Name: Madikwe Photographic Safari
Start: 2025-08-03
End: 2025-08-10
Location: South Africa

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Madikwe offers countless photographic opportunities and potential, especially for that of unique landscape opportunities with it’s dual ecotone habitat. Elephants, rhinos and buffalos in these landscapes offer excellent wide angle opportunities, whislt predators such as lions, cheetah and wild dog will keep you on your toes and snapping away to capture all the action.Madikwe’s red soil contrasts delightfully against the deep blue skies, giving you beautifully vibrant and truly unique wildlife photographs. 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 a maximum of six 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.

South Africa

Madikwe Photographic Safari

Samuel Cox

Such a well organised trip by Sam and the Lodge is very special - from the accommodation to the very attentive, lovely staff and the wonderful food! But the icing on the cake is having access to the Hide from which you can see the animals from a completely different perspective...
We were fortunate to have seen such a variety of wildlife on our game drives and it's great having Sam on hand to give guidance on shooting angles, camera settings etc and then he's more than happy to spend time between drives showing us editing tips & tricks to get the very best out of our photos.
Loved it....and can't wait to join him again next year in Kenya!

Another amazing photograhic holiday. Madikwe was a amazing lodge ,food ,staff , caring experience.  

My family and I had a fabulous time in Madikwe at Last Word Lodge . From the minute our feet hit the JNB airport until the moment we left the lodge, we were taken care of and treated like royalty. 
We would 100% book again with Sam and stay at Last Word. Not a detail left behind. 
Such wonderful memories we have to take with us and enjoy forever! 

Rubinstein Madikwe April 2025

Madikwe Photographic Safari in South Africa

Madikwe offers countless photographic opportunities and potential, especially for that of unique landscape opportunities with it’s dual ecotone habitat. Elephants, rhinos and buffalos in these landscapes offer excellent wide angle opportunities, whislt predators such as lions, cheetah and wild dog will keep you on your toes and snapping away to capture all the action. Madikwe’s red soil contrasts delightfully against the deep blue skies, giving you beautifully vibrant and truly unique wildlife photographs. 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 a maximum of six 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.

Please bring local currency in cash for tips

Tips & gratuities

Airport pickup / drop off and ground transfers to and from Madikwe

All local transport

All meals & local drinks

No need to worry about additional / hidden costs

Conservation fees

Twice daily, operating in the early morning and afternoon

All game drives

In-the-field guidance and editing tuition back at lodge

Photography tuition

Accommodation includes bespoke airport pickup and drop-off, dinner, breakfast and all local drinks (premium drinks and lunch are at extra charge) - Can be booked on before and / or after the trip itinerary

Extra night in Johannesburg

Room to yourself for the entire duration, equipped with a double bed and en-suit bathroom.

Single supplement accommodation

Madikwe Photographic Safari

Madikwe Photographic Safari

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