10 Best Cameras For Safari (For Beginners in 2023)

The Canon G7X Mark III is the third release in the G7X series and provides incredible value for money.

This camera is great for point-and-shoot photography and vlogging and fits comfortably in your pocket.

That being said, this camera doesn’t come with any interchangeable lenses and as such, it may be hard to capture animals from a distance.

We personally started out (and still own) with a Canon G7X (albeit the Mark II) before upgrading and making the switch to Sony for the Sony A7 IV.

This is the fourth full-frame A7 camera that Sony has released and boasts 5-axis image stabilisation as well as animal eye autofocus to allow you to capture an in-focus, detailed image every time.

The Olympus TG-6 isn’t the best camera when it comes to specifications.

However, what it lacks in quality it more than makes up for in durability.

Labelled as ‘damage proof’ this camera is waterproof up to 15m, drop-proof from a height of up to 2.1 metres, freezeproof up to -10c° and crushproof with loads up to 100kg.

This entry-level mirrorless camera is both stylish and incredibly easy to use.

While it doesn’t have as many of the features of some of the more advanced Olympus mirrorless cameras it’s great for capturing high-quality images easily.

Sadly, however, this camera doesn’t have an audio input. Therefore if you’re looking to film a video with audio then this camera isn’t the right one for you.

The Canon M50 Mark II is another fantastic beginner-friendly mirrorless camera.

We personally have this camera and took it to America with us for our wedding / honeymoon trip.

The camera is incredibly easy to use, while the interchangeable lenses allow for custom shots.

The Canon EOS Rebel T7 is a beginner-friendly camera at an affordable price point.

This camera provides good image quality when compared to other similar cameras in this price range straight out of the box.

However, this camera has been known to struggle in low-light situations. As such if you’re heading out on a nighttime safari you may want to look at an alternative.

The Nikon D7500 is the best professional camera for beginners.

This camera is weather sealed and has a 51-point autofocus system that feeds into an extended buffer to expand continuous shooting capacity.

In fact, the only downside to this camera is that the 4K video is cropped and there’s only one memory card slot.

If money is no object, then we would recommend the Sony Alpha 7R IV.

This camera has the world’s first 61MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R sensor and provides real-time tracking and real-time Eye AF for humans and animals.

All of this makes the Sony Alpha 7R IV a fantastic choice if you’re likely to be in a fast-moving vehicle driving through the savannah.

The GoPro Hero11 camera is a lightweight, compact action camera that’s perfect for capturing photos and videos while on the move.

This is the 11th entry into the Hero lineup and features a revolutionary new image sensor which gives you an extra-large canvas for your creativity by capturing more of the sky and horizon in every shot.

The Insta360 X3 is the perfect choice for those looking to capture 360-degree photos and videos while out on safari.

These unique shots are ideal in addition to regular stills and video, and thankfully this camera is affordable and lightweight enough to purchase and carry easily.

If you invest in this camera then we highly recommend also purchasing the Power Selfie Stick accessory.