The wild,
met with intention
Photographic safaris across East Africa, Botswana and Namibia. Small groups, purpose-built vehicles, and days written by the light.
Wild Iris Africa
We do not sell itineraries. We plan for the hour before sunrise, the wait at the river, the one frame that makes the fortnight - and we build everything else around it.
Tanzania · Kenya
The Great Migration
Follow the pulse of two million hooves across the Mara–Serengeti ecosystem.
- Duration
- 9 days
- Season
- Jul – Oct
Tanzania
Ndutu - Calving Season
Half a million wildebeest born on the short-grass plains.
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The full index
Fifteen journeys, one obsession
- 03Serengeti River CrossingTanzania7 days→
- 04Tarangire Elephants' ParadiseTanzania5 days→
- 05Serengeti Wildlife SafariTanzania8 days→
- 06Leopard Light ExpeditionTanzania6 days→
- 07Lake Natron & Ol Doinyo LengaiTanzania4 days→
- 08Botswana - Delta & DesertBotswana10 days→
- 09Uganda - Pearl of AfricaUganda7 days→
- 10Amboseli - Kilimanjaro's ShadowKenya5 days→
- 11Kenya - Masai Mara & AmboseliKenya9 days→
- 12Namibia Photography ExpeditionNamibia10 days→
- 13Sossusvlei & DeadvleiNamibia4 days→
- 14Sossusvlei & SpitzkoppeNamibia7 days→
- 15Skeleton Coast, Walvis Bay & SpitzkoppeNamibia6 days→
“Clement gave us the two most extraordinary weeks of our lives. Every morning was thought through - the light, the position, the story. We came home with photographs we'll frame for the rest of our lives.”
Founder-led
Every journey is planned in the same room as the photographer who leads it.
Clement Mabula (IPIOSC) has spent his working life reading light on the plains between Arusha and the Mara. Wild Iris exists because he grew tired of watching great sightings ruined by schedules - so he built the vehicles, chose the guides, and kept the groups small enough to stay.
- IPIOSC
- Certified photographer-led
- 3:1
- Guests to guide, maximum
- 5
- Countries worked, exclusively
- 24h
- Response to every inquiry
Three ways to travel
Choose the register, and we will write the days.
- 01
Photographic
For the image-maker
Purpose-built vehicles, small groups, and the light dictates the day.
from US$7,900 pp - 02
Signature Luxury
For the collector of moments
The most storied camps, the deepest access, and a private guide throughout.
from US$18,500 pp - 03
Classic
For the first-timer
The great East African circuit, done properly, without cutting the corners that matter.
from US$3,400 pp
Tanzania
Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Tarangire · Ndutu · Natron
Kenya
Maasai Mara · Amboseli · Laikipia
Uganda
Bwindi · Kibale · Queen Elizabeth
Botswana
Okavango · Central Kalahari · Linyanti
Namibia
Sossusvlei · Damaraland · Skeleton Coast
Conservation & community
Every journey funds the land that made it possible.
A portion of every booking is directed to anti-poaching, wildlife veterinary care, and photographic education programmes for young Tanzanian and Kenyan artists.
Our commitmentsFrequently asked
Before you write to us.
Do I need to be a professional photographer to join a photographic journey?
Not at all. Half of our guests are enthusiastic amateurs. What matters is the appetite - waking before dawn, waiting for the light, and letting the animals dictate the day. Our team will happily guide you on settings, composition and gear.
What camera gear do you recommend I bring?
A telephoto in the 100–500mm range covers most wildlife. A second body with a 24–70mm handles landscapes, camp, and portraiture. We provide bean bags, gimbal heads and window mounts on every seat.
How large are your groups?
Photographic journeys carry a maximum of three guests per vehicle. Signature Luxury journeys are private by default. Classic circuits accommodate up to six guests.
When is the best time to travel?
It depends entirely on what you want to photograph. Great Migration river crossings - July to October. Calving season - late January to March. Gorilla trekking - June to August or December to February. We'll help you plan around your images.
How safe is safari travel?
East Africa is one of the safest travel regions in the world. We work with vetted camps, licensed guides, comprehensive insurance, and medical evacuation coverage on every itinerary.
What happens after I submit an inquiry?
You'll hear from our team within 24 hours. We'll set up a call, understand what you want to photograph and how you like to travel, and shape a first draft itinerary together.
Plan your expedition
When you are ready, we are already listening.
Tell us how you like to travel and we will return within 24 hours with a first draft itinerary.