THE BIG CATS PHOTO SAFARI
Overview
Our 9-day (8-night) photo safari itinerary at Mala Mala and Mashatu is limited to just 2 photographers, though it can also be booked as a private safari.
There are several exciting options available to extend your big cat photography safari, including a ‘best Zimbabwe private photo safari’ to Mana Pools, a Meerkat photo safari, a ‘best luxury African photo safari’ to the Okavango Delta, and a ‘best private Namibia wildlife photo safari’ to the Skeleton Coast. Any of these, or a combination of them, can be arranged upon request. To inquire about extending your photo safari, simply mention it when filling out the booking form.
The included safari rate covers 4 nights at both Mala Mala and Mashatu, with exclusive use of a safari truck; 3 private hide sessions at Mashatu (including an afternoon/evening session for potential predator sightings); meals; house drinks; all transfers from your arrival in Johannesburg to departure; internal flights and airport taxes; conservation fees; in-field photographic training; and expert guidance from a renowned wildlife photographer and safari guide. Again, depending on your needs and preferences, we can customize something for you.
Tour Highlights
- Mala Mala also offers one of the best chances you have in Africa of seeing and photographing wild dogs. Mashatu is an excellent location for cheetah – making this combination one of the best African photo safaris.
- This is a ‘Big 5’ safari so you can see Africa’s iconic lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino but without seeing other vehicle traffic.
- Mashatu offers an excellent place to see Africa’s smaller and rarer creatures like civets, genets, owls etc. Night safari drives are conducted throughout and take place immediately after the sunset when the nocturnal creatures are stirring. The diversity of wildlife is another factor contributing to this being one of the best African photo safaris you can do.
- The safari trucks used throughout this big cat photography safari are all open-style safari trucks which means you are not shooting from a top-down angle. There are no bars, windows or roofs to get in your way.
- This big cat photography safari offers you a well-rounded African safari experience. Zebra, giraffe, baboons, warthog and birds are all a part of the experience as are baobab trees and other iconic elements of Africa.
- Lodges and camps are allocated in private conservancies & each own private vehicle for this photo safari allowing you to spend quality time at each sighting.
- Summary of accommodation & cost of Package
Accommodation Hotel /Lodge Meal Plan 04 Nights Mala Mala Conservancy Mala Mala Main Camp or similar 04 Nights Mashatu Conservancy Mashatu Tented Camp or similar Cost of package based on to Pax
Validity Per person sharing based on 2 Pax Based on Solo occupancy Jan-20th December (Exc.Easter & new year)
From as low as Us$ 13,400 From as low as Us$ 21,500







