From
ZAR 98,899.00
Group Size
6-Guests
Location
South Africa
Next Tour
11-15 Nov’ 2025
From
ZAR 98,899.00
Group Size
6-Guests
Location
South Africa
Next Tour
11-15 Nov’ 2025
5 Days | All-Inclusive | Expert-Guided | Private Use | Max 6 Guests
📸 The Ultimate Kruger Birding Photo Safari
Where Raptors Soar, Leopards Roam, and Your Lens Finds Magic
Welcome to a photographic safari designed for those who want it all — the birdlife of a lifetime and the thrill of big game in golden light. Set in a private-use luxury lodge in the legendary Timbavati Game Reserve, this exclusive 5-day experience isn’t about ticking boxes — it’s about chasing perfect moments, one frame at a time.
Each day begins with slow, deliberate tracking of Kruger’s iconic bird species — think Pearl-spotted Owlets calling at dawn, Lilac-breasted Rollers bursting into flight, and raptors perched in dramatic morning light. But this isn’t just a birding tour — it’s a predator photographer’s dream, where we follow fresh tracks and listen for alarm calls in search of Leopards on the move, Lions in golden hour, and even the elusive African Wild Dog — all while keeping your shutter finger ready.
With a private open safari vehicle and expert photographic guidance at every turn, you’ll have complete freedom to position, pause, and shoot until you get that once-in-a-lifetime image — no crowds, no compromises, no rush.
During the midday heat, the focus shifts to rest and refinement. Enjoy image review sessions, optional editing tutorials, or simply soak in the sounds of the bush from your private deck as hornbills, starlings, and bee-eaters pass by.
This is not your average Kruger safari. This is a photo-first expedition designed to give serious birders, wildlife photographers, and creative souls the time, tools, and freedom to create unforgettable work — and unforgettable memories.
Trip Highlights
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5-Day/4-Night Birding & Big 5 Photo Safari in Timbavati (Greater Kruger)
-
Exclusive-use luxury lodge with en-suite rooms & private chef
-
Private open safari vehicle and expert photographic guide
-
Focused bird photography sessions + intentional predator tracking
-
1-on-1 photo review & Lightroom editing sessions available daily
-
Max 6 guests for a truly intimate and flexible experience
-
All-inclusive: gourmet meals, luxury lodging, guided safaris & airport transfers
Want the full itinerary with daily breakdowns, species targets, and photography tips?
🎯 [Click here to download the full itinerary]
🦉 The Ultimate Kruger Birding Adventure
5 Days | Timbavati Game Reserve | Max 6 Guests
📍 Location: Private Lodge, Greater Kruger – Timbavati Game Reserve
📸 Focus: Bird photography, predator tracking, expert guiding, premium comfort
📸 Day 1: Arrival & First Light on the Lens
Your journey into the heart of Timbavati begins with a warm welcome and a smooth arrival — either via private transfer from our Waterberg Photo Safari or from Hoedspruit Airport. Upon reaching our luxury private-use lodge, you’ll settle in with a refreshing drink and light lunch before heading out on your first golden-hour drive.
This relaxed afternoon session is all about setting the tone: rollers on branch tips, bee-eaters in rich backlight, and sunset silhouettes of hornbills or elephants. If fortune favors us, a pride of lions or a leopard on patrol could be your first subject. We wrap the day fireside, reviewing the game plan for the photographic adventures ahead.
📸 Day 2: Birding in the Bushveld & Predator on the Move
We hit the road at first light, lenses ready. The goal? Purple Rollers in full color, Ground-Hornbills striding the savanna, and sunbirds in sunbeams. Our morning route is planned with light, habitat, and bird behavior in mind — plus detours when fresh predator tracks cross our path.
After a hearty brunch, spend your midday resting, editing, or participating in a 1-on-1 Lightroom session with your guide. The afternoon drive blends patience and precision as we photograph predators in motion and bushveld species in golden glow. We don’t rush. We wait for moments to unfold — and help you capture them when they do.
📸 Day 3: Raptors, Wild Dogs & Big Drama in Big Light
Today is all about drama in the sky and action on the ground. We begin by chasing raptors on the wing — Wahlberg’s Eagles, Brown Snake-Eagles, and the ever-iconic Bateleur. With sharp light and clear skies, expect sharp images.
Later, we switch gears and track African Wild Dogs, whose elusive nature and sudden appearances make them a favorite among wildlife photographers. After a midday rest and editing session, we return to the field for reflections in pans, dusk silhouettes, and the boldest light of the day — that fleeting, golden magic hour.
📸 Day 4: That One Shot You’ve Been Waiting For
This is the day we hunt for the shot that lives in your head — and soon, in your portfolio. It could be a leopard draped across a branch, a lilac-breasted roller mid-takeoff, or a low-angle elephant close-up. We take it slow, focus hard, and stay flexible to follow your creative lead.
After brunch and one final editing push, we gear up for our last golden-hour drive. No pressure, just one more chance to breathe in the bush, listen for alarm calls, and maybe, just maybe, capture your new favorite photo.
📸 Day 5: Final Frames & Fond Farewells
We close out the adventure with a final short sunrise drive — one more moment to connect with the land and lock in a few final frames. After a delicious breakfast, guests are privately transferred back to Hoedspruit Airport or onto their next destination, cameras full and hearts fuller.
SHARING RATE
ZAR 98,899.00 p/person
(± $ 5,520.00 – USD)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
ZAR 24,799.00 p/person
(± $ 1,400.00 – USD)
TOUR INCLUSIONS
– Professionally Qualified Birding & Photography Guide
– All Transport/Transfers On Tour
– Comfortable 4/5-Star -Accommodation (MINIMUM!)
– All Meals & Drinks
All Conservation Fees & Entry Fees
– All Activities In Itinerary
TOUR EXCLUSIONS
– International/Domestic Flights
– Visas
– Personal Travel Insurance
– Items Of A Personal Nature (Laundry, Internet Access, Etc.)
– Pre/Post-Tour Accommodation
– Gratuities
5 Days | All-Inclusive | Expert-Guided | Private Use | Max 6 Guests
📸 The Ultimate Kruger Birding Photo Safari
Where Raptors Soar, Leopards Roam, and Your Lens Finds Magic
Welcome to a photographic safari designed for those who want it all — the birdlife of a lifetime and the thrill of big game in golden light. Set in a private-use luxury lodge in the legendary Timbavati Game Reserve, this exclusive 5-day experience isn’t about ticking boxes — it’s about chasing perfect moments, one frame at a time.
Each day begins with slow, deliberate tracking of Kruger’s iconic bird species — think Pearl-spotted Owlets calling at dawn, Lilac-breasted Rollers bursting into flight, and raptors perched in dramatic morning light. But this isn’t just a birding tour — it’s a predator photographer’s dream, where we follow fresh tracks and listen for alarm calls in search of Leopards on the move, Lions in golden hour, and even the elusive African Wild Dog — all while keeping your shutter finger ready.
With a private open safari vehicle and expert photographic guidance at every turn, you’ll have complete freedom to position, pause, and shoot until you get that once-in-a-lifetime image — no crowds, no compromises, no rush.
During the midday heat, the focus shifts to rest and refinement. Enjoy image review sessions, optional editing tutorials, or simply soak in the sounds of the bush from your private deck as hornbills, starlings, and bee-eaters pass by.
This is not your average Kruger safari. This is a photo-first expedition designed to give serious birders, wildlife photographers, and creative souls the time, tools, and freedom to create unforgettable work — and unforgettable memories.
Trip Highlights
-
5-Day/4-Night Birding & Big 5 Photo Safari in Timbavati (Greater Kruger)
-
Exclusive-use luxury lodge with en-suite rooms & private chef
-
Private open safari vehicle and expert photographic guide
-
Focused bird photography sessions + intentional predator tracking
-
1-on-1 photo review & Lightroom editing sessions available daily
-
Max 6 guests for a truly intimate and flexible experience
-
All-inclusive: gourmet meals, luxury lodging, guided safaris & airport transfers
Want the full itinerary with daily breakdowns, species targets, and photography tips?
🎯 [Click here to download the full itinerary]
🦉 The Ultimate Kruger Birding Adventure
5 Days | Timbavati Game Reserve | Max 6 Guests
📍 Location: Private Lodge, Greater Kruger – Timbavati Game Reserve
📸 Focus: Bird photography, predator tracking, expert guiding, premium comfort
📸 Day 1: Arrival & First Light on the Lens
Your journey into the heart of Timbavati begins with a warm welcome and a smooth arrival — either via private transfer from our Waterberg Photo Safari or from Hoedspruit Airport. Upon reaching our luxury private-use lodge, you’ll settle in with a refreshing drink and light lunch before heading out on your first golden-hour drive.
This relaxed afternoon session is all about setting the tone: rollers on branch tips, bee-eaters in rich backlight, and sunset silhouettes of hornbills or elephants. If fortune favors us, a pride of lions or a leopard on patrol could be your first subject. We wrap the day fireside, reviewing the game plan for the photographic adventures ahead.
📸 Day 2: Birding in the Bushveld & Predator on the Move
We hit the road at first light, lenses ready. The goal? Purple Rollers in full color, Ground-Hornbills striding the savanna, and sunbirds in sunbeams. Our morning route is planned with light, habitat, and bird behavior in mind — plus detours when fresh predator tracks cross our path.
After a hearty brunch, spend your midday resting, editing, or participating in a 1-on-1 Lightroom session with your guide. The afternoon drive blends patience and precision as we photograph predators in motion and bushveld species in golden glow. We don’t rush. We wait for moments to unfold — and help you capture them when they do.
📸 Day 3: Raptors, Wild Dogs & Big Drama in Big Light
Today is all about drama in the sky and action on the ground. We begin by chasing raptors on the wing — Wahlberg’s Eagles, Brown Snake-Eagles, and the ever-iconic Bateleur. With sharp light and clear skies, expect sharp images.
Later, we switch gears and track African Wild Dogs, whose elusive nature and sudden appearances make them a favorite among wildlife photographers. After a midday rest and editing session, we return to the field for reflections in pans, dusk silhouettes, and the boldest light of the day — that fleeting, golden magic hour.
📸 Day 4: That One Shot You’ve Been Waiting For
This is the day we hunt for the shot that lives in your head — and soon, in your portfolio. It could be a leopard draped across a branch, a lilac-breasted roller mid-takeoff, or a low-angle elephant close-up. We take it slow, focus hard, and stay flexible to follow your creative lead.
After brunch and one final editing push, we gear up for our last golden-hour drive. No pressure, just one more chance to breathe in the bush, listen for alarm calls, and maybe, just maybe, capture your new favorite photo.
📸 Day 5: Final Frames & Fond Farewells
We close out the adventure with a final short sunrise drive — one more moment to connect with the land and lock in a few final frames. After a delicious breakfast, guests are privately transferred back to Hoedspruit Airport or onto their next destination, cameras full and hearts fuller.
SHARING RATE
ZAR 98,899.00 p/person
(± $ 5,570.00 – USD)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
ZAR 24,799.00 p/person
(± $ 1,400.00 – USD)
TOUR INCLUSIONS
– Professionally Qualified Birding & Photography Guide
– All Transport/Transfers On Tour
– Comfortable 4/5-Star -Accommodation (MINIMUM!)
– All Meals & Drinks
All Conservation Fees & Entry Fees
– All Activities In Itinerary
TOUR EXCLUSIONS
– International/Domestic Flights
– Visas
– Personal Travel Insurance
– Items Of A Personal Nature (Laundry, Internet Access, Etc.)
– Pre/Post-Tour Accommodation
– Gratuities
