Zululand Africa Masterclass with Joshua Holko

Our Private Game Reserve is situated in the north eastern region of the Kwazulu Natal Province in South Africa.The recommended route is to fly from Johannasburg to KSIA, Durban where you will be met and transported the three hour drive along a well-maintained national highway to our luxury accomodation. Once on location we will be situated for the duration of this workshop and will not need to relocate.You will be transported back to KSIA, Durban at the conclusion of the workshop for connecting flights to Johannasburg.

Day 1: Sunday, Jun 02, 2024

Welcome to Durban! Settle in and get ready for an incredible expedition of a lifetime.

Airport Transfer

Meal

Accommodation

There are currently nine photographic hides on the reserve, including two Bird Bath Hides or Reflection
Hides, called the Mkhombe and Bhejane hides named after the isiZulu words for white and black rhinos respectively. These are ideal for small bird photography. The larger Lagoon hide focuses on waterbirds and crocodiles in the summer season. Umgodi and Tamboti Overnight Hides are currently the only hides custom designed for large mammal photography. The bee-eater hide is a mobile unit that can be placed in close proximity to where white-fronted bee-eaters nest and produces stunning results for these colourful birds. These hides have been designed and built by the owners of the reserve in conjunction with Bence Mate who is not only a former winner of the coveted BBC wildlife photographer of the year award in 2010 but is a world authority in hide design, construction and photography. We produce images of startling quality and originality. Photographers are seated on comfortable executive-style chairs, which glide effortlessly and quietly on across the wood laminate flooring. The hides are spacious and sound proofed with carpet on the walls to muffle the sound. Benro GH2 Heads and tripods are provided at all seats (1 per chair) but guests can bring their own support systems along if they prefer to do so. Arca Swiss plates can be collected at Main Lodge’s reception at no charge to guests.The hides allow photographers a non-intrusive method of wildlife photography and although the subjects are free-roaming, and hence no sighting is guaranteed, the hides tip the balance heavily in favour of the photographer to get that amazing shot.

In addition to hide photography, we'll also utilise safari game vehicles for more traditional African photography.

The opportunity to walk with Cheetahs and photograph them at ground level provides unique opportunities not found elsewhere in Africa.

The Lagoon hide offers unequalled opportunities to photograph many of South Africa’s incredible bird species at ground / water level from the comfort of an air conditioned private hide.Boasting ample room for four photographers to shoot side by side at both sunrise and sunset with two different viewing options - east and west.A typcial photography session in the Lagoon hide is approximately 3-4 hours at either sunrise or sunset.