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Mashatu Workshop Download Booking Form >>
23 - 27 April 2010
Photographically, it is a great season. Most of the devil thorns' flowers have died down,and the mopane and is just starting to turn a beautiful rusty-green colour. The Limpopo valley sandstone kopjes at this time of year are a beautiful sight and excellent for landscapes. The late rains will have filled up the pools of water in the Mojale River, keeping the game concentrations high in the reserve. Grass cover is only about a foot in height; excellent for photographing animals. The numerous grass seeds attract large flocks of nomadic finch larks and sparrows. Plains game concentrations are high and the impala herds tend to stay near the major water sources. This keeps the leopards very happy and sightings along the riverbeds are common. Cheetah and lion are regular occurrences, with cheetah being seen more in the open areas. The Lions are attracted to the birthing of the Giraffes in May, meaning action and sightings are good. The elephant breeding herds are still in strong numbers, enjoying the purple pod terminalia seeds. Days are mild and evenings cool. The sun is starting to dip lower in the sky, allowing longer shooting hours. As per usual, the viewing is intimate, close up and as always, action packed.
 
This workshop is designed to get photographers into the best areas to 'get the shots'; this is where you take your wildlife photography from 'good' to 'great'. By learning the tips, techniques and methods of taking great wildlife images, you will gain great insight and knowledge while improving your wildlife photography.
Cost:
R8 070.00 per person sharing
Single supplement - R743 per person per night
All prices are VAT inclusive.
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Availability:
12 people. 6 photographers. If more than 6 photographers, bookings will close. Minimum of 3 photographers required to run the workshop.
Feedback:
Have images taken during the weekend critiqued by professional photographers
Experience:
All levels- groups sizes are small enough to for individual attention
Equipment:
Digital SLR's. Have at least a 200mm lens. Laptop if you have one. Don't have all the equipment you want, read more about rentals here!
Includes:
Notes and CD with notes, images and presentations, data projector for viewing on screen. Full board and lodging
Location:
Mashatu Game reserve, Botswana (Passports Required)
Accommodation:
Mashatu tented camp
Not included:
Transport to Pontdrift border post.
Other:
Park vehicles at secure area at border. A Ranger will meet you there and transfer you to camp. Arrival time 13h00. Depart 10h00 on last day.
Bookings:
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Aimed at beginner/intermediate as well as advanced photographers, this workshop brings like-minded people together to enjoy nature and learn more about improving their photography. Shem Compion, Greg du Toit or André Cloete will be your hosts over the weekend. All are award-winning photographers who will share their knowledge of wildlife photography on drives and during talks at camp.
There will be 2 x private vehicles for photographers: usually three photographers and 1 guide per vehicle. Non Photographers are allowed to join on the photographic vehicle if numbers allow- If not, Non-photographing partners will be on their own vehicle with a ranger.
Photographic possibilities are:
* Close quarter photography of Predators such as lion, cheetah and leopard.
* Excellent, open sightings and photography of very relaxed elephants
* Dry riverbeds breaking up the landscape. Elephants and other animals are often
found drinking in these riverbeds.
* General game is relaxed and easy to photograph
* Beautiful plains areas interspersed with rocky kopjes.
* A marsh area, when wet attracts all manner of waterfowl.
* Beautiful sandstone rock formations on the Limpopo River- excellent for landscapes
* Archaeological ruins in the Limpopo valley- part of the Mapungubwe society
* Rhodess baobab perched precariously on the edge of a rocky hill.
* Viewing is generally open and clear- allowing for easier photography.
* Large Baobabs and Mashatu trees dominate the skyline- providing excellent
photographic subjects.
Accommodation:
Without stealing away any luxuries, accommodation is in a tented camp situated in the northern reaches of the reserve. Twin luxury safari tents offer you a luxurious rest in bush surrounds. Each tent has two large single beds, an en-suite bathroom with flushing W.C and its own private veranda to relax on. Breakfast and lunch are served in a main dining area whilst dinner is served in an out door boma overlooking an adjacent waterhole. There is a central lounge area to relax in, a plunge pool and a bar. A hide overlooks the waterhole next to the camp.
Upon deciding to book a Safari with us, please contact us via telephone, facsimile or e-mail. We will forward you a booking form, which need to be completed and returned.
A 20% deposit of the total amount must be paid to secure a booking.
Final payment is due four weeks before the Safari.
Please read our terms and conditions here.
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