Wildlife Photography Course - Kruger National Park - South Africa

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Taking great wildlife photos is not as easy as it looks. There is a lot of thought and time that goes into producing those great images that we see around us.  Not only does one need creativity and technical knowledge but also a knowledge and understanding of one’s subject matter.

Wildlife Courses details - Bush Awareness Course for Wildlife Photography in Kruger Park - South Africa

Location Kruger National Park - South Africa (Bush) Expedition length 5 days Age limit Minimum 17 years Fitness required Minimum Expedition fee £ 860 US$ 1535 These prices are for 2009. Prices subject to change due to the currency rate of the day

Wildlife Photography Course / Bush Awareness Course for Wildlife Photography in Kruger Park

Taking great wildlife photos is not as easy at it looks. There is a lot of thought and time that goes into producing those great images that we see around us. Not only does one need creativity and technical knowledge but also a knowledge and understanding of one’s subject matter.

The Photography Workshop aims to reveal more of the thought processes behind the making of good wildlife photographs and at the same time gives photographers time and opportunity to put these thoughts into action in the field under the guidance of an experienced photographer. Photographic subjects can not be photographed if they can’t be found. So we spend time teaching you about situational awareness and how you can find wild animals by means of skills such as tracking, listening and observing.

Itinerary - Wildlife Photography Course, Africa

A typical daily programme at the camp follows a routine of rising early, usually before sunrise, enjoying hot coffee and biscuits while you listen to the bush waking up and then leaving the camp for the morning drive and photography session in the wilderness.

You will get back to the camp at about 11am, ready for a hearty brunch. After brunch, Lex - your instructor, will present a lecture on the topic of the day. Thereafter you will be free to have an afternoon siesta; practice your newly learnt knowledge and techniques or simply relax and absorb the nature around you. At about 3pm, afternoon tea and eats are served before you head out on the afternoon drive for another photo workshop session in the wilderness.

After dinner, there will be time around the camp fire for informal discussions on the day’s photographic events.

Adventure activities

The Bush Awareness Course for Wildlife Photography in Kruger Park includes the following adventure activities:

Included in your Wildlife Courses cost

Wondering what is included in your Wildlife Photography Course tour? Check out the list below.

• Lectures
• Game drives
• Walks
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Tea & Coffee

Excluded from your Wildlife Courses cost

While planning your Bush Awareness Course for Wildlife Photography in Kruger Park trip, take note of the following excludes:

• Transfers/transport to and from the camp, before and after the course
• Any accommodation before and after the course
• Beverages
• All FGASA registration, examination and moderation fees
All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing and tips
Flights, visas, travel and medical insurance (please note that emergency air evacuation is essential)
Email and telephone calls during your stay (charged out at cost)
Personal insurance cover for the duration of your placement which is expected to include cover for repatriation

Orientation & arrival

A qualified instructor will brief you upon arrival.

Support

Throughout your course, you will have the full support and guidance of our coordinators and professional guides, who will provide you with competent 24-hour field support and assistance.

Accommodation

The Photography workshop will be  held at JayDee Bush Camp in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. This is a private camp with five en-suite thatched bungalows, a fully equipped kitchen and a cook to cater all meals, a dining room, lounge, open braai area, a look-out and a swimming pool. The living area overlooks a waterhole and provides you with the ideal bush classroom to learn in.

Meals

Meals for the Wildlife Photography Course Wildlife Courses are as follows:

All meals provided.

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

How to get there

Fly SA Express to Hoedspruit from Johannesburg. We will inform you of details of the 40 minute transfer options from the airport to the camp closer to the time.

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