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South Africa Photo Safari
and Photography Workshop
Hosted by Professional Wildlife Photographer Gregory Sweeney
Realize your dream of a wildlife photography tour in Africa. Combine the thrill of an African safari with your passion for photography for an exciting and satisfying adventure.
Photographers have a special approach to viewing wildlife and they will benefit by traveling with a group and guide who will cater to their needs rather than one that is geared for the average tourist. With Africa Wild Safaris, our photo safari is all about maximizing time with the wildlife. Our groups of 4 - 6 will explore the best private reserves and Kruger National Park through the lens. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome; anyone who is interested in learning, practicing, and loves wildlife is right for this trip. You will stay at our very own tree house lodge on a private game reserve right near Kruger National Park and on a big 5 reserve. Our goal is to offer a photo safari at an affordable price and a memorable and personal experience.
The photographic adventure of a lifetime is possible.
10 Day Photography Safari in South Africa |
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Sept 12 - Sept 21, 2012 |
Tentative - Please inquire |
Sept 26 - Oct 5, 2012 |
Sold Out |
2013 Safaris |
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May 1 - 10, 2013 |
Sold Out |
May 16 - 25, 2013 |
2 spaces left |
Sept 25 - Oct 4, 2013 |
Sold Out |
Oct 9 - Oct 18, 2013 |
Sold Out |
2014 Safaris |
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April 30 - May 9, 2014 |
6 spaces |
Sept 17 - 26, 2014 |
6 spaces |
Experience the South African wildlife at the best times for light and animal encounters. Our guides know the best places to find big cats, white and black rhino, elephant, and elusive rare species. Photographer Gregory Sweeney offers ways to improve your images through demonstration in the field and in informal learning sessions back at our lodge.
We will photograph in Kruger National Park, Thornybush Big 5 Reserve, and other private reserves and special sites.
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We can also arrange a custom safari for your group of 4 or more
Why we are different than other wildlife safaris
Why we are different
We are wildlife photographers and a family owned business; you will be staying part of the safari at our own small tree house lodge in South Africa on a wildlife conservancy.
As photographers we explore and discover the best places to find and photograph the most exciting animals. We take a maximum of only 6 guests per tour(in special cases 8) and stay at small lodges in order to allow for a personal experience for each guest.
We keep the cost low by avoiding luxury lodges and overpriced operators while not comprising on the quality of the reserves and parks we visit. The lodging is comfortable and provides a personal experience and the food is great.
We use open vehicles with 3 tiers of elevated seats: not a glass enclosed minivan like so many other operators. No popping out the top! Open vehicles allow you to shoot in all directions. Our drivers are skilled in positioning the vehicle and approaching the animal. We stay until everyone gets their shot or the subject exits. Some private reserves allow guests, guides,and tracker to get out of the vehicle if you can safely approach your subject.
We explore the African wildlife from our own exclusive and personal bush lodge comprised of unique treehouses, not a big impersonal lodge filled with bus tourists. The lodge keeps you close to nature but is more comfortable than permanent tented camp since the treehouses are more like cabins and have private ensuite facilities and electricity with lots of outlets for camera equipment and a safe.
You will visit a very special place
Situated 20 minutes from Kruger National Park, you will be staying in an area with several contiguous private game reserves. The varied conservation efforts of the reserves (white rhino, black rhino, elephant, lions, buffalo, etc) and the large combined area with open range in proximity to Kruger greatly increase the quality and likelihood of encountering many of the more elusive species. We drive on the famous Thornybush reserve as well as other private reserves in the Timbavati
When on safari we pace ourselves for photographers and those who like to observe the animals. Your leader and local guides and trackers teach you how to read the animal's behavior and anticipate the action shots.
We spend time with the animals observing and waiting for that memorable moment rather and rushing off in a hurry in order to tick another animal off the list. If a special opportunity arises, we are flexible enough to change our schedule and take advantage. The range and quality of wildlife areas in this region means we do not spend whole or half days traveling between destinations: one hour is our longest travel time to get to a photographic site.
Though large animals are the attraction, the birds, trees , and small creatures are not forgotten. Our experienced guides know the best areas and times to find specific animals. When we find them, the drivers know how to position the vehicle to anticipate the best photographic angle and will follow photographers’ directions. Our vehicles are open so there is no hanging out the roof or obstructed views. We go on private reserves where it is possible to photograph all of the Big 5.
Time of year makes a difference to your experience
We visit South Africa in the autumn and spring. This has many advantages for our guests including the fact that this is the off season for travelers in Africa so you will have less crowds and cheaper flights. Autumn is the beginning of the dry season when less grass and undergrowth are present which means easier viewing of animals. The temperatures are lower which will ensure the animals (and the humans) can be more active – no need for closed in vehicles with AC. Dry season also means few mosquitoes and bugs to worry about.
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Details, Dates, Prices for the Safari and photography Workshops
Get tips on preparing for a safari and photography tips on my blog
Our Wild Times Newsletter is our way of keeping you up to date on our safaris. We also include a report after each safari, photography tips, travel information, and animal facts.You can follow our safaris and photo tours in more detail on our blog at www.PhotographAfrica.com
This is a Cinemagraph created from a still image and video shot on my Canon 5D Mach II
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