{"id":12773,"date":"2021-04-02T14:59:47","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T09:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerrytanzaniatours.com\/blog\/?p=12773"},"modified":"2021-04-02T17:20:29","modified_gmt":"2021-04-02T11:50:29","slug":"green-season-for-tanzania-safari-the-best-time-for-wildlife-photography-plus-great-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerrytanzaniatours.com\/blog\/green-season-for-tanzania-safari-the-best-time-for-wildlife-photography-plus-great-value\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Season For Tanzania Safari: The Best Time For Wildlife Photography Plus Great Value"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Traditionally the best time to\ngo on Green Season Tanzania Safari<\/strong>\nin Southern Africa is from May to August. When the bush is dry and sparse\nmaking spotting the game a whole lot easier. At this time, water has become\nscarce, and the animals are forced to frequent waterholes and river banks where\nthey can easily be observed by safari-goers. But is this the ONLY time to get good\nsightings and it is indeed the BEST time for photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u2018Green Season\u2019 or \u2018Emerald\nSeason\u2019 is an alternative time of the year to consider planning your visit for\na number of reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, there are loads of\ngood deals to be had during this shoulder season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reason why many choose\nto go on Tanzania Safari Tours<\/strong> at\nthis time of year is that it\u2019s chilly back home in Europe and the USA. And\nsince it is not exactly peak game viewing season, you can expect fewer crowds\nand lower rates at most camps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Landscape\nWith Rainbow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vibrant green landscape\nand intense colours of a rainbow create great photo opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rains in Tanzania\u2019s savannah\nare a marvellous thing. They don\u2019t come that often, but when they do, the\ncumulonimbus clouds build into giant black anvils, the heavens open, and the\nshowers are short and intense. They leave behind a remarkable sprouting of\ngreen shoots, a spring in the stride of the predators, and a skittish and\nplayful atmosphere amongst the plains game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two Giraffes\nOn Green Background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contrasting brown hide of\ntwo intertwining giraffes against the lush green vegetation make for an\nincredible photograph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Tanzania, rainy spells are\ncelebrated rather than agonised over, for they turn the drab, dry landscape\ninto a verdant wonder and usually only restrict themselves to afternoon\nthunders. The clean-washed air makes colours richer, bringing with them intense\ncloud formations and sunsets \u2013 ideal for photographers. Instead of an antelope\ndisappearing completely into the background of dry branches and leaves in the\nphoto, they are now highly visible and stand out in sharp contrast to the\nvibrant green background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingfisher\nAgainst Green Background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breath-taking close-up of the\nelusive Kingfisher against a green background<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birds are far more abundant\nafter the rain, especially migratory birds at this time of the year, and many\nare wearing their colourful mating plumage. (Particularly in Botswana and\nZambia from February to April) Animals are in their breeding season so you can\nexpect to see lots of cute baby elephants, lion cubs and dainty young impala,\nwith plenty of great predator action too. The camera also favours the Green\nSeason as there is such an array of diverse, colourful backgrounds available.\nTrees are full leafed and flowers are in bloom making the general landscape far\nprettier to the lens. Even amateur photographers are guaranteed beautiful\nphotos of a dazzle (collective noun!) of zebra against a green and yellow\ncarpet of sweet grasses and flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reclining leopard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The intricate coat patterns of\na leopard contrast beautifully against the green pattern of leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For you budding photographers\nout there, we have compiled a quick reference list of our top composition tips\nand tricks, as well as how to take the best wildlife photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composition\nTips And Tricks For Tanzania Safari Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n