South African Photo Safari Destinations

South Africa is regularly voted as one of the world’s top tourist destinations and so should it for photographic opportunities. From the game reserves of the Kruger area to the shear natural beauty of Cape Town, South Africa is a true bucket list destination. Easily accessible from Botswana combining the two countries into an extended itinerary is as easy as it is rewarding.

Madikwe is one of the lesser known reserves in South Africa and we like it that way.

The reserve is a fantastic place for wildlife photography with several significant species of mammal that we don’t see in Botswana. Couple that with great accommodation and The Terrapin Hide (built by Guts) makes Madikwe a serious photo safari destination.

Nestled within the world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mala Mala stands as one of South Africa’s oldest and most legendary private conservation areas.

For photographers, this means excellent opportunities to capture the “Big Five” in their natural element, with the area’s leopards being particularly famous for their relaxed nature.