South Africa Photo Safari and Digital Photography Workshop

Join us for 10 days of wildlife encounters and photography. Professional wildlife photographer Gregory Sweeney is your guide while on safari to private reserves in the Limpopo area of South Africa and Kruger National Park. Each day you have two wildlife activities that will get you up close to the animals including all of the Big 5. Every activity is about getting the best photo opportunities possible. Every reserve and activity is a short drive away so all of our afternoons and down time can be spent informally discussing digital workflow, animal behavior and how to use it in photography, and creative Photoshop techniques to enhance your photos.

 

Most days will have some time at the lodge when photographers can get together for sessions in which we can share and critique photos. There are plenty of opportunities to learn when your host discusses topics such as white balance, post processing photos, digital workflow in the field and at home, sharpening, preping for printing, and Photoshop artistic and rescue techniques. All levels of knowledge are welcome and the discussions will change to fit the audience.

 

View a Sample day by day itinerary

 

Read why our photo safaris are different

 

Read Comments from our Guests

 

Schedule and Cost

 

Sept 27 - Oct 6 2010	Sold Out
May 11 - 20 2011	$3,800
Sept 28 - Oct 7 2011	$3,800
May 2012 (dates TBA)	$3,800
September 2012 (dates TBA)	$3,800

 

Wildlife Photo Safari : 10 Days

$3,800 per person shared room ($4,300 single room)

Included in this price:

Lodging and transfers starting on arrival at JNB and until arrival back at JNB – Tambo airport

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served at the lodge, coffee & tea

2 daily safari activities including: Kruger safari, elephant ride, boat ride, education centres, game drives

Admission to parks and reserves, transportation to safari activities, taxes related to the included items

Wildlife Photographer guide and professional photography guidance

Not included:

Airfare to and from Johannesburg and visa, exit fees, or airport fees, extra luggage charges

Soft drinks, bottled water*, bar tab

Guests may wish to purchase snacks/meal at the airport or during the transfers to and from the airport, lunch on the 1 or 2 days spent away from the lodge all day, and any snacks/meals in Kruger ( we pack a light lunch and light breakfast for you on the Kruger Day)

Phone calls, laundry, gift shop purchases

Tips to lodge staff

Travel Insurance (optional but recommended)

* The tap water at the lodge is treated and no guests have reported problems from drinking it.

See Payment and Cancellation Policy

 

Is this for me?

 

This is the trip of a lifetime for you if you love taking pictures and observing animals. You don't have to be a professional photographer, just have the desire to learn and share with others who are passionate about wildlife and photography. We are active in the mornings and afternoon and spend most of the time out in the bush in open vehicles. You should be able to do moderate physical activity such as climbing into the vehicle and walking short distances.

Read Discussion of this Topic on my African Photography Page

 

What is the next step?

 

We only take a maximum of 8 people per trip in order to provide a personal and uncrowded experience (and the lodge only holds 9!). If you want to take part in this, do not hesitate because spaces will fill. We are happy to talk to you and answer your questions.

Gregory Sweeney's email: lion@africawildsafaris.net

Greg's Phone number: (239)283-0022

Africa Wild Safaris Payment Schedule and Cancellation Policy

Payment Schedule:

• Deposit due at booking (25%)
• 60% of total trip cost 60 days before travel
• Balance due 4 weeks before travel

 

Credit card payments will be subject to a 5% processing fee

Late payments will be interpreted as a cancellation

 

The lodges and other providers we work with have strict cancellation policies and advanced reservations are a must, therefore after a certain period of time we are unable to refund deposits and payments in full.

Our Policy

25% cancellation fee is retained from payments and deposits if cancelled between 90 and  45 days  before travel

33 % cancellation fee is retained if cancelled less than 44 days before travel

50% cancellation fee is retained if cancelled 10 days prior to travel

No money is refunded if cancellation is less than 9 days prior to travel

 

* Travelers are advised to look into travel insurance policies that will refund trip costs should you need to cancel