Africa Through A Lens

Sample Itineraries

14 Days

Botswana + Kenya + South Africa + Zimbabwe

The Africa Through A Lens photographic expedition takes safari-goers through the iconic wildlife landscapes of Southern and Eastern Africa. This 14-day itinerary starts in the Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa, before moving on to the Okavango Delta in Botswana and Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. It ends in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya. Each day provides unique opportunities to capture stunning wildlife moments with expert photography guidance while exclusive lodges and camps offer moments for rest and relaxation.

Highlights

Expert photography guidance
Guided walking safaris
Big 5 game drives
Greater Kruger
Okavango Delta
South Luangwa National Park
Hwange National Park
Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Included

Accommodation
Transport
Airport meet & greet on arrival
24/7 On-call local support
All local tourism taxes and levies

Excluded

Flights
Visa processing fees
Insurance
Tips, gratuities and porterage
All items of a personal nature
All items not explicitly stated

Itinerary Overview

This itinerary can be fully customised to suit your clients’ specific preferences. All elements, including transportation options, accommodation, golf courses, and activities, can be tailored to align with their interests, schedule, and budget requirements.

Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

Day 1

Johannesburg, South Africa

Arrival at OR Tambo International Airport
Touch down in Johannesburg where you’ll be transferred to your hotel for the overnight stay. Spend the evening at leisure and prepare for your photorgraphic safari.

Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport

Day 2

Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Fly to Eastgate Airport, Hoedspruit
Fly from OR Tambo International Airport to Eastgate Airport. You will be greeted by a representative who will assist with your transfer to Elephant Plains Game Lodge in the Sabie Sand Game Reserve.

Leisure time
Settle in and familiarise yourself with your photographic equipment.

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Days 3 & 4

Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Photography Focus
Morning and afternoon game drives with a focus on composition and lighting.

Bush walks for close-up shots of smaller wildlife, plants and tracks.

Discussion of animal behaviour to predict good shots.

Learn techniques for capturing detailed textures and patterns.

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Day 5

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Fly to from Mbombela to Maun, Botswana
Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Maun and then to Wilderness Mombo's airstrip. A short 15-minute drive takes you to camp where you can spend a relaxing afternoon.

Wilderness Mombo

Days 6 & 7

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Photography Focus
Boat/mokoro safaris to capture water-loving wildlife and scenic delta landscapes. The water reflections and unique angles are perfect for bird photography.

Tips on framing wildlife like elephants and hippos against water backdrops. Learn how to shoot through reeds and over water for striking images.

Wilderness Mombo

Day 8

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Fly from Okavango Delta to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Fly to Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe via a chartered flight. Little Makalolo Camp will be your base for the next two nights.

Wilderness Little Makalolo Camp

Wilderness Little Makalolo - Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Day 9

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Photography Focus
Get close-up shots of Hwange's famous elephant herds.

Night safari for nocturnal photography. Practice long exposure photography for capturing the stars and nocturnal animals.

Wilderness Little Makalolo Camp

Day 10

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Fly from Hwange to South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Fly to South Luangwa National Park in Zambia via a chartered flight to Mfuwe Airport, followed by a road transfer. Settle into Chinzombo Lodge which is located on the on the confluence of the main Zambezi and Chongwe Rivers.

Chinzombo Lodge

Day 11

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Photography Focus
Wide-angle shots of the African savannah at sunrise, capturing both wildlife and the landscape.

Guided walk to photograph smaller wildlife, with emphasis on composition and use of natural light.

Chinzombo Lodge

Day 12

Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Fly from Lusaka to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya
Fly from Lusaka to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya via Nairobi. Spend the afternoon relaxing at Angama Mara Lodge before the last two days of your photographic safari.

Angama Mara Lodge

Day 13

Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Photography Focus
Game drives on the vast plains of the Maasai Mara to witness the herds of wildebeest and zebras.

Capture the scale of the landscape and large herds, with guidance on framing and long-range photography.

With predators like cheetahs ever present, learn the best settings for action shots.

Angama Mara Lodge

Day 14

Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Photography Focus
Morning hot air balloon ride for aerial shots of the Maasi Mara. Capturing the vast plains from above in the early morning light.

Transfer to Nairobi
Fly from Maasai Mara to Nairobi for your international flight back home.