KAREN SCHUENEMANN PHOTOGRAPHY
"So grateful that I took my first Photography Workshop with you on Bird Photography. I never realized how much wildlife there is in our urban area before taking your Workshop! It is so rewarding to apply what I have learned!"
-Christine H.
2026 Wilderness At Heart Teton Photo Safari
September 28-October 2, 2026 $4950
3 spots open
2026 African Photo Safari in Botswana and Zambia
Designed for the Passionate Photographer! SOLD OUT
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"I wanted to say thank you again for the wildlife class earlier this month. I’ve been incorporating your feedback and tips into my photography, and am noticing a difference."
-GS, Student at Samy's Cameras, 2024
These images were all taken in Zimanga, from safari vehicles, on foot and in hides.
Florida Museum Of Photographic Arts
June 15, 2026
South Africa, 2027
April 8-27, 2027
All-inclusive South Africa photo safari and cultural tour coming in April, 2027. This trip includes airfare from Orlando or Los Angeles, all meals, safaris in Karongwe, Zimanga, and a trip to CapeTown to enjoy the beauty of this country. It is an intimate, unique boutique trip designed for photographers and friends interested in the beauty of the natural world. We have twice a day safaris scheduled at Karongwe and Zimanga. The accommodations are all 4 and 5 star lodging, including 1 night in beautiful Durban and 3 nights at the luxurious The Capital 15 on Orange in Cape Town. All delicious meals are included. In addition, all internal flights are included in the pricing. This is going to be an AMAZING 15 day trip, $17699, double occupancy. Please reach out at Karen@WildernessAtHeart.com for any questions. https://www.friendlyplanet.com/vacation-packages/schueneman-south-africa-2027/
This is a description of my 2024 trip....it was AMAZING and then some!!!
2026 Botswana trip is HERE NOW.
This luxury trip is designed for photographers. We will be spending 4 nights at Pangolin Lodge, which is near and dear to me! The lodge is dedicated to photography. There are classes available in between morning and afternoon safaris. The boats are designed for photography with chairs that swivel 360 degrees with heads to mount your cameras that makes it a joy to photograph on the water. The guides are knowledgeable about the animals AND how to take pictures, and where the best positions are to get the shots! In addition, there is a hide that can be used to photograph animals at the watering hole at the Pangolin Lodge!
We travel to Victoria Falls and spend a night at Ilala Lodge with an afternoon tour of the falls.
We next fly to Chikunto Lodge , South Luangwa, in Zambia, well known for their big cats. This is a private camp where we are catered and well taken care of for 4 nights.
We return to Livingstone and stay the night at the David Livingstone Safari Lodge. The next day we fly to the Okavengo Delta.
We are staying for 3 nights at Downey and Ker Shindi Footsteps, with safaris twice a day. The lodge is rated 5 stars and is again aware of the needs of the photographers! Located in the Okavango Delta, we will experience a Mokoro cruise, similar to the original dugout canoes, but made of fiberglass. This is another private camp, and we will be the only visitors out on safari!
Optional: This is a 3 day adventure is at an incredible location. The lodge is Dinaka which includes bird/mammal hides and of course, daily safaris. It is located in the Central Kalahari and is also rated a 5 star lodge. Known for the wonderful variety of animals including the famous Kalahari Lions, Cheetahs, and even Wild Dogs. The hide is located on a watering hole that is popular with many animals. It is a bunker style hide in which you are at eye level with the visitors to the hole! Inquire with me regarding pricing.
Your 5 star lodging, meals, drinks, guiding, in country charter flights with increased weights of 25K is all included for $16532 a person, double occupancy. For a single, the cost is $18,390. Not included are International airfares, tips, visas, traveler's insurance, laundry, and items/gifts of a personal nature and ProFlight from Livingstone to Mfuwe and back. This pricing is truly an excellent value for an exclusive, private trip and timing is perfect for seeing animals in comfortable weather without the abundance of crowds.
Come Join Me On An Adventure Of A Lifetime!!
The spectacular Tetons along with numerous wildlife sightings and the reduced crowds make this an ideal time to visit Grand Teton National Park and the town of Jackson, Wyoming. The price is all inclusive, with meals, lodging, private EcoTour, guiding, airport pick up and tips included with only 4-6 people. You just need to show up in Jackson, Wyoming on September 28, 2026!
With onsite instruction, as well as a group all day tour with Eco Tours Adventures of Jackson make this a unique workshop for a photographer. We have nearly five days of photography in the stunning Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone. In the past 15 years I have made over 30 trips to the Grand Tetons and can’t wait to share the beauty of this park with each of you. The fall is such a wonderful time to be in the Tetons.
This trip will be a combination of both landscape and wildlife photographic adventure. We will see the beautiful fall colors and light dusting of snow on the Tetons and potentially Moose, Elk, Beavers, Bear, foxes and many other critters in the area.
I am honored to have you join me on this boutique photography trip, and allow me to share my passion for this incredible park. If you are interested, contact me at Karen@WildernessAtHeart.com for more information or to sign up.