday

The biggest highlight of this tour will be a hike into the forest on a gorilla and chimpanzee excursion. Accompanied by porters and rangers, it may take between 45 mins to 2 hours to reach the gorillas. While you don’t need to be a top athlete for gorilla tracking, being in good physical condition is essential, as you will be navigating steep, rough, and uneven terrain. The rangers and porters will adapt to the pace of the slowest hiker, with multiple breaks for refreshments, and the porters will help to carry your equipment. This day may be strenuous ("Three Footprints"). 

Uganda Wildlife Photography Tour
Uganda Photography Tour
Uganda Photography Holiday

Your tutor, Mehmet, has visited Uganda numerous times and crafted a unique itinerary for this photo tour, offering a captivating experience off the beaten path with plentiful photographic opportunities. A key highlight will be capturing images of rare wildlife - the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. The tour will feature photographing local and tribal people along with stunning landscapes and architecture, such as mosques and Hindu temples.

Join Mehmet for this extraordinary, authentic African experience, and he will ensure you leave with photographs and memories to cherish for a lifetime!

  • Included

    • Accommodation - single occupancy

    • All meals, incl still water at dinner

    • All entry fees, permits and licences

    • Airport transfers

    • Transport during the tour in 4x4 vehicles, bottled water in vehicles

    • Porters for gorilla and chimpanzee tracking excursion

    • Tuition from Mehmet Ozbalci

  • Excluded

    • International flights

    • Insurance

    • Extras, such as tips for bell boys, gratuities for porters and guides

Tutored By

Tutored by Mehmet Ozbalci

Mehmet Ozbalci
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Luxury Editions

Essentially, a Luxury Editions tour is an exclusive micro learning group with five star tuition and treatment in all aspects of the tour. Each year a small number of ‘Luxury Editions’ tours will run where the group numbers no more than four photographers per tutor. Here the learning approach is more intensive where the leader is able to offer constant ‘hands-on guidance’ allowing them an opportunity to work in depth with each individual photographer in addition to working with the group on a collective basis. In addition to this, the accommodation will be of a high standard and special extras will be included. These tours are only taught by our long standing leaders who have years of experience and are highly sought after. If you would like to join a Luxury Edition tour, then the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop.

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Off the Beaten Track

Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tours cater for those more adventurous photographers who would like to get off the beaten track and explore roads untrodden or delve into the culture of a place. Groups are small and you can be assured that although the tour leader will have an in-depth knowledge of the location, you may veer off track if an unplanned photography opportunity presents itself! The tuition is five star on these tours. The accommodation varies on these tours from mid range hotels, shared cabins on a ship to basic and clean camps. Our priority is to get you to the best locations in time for the best shot and if this means camping half way up a mountain then so be it! Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tutors will have experience and knowledge of the area, so you can be assured that you will be completely taken care off to allow you to concentrate on that award winning image. If you would like to join an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. We do also ask that you have a good level of fitness as these tours could involve a large amount of walking. Check each tours description for requirements.

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Classic

Our Classic tours are aimed at those who wish to discover unique locations, but at a more leisurely pace than the Off the Beaten Track tours. There will be ample time to immerse yourself in the location and spend time on your photography. Classic tours also focus on sunrise and sunset (which are optional for those who like to sleep in!) and have a slightly larger group size (max 8 per tutor) to allow the social side of photography to be appreciated. Tuition is five star and hotels are mid-high range depending on the tour. Every classic tour is different so do refer to the tour description for details of accommodation and locations visited. If you would like to join a ‘Classic’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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City Tours

Interested in architectural photography or street photography? Do you get a buzz from photographing city life? Then a city tour is for you. We have a range of tours catering to various styles of photography including People/Street, Intentional Camera Movement, Iphoneography or Architectural photography. Tours range in length from weekend breaks, ideal for those who don’t have may days holiday left, or longer tours to allow yourself to truly explore the city. Our tutors have an in-depth knowledge of the location and will take you to undiscovered spots to ensure you come away with a varied selection of images that you are proud of. If you would like to join a ‘City’ tour, the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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In a Day

Only got one day to spare or have already used up your ‘holiday’ budget? Join one of our ‘In a Day’ photography workshops and we will provide you with the knowledge, the views and the techniques for making the most of the light. You will go away not only having met some like minded people but most importantly having learnt something new and exciting about photography. You only need to bring a camera and an open mind! Our photography workshops are ideal for all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced. Please note these one day workshops are exclusive of VAT, this will be applied at the rate of 20% at the checkout.

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Easy - most locations are arrived at by vehicle, and most subjects and viewpoints are within easy reach. No particular level of fitness is required.

Moderate - these tours involve some walking, perhaps sometimes in towns, or on well developed trails. There may be a limited amount of uphill walking. Please advise if you have any fitness concerns.

Strenuous - these are tours which may include demanding levels of walking, including some prolonged or steep ascents and descents. Rough terrain (off the beaten track) may well be encountered. A reasonable level of fitness is required for these trips.

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