Join us on a specialized wildlife photography safari in Southern Africa. We take up to 6 photographers per safari, joined by top professional wildlife photographer Wim van den Heever, in one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations where the "Big Five" roam free.

Highlights:

• Hosted by master photographer Wim van den Heever.
• Luxury accommodation.
• Small groups with personal tuition (if required).
• Practical workshops for all skill levels.
• Carefully selected destinations.
• Top game viewing and wildlife photography opportunities.
• Game drives with open vehicles.
• Customized tours possible.
• Any duration.
• Professional Canon and Nikon equipment available for rent.

Our photographic safaris are conducted in the very best game reserves in South Africa, at carefully selected lodges and camps. For big cat photography, we normally use the famous Sabi Sand game reserve, which forms part of the greater Kruger National Park and is South Africa's top game viewing destination. From June to September we also conduct photographic safaris in Botswana at a number of hand-picked locations. The entire safari is dedicated to wildlife photography, and we limit the group size to ensure that each participant can enjoy unobstructed photography with plenty of space for your equipment.

We conduct safaris for photographers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced professional photographers. Family or friends who are not photographers are also welcome. The safari includes all accommodation, meals, game drives, and workshops. No hidden costs. Equipment can be rented from us by prior arrangement. The workshops and tuition (if required) can be customized to your exact requirements.

About your guide and host

Most of our photographic safaris are hosted by professional wildlife photographer Wim van den Heever. Wim is one of the top wildlife photographers in South Africa, and a popular speaker and workshop leader. He is also a Photoshop expert. To see for yourself why Wim is rated so highly, please visit one of his galleries:

African Horizon Photography
Wim's wildlife gallery
Wim's avian gallery

Wim's informal approach brings a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere to the safari. He usually presents daily practical workshops on all aspects of wildlife photography, tailored to your specific needs and interests. In addition, you will receive ongoing tips and instruction during game drives (if required). The safari includes detailed workshop notes for you to take home.

Wim never uses artificial setups and captive animals to get great photographs. All his photos were taken in the wild, and we take the same approach on our photographic safaris. Anyone can go to a zoo or endangered wildlife center to photograph Africa's most magnificent animals. On our safaris, you will encounter these animals in their natural habitat and go home with authentic photographs. In particular, the Sabi Sand is known for its excellent leopard viewing, but you can also expect to see and photograph lions, elephants, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, hippos and various antelope species. If you are lucky, you may find rhino, cheetah, wild dog, hyena and more. Botswana is known for its elephants, predators and large herds of animals that congregate at the waterholes in the dry season.

Some feedback from a recent client:

Dear Wim and Onne,
Thank you so much for making my trip to Greater Kruger the trip of a lifetime. You both made it all so fun and hassle free, everything from the organization of the trip to the safari itself was a breeze. Oh, and what a safari. Never did I imagine that we would see so much wildlife, not to mention seeing them so close (one leopard in particular!). Wim, you taught me so much about photography, I really can't thank you enough. I look at the images I took with you and the silly little grin (you know, the one that was on my face for 4 days solid) is back. Thank you for making sure we were in just the right place to take all those amazing photos - I still can't believe I took some of them! To now have the skills to capture the emotion of a moment is something I will always treasure. I would not have wanted to spend my first photographic safari with anyone else, I can't wait to come back to Africa and another Wild Wings Safari!
Amanda Bodero, Canada

Departure dates and costs:

Our photographic safaris do not have scheduled departures, and we will be happy to design a customized photo safari to suit your dates and budget. Prices can range from $400 up to $1400 per day, depending on the destination and number of people in your group. Photo safaris conducted at a private game lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve generally work out more expensive than a similar safari in the Kruger National Park, with standard bungalow accommodation.

We add no booking fees. Our rates include your accommodation (at a discounted rate), private vehicle fee, and professional photographer's fees.

Please send us an email to enquire.