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Photography is hugely rewarding
on an overland trip. Not only can you take photos of the wildlife
in the national parks, but you can simply poke your camera out of
the side of the truck to shoot the changing African landscape
as it rolls by.
You can ask the driver to stop at any time if you would like
to take photos, and all tours stop at panoramic viewpoints along
the route. When taking photos of local people anywhere in Africa, always
ask first. How would you feel if someone stuck a camera in your face
because you looked different?
Film and photo developing are widely available in southern Africa
but not in East Africa, so bring plenty of film and spare camera batteries.
If you do have to buy film on your journey, check the expiry date. While
there are a few places where you can get films developed in the cities,
the quality is very bad and you may risk damaging the film. An easier option is to make use of a digital camera,
where there is no risk of film being damaged. Sometimes conditions on the road can get very
dusty so make sure your camera has an adequate bag. In fact, it is
advisable to keep it in a plastic bag as well.
At some campsites there are power points to recharge batteries for
video/digital cameras and some of the vehicles have power points,
but you will have to provide the necessary connections and adaptors.
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