On our Big 5 Photo Safari adventure, which runs all year round, experience the real magic of Africa at our carefully selected lodges from ultra-luxury to luxury eco-lodges, which offer off the beaten experiences – no fencing between you and the wild! Enjoy intimate and thrilling wildlife encounters during Big Five game drives in open Land Rovers, guided bush walks and tracking game on foot with highly skilled, and knowledgeable rangers and trackers.
We choose the Timbavati, which shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park, an area known for its good quality game viewing. Guests can expect to see all of the Big Five animals, as well as hyena, hippo, giraffe, zebra and a whole host of other wildlife, and enjoy a true African bushveld experience.
4-10 days 10+ age Timbavati, South Africa
Day 1
- Transfer to Eco-bushcamp from airport.
- Check in followed by afternoon/evening safari at 16:30pm departing from reception. Enjoy sundowners in bushveld while on drive.
- Return to camp, pre-dinner drinks served.
- Dinner (main course self service) 19:30 / 20:00pm
Day 2-3
- Wake up 4.45am. Coffee/tea served.
- Morning safari departs at 5.30am.
- Breakfast (plated) at 9am – served after morning safari.
- Relax through the midday hours in hammocks, in the bar, or enjoy game viewing at the tree-house overlooking the dam.
- Light lunch (self service) at 1.30pm.
- High Tea at 16:00pm
- Afternoon/Evening safari at 16:30pm – departing from reception. Enjoy sundowners in bush while on drive.
- Return to camp, pre-dinner drinks served.
- Dinner (main course self service) 19:30 / 20:00pm
Day 4
- Wake up 4.45am. Coffee/tea served.
- Morning safari departs at 5.30am.
- Breakfast (plated) at 9am – served after morning safari.
- Depart after breakfast for airport to fly home, OR to Cape Town for perfect add-on option: 4 day Cape Town Tour, PLUS/OR add-on 4 day Garden Route Tour. Discounts apply for each add-on, inquire.
INCLUDES
- Lesley Rochat Wildlife Photo Workshop (4 or more people)
- Lesley Rochat as photographic guide (4 or more people)
- Full board per person sharing
- All meals and local brand soft drinks, juices, local beers and wines
- 2 game drives per day
- Optional bush hikes (30mins – 1hr)
- Free WiFi
- Optional sleep-out in Tree House – Lodge dependent, enquire
- Charging station for cell phones, cameras etc.
- Road transfers
EXCLUDES
- Flights
- Additional alcohol
- Camera gear hire
- Visas if applicable
- Gratuities
- Laundry and items of a personal nature
ABOUT WORKSHOP
This workshop is aimed at enthusiastic wildlife photographers whether experienced or novice. There is no minimum camera requirement. Photographing Africa’s wildlife comes with many challenges which can take time to master, however, I have compressed the hard lessons I learnt in order to capture great images into the few days of this workshop. By sharing what I do before heading out on a safari and and after, I aim to assist you to improve your results. This wildlife photography workshop consists of 3 modules divided over the period of the expedition.
Module 1: Theory
The aim of this module is to assist you with the basic photography knowledge, or a refresh on what might be a little rusty, or help you to improve on your results. I will assist each photographer based on their photography skills and needs whether experienced or beginner, therefore this module includes but is not limited to:
- A recap of photography fundamentals
- How to shoot fast moving wildlife subjects
- Best settings to ensure best results
- Making the most of natural light
- Composition and moving subjects
- Matching your equipment with your expectations
- Challenges you’re likely to experience and how to solve them
Module 2: Theory comes to life
This module aims to get you out there and shooting and continues throughout the week. I assist you out on safari and look at what you have shot, analyse and problem solve, and help you to achieve great results. I allocate time for each student and provide individual review, both on safari and daily back at the lodge. The group image review sessions are a great way to share and learn from each other too.
Module 3: Post Processing
Because of the many hours I have spent processing images I am quick to select the best out of hundreds of images, identify problems and quickly fix these with only a few key adjustments in order to transform them into stunning and powerful images. In this module I teach you my skills. This module includes getting images from your camera to computer and gives you tips necessary to organize, archive, and improve your images. Includes image manipulation using Adobe Photoshop and Camera Raw and/or Lightroom.
It is designed for the photographer who already has some basic Lightroom/Camera Raw and Photoshop experience, but it is also very helpful for those working with these software packages for the first time. It is essential to have either Lightroom or Camera Raw and Photoshop installed on your computer. This module includes, but is not limited to the following:
- How I manipulate my images in Camera Raw/Lightroom to enhance images into killer shots.
- Photoshop adjustments – my personal workflow.
- Tips on salvaging images that are over or underexposed, poor composition etc. but great content and worth the effort.
- Copyright and why it is important.
- Preparing images for posting, best settings and apps for social media.
- Preparing images for print.
14 JULY – 17 JULY 2025
28 JULY – 31 JULY 2025
