Africa's best night-safari destinations could also be dream locations for astrophotographers
A new study ranks Africa's best destinations for seeing wildlife after dark – but its findings also reveal where photographers can escape light pollution and capture star-filled skies
A recent study conducted by Yellow Zebra, a UK-based safari agency, has revealed that photographers can capture both wildlife and astrophotography in Africa at night. Zambia ranks first on the agency's list of top ten countries for nighttime safaris, followed closely by South Africa and Zimbabwe. To compile the list, Yellow Zebra evaluated four factors: nighttime driving permissions, the likelihood of nocturnal animals being active, required guide training standards, and light pollution, each scored out of ten.
Zambia topped the list with a total score of 8.38, excelling in nighttime wildlife photography. The country boasts nocturnal species like leopards, civets, genets, honey badgers, and bushbabies. Botswana, which came in fourth, is particularly appealing to astrophotographers due to its dark skies and minimal light pollution, earning a perfect score of 10/10 for this criterion.
While Botswana is ideal for capturing celestial objects, Zambia offers better opportunities for spotting nocturnal animals. South Africa and Zimbabwe are also strong alternatives for nighttime safari photography. The full rankings can be found here.
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