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Last updated on 17 July 2026
The journeys that stay with you longest are often the ones that leave you feeling more deeply connected. To nature. To people. To place. To what matters most. And sometimes, all it takes is a photograph to bring those moments rushing back. Perhaps it's a leopard emerging from the shadows at dusk. A conversation around a campfire after an extraordinary day in the bush. The anticipation before your first gorilla trek. Or a landscape so vast and wild that you still find yourself thinking about it today.
At Go2Africa, we believe the most meaningful journeys are shaped by the moments, people, and places that leave a lasting impression. We also know that some of the best safari stories come from travellers who lived them. That's why we created Your Africa. Your Story. A storytelling-led photography competition celebrating the moments that shaped your connection to Africa. In partnership with FUJIFILM Australia, The Travel Shooters, and Craghoppers, we're inviting you to share a photograph and the story behind it. Not just what you saw, but how your experience connected you to Africa. Technical perfection is not the goal. What matters is the meaning behind the image.
This Competition Is For You
Unlike many photography competitions, this isn't about being a professional photographer, owning expensive equipment, or having technical expertise. It's about the way you experienced Africa. Whether you captured your photograph on a professional camera, a compact travel camera, or your smartphone, you're welcome to enter. Whether your safari happened last month or ten years ago, your story is enough. The photograph is just the beginning. The story behind it is what matters most.
Hear From the Judges
When you enter the competition, your photographs and stories will be reviewed by a panel of people who understand the power of meaningful travel experiences. Our judging panel includes renowned travel photographers Dan and Zora Avila of The Travel Shooters, alongside Go2Africa Africa Safari Expert Lucy Beveridge. Together, they'll be looking for photographs that capture not only what was seen, but what was felt. Watch the video below to hear more about the competition:
This is what the judges will be looking be looking for:
Enter NowWhat You Could Win
Grand Prize: Win the Ultimate Safari to Asilia’s Erebero Hills in Uganda
Imagine waking to the sounds of one of the most biodiverse forests on Earth. The overall winner and a guest will experience one of Africa's most exciting new safari destinations: Asilia's Erebero Hills in Uganda.
Perched on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Erebero Hills offers unparalleled access to a landscape where mountain gorillas roam ancient rainforest, colourful birdlife fills the canopy, and local communities play an integral role in conservation and tourism. This is more than a safari. It's an opportunity to experience one of Africa's most remarkable wilderness areas for yourself.
Your Prize Includes:
- Four nights for two guests sharing at Asilia's Erebero Hills in Uganda
- One gorilla trekking permit per person
- Internal flights within Uganda
- Road transfers
- One night in Entebbe
To help you capture every moment, you'll also receive a FUJIFILM X-T5 Camera Body and FUJINON XF 70-300mm lens, along with a Craghoppers travel outfit designed for adventure.
Important Note: Prize travel is available during designated low-season travel periods and must be completed by 31 December 2027. International flights are excluded.
More Than A Prize
Safaris have the power to create meaningful connections, not only with places, but with the people and communities who call them home. That's why the grand prize isn't about where you'll go. It's also about the impact your journey can have. Through Go2Africa's partnership with Change A Life Bwindi, tourism in the region helps support community-led initiatives focused on sustainable livelihoods, education, conservation, and long-term wellbeing.
When you visit Bwindi, you'll experience one of Africa's most extraordinary wilderness areas while contributing to a broader story of conservation and coexistence. The best travel experiences don't just change the way you see the world. They leave a positive impact on the places and people that make them possible.
Learn About Change A Life BwindiRunner-Up Prize:
One runner-up will receive a selection of Craghoppers' iconic NosiLife travel gear, designed for comfort, protection, and adventure wherever the outdoors takes you.
Runner-Up Prize Includes:
- 1 x Craghoppers NosiLife Adventure Long Sleeve Shirt
- 1 x Craghoppers NosiLife Pro Pants
- 1 x Pair of Craghoppers NosiLife Socks
Whether you're setting out on safari, exploring a new trail, or dreaming up your next adventure, this versatile kit is ready to follow wherever your journey leads.
How To Enter
Take a moment to revisit your safari photos. Which image instantly transports you back? Which moment still makes you smile, pause and reflect?
Ready to share your Africa story? Entering is easy.
Step 1
Choose up to three photographs from your travels in Africa.
These might be your favourite images, the moments you still talk about today, or photographs that instantly remind you of a special memory.
Step 2
Tell us the story behind your images.
Written stories are limited to 1,500 characters (approximately 250-300 words).
We're interested in more than what you saw. We want to know what the moment meant to you.
Consider telling us:
- What happened at that moment?
- Why do these photographs stay with you?
- How did the experience connect you to Africa?
- What makes this memory meaningful?
Optional: You may also include your Instagram or Facebook handle if you'd like to be tagged should Go2Africa share your story.
If you travelled with Go2Africa, we'd love to hear about any guides, lodge staff, Africa Safari Experts, or Client Experience Experts who helped make your safari memorable.
Step 3
Submit your entry using the online entry form.
Enter NowCompetition Timeline
Entries Open: 01 July 2026
Entries Close: 30 September 2026
Shortlist Candidates Announced: 31 October 2026
Grand Prize Winner and Runner-Up Winner Announced: 30 November 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Professional Photographers Enter?
No. Your Africa. Your Story 2026 is open to amateur and non-professional photographers only. Individuals who derive a substantial portion of their income from photography are not eligible to enter.
Do I Need a Professional Camera to Enter?
No. Whether you captured your photograph on a smartphone, compact camera, mirrorless camera, or DSLR, you're welcome to enter. We're looking for meaningful stories and memorable moments, not expensive equipment.
Can I Submit More Than One Image?
Yes. You may submit up to three photographs.
Do I Need to Have Travelled with Go2Africa?
No. The competition is open to anyone who has travelled in Africa and meets the eligibility requirements.
How Will Entries be Judged?
The judging panel will review entries based on storytelling, authenticity, emotional impact, sense of place, and photographic quality.
Can I Submit Older Photographs?
Absolutely. Whether your safari took place last month or ten years ago, we’d love to hear the story behind your images.
Can I Submit AI-generated or AI-edited Images?
No. AI-generated or AI-assisted imagery is not permitted. Basic image adjustments such as cropping, colour correction, exposure adjustments, and sharpening are allowed.
Who Owns the Images after Submission?
You retain ownership of your photographs. By entering Your Africa. Your Story 2026, participants grant Go2Africa, Asilia Africa, the Nawiri Group, and approved competition partners and sponsors a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, publish, reproduce, and share submitted images for competition-related promotional and marketing purposes, without additional compensation.
Competition Terms & Conditions
Before you enter, please take a moment to review the full Terms & Conditions for Your Africa. Your Story. The document contains important information about eligibility, entry requirements, judging criteria, image usage rights, prize inclusions and exclusions, competition timelines, and data privacy. By submitting your entry, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions:
Ready to Enter?
Somewhere in your photo library is a story waiting to be shared. A wildlife sighting you'll never forget. A landscape that took your breath away. A person you met along the way. A memory that instantly transports you back to Africa. That's the story we're inviting you to share.
Your Africa. Your Story.
We can't wait to see Africa through your eyes. Good luck, and happy storytelling.
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