Secret South Africa Photo Tour

Country:	South Africa
City:	Cape Town
Duration:	11 Day(s) - 10 Night(s)
Tour Category:	Photography Tours
Departure Date:	Thu 01 Jan '99

Package Itinerary

South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries on earth and James shows off his home country in a way no other photographer can! Secret Cape Town, secret vineyards, secret hides. Big 5, iconic sights, special permissions, a helicopter flip, unique spots & one of the most diverse 11-day photo tours out there, period!

4 days Cape Town, 2 days the spectacular autumn vineyards of the Hex valley, 3 full days on a photo safari in an exclusive Big 5 Game Reserve with specially designed photo hides by Bence Mate. All during the best time of year photographically autumn!

This Is a Very Special Photo Tour of a Special Country, You Will Get to Photograph Unique Locations and Places in a Way No Other Tourist Can or Has Before, Guaranteed!

Only 6 Participants

HIGHLIGHTS

CAPE TOWN (secret/unique locations everywhere)

TABLE MOUNTAIN (from every angle including exclusive ones)

CAPE POINT & PENGUINS (secret viewpoint Cape Point)

KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS (Special Sunrise entry & secret forest & autumn colour locations nearby)

HELICOPTER FLIP (Cape Town)

ULTIMATE OCEAN DRIVE (legendary seascape route with secret spots)

2 NIGHTS HEX VALLEY SA’s premier autumn colour destination with a special photographer pass and local guide (as it’s all private land).

3 FULL DAY EXCLUSIVE BIG 5, CHEETAH + WILD DOG GAME RESERVE

SPECIALIST PHOTOGRAPHIC HIDES (Benc Mates 1st in South Africa)

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY (tips & techniques) WORKSHOP

PRIVATE VEHICLE for flexible schedule & plenty of space for camera gear

GROUP SIZE: Min 2 - Max 6 participants (Incl non-photographer travel partners)

LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced

COST INCLUDES All accommodation, all meals, all permits, all park fees, all transport, private game drives, wildlife hides, special photography permissions, and in the field practical photography tips & techniques. Helicopter flip, Flight Cape Town to Durban

COSTS EXCLUDES International flights, drinks, snacks, gratuities, fees for passport, visas, immunizations, insurance and airport taxes. Cost of hospitalization and evacuation if necessary, laundry, phone and other items of a personal nature.

CLIMATE: It’s Autumn the best time to visit landscapes though Cape Town can get cold as can the early morning game drives, so bring warm clothing

ACCOMMODATION: A combination of comfortable guest houses and lodges strategically located for optimal photographic opportunities.

LEVEL OF FITNESS: Easy to Moderate. There is an optional secret cave hike that will require a certain level of hiking fitness and skill however there will be an alternative seascape sunset option for those unable to hike.

Basic Itinerary:

DAY 1: Meet Cape Town (Intro Workshop & special spots for Classic Table Mountain Sunset shoot)

DAY 2: Secret sunrise spot, colourful Cape Town city walk, top of Table Mountain Sunset Shoot

DAY 3: Sunrise KB Gardens, secret waterfalls & autumn colour locations, secret cave & sunset hike (optional) or sunset seascape

DAY 4: Helicopter flip, ultimate ocean drive exceptional sunset seascapes

DAY 5: Scenic drive to Hex valley, sunset Hex valley vineyards

DAY 6: Full day private Farms of Hex Valley autumn coloured vineyards

DAY 7: Sunrise Hex valley, Cape Town flight to Durban, transfer to Private Game Reserve

DAY 8:Private Game Reserve (Zimanga) full day Photography

DAY 9: Private Game Reserve (Zimanga) full day Photography

DAY10: Private Game Reserve (Zimanga) full day Photography

DAY11: After breakfast drive to Johannesberg for late afternoon return to drop off hotel or airport