WILD SAFARI EXPEDITION | Alessandro Di Modica

Date

14-21 MAY 2027

Location

South Africa

Theme

Wildlife Photography

Participants

Availability

6 spots

Price

3499 €

Info and booking

SOUTH AFRICA PHOTO TOUR

A PRIVATE WINDOW ONTO THE WILD KRUGER

This tented camp offers a "glamping" experience, a modern take on camping that blends the beauty of a nature getaway with the comforts of luxury accommodation. Located in the Greater Kruger area (the private section of Kruger National Park), the camp shares an open border with the park itself; with no fences separating the two, the chances of encountering large herds of wildlife are exceptionally high. The camp is unfenced and situated right in the heart of the savanna, ensuring a truly immersive experience in nature. The tents are elevated, secure, and fully equipped with every comfort.

In front of the main building lies an infinity pool, hence the name "Infinity Camp", where elephants from the area come to drink on most days of the year. There is also a natural waterhole and a hide for observing the animals that come to drink.

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HOW TO REGISTER?

Scroll to the bottom of the page and send me an email, asking for more information or confirming your participation. Leave me a telephone number and you will be contacted on Whatsapp.

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THE LODGE

The common area (Main Camp) features a spacious lounge with a swimming pool, sun loungers, sofas, and a bar where you can relax during the day or enjoy pre-dinner drinks. The infinity pool offers a front-row seat for wildlife sightings: small monkeys and elephants are sure to keep you entertained during your leisure time.

THE TENTS

The tents are raised off the ground and feature en-suite bathrooms. They are equipped with a fan for the summer, electric blankets for the winter, and a small wardrobe for storing clothes.

The camp’s "Out of Africa" style gives it great charm and atmosphere, while remaining quite rustic and wild.

The swimming pool, which is also accessible to passing elephants, is unheated.

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WILDLIFE

The reserve is a paradise of open grassy plains and rolling hills, providing the perfect backdrop for photographing any animal species, from the Big Five to the most colorful and vibrant birdlife. The Greater Kruger is an ideal location for spotting all of the Big Five:

lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and rhinos (though the latter are rare in this area). The area where the tented camp is situated is renowned as a transit zone for numerous lion prides and a battleground for territorial disputes.

ACTIVITIES

Your arrival airport from Italy is Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. You must arrive by 8:00 AM. To reach the Kruger area, a domestic flight is required this usually departs from Johannesburg around 10:30 AM and arrives in Hoedspruit after about an hour. Upon arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you will be met by our driver. After a drive of approximately 50 minutes, you will reach the Kruger gate. A few minutes later, you will arrive at the first camp for a briefing. Your ranger will be waiting for you there, and you will board the jeep that will take you to Infinity Lodge. Once at the lodge, the manager will escort you to your tent and explain its features. Lunch will be served next, followed by time to get ready for your first safari! The afternoon safari begins at 4:00 PM and lasts about three hours. Dinner will be served around 7:30 PM. At the camp, everyone dines together at large tables that encourage a convivial atmosphere.

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ACTIVITY DETAILS

Difficulty Easy, suitable for everyone.

Preparation and equipment No excursions or physical activities of any kind are planned during the trip.

Travel method SAFARI

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

The deposit must be paid WITHIN 7 DAYS OF CONFIRMATION. The balance must be paid WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE TRIP START DATE.

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

The Photography Workshop is aimed at all lovers of Wildlife photography and uncontaminated nature! We will alternate shooting sessions at dawn and dusk, taking advantage of the best light conditions to obtain original and high-impact photos.

During the workshop we will undertake a stimulating and complete training course, starting from the basics up to the most advanced techniques, from shooting theory to post-production.

We will see how to apply the techniques in the field, we will evaluate the shots obtained together and finally we will see various workflows in post-production based on the type of shot obtained.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

First of all, you will live an adventure that will remain in your heart, in direct contact with nature, between fun and photography!

My goal is not only to pass on my technical knowledge to you, but to make you live a rewarding and stimulating experience through a training course that is able to make you see photography with new eyes and different approaches.

During this workshop we will cover many topics and techniques that will help you improve your skills, regardless of the equipment you have and your level of preparation.

Il Campo base

Un campo tendato (glamping) un nuovo modo di fare campeggio che unisce la bellezza della vacanza nella natura con i comfort delle strutture di lusso. Siamo nella zona del Greater Kruger (la parte privata del Kruger National Park) a diretto contatto con il Kruger, senza recinzioni tra uno e l'altro, e quindi la possibilità di incontrare gruppi numerosi di animali, è veramente alta. Il camp non e’ recintato ed e’ letteralmente nel mezzo della savana per garantire un'esperienza immersiva, a contatto con la natura. Le tende sono rialzate, sicure e dotate di ogni confort.

Davanti alla struttura principale c’e’ una piscina a sfioro (da qui il nome di Infinity camp) dove per la maggior parte dei giorni dell’anno, gli elefanti che si trovano in zona vengono ad abbeverarsi. C'è anche una pozza d’acqua naturale e una hide per spiare gli animali che vengono a bere.

Nell'area comune (Main camp) ci sono un ampio lounge con piscina, sdraio, divani e bar dove ci si puo’ rilassare durante il giorno o fare aperitivo prima della cena. La piscina a sfioro, infinity pool, e’ teatro di numerosi avvistamenti: scimmiette ed elefanti sapranno come intrattenervi durante il vostro tempo libero.

Il lodge e’ spesso “visitato” da molti animali della riserva, e potrete osservarli dal deck o dalla HIDE, una postazione di osservazione sulla pozza d’acqua.

Le tende sono rialzate da terra, con bagno privato. Ventilatore per l'estate e coperte elettriche per l'invero e piccolo armadio per riporre i vestiti.

Lo stile "La mia Africa" del campo lo rende molto affascinante e ricco di atmosfera, sebbene abbastanza rustico, e wild.

La piscina, accessibile anche agli elefanti di passaggio, non è riscaldata.

PROGRAM DETAILS

- Departure from Italy to Johannesburg, followed by a connecting flight to Hoedspruit. Arrival in Johannesburg MUST be by 8:00 AM.
Upon arrival, we will be met by our driver at Hoedspruit Airport. After a drive of approximately 50 minutes, we will reach the Kruger gate. A short while later, we will arrive at the first camp for a briefing; our ranger will be waiting there, and we will board the jeep that will take us to the Infinity Lodge.
Once at the lodge, the manager will escort us to our tent and explain its features.
- 2:00 PM: Lunch at the lodge, featuring local specialties.
- 3:30/4:00 PM: Departure for our first safari, which will last until sunset.
- 7:00/7:30 PM: Conclusion of the first photography session and return to the lodge, followed by dinner featuring local specialties.

- 05:30 AM: Wake-up call featuring the tribe's traditional bongos or the deep sound of a Kudu horn, followed by breakfast.
- 06:00 AM: Departure for the sunrise photography session, with a coffee break in the savanna.
- 09:00/09:30 AM: End of the photography session and return to the lodge.
From 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, you are free to rest, spend time in the hide waiting for a close-up view of the wildlife, or relax in the sun on a deckchair while waiting for the animals to appear.
- 1:30/2:00 PM: Lunch at the lodge featuring local specialties.
- 3:30 PM: Departure for the afternoon photography session, continuing until sunset, with a break for sundowner drinks in the savanna.
- 7:00 PM: Return to the lodge and dinner.

On the final day, depending on our flight schedule, we can enjoy one last morning safari and breakfast before checking out at 11:00 AM. Afterward, we will transfer from Hoedspruit Airport for our flight to Johannesburg.
We recommend booking a flight departing from Hoedspruit after 2:00 PM.

What's included

6 night stay in luxury tents
Meals
12 photo sessions (6 sunrises, 6 sunsets)
Round-trip transport from Hoedspruit Airport to Base Camp
Assistance from a professional photographer throughout the trip
Photoshop editing lesson

What's not included

International and domestic flights
Personal expenses
Beverages
Medical and travel insurance
Tips ( the guidelines of the South African field guide community recommend a tip of at least €10 per person per day for the ranger guiding your experience, and €5 per person per day for the general staff ).
Contribution towards the protection of native wildlife

ATTREZZATURA FOTOGRAFICA CONSIGLIATA

For this type of workshop, effective focal lengths ranging from 200mm to a maximum of 600mm are recommended. Shorter focal lengths may also prove interesting, offering diverse photographic opportunities, including landscape shots. Equipment such as cameras and lenses is available for rent for this event.

Items can be rented without a security deposit, credit card, or any special obligations. Equipment is handed over on the spot, and no insurance is required.

This service is provided to enable everyone to participate in a workshop like this, ensuring every photographer is equipped to shoot under optimal conditions.