15 DAYS | €4995 | COMFORT SERIES | GROUP MAX 10
15 Days | From €4995 Twin Share
Often when we think of Southern Africa our minds drift immediately to safari. We see wildlife on rolling plains of grasslands and acacia trees. But there is so much more than that. Southern Africa is home to some of the most beautiful – and underrated – landscapes on the planet. It’s an absolute playground for photographers.
This photography tour will take you on a mild adventure through the best that South Africa and Lesotho have to offer.
We’ll start in the stunning city of Cape Town. Then, we’ll cruise along the garden route and into the epic wild coast. Eventually, we’ll cut inland stopping at Addo Elephant National Park. We’ll go to Leotho, one of the most photogenic places on the planet and visit its gem: Melatsunyane Falls. Then, we’ll dive over Sani Pass and into the iconic Drakensberg Mountains before capping it all of with a safari in Kruger National Park.
Join us on what is guaranteed to be a memory card-filling, epic adventure.
Costs, Info & Booking
Dates: January 9-23, 2027
Start/End City: Cape Town / Johannesburg
Days: 15
Maximum Group Size: 10
Trip Style: Comfort Series
Fitness Level 2: Easy, some walking. No hikes.
Price: €4,995
Deposit (20%): €990
Single Supplement: €1,800
- HIGHLIGHTS:
- Stunning Cape Town
- The Garden Route
- The Wild Coast
- Addo Elephant National Park
- Kruger National Park
- The Drakensberg Mountains
- Blyde River Canyon
- Sani Pass
How to Book
As this is a package tour product, we are required to begin the booking process by collecting some basic details about your trip. After the submission is complete, we’ll send you the relevant deposit payment information. Once payment is completed, your booking will be confirmed.
The deposit payment is needed to guaruntee your spot on this photography adventure. Both deposit and final payment are subject to the cancellation policy.
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TRVL° Trip Style
Comfortable Adventure: The TRVL° Photography Comfort Series blends discovery with ease, offering journeys that immerse photographers in inspiring destinations without sacrificing rest or relaxation. These trips are designed for those who seek meaningful adventure with a gentler edge. Capturing remarkable stories while enjoying comfortable accommodations, smooth travel, and a pace that prioritises both creativity and comfort.
How is the Accommodation?
Southern African accommodation is very comfortable. We’ll be staying in lodges the whole way through. They will mostly fit into the 3-star category with the occasional 4-star.
The lodges inside Kruger National Park are almost like little cities. They have cafes, swimming pools, and are overall extremely nice.
Single supplement is available on this adventure for an additional €1800
Fitness Level 2 – Moderate: There is quite a bit of driving on this trip, but nothing too off-road. There is some walking. In the Drakensbergs there is an optional day of hiking, but – of course – you can choose to skip that and explore things from the ground level instead.
“Semi” Self-Drive: It’s imporant to note that this is a “semi” self-drive trip. That means that participants will have the option to drive. There will be one 4×4 for every 4 participants. Brendan will drive one of the vehicles. But, each vehicle will also need at least one other driver. There is no requirement to drive. But if you’d like to, you may be one of the “drivers”.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival day and Welcome Meeting in Cape Town
Day 2: Drive to Hermamus and photograph the epic coast.
Day 3: Cruising the garden route to Plettenburg Bay. Robberg Nature Reserve.
Day 4: Visiting Addo Elephant National Park.
Day 5: Long driving day. We’ll stop at Mountain Zebra National Park.
Day 6: We’ll head into Lesotho. Visit Melatsunyane Falls.
Day 7: Drive through central Lesotho to Mokhotlong, an amazing town other travellers rarely visit.
Day 8: Cross the EPIC Sani Pass to the Drakensbergs.
Day 9: Full day in the Drakensbergs.
Days 10: Drive from Drakensbergs to Ermelo.
Day 11-13: Kruger National Park
Day 14: Visit Blyde River Canyon
Day 15: Head to Johannesburg. Tour ends this afternoon in Johannesburg at the airport.
What's Included
- Twin occupancy accommodation. Private single rooms are available with payment of a single supplement. Single supp costs €1800
- All transportation during the tour.
- Breakfasts within the tour dates.
- Airport transfers at arrival & departure and during the tour.
- English-speaking local guide.
- All permits and entry fees.
- Instruction, guidance, and image reviews from our expert photography & adventure tour leaders.
Not Included
- International airfare to and from South Africa, airport taxes, and excess baggage fees.
- Passport and visa fees, if applicable.
- Travel medical & evacuation insurance (required).
- Trip cancellation insurance (optional but recommended).
- Dinners, lunches and snacks throughout the trip.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Any accommodations before or after the tour dates.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Any personal items you want to buy along the route.
What is TRVL° All About?
In short, the motto is simple: “Explore. Adventure. Capture.”
At its core, TRVL° is built around travel photography, with every itinerary thoughtfully designed to create strong photographic opportunities while also encouraging real connection with the places we visit. You will come away with compelling images, but more importantly, with meaningful experiences, lasting memories, and stories that go far beyond the frame. We focus on stepping into the unknown, discovering new places, and building a genuine connection with the world around you.
TRVL° is not a traditional photography workshop, and that is intentional. Our journeys balance guided photography moments with space for independent exploration, creativity, and discovery, allowing photography to become both a creative tool and a way of engaging more deeply with each destination. We work closely with local photographers, tour operators, and guides to support and uplift the communities we visit, creating authentic cultural connections for our participants. If this resonates with you, you’re in the right place.
If you’re curious to learn more about our philosophy & approach, you can visit our About Us page for more detailed information.
Your Adventure Tour Leader
Brendan van Son is a travel photographer with over 15 years of experience in the field. His work has been featured by major publications such as The BBC, The Guardian, The Toronto Star, National Geographic Traveler, and more. He has worked with major brand clients such as Amex, Volkswagen, Eddie Bauer, and so many more.
Brendan has a passion of nature and wildlife, but loves that every day in travel there’s a different subject worthy of a photograph.
Though Brendan is Canadian-born, he currently lives in Portugal. He can communicate with participants in English, Spanish, French, and a little bit of Portuguese as well.
How to Book
As this is a package tour product, we are required to begin the booking process by collecting some basic details about your trip. After the submission is complete, we’ll send you the relevant deposit payment information. Once payment is completed, your booking will be confirmed.
The deposit payment is needed to guaruntee your spot on this photography adventure. Both deposit and final payment are subject to the cancellation policy.
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