Sabi Sands is one of the most sought after locations for photographers and nature enthusiasts looking for the best of the best. Elephants, rhinos and buffalos are common place and never cease to amaze, whilst predators such as lions, wild dog and the iconic leopard are the main reason why Sabi Sands is so popular and highly regarded. Of course, with all these animals and predators sharing the same territories - it’s a melting pot of animal interactions and hunting. Game drives are conducted throughout the year at optimum viewing times when game activity is generally at its peak, i.e. early morning and late afternoon into evening. The morning safari departs at sunrise, and the evening drive leaves late enough in the afternoon for guests to enjoy a bush sunset and the opportunity to view nocturnal animals after dark.

We will be utilising a private 4x4 landcruiser and field guide, meaning we have complete control and maximum flexibility to get the best photographs possible. Our photographic group will comprise of 4 - 6 guests, to ensure extra space and comfort whilst on game drive. A smaller group also means that more attentive and focused photographic guidance and tuition is possible. This includes in-the-field guidance and support, making sure you not only don’t miss a beat, but also discover new creative skills and techniques to elevate your photography.

Back at the lodge between drives is the perfect time and location to look at photo cataloging and processing. Open up your laptop and we can look for ways to further improve and streamline your editing skills in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop... or alternatively we can go over photography basics such as creative composition, the exposure triangle and freezing the action depending on your needs and wants. Your game drives will be conducted by one of the local field guides with plenty of experience and knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area. They will be the one sharing animal information to help build your knowledge and appreciation of everything you come across. This, plus photographic guidance, means you get the best of both worlds for an unparalleled photographic safari experience in one of South Africa’s best game reserves.

Upon landing at Hoedspruit, you will be met at the Arrivals area by a representative of the guesthouse you will be staying at (African Rock Lodge)

The guesthouse is only 20mins away, and here you will meet the rest of your group, relax, have an evening meal before getting a good night's sleep.

After a hearty breakfast, the group will head out via private transfer to Sabi Sands. This drive is approximately 2.5 - 3hrs long.

Our eta at Sabi Sands is early afternoon, just in time to get settled in, refreshed and have a bite to eat before heading off on the first game drive!

Each day follows the same schedule, where we will be up and departing for our morning game drives just before sunrise. Game drives last around 3-3.5hrs but times are flexible depending on what we are seeing.

Breakfast is ready upon our return, and then the rest of the day is your own time. Whether it's relaxing in your room, taking a dip in the pool or working with Sam to elevate your photography - you'll find this in-between time flies by just as fast as the game drives!

We meet together for a lunch before having time to prep for game drive. We head out mid-afternoon and will return back to the lodge at night in hopes for some nocturnal animals. Dinner is served upon our return.

We depart Sabi Sands in the morning, making sure we get a final morning game drive and delicious breakfast. We aim to get back to Hoedspruit airport for afternoon connecting flights back to Johannesburg.