South African Wildlife with photographer Mattias Klum
A 9-day photographic safari through Balule and Sabi Sand reserves, led by National Geographic photographer Mattias Klum.
- Destination
- Balule Nature Reserve and Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
- Country
- South Africa
- Starts
- 10.10.27 - 18.10.27
- Duration
- 9 days / 8 nights
- Group size
- min 9, max 12 participants
- Skill level
- Photographers interested in developing wildlife and nature photography skills
- Guide
- Mattias Klum
- Price
- from USD 7,950
The tour focuses on nature photography and personal development in some of the most biodiverse areas of South Africa. Participants take 16 game drives across Balule, part of Greater Kruger, and Sabi Sand, where leopard density is very high and off-road driving is permitted. Mattias Klum provides personal coaching in composition, light and visual storytelling, plus group image reviews.
Day-by-day plan
Day 1 (Oct 10): Arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, transfer to Balule Nature Reserve, first safari and sundowner. Days 2–4 (Oct 11–13): Morning and afternoon safaris in Balule among the Big Five, with Mattias Klum rotating between vehicles. Days 5–8 (Oct 14–17): Transfer to Sabi Sand, morning and evening game drives with off-road permission, group image reviews, campfire evenings. Day 9 (Oct 18): Final safari and departure to Mpumalanga International Airport.
Included
Shared double-room accommodation at the listed lodges, meals per program (B/L/D), bus transfers, safaris per program, park fees, Mattias Klum's participation throughout, lectures and image reviews, local guides, hotel and local taxes, pre-departure travel information. Not included: return flights, single room supplement USD 1,350, head guide tips (approx. USD 10–15 per person per day), personal expenses, cancellation protection/travel insurance.
Not included
Return flights to/from South Africa, single room supplement (USD 1,350), tips for the local head guide (approx. USD 10–15 per person per day), personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, cancellation protection/travel insurance.