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Mashatu Highlights
Tailor Made Trip
6 days / 5 nights or 9 days / 8 nights
South Africa
South Africa is one of the most accessible, diverse and rewarding safari destinations in Africa. From the world-famous leopard territories of the Sabi Sands to the vast public areas of Kruger and the malaria-free private reserves further north, it offers outstanding Big Five viewing in a country with excellent infrastructure and a wide range of experiences.
Luxury Big Cat Safari
Tailor Made Tour
8 nights / 9 days
An exceptional eight-night luxury safari combining Leopard Hills and MalaMala in South Africa’s Sabi Sands, renowned for extraordinary leopard sightings, unforgettable big cat encounters, expert guiding and world-class hospitality.
From R256,640 per person sharing
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Big Cats of the Sabi Sands
Photographic Workshop
7 days / 6 nights
Looking for leopards? Join us in one of Africa’s most productive areas for big cats. This trip is geared towards leopards, but also provides fantastic opportunities to photograph the other 4 of the big 5.
2027 from R58,950 / per person sharing. 2028 from R64,850 / per person sharing
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Kings Camp - Hides and Predators Safari
Photographic Workshop
7 days / 6 nights
This trip offers thrilling big cat photography, elephants up close at toe-level from hides, and golden light scenes featuring iconic species like leopards, lions, and buffalo. From action-packed waterhole moments to intimate predator encounters, every game drive and hide session delivers powerful storytelling opportunities.
From USD ZAR 139,750 / per person sharing
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South Africa Highlights
The Sabi Sands and neighbouring private reserves deliver some of the highest leopard densities in Africa, along with excellent lion, elephant and general game viewing. Private reserves allow off-road driving and night drives, giving both photographers and guests far more intimate encounters than are possible in national parks. Further afield, malaria-free options, walking safaris, and easy combinations with Cape Town, the Winelands or the Garden Route make South Africa endlessly flexible — equally suited to intensive photographic workshops and relaxed, luxurious private safaris. Ideal for first-time safari travellers, families, honeymooners, photographers focused on big cats, and anyone wanting a polished, high-quality African safari experience.
Best time: May–October is the dry-season peak, with thinner vegetation and animals concentrating around water (September–October is often the sweet spot). The green season (November–April) brings lush landscapes, newborns, dramatic storms, excellent birding and better value.
Highlights: Sabi Sands (exceptional leopard viewing), the Greater Kruger and private reserves, night drives and off-road driving, malaria-free options, and easy combinations with Cape Town and the coast.
South Africa Highlights
The Sabi Sands and neighbouring private reserves deliver some of the highest leopard densities in Africa, along with excellent lion, elephant and general game viewing. Private reserves allow off-road driving and night drives, giving both photographers and guests far more intimate encounters than are possible in national parks. Further afield, malaria-free options, walking safaris, and easy combinations with Cape Town, the Winelands or the Garden Route make South Africa endlessly flexible — equally suited to intensive photographic workshops and relaxed, luxurious private safaris. Ideal for first-time safari travellers, families, honeymooners, photographers focused on big cats, and anyone wanting a polished, high-quality African safari experience.
Best time: May–October is the dry-season peak, with thinner vegetation and animals concentrating around water (September–October is often the sweet spot). The green season (November–April) brings lush landscapes, newborns, dramatic storms, excellent birding and better value.
Highlights: Sabi Sands (exceptional leopard viewing), the Greater Kruger and private reserves, night drives and off-road driving, malaria-free options, and easy combinations with Cape Town and the coast.
South Africa Highlights
The Sabi Sands and neighbouring private reserves deliver some of the highest leopard densities in Africa, along with excellent lion, elephant and general game viewing. Private reserves allow off-road driving and night drives, giving both photographers and guests far more intimate encounters than are possible in national parks. Further afield, malaria-free options, walking safaris, and easy combinations with Cape Town, the Winelands or the Garden Route make South Africa endlessly flexible — equally suited to intensive photographic workshops and relaxed, luxurious private safaris. Ideal for first-time safari travellers, families, honeymooners, photographers focused on big cats, and anyone wanting a polished, high-quality African safari experience.
Best time: May–October is the dry-season peak, with thinner vegetation and animals concentrating around water (September–October is often the sweet spot). The green season (November–April) brings lush landscapes, newborns, dramatic storms, excellent birding and better value.
Highlights: Sabi Sands (exceptional leopard viewing), the Greater Kruger and private reserves, night drives and off-road driving, malaria-free options, and easy combinations with Cape Town and the coast.
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Why choose a South African safari?
When is the best time to visit South Africa for a safari?
Where are the best places to see the Big Five in South Africa?
What is the difference between Kruger National Park and a private game reserve?
Can I combine a South African safari with Cape Town and the Garden Route?
Is South Africa suitable for a first African safari or a family holiday?
When is the best time to visit South Africa for a safari?
Where are the best places to see the Big Five in South Africa?
What is the difference between Kruger National Park and a private game reserve?
Can I combine a South African safari with Cape Town and the Garden Route?
Is South Africa suitable for a first African safari or a family holiday?
Looking for something different?
We plan and execute privately guided photographic tours in the top safari destinations worldwide, from the heart of Africa to the jungles of Asia, South America, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious private safari, a dedicated photographic workshop, or eager to take part in a hands-on conservation project, we can create an experience tailored for you.
Looking for something different?
We plan and execute privately guided photographic tours in the top safari destinations worldwide, from the heart of Africa to the jungles of Asia, South America, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious private safari, a dedicated photographic workshop, or eager to take part in a hands-on conservation project, we can create an experience tailored for you.
Looking for something different?
We plan and execute privately guided photographic tours in the top safari destinations worldwide, from the heart of Africa to the jungles of Asia, South America, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious private safari, a dedicated photographic workshop, or eager to take part in a hands-on conservation project, we can create an experience tailored for you.
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Founders Kirstin and Lance are hands-on throughout your travel process and are present during your privately-guided journey.
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We are located in the hub of the safari scene, in the Greater Kruger region of South Africa. Working from Africa and in Africa is the secret to our success.
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We’ve explored our own back yard and we’ve jetted to the small corners of the earth to discover our natural world. Let our first-hand knowledge guide you.
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See the world with Panthera
Owner Operated
Founders Kirstin and Lance are hands-on throughout your travel process and are present during your privately-guided journey.
Africa Based
We are located in the hub of the safari scene, in the Greater Kruger region of South Africa. Working from Africa and in Africa is the secret to our success.
First Hand Knowledge
We’ve explored our own back yard and we’ve jetted to the small corners of the earth to discover our natural world. Let our first-hand knowledge guide you.
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Copyright 2026 Panthera Photographic Safaris
See the world with Panthera
Owner Operated
Founders Kirstin and Lance are hands-on throughout your travel process and are present during your privately-guided journey.
Africa Based
We are located in the hub of the safari scene, in the Greater Kruger region of South Africa. Working from Africa and in Africa is the secret to our success.
First Hand Knowledge
We’ve explored our own back yard and we’ve jetted to the small corners of the earth to discover our natural world. Let our first-hand knowledge guide you.
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