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BIG CATS OF THE SABI SANDS
R32,500 / per person sharing
2024
1 - 5 Nov - SOLD OUT
2025
1 - 5 May - SOLD OUT
5 - 9 July - 4 spaces remaining
24 - 28 July - SOLD OUT
8 - 12 Nov - SOLD OUT
2026
7 - 11 May - 2 spaces remaining
1 - 5 July - 4 spaces remaining
1 - 5 Nov - 6 spaces remaining
1 - 5 Nov - SOLD OUT
2025
1 - 5 May - SOLD OUT
5 - 9 July - 4 spaces remaining
24 - 28 July - SOLD OUT
8 - 12 Nov - SOLD OUT
2026
7 - 11 May - 2 spaces remaining
1 - 5 July - 4 spaces remaining
1 - 5 Nov - 6 spaces remaining
Join Panthera Photo Safaris for an extraordinary Big Cat Photo Workshop in the heart of Sabi Sands, one of the premier wildlife destinations in the world. This exclusive workshop offers unparalleled opportunities to capture stunning images of Africa’s most iconic predators—lions, leopards, and cheetahs—up close in their natural habitat.
With expert guidance from seasoned wildlife photographers, you'll enhance your photography skills while experiencing thrilling game drives, intimate wildlife encounters, and the breathtaking landscapes of this renowned reserve. Whether you're an aspiring photographer or a seasoned professional, this workshop promises the adventure of a lifetime and a portfolio filled with once-in-a-lifetime shots.
Why should you choose this tour?
Unique Destination Appeal
The Sabi Sands is a premier destination for capturing stunning images of big cats, featuring a high density of leopards, lions, and occasionally cheetahs and wild dogs in their natural habitat. With off-road driving access and expert guides, you'll experience close encounters and unique photographic opportunities in a breathtaking landscape.
The Sabi Sands is a premier destination for capturing stunning images of big cats, featuring a high density of leopards, lions, and occasionally cheetahs and wild dogs in their natural habitat. With off-road driving access and expert guides, you'll experience close encounters and unique photographic opportunities in a breathtaking landscape.
Optimal Travel Month
The Sabi Sands is an exceptional year-round destination for wildlife photography due to its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife, ensuring thrilling sightings in every season. In the dry months, animals gather around water sources, while the wet season brings vibrant landscapes and the emergence of newborns, creating dynamic photographic opportunities throughout the year.Abundance of Species
The Sabi Sands is home to an incredible variety of species, including elusive leopards, powerful lions, majestic elephants, massive African buffalo, both white and black rhinoceroses, swift cheetahs, and over 300 species of birds, making it a premier destination for wildlife photography.Intimate Group Departures
Small group photo tours create an enriching environment that emphasizes learning, creativity, and connection, making them a fantastic option for photographers of all skill levels.Expert-Led Experience
An experience-led safari not only allows you to witness the majesty of wildlife up close but also fosters a deeper connection with the environment. It is an opportunity to learn, grow, and appreciate the natural world in a way that goes beyond mere observation.Quick Facts
Duration
5 Days
Country
South Africa
Starting Point
Elephant Plains Lodge
Per Person Sharing
2025 R32,500
2026 R35,600
2026 R35,600
Single Suppliment
2025 R40,500
2026 R43,500
2026 R43,500
Photographic Highlights
Close-up encounters with leopards in trees, dramatic lion hunts, golden hour opportunities, elephant interactions at waterholes, flash photography.
Day 1: Elephant Plains
You will arrive at ELEPHANT PLAINS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE from 2pm.
The lodge is approximately 6 hours drive from Johannesburg and you must enter via Gowrie Gate.
You will be met by the Elephant Plains team to check you in.
After checking in you will meet Lance who will give you a briefing. Lunch will be served before the first game drive. On the first drive Lance will assess the levels of photographic skill and knowledge, as well as chat about the planning of future images you may try and take.
The game drive will be approximately 3-3.5 hours long, stopping to photograph interests along the way, but geared towards predators.
After the drive you will return to the lodge to freshen up before dinner is served.
Day 2-4: Big Cats
Day two starts off early, with a coffee or tea up at the main lodge deck. This is normally always filled with excitement as guests compare what animal species they heard calling in the night.
Once ready, we then depart on our second game drive in search of big cats and great photographic opportunities. We will spend the morning photographing anything of interest we find along the way, making sure we try new and different techniques when appropriate.
After the morning safari (approximately 3 hours) we will return to the lodge for breakfast, a short teaching session, a dip in the pool, some relaxation time and a light lunch. This is also a great time to download your images and prepare for the afternoon drive.
We will then depart on the afternoon drive again.
After the pm drive we will once again return to camp where we will enjoy a well deserved dinner before heading in for the night in preparation for the next day.
Day 5: Departure
Day five is check out day, but not before getting in one last morning game drive.
After the drive we sit to have one last breakfast together, before departing for home.
