Big game hunting was once main attraction of a safari but these days, most of us would rather take aim through the viewfinder of our camera than through the sights of a rifle. While I’d recommend taking it easy with the camera on your trip, you’ll surely want to capture at least some of the magic to relive when you return home.

With the ubiquity of social media these days, you may well want to upload your shots online, so isn’t it worth making sure they stand out from the crowd?

Digital SLR’s may be a tempting choice but they are bulky and expensive. A bridge camera is a great compact alternative, offering good zoom capabilities and better usability. Whatever you go for, get to know your camera’s settings and perhaps get a few photography tips online. You can often get much better results than the cameras auto setting, with a bit of practice.