South Africa cannot be defined in a single image. A country with 11 official languages and thousands of iconic settings, the landscape of South Africa evokes the drama of nature and the diversity of cultures. This 13-day photographers' tour will explore its many angles and you will need to bring all of your lenses as grand aerial photography is mixed with fascinating portraits and no shortage of giant mammals. From Cape Town to Kruger to the Indian Ocean, this is a journey through both the famous...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Cape Town – Arrival in South Africa
Your arrival into Cape Town will be striking as you see the mountain hanging dramatically over the city and the Atlantic Ocean waves tumbling onto the coast. You will immediately sense how it is shaped by nature and roll to a rhythm unlike any other city. After being greeted at the airport, you will be transferred to the coast where your hotel in Camps Bay will provide two of the iconic photos of Cape Town. Behind you will be the mountain, and then stretching out below will be the white sand and tropical colors of the ocean. A wide variety of restaurants are within walking distance, and all gaze out at the sunset. Relax, savor the ambiance, and settle into South Africa.
What's Included:
Day 2
Cape Town – Dramatic Cape Peninsula Aerials
Day 3
Cape Town – Urban Portraits of South Africa
Day 4
Cape Town – Capturing Cape Town's Historical Narrative
Day 5
Cape Town – Free Day in the Mother City
Day 6
Sabi Sands Game Reserve – Introductions to the Big Five
Day 7 - 8
Sabi Sands Game Reserve – Wildlife Photography in a Luxurious Greater Kruger Reserve
Day 9
Saint Lucia – Crossing the Remarkable Kingdom of Swaziland
Day 10
Saint Lucia – Relaxing on the Indian Ocean
Day 11
Saint Lucia – Boat Trips in the iSimangaliso Wetlands
Day 12
Saint Lucia – Day Trip to Africa's Oldest Game Reserve
Day 13
Saint Lucia – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Capture the drama of the Cape from the air on a helicopter tour as you pilot brings you low over Table Mountain and the tip of the continent
- Photograph the faces of South Africa as you spend a day in Khayelitsha where vibrant smiles will light up every portrait
- Explore South Africa's history in destinations like Bo-Kaap and Robben Island, building a selection of images that appear to come from before the digital era
- Spend several days on photographic safari in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, zooming in for exquisite Big Five shots and then refocusing to capture the splendor of the wild
- Cross the Kingdom of Swaziland and use your camera to document one of Africa's most traditional nations, where ancient customs continue to dominate everyday culture
- Spend your final nights on the white sand beaches of Saint Lucia, a tropical hideaway that will bring tranquility to the end of the vacation
- Travel by boat across the UNESCO World Heritage iSimangaliso Wetlands to document the unseen side of wildlife on the Indian Ocean, and then spend a day in Africa's oldest game reserve for your last set of safari photos
Starting Price
$16,900 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.95 stars based on 1191 reviews.
Zicasso's trip planner and his team were amazing! He worked with us to plan the perfect trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe. From the moment we landed in Johannesburg until our flight home from Cape Town, everything was seamless and flawless. We can't thank him and his team enough. If you are looking to visit South Africa and beyond, I highly recommend our agent and his team!!! He and his team will be the first to be contacted if we venture to the African continent again. Thank you again! We can't thank you enough!
Reviewed By David M.
Our trip was amazing and Zicasso's travel company and our agent could not have been more helpful in planning the trip and making sure it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. She listened to our desires and planned a trip that met all our requirements. She was very patient in making little modifications until we were completely satisfied.
When we encountered some delays during the trip, she was very responsive in helping notify people on the ground and rescheduling our activities so we didn't miss a thing.
She was very knowledgeable about Southern Africa and selected exceptional lodging facilities for us. The accommodations were not only beautiful, but the staff were extremely professional, friendly, and attentive.
I would highly recommend this travel company if planning an African adventure!
Reviewed By David B.
Zicasso's tour agents planned an amazing trip; everything was perfect and every detail was covered! Their recommendations on when to go, where to go, and what to see were spot on.
Reviewed By diane B.
This was a trip of a lifetime. We are not sure we will ever be able to top it! I have never cried leaving a place before because I was so sad it was over, but I did... three times! From the incredible food and views in Cape Town to the unforgettable adventure at the buffalo camp to the amazing views of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, we cannot say enough good things about our experience.
We've used Zicasso several times and have always had a great experience. That's why we keep coming back! But our experience with this travel agency was above and beyond all our expectations. The way our travel agent crafted our trip to meet our desires; stayed in constant contact via text, phone and email; provided us a departure call to walk us through every step of the trip before we left; and stayed connected throughout our trip to ensure we were having a good time and help us tweak some things along the way was customer service like we have never received. We would work with this agency and our agent again in a heartbeat and recommend them to friends and family.
Reviewed By Allison B.
Zicasso's travel agents were excellent at providing a luxury trip. I also sincerely appreciated that they respected my budget. Every detail was expertly planned and completely stress-free.
Reviewed By Amanda G.
Zicasso's travel agent was a blessing. Her organizational skills were excellent. The trip plan app was used daily during our trip. What a wonderful tool. Our agent had all the pertinent information in the app and at our fingertips. The trip exceeded our expectations. I would definitely recommend using our travel agent and Zicasso to all my friends.
Reviewed By Tom O.