Secluded South Africa Photo Expedition

In honor of World Ranger Day, meet the Black Mambas: South Africa’s pioneering all-woman anti-poaching unit. These courageous rangers patrol the Greater Kruger region to protect endangered wildlife and inspire conservation through community engagement. Naledi Malungane, Belinda Mzimba and Collet Ngobeni will share thrilling stories from the field and explain what makes their work so effective. They’ll be joined by Craig Spencer, founder of Transfrontier Africa, the conservation nonprofit that launched this innovative program.

Discover what makes South Africa one of the world’s most rewarding destinations for wildlife photography. Photo Expedition Leader Russell Gerber shares details of our Secluded South Africa Photo Expedition, designed for intimate encounters with Africa's famous Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Get Russell’s photography tips and gear suggestions, see the deluxe camps and lodges that serve as our base of safari operations, and learn how we use chartered flights between remote locations to maximize our time in the field capturing unforgettable moments with South Africa’s legendary wildlife.

An elephant never forgets...and neither will you, after this in-depth workshop on how to photograph these magnificent pachyderms in their natural habitat. Drawing from years of experience living and guiding in Southern Africa—home to the largest population of elephants on the planet—Photo Expedition Leader Danielle Carstens shares insights into elephant behavior, tips on the best camera gear and settings for elephant photography, and composition techniques for capturing intimate close-ups and breathtaking shots of elephants in their wider environment.