| Duration: | 11 Day(s) - 10 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Photography Tours |
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 EXCLUDE: International flights, drinks, snacks, gratuities, fees for passports, visas, immunisations, insurance and airport taxes. Cost of hospitalisation and evacuation if necessary, laundry, phone and other items of a personal nature.
CLIMATE: It’s Autumn, the best time to visit the landscape, 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
DAY 10: Private Game Reserve (Zimanga) full day Photography
DAY 11: After breakfast, drive to Johannesburg for a late afternoon return to drop off hotel or the airport.
* CT itinerary may vary with weather
