Photographic Safaris

Join us for a fantastic wildlife photography experience, centred at !Xaus Lodge

Lead by renowed wildlife photographer Hannes Lochner, he takes a a maximum of 6 photographers per safari. Hannes Lochner’s photography speaks for itself. View his portfolio here

• Only 6 photographers per safari (groups may be expanded on request).

• Practical workshops for all skill levels.

• Top game viewing and wildlife photography opportunities.

• Open 4×4 vehicles with professional guide.(If not own vehicle)

• Customised tours possible.

Email Hannes  for more information or phone+27 (0)82 482 3967 (11am-3pm)

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Course Content

• Know your subject

• Know your equipment

• Focus on the eyes

• Know what you want the image to say. Tell a story? Does the photo have ‘Feeling’?

• Composition: Rule of thirds

• Use a flash: during the day and night!

• Watch the light. What time is good for photography?

• There’s more to wildlife photography than lions. “The little things!”

• Patience and perseverance

• Get the shot perfect in the field (without Photoshop)!

• Mastering birds in flight

• Shooting your camera in manual

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What to bring

• Personal Toiletries

• Sunblock

• Warm clothing for winter and cool clothing for summer

• Swimming gear (in summer)

• Personal medication

• Large hat or cap

• Spotlight

• Torch

• Insect repellant

• Tent

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Camera Equipment

• Any digital SLR & any wideangle lens

• Telephoto lens of at least 300mm

• Beanbag

• Flash

• Laptop

• Extra batteries for camera

• Car charger for batteries(220V-12v)

• Spotlight

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What we provide

• Professional wildlife photographer Hannes Lochner

• All meals

• Chalets (2 people per chalet) with linen and towels

• Practical workshops for all skill levels

• Top game viewing and fantastic wildlife photography opportunities

• Night-drives

• Open safari vehicle with guide & professional wildlife photographer

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Cost

Accommodation and meals at !Xaus Lodge: R 14,995.00 per person for four nights- 2 people per room (Please let me know if you need a room by yourself: single rooms will be charged extra)

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