Kruger Wildlife Photography Workshop, South Africa

Photograph the African Big Five (and much more!) in a private game reserve in South Africa’s Greater Kruger Area

TOUR GALLERY

THE DESTINATION

Djuma Game Reserve is a wildlife photographer’s dream. The game reserve is set within Sabi Sands, a collection of game reserves that borders Kruger National Park. Sabi Sands offers truly unique safari experiences; nowhere else in Africa do you spot the Big Five with such ease. You can prepare yourself for some exciting close encounters with lions, leopards, elephants, and other wildlife, as the animals have been habituated to the safari vehicles after many years of game drives in the area. The area is particularly famous for its remarkable sightings of the otherwise elusive leopard. (During our last trip, we encountered all of the Big Five during two individual game drives!)

Game drives will be a twice-a-day treat. Early in the morning and in the late afternoon, when the African light creates its magic, we’ll set off to pursue the best photo opportunities the bush has to offer. The drives will be in open game drive vehicles, with no more than six photographers per vehicle. You will be guided by expert rangers and trackers.

On top of our five-night stay at in the game reserve, we’ll spend the first couple of days exploring some unique photographic opportunities in the Greater Kruger area. We’ll visit a reptile centre, where we will encounter a variety of animals, learn about conservation issues in the area, and photograph the animals from interesting and unique angles.

ACCOMMODATION

Apart from offering you amazing game viewing, Djuma also provides comfortable accommodation in the middle of the bush and great service. You will stay at Galago, a private and fully serviced lodge with comfortable rooms and a pool, which we will have all to ourselves. While we’re exploring the Greater Kruger area, we’ll be staying at a comfortable bush lodge just outside of Hoedspruit, which will offer homey comforts and a great space for photography lectures and review sessions.

THE PHOTOGRAPHY

Everything during this photo safari will be about photography. At Djuma, we’ll be fully focused on the incredible wildlife photography opportunities around us. We will have the luxury of having a lodge to ourselves, and the opportunity to build the whole experience around getting the very best photographs. Throughout the experience, our guide and tracker will ensure high-quality game viewing, and Alan will help you hone your wildlife photography skills. Expect to photograph the Big Five; lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos. Together with antelope, zebra, and giraffe, they will create a constantly evolving tableau of African beauty. The combination of close encounters with wildlife, lush African bush, and warm light will provide incredible opportunities for wildlife and landscape photography.

On top of this, the first few days of our photography workshop will add an exciting variety of wildlife photography opportunities. Being so close to the different animals at Kinyonga will allow you play around with composition and camera settings, and allow you to get that perfect shot of a chameleon catching a fly, or a dangerous snake slithering towards you.

PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDANCE

Alan, an experienced wildlife photographer, will be there to assist you throughout this wildlife photography workshop and help you take the best possible wildlife images. His tuition will be tailored to everyone’s level; you’ll be able to get as much or as little guidance as you’d like. Tuition will most likely include camera settings, exposure, aperture, creative techniques, as well as post-processing. The tuition will happen both during game drives and other activities, and during sessions at our accommodation; it’s flexible and adaptable to everyone’s needs.

YOUR 9-DAY ITINERARY