Included in your photo tour
- accommodation in shared accomodations based on 2 people traveling together (2pp/room)
- most meals & drinks, as indicated
- multiple gamedrives in two National Parks in open safari vehicles with lots of room
- hosted by 2 professional photographers to help you get your photos to the next level
- transportation by road: from O.R. Tambo Johannesburg Airport to Nkomazi, from Nkomazi to Rhino Ridge and from Rhino Ridge to Durban Airport
Not included
- international flights / transportation to O.R. Tambo Johannesburg Airport
- transportation from Durban Airport onwards
- meals other than specified, premium (alcoholic) drinks
- spa treatments and other activities not explicitely included
- gratuity for guide and lodge staff
- souvenirs and other personal expenses
- travel and medical insurance
- any other items not specifically mentioned
A typical safari day
- early wake up call, cup of coffee & rusks
- depart for 3-hour morning game drive with our professional guide, including coffee break
- back to the lodge for breakfast & relaxation, a nap or a dip in the pool
- midday: lunch & time for going through your photos with us, get tips on how to take your photography to the next level
- late afternoon: depart for afternoon game drive, including sundowner drinks
- back to the lodge for dinner
- head for an early night or come outside with us for nightsky photography (2 nights)
What to bring – gear
- As this is a photography tour, do bring your camera!
Do you need a pro camera & lots of lenses? No you don’t! A camera with high shooting speed and a telelens will help to get better shots, but bring the camera & lenses you have and try to familiarise yourself with it before our trip. We’ll do our best to help you with any specific questions you may have.
- If you have binoculars, definitely bring those along as well! As much as we love photography, we also love to just watch the wildlife through our binos – and scan the horizons for any exciting sightings!
- a bean bag can help stabilise your camera when shooting from the safari car
- a tripod, if you want to join in our nightsky photography course
- plenty of memory cards, extra batteries, battery charger
- laptop to view your photos during the day
What to bring – clothing
- don’t overpack! a couple of long pants, a couple of shorts or dresses, a few shirts, a cardigan
- bring clothing you can layer so it’s easy to adapt when it warms up or cools down
- I always like long sleeves, they protect from sun, breeze and insects
- mornings and evenings can be chilly, so a windbreaker and fleece can be helpful
- ponchos are provided if needed, but you could also bring your own
- neutral colors are best! they don’t attract insects as much as brighter colors, they keep you cooler in the sun than dark colors and don’t show dust and mud as quickly as light colors
- I like closed shoes for the game drives and sandals to wear around the lodge
- a hat or cap