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DESIGN YOUR DREAM SAFARI
Here at Panthera Photo Safaris we bring your safari experience into sharp focus by offering you award-winning photography guidance in the field, in the best wildlife destinations in the world.
Develop your photography skills and have the opportunity to photograph iconic species
Custom safari
Private Guiding
Photographic Workshops
conservation projects
Our custom-made safaris and dedicated photography workshops are put together using first-hand knowledge of destinations and a passion for wildlife.
Lance is your private guide together with Kirstin and brings a wealth of destination knowledge, guiding experience, and decorated photography background. His images have won multiple awards in over five different countries and his ability to tutor passionate photographers in the field has led to the creation of our photographic workshops.
Whether you’re looking for a luxurious private safari, a dedicated photographic workshop, or eager to take part in a hands-on conservation project, we can create an experience tailored for you.
Our Safari Workshops
Best of Serengeti
From $8,500 / per person sharing
The vast open plains of the southern Serengeti offer insight into why Serengeti was so named, being derived from the Maasai word for the endless plains.
Wildlife Of Brazil
From $7,750 / per person sharing
From 300+ Bird Species, Jaguars, Capybara, Caiman, Giant Ant-Eaters to Howler Monkeys... Join us for 11 days in one of the worlds most incredible wildlife destinations.
Mana Pools Magic
From $4,850 / per person sharing
Experience nature like never before as we photograph one of Africa's most amazing locations from vehicle and on foot, which promises to produce unique and beautiful images.
big cats - SABI SANDS
From R27,500 / per person sharing
Looking for leopards? Join us in one of Africa’s most productive areas for big cats. This trip is geared towards leopards, but also provides fantastic opportunities to photograph the other 4 of the big 5.
Expertise & experience
Meet the Team
Lance and Kirstin are professional guides with significant experience hosting and conducting photographic safaris in South Africa and beyond. Launching Panthera was to bring their shared dream to life, and now they dedicate their time and expertise to creating unforgettable journeys for wildlife lovers and keen photographers from around the world.
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Why choose Panthera Photo Safaris?
With Africa in our hearts and years spent guiding and travelling to wildlife destinations around the world, our small team operates from experience.
We offer fair and completely transparent pricing. Our rates are no more than booking direct with the lodges, but come with the advantage of all additional services and logistics included in your itinerary.
We offer fair and completely transparent pricing. Our rates are no more than booking direct with the lodges, but come with the advantage of all additional services and logistics included in your itinerary.
First Hand knowledge
We’ve explored our own back yard and we’ve jetted to the small corners of the earth to discover our natural world. Let our first-hand knowledge guide you.Owner Operated
Founders Kirstin and Lance are hands-on throughout your travel process and are present during your privately-guided journey.Africa Based
We are located in the hub of the safari scene, in the Greater Kruger region of South Africa. Working from Africa and in Africa is the secret to our success.
The SATIB Safe seal provides peace of mind to the international travel market that your insurance portfolio was structured together with an experienced and reputable insurance intermediary, who understands and specialises in the South African tourism and leisure market.
Panthera Photo Safaris is a safe travel partner with Global Rescue and recommend that all our guests purchase travel insurance to cover trip cancelation, medical emergencies, field evacuation, emergency assistance and travel delays..
Panthera Photo Safaris is a proud member of SATSA (Southern African Tourism Services Association). Our affiliation signifies our unwavering commitment to ethical conduct and adherence to a stringent code of behaviour in the Southern African tourism sector.
Award winning photographer
Lance van de Vyver has won multiple awards for his photography, most notably being named a Finalist in the Natural History Museum Wildlife Photography of the Year and Winner of the 2020 Wilderness Safaris Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
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