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Elephants of the Eastern Cape

December - January

South Africa

10 Dec to 13 Dec

9 Jan to 12 Jan

21 Jan to 24 Jan

ZAR  18160   per person sharing

No Single Supplement

        30 %     deposit per person

SAFARI SCHEDULE

WHAT IS INCLUDED

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Addo Elephant National Park has expanded to conserve a wide diversity of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and flora and is now the third largest national park in South Africa. Stretching from the semi-arid karoo area in the north around Darlington Dam, over the rugged Zuurberg Mountains, through the Sundays River valley and south to the coast between Sundays River mouth and Bushman’s river mouth, Addo covers about 180 000 hectares (444 700 acres) and includes 5 biomes of the 9 that South Africa has.

3 nights will be spent at Gorah Elephant Camp’s 5000 hectare private concession that lies deep in the heart of malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park. This exclusive safari lodge, member of Relais & Chateaux, recaptures the romantic mystique of authentic safaris of past centuries. Gorah Elephant Camp is not fenced so walking outside the confines of your tent deck and main camp areas are not recommended. For more about Gorah please click here

This park offers some of the most spectacular elephant photography in the world which will be the focus of this photographic safari. Other photographic opportunities include lion, buffalo, spotted hyena, zebra and antelope species like kudu, red hartebeest eland and bushbuck. Leopards do occur in Addo but are very seldom seen.

A typical day at Addo will include and early morning Game Drive ( 3.5 hours ) followed by a hearty breakfast. Then it’s time relax at Gorah Elephant Camp until lunch time or meet with your safari leader who will be available during this time to  discuss photo techniques and review images. Lunch at 13:00 and then some more time to relax or work on images. At approximately 16:00 we will depart on our evening game drive until the sun goes down. At our return to camp dinner will be ready to finish off a perfect day. All times are flexible and will depend on sightings.

This photographic safari accommodates a maximum of 6 photographers distributed in 2 vehicles allowing each photographer to have one complete row in order to facilitate shooting from both sides without disturbing other fellow photographers. Those photographers accompanied by their non-photographer spouses/partners will share their row of seats. Discounts are available for non-photographers accompanying a photographer.

1. • 3 nights in Full Board accommodation
   

2. • All meals and selected beverages
   

3. • All park and conservation fees
   

4. • 2 Game Drives daily ( early morning and evening )
   

5. • Road transfers from Port Elizabeth International Airport
   

6. • Private use of open 4x4 safari vehicles with guides
   

7. • Bottled water during Game Drives
   

8. • Photographic guidance and workshops
   

9. • Laundry
   

10. • Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas at the Lodge

1. • International or Domestic flights to Port Elizabeth
   

2. • Travel Insurance
   

3. • Visa fees if applicable
   

4. • Tips for lodge staff and guide
   

5. • Extra nights of accommodation before or after safari

Arrival and pick-up at Port Elizabeth International Airport and transfer to Addo Elephant National Park. Upon arrival at Gorah Elephant Camp you will have time to settle in before lunch. After lunch you will be briefed on the 3 days ahead. At around 16:00 we will leave on our first exciting photographic game drive until after sunset to return for an evening meal al fresco weather permitting.

We leave before sunrise on an early morning Game Drive which should last no less than 3.5 hours. Return to the lodge at around 09:30 to enjoy a late but hearty breakfast. Time to have our first casual workshop during which we will discuss darkroom techniques and review images with those participants that wish to do so. Alternatively you can relax until lunch time. Lunch will be served at 13:00. After lunch your safari leader will be available to assist you with any photographic needs. At 16:00 we depart for another exciting evening Game Drive in search of that “ Perfect Moment “ in golden light. After the sun has set we will return to enjoy an evening meal.

All day activities as per Day 2.

We leave before sunrise on our last early morning Game Drive which should last no less than 3.5 hours. Return to the lodge at around 09:30 to enjoy a late but hearty breakfast. Check-out at 12:00. Transfers to Port Elizabeth International Airport to connect with return flights home.

5 of South Africa’s 9 Biomes

Huge Herds of Elephants

Over 400 Cape Buffalos

An amazing variety of birdlife

Led by Marina Cano & Mario Moreno

Max number of participants : 6

Use of private vehicles

Number of 4x4 vehicles : 2

Non photographers welcome

4 DAYS