Ultimate South Africa Photographic Safari

This tour consist out of two portions.  A Cape Town and surrounding area and a Safari portion at a Big Game Reserve.

Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flattop, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbour and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison island that once held Nelson Mandela.

Vineyards of the Cape Winelands and breathtakingly beautiful mountains surround the city.  Its coastline is rugged and wild but every here and there the rocky coastline gives way to the most beautiful sandy beaches.  Fauna and flora flourishes in this area.  The ecosystem or better known as the Cape Floristic kingdom supports about 9,600 recorded plant species. Seventy percent of them are found nowhere else on the planet.  Marine birds and mammals are also fairly common and could be seen any time of the year. 

Cape Town and surrounding areas is a magical place and a traveller's dream come true.  Be prepared to be blown away by its sweeping vistas, rugged coastline, beautiful colourful birds, magnificent flowers and trees, friendly people, marvellous food around every corner, arts and crafts and so much more.

A short two hour flight will take us to Hoedspruit where we will depart in a shuttle mini bus and drive to the first lodge less than an hour away.  The safari portion will take place in three distinct regions. Olifants West Game reserve, Balule Nature reserve and the renowned Sabi Sands Game Reserve which all forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park.  Unfenced borders between these parks offer the visitor unrivalled opportunity to witness and photograph the sought after African Big 5 in their natural environment.  The Greater Kruger eco system is in excess of 2 Million hectares of unspoiled African bush and host more than 500 species of birds and nearly 150 species of mammals.

Olifants West and Balule Game reserve offers easy access while immersing you in a world of wilderness. The landscapes are constantly changing and are characterized by its mix of savanna grasslands, woodlands, and riverine forests. The mighty Elephant’s river flows through both reserves and is home to the most iconic African animals and a plethora of birdlife. Here, open landscapes, rich biodiversity, and a commitment to eco-tourism converge to create an unforgettable African safari experience.

The Sabi Sands is renowned for its spectacular wildlife sightings in all shapes and sizes, but it is the opportunity to photograph Lion and Leopard up close and personal that sets the Sabi Sands apart from other game reserves.  Other wildlife sightings might include African Elephant, Rhinoceros, Cape buffalo, Cheetah, African Wild Dogs, Spotted and Brown Hyena and several other game species.  

Your safari experience is further enhanced by the use of skilled trackers and rangers that have unparalleled knowledge about the areas and animals that you may encounter.  Each safari vehicle will seat 6 or 7 guests and will maximize your chances of getting great photographs.

The Lodges offers luxurious accommodation with air-conditioned rooms and you will have the opportunity to indulge yourself in true African Cuisine while staring into the fire in the traditional Leadwood boma.  Above, the African sky will light up to be the most spectacular starry sky that you would ever lay your eyes on.  Africa is a magical place and is truly special for both the photographer and the non-photographer.

So sit back, relax and take it all in while exploring this incredible wild place.