Kensington Tours has launched its first ever travel photography contest, and the entries are spectacular.

Travel industry and consumers are invited to submit their best digital shots from around the globe for a chance to win a five-star safari for two through Tanzania. Four lucky winners will also receive free airfare to Australia from Air New Zealand. Photo entries are being collected from travels in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America in four categories:

• People & Places
• Nature & Wildlife
• History & Culture
• Private Guided Moment

Here are nine outstanding entries received so far in Kensington Tours’ Travel Becomes You Photography Contest: