Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2026
Africa Geographic Photographer
Funding
Holiday
Deadline
7 May 2026
Location
Open to all countries
About
The search for the 2026 Photographer of the Year is on. Submit your best shots of African wildlife, landscapes, and culture. Includes weekly galleries, a prestigious finalist shortlist, and a grand prize announcement in June. Open for entries from 16 February to 7 May 2026.
In association with African Parks and Ukuri, the 2026 Photographer of the Year competition seeks to showcase a "Celebration of Africa." The contest is strictly limited to entries featuring African wildlife, landscapes, and culture.
The selection process begins with a "Weekly Selection" of top submissions published throughout the entry period. Once the deadline passes, judges narrow these qualifiers down to a list of finalists, from which the overall winner, two runners-up, and highly commended photographers are chosen.