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Win a Botswana Photo Safari!

Welcome to our travel photography competition! Travel photographers, we invite you to enter your best work. Your images will be judged by a panel of renowned photographers, and you’ll have a chance to win the trip of a lifetime, as the main winner gets to go on an African photo safari. (And there are great follow up prizes, too!) Entering is quick and easy – and your first entry is free. After that, it’s USD10 per ten entries. The profit goes to two conservation charities in Zimbabwe that are doing important work to fight poaching and protect wildlife.

Entries are open until December 15th, and the winners will be announced on January 15th.

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The Categories

Landscape & Flora

Highlight the beauty of nature’s landscapes and plant life, from sweeping vistas to intricate details of flora. We’re looking for images that capture the essence and wonder of the natural world.

Wildlife

Showcase the diversity of animals in the wild, whether through intimate portraits or wider shots including their natural environments. We’re looking for images that capture the essence and character of wildlife.

People & Cultures

Capture the vibrancy of human life and cultural diversity. We’re seeking images that tell the stories of people and traditions from around the world, showcasing the richness of global cultures.

The Prizes

Overall Winner: A Photo Safari in Botswana (value: $3995)

Out of the three category winners, we’ll pick one main winner. This person will get to join us for an exclusive photography safari in Botswana in May next year! Based in the Tuli Block region, which was described by the Lonely Planet as ‘Botswana’s best kept secret,’ this safari offers incredible wildlife encounters and photographic opportunities. You can expect to photograph lions, leopards, huge herds of elephants, and a wealth of smaller mammals. We’ll stay in a private safari camp in the middle of the game reserve, and you’ll be guided by Alan Hewitt, who will offer photographic tutoring throughout the trip.

Category winners: A Vincov Camera Bag

The two other category winners will get a stunning camera bag by our friends at Vincov.

Runners up: A Vincov Camera Strap

The runners up in all three categories will win a leather camera strap by our friends at Vincov.

How to Enter

Simply click the button below, enter your details and we’ll email you the entry form and all relevant information. It couldn’t be easier.

The Judges

Tyrone Turner

Tyrone Turner is a photographer based in Washington, DC, who has traveled extensively to document social and environmental issues. His work has been featured in many international publications, including National Geographic Magazine. He has received awards and fellowships for his work from POY, the Soros Foundation and the Institute of Current World Affairs.

Alan Hewitt

Susan is a photographer, photojournalist, and educator based in Washington, DC. She’s worked as a White House photographer and traveled nationally and internationally as a news photographer for the Associated Press. In 2011, Susan designed and launched a dynamic academic program at the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design; the Master of Arts in New Media Photojournalism.

Susan Sterner

Lucia Griggi

Lucia Griggi is a multi-award-winning photographer based between the US and the UK. Her photography covers a broad range of areas, including travel, editorial, and lifestyle. Lucia’s work has been internationally recognized and awarded by, amongst others, National Geographic, PDN, Windland Smith Rice International Awards, Black and White photography and the Masters Cup.

Sam Turley

Sam Turley is conservation zoologist and a multi-award-winning wildlife photographer from the UK. His background in zoology has helped to steer his photographic style which aims to engage, educate and inspire audiences while supporting sustainable conservation initiatives.

Emil von Maltritz

Emil von Maltitz is an internationally recognized landscape photographer from South Africa with two decades of experience and special expertise in photo editing and production. Emil’s keenest interests lie in the application of advanced composition in landscape photography, and he runs fantastic works on this topic. He also has extensive skills and knowledge in the Adobe suites and provides invaluable guidance in photo-editing, helping you transform good shots into stunning works of art.

Terms & Conditions

Please read through all out competition t’s & c’s before entering!

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Penda Travel Photography Awards 2024