From
ZAR 58,899.00
Group Size
6-Guests
Location
South Africa
Next Tour
7-11 Nov’ 2025
From
ZAR 58,899.00
Group Size
6-Guests
Location
South Africa
Next Tour
7-11 Nov’ 2025
5 Days | All-Inclusive | Expert-Guided | Small Group (Max 6 Guests)
📸 Waterberg Birding Photo Safari in Welgevonden
Big 5 Wilderness. Once-in-a-Lifetime Shots. A Photographer’s Sanctuary.
Step into a world designed for bird photographers — where every golden hour is yours, every sighting is intentional, and the wilderness is shared only with your small group and the wildlife itself. Welcome to Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, a malaria-free Big 5 paradise in the heart of South Africa’s Waterberg region — just 3 hours from Johannesburg, but a world away from the ordinary.
This exclusive 5-day birding photography safari is crafted for those who want more than just sightings — they want the shot. From crisp portraits of Lilac-breasted Rollers and bee-eaters in perfect morning light, to raptors in flight against dramatic escarpments, you’ll chase light, behavior, and composition with purpose. And you’ll do it all from open safari vehicles in a reserve with low vehicle density, meaning fewer crowds, more time with each subject, and the space to get creative.
Stay in a private luxury lodge surrounded by wild bushveld and over 400 bird species. Enjoy expertly guided game drives built around photographic opportunity — not just ticking boxes. Then slow down in the afternoons to review your images, get editing guidance, or simply take in the view with a cold drink in hand.
Whether you’re building a portfolio, shooting your dream species, or learning how to master your camera in wild conditions, this is your sanctuary. A place where nature rewards patience, and every drive is a new chance at that once-in-a-lifetime shot.
Trip Highlights
-
5 Days / 4 Nights at a private, luxury bush lodge in Welgevonden
-
Big 5 game reserve with low vehicle density for exclusive wildlife encounters
-
Expert-guided bird photography drives focused on behavior, light, and positioning
-
Over 400 bird species, including Brown Snake-Eagle, Cape Vulture, Southern White-faced Owl, and White-fronted Bee-eater
-
Daily 1-on-1 photo review & editing sessions during relaxed afternoon hours
-
Small group size — max 6 guests — for private, unhurried photography opportunities
-
All-inclusive experience: gourmet meals, drinks, accommodation, open-vehicle drives, and return transfers from Johannesburg
Want the full itinerary with daily breakdowns, species targets, and photography tips?
🎯 [Click here to download the full itinerary]
🦉 Welgevonden Birding Photo Safari
5 Days | Private Reserve | Bird Photography, Comfort & Calm
📍 Location: Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, South Africa
📸 Focus: Bird photography, premium bush experience, and slow safari rhythm
📸 Day 1: Arrival & Sunset Bird Safari
Your photography journey begins here.
Arrive mid-day at our exclusive lodge deep in the wilds of Welgevonden, welcomed with chilled drinks, warm hospitality, and panoramic views of the bushveld. After a light lunch and gear prep, we kick off with your first golden-hour safari — when the light is soft, shadows are long, and the air feels electric with possibility.
We’ll focus our lenses on perched raptors, vibrant rollers, and maybe a sunset silhouette of a hornbill on a dead tree branch. Every sighting is approached with intention — we wait, we reposition, we breathe with the wild, all to get that shot.
Dinner is served fireside under the stars, with a preview of the next day’s birding and photo opportunities.
📸 Day 2: Raptors, Rollers & The Art of the Shot
This is where your portfolio starts to take shape.
An early start places us out on the reserve with the first blush of light — prime conditions to photograph aerial hunters like the Brown Snake-Eagle, African Harrier-Hawk, and Black-chested Snake-Eagle. Whether you’re tracking a subject in flight or waiting patiently for a clean perch, we’re here to help you master both the moment and your settings.
Back at the lodge, enjoy a brunch spread overlooking the plains, then relax or dive into a focused Lightroom session with your guide. Learn how to bring out detail in feathers, manage light balance, and create gallery-worthy edits.
The afternoon drive continues the hunt with ideal side-lighting for bee-eaters, shrikes, bustards, and open savanna compositions that pop.
📸 Day 3: Bushveld Birding & Compositional Mastery
Today is all about light, texture, and the subtleties of bird behaviour.
We begin with a focused morning drive through classic Waterberg bushveld habitats, targeting elusive and colourful species like Crested Barbets, White-fronted Bee-eaters, Brown-crowned Tchagras, and Southern Black Tits. With your guide’s support, we’ll fine-tune techniques around depth of field, background selection, and compositional flow — helping you move from snapshots to intentional storytelling through your lens.
Midday brings a relaxing break back at the lodge — coffee in hand, laptop open — where you can join an optional image review session or simply recharge for the afternoon.
The late drive explores new terrain and late-day light, with photographic targets including Grey Go-Away-Birds, Southern Boubous, and Woodland Kingfishers, all bathed in that warm, golden glow.
📸 Day 4: The Golden Hour Masterclass & Final Big 5 Push
The light. The subject. The timing. This is your moment.
Today’s goal is simple: create your best image of the trip. Whether that’s a Lilac-breasted Roller mid-flight, an owl in early morning mist, or a tawny eagle scanning the plains — we go where the light is best and the action calls.
This is a day for long lenses, short bursts, and deep focus.
The final afternoon drive is your chance to pair bird photography with potential Big 5 encounters — Rhino, Elephant, Lion, and more — all while keeping our birding eyes sharp for raptors, hornbills, and the always photogenic Burchell’s Coucal in golden-hour backlight.
Evening brings a celebratory bush dinner, where we’ll enjoy a curated slideshow of your images — because this trip isn’t just about what you saw, it’s about what you created.
📸 Day 5: Sunrise Send-Off & Farewell
Your last light, your last frame — and possibly your best.
One final drive, cameras ready for that last golden window before the bush quiets. It’s a time for reflection — and maybe, if we’re lucky, one final surprise encounter to end the journey.
After a slow brunch with new friends and shared stories, we arrange your transfer back to Johannesburg — or onward to your next wild destination.
SHARING RATE
ZAR 58,899.00 p/person
(± $ 3,320.00 – USD)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
ZAR 16,00.00 p/person
(± $ 900.00 – 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 | Small Group
📸 Waterberg Birding Photo Safari in Welgevonden
Big 5 Wilderness. Once-in-a-Lifetime Shots. A Photographer’s Sanctuary.
Step into a world designed for bird photographers — where every golden hour is yours, every sighting is intentional, and the wilderness is shared only with your small group and the wildlife itself. Welcome to Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, a malaria-free Big 5 paradise in the heart of South Africa’s Waterberg region — just 3 hours from Johannesburg, but a world away from the ordinary.
This exclusive 5-day birding photography safari is crafted for those who want more than just sightings — they want the shot. From crisp portraits of Lilac-breasted Rollers and bee-eaters in perfect morning light, to raptors in flight against dramatic escarpments, you’ll chase light, behavior, and composition with purpose. And you’ll do it all from open safari vehicles in a reserve with low vehicle density, meaning fewer crowds, more time with each subject, and the space to get creative.
Stay in a private luxury lodge surrounded by wild bushveld and over 400 bird species. Enjoy expertly guided game drives built around photographic opportunity — not just ticking boxes. Then slow down in the afternoons to review your images, get editing guidance, or simply take in the view with a cold drink in hand.
Whether you’re building a portfolio, shooting your dream species, or learning how to master your camera in wild conditions, this is your sanctuary. A place where nature rewards patience, and every drive is a new chance at that once-in-a-lifetime shot.
Trip Highlights
-
5 Days / 4 Nights at a private, luxury bush lodge in Welgevonden
-
Big 5 game reserve with low vehicle density for exclusive wildlife encounters
-
Expert-guided bird photography drives focused on behavior, light, and positioning
-
Over 400 bird species, including Brown Snake-Eagle, Cape Vulture, Southern White-faced Owl, and White-fronted Bee-eater
-
Daily 1-on-1 photo review & editing sessions during relaxed afternoon hours
-
Small group size — max 6 guests — for private, unhurried photography opportunities
-
All-inclusive experience: gourmet meals, drinks, accommodation, open-vehicle drives, and return transfers from Johannesburg
Want the full itinerary with daily breakdowns, species targets, and photography tips?
🎯 [Click here to download the full itinerary]
🦉 Welgevonden Birding Photo Safari
5 Days | Private Reserve | Bird Photography, Comfort & Calm
📍 Location: Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, South Africa
📸 Focus: Bird photography, premium bush experience, and slow safari rhythm
📸 Day 1: Arrival & Sunset Bird Safari
Your photography journey begins here.
Arrive mid-day at our exclusive lodge deep in the wilds of Welgevonden, welcomed with chilled drinks, warm hospitality, and panoramic views of the bushveld. After a light lunch and gear prep, we kick off with your first golden-hour safari — when the light is soft, shadows are long, and the air feels electric with possibility.
We’ll focus our lenses on perched raptors, vibrant rollers, and maybe a sunset silhouette of a hornbill on a dead tree branch. Every sighting is approached with intention — we wait, we reposition, we breathe with the wild, all to get that shot.
Dinner is served fireside under the stars, with a preview of the next day’s birding and photo opportunities.
📸 Day 2: Raptors, Rollers & The Art of the Shot
This is where your portfolio starts to take shape.
An early start places us out on the reserve with the first blush of light — prime conditions to photograph aerial hunters like the Brown Snake-Eagle, African Harrier-Hawk, and Black-chested Snake-Eagle. Whether you’re tracking a subject in flight or waiting patiently for a clean perch, we’re here to help you master both the moment and your settings.
Back at the lodge, enjoy a brunch spread overlooking the plains, then relax or dive into a focused Lightroom session with your guide. Learn how to bring out detail in feathers, manage light balance, and create gallery-worthy edits.
The afternoon drive continues the hunt with ideal side-lighting for bee-eaters, shrikes, bustards, and open savanna compositions that pop.
📸 Day 3: Bushveld Birding & Compositional Mastery
Today is all about light, texture, and the subtleties of bird behaviour.
We begin with a focused morning drive through classic Waterberg bushveld habitats, targeting elusive and colourful species like Crested Barbets, White-fronted Bee-eaters, Brown-crowned Tchagras, and Southern Black Tits. With your guide’s support, we’ll fine-tune techniques around depth of field, background selection, and compositional flow — helping you move from snapshots to intentional storytelling through your lens.
Midday brings a relaxing break back at the lodge — coffee in hand, laptop open — where you can join an optional image review session or simply recharge for the afternoon.
The late drive explores new terrain and late-day light, with photographic targets including Grey Go-Away-Birds, Southern Boubous, and Woodland Kingfishers, all bathed in that warm, golden glow.
📸 Day 4: The Golden Hour Masterclass & Final Big 5 Push
The light. The subject. The timing. This is your moment.
Today’s goal is simple: create your best image of the trip. Whether that’s a Lilac-breasted Roller mid-flight, an owl in early morning mist, or a tawny eagle scanning the plains — we go where the light is best and the action calls.
This is a day for long lenses, short bursts, and deep focus.
The final afternoon drive is your chance to pair bird photography with potential Big 5 encounters — Rhino, Elephant, Lion, and more — all while keeping our birding eyes sharp for raptors, hornbills, and the always photogenic Burchell’s Coucal in golden-hour backlight.
Evening brings a celebratory bush dinner, where we’ll enjoy a curated slideshow of your images — because this trip isn’t just about what you saw, it’s about what you created.
📸 Day 5: Sunrise Send-Off & Farewell
Your last light, your last frame — and possibly your best.
One final drive, cameras ready for that last golden window before the bush quiets. It’s a time for reflection — and maybe, if we’re lucky, one final surprise encounter to end the journey.
After a slow brunch with new friends and shared stories, we arrange your transfer back to Johannesburg — or onward to your next wild destination.
SHARING RATE
ZAR 58,899.00 p/person
(± $ 3,320.00 – USD)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
ZAR 16,00.00 p/person
(± $ 900.00 – 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
