SOUTH AFRICA
IMMERSION IN A PRIVATE RESERVE
10 DAYS ITINERARY
NOT INCLUDED
ITINERARY
HIGHLIGHTS
LODGING
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NOT INCLUDED
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HIGHLIGHTS
LODGING
ITINERARY
South Africa and the Kruger region are an excellent destination for wildlife photography enthusiasts looking to experience a safari with few vehicles.
This region, well-known for safaris, boasts over 300 bird species and nearly 150 mammal species, including the iconic Big 5: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo. The area is also known for its high density of predators, such as cheetahs, wild dogs, and spotted hyenas.
You will spend the following 8 days in 2 private reserves in the heart of the Greater Kruger, itself open to the legendary Kruger National Park (twice the size of Corsica, nearly 20,000 km2 of savannah). The selected lodges and reserves will depend on availability, as well as the season, as some species may be easier or harder to observe depending on the time of year and the areas. Among the selected reserves, you'll have the opportunity to stay in Timbavati, Sabi Sands, Klaserie, Manyeleti, or Thornybush.
The selected lodges and camps all share the same philosophy: total immersion in the bush. All establishments are limited to a maximum of 10 rooms, sometimes 4 or 5 in certain reserves, ensuring a unique and exclusive experience. The number of vehicles is strictly limited to 3 or 4 per scene with predators or members of the Big 5, which you can also track off-road—a major advantage for photographers.
Safari days are divided into 2 game drives: one early in the morning at dawn for 3 to 4 hours and the other in the late afternoon, returning to camp after nightfall for dinner. We'll be out in the field at the best times for lighting conditions and animal activity.
Itinerary
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3 nights full board in a safari tent or chalet (double or twin) in a Big 5 private reserve
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4 nights full board in a safari tent or chalet (double or twin) in a Big 5 private reserve
Lodging
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Immersion in a private reserve away from mass tourism
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Opportunity to go off-road to photograph the Big 5 and large predators
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Stay in intimate bush camps with a Daktari spirit
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A safari in one of the best regions of Southern Africa to photograph the Big 5
Highlights
Included in the package
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3 nights in a safari tent or chalet* in a Big 5 private reserve**
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4 nights in a safari tent or chalet* in a Big 5 private reserve**
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Domestic flights (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Hoedspruit Eastgate)
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2 safaris per day in a private vehicle
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3 meals per day
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Water, tea, coffee
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Entrance fees to reserves and conservation fees
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My guidance as a private English-speaking safari guide
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Private driver
*possibility to book in double or twin
** in one of our partner reserves in the heart of Kruger National Park: Timbavati, Manyeleti, Klaserie, Thornybush, or Sabi Sands
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International flight
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Beverages not mentioned
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Mandatory travel cancellation and repatriation insurance
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Optional excursions and activities
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Tip(s) for guide(s) and staff members
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Vaccinations (advice from Institut Pasteur)
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PCR test if necessary
Not included in the package
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Starting from €4,300 per person based on 4 participants (excluding flight)
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Starting from €5,500 per person based on 2 participants (excluding flight)
*price decreases based on the number of participants; prices do not include international flights.
Rates
the itinerary in snapshots ...
NB: all the tours on offer are organised by specialist agencies. However, I accompany clients on the various safaris.