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India
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Mashatu Highlights
Tailor Made Trip
6 days / 5 nights or 9 days / 8 nights
Photographic Safaris & Workshops
Small-group and private photographic trips led by award-winning guides. Expert tuition in the field is available but never required — non-photographers are always welcome and frequently join.
Photographic Safaris & Workshops
Small-group and private photographic trips led by award-winning guides. Expert tuition in the field is available but never required — non-photographers are always welcome and frequently join.
Photographic Safaris & Workshops
Small-group and private photographic trips led by award-winning guides. Expert tuition in the field is available but never required — non-photographers are always welcome and frequently join.
Panthera Safaris & Workshops
Panthera Safaris & Workshops
We bring your safari experience into sharp focus by offering you award-winning photography guidance & private safari planning, in the best wildlife destinations in the world.
Photographed by:
Lance van de Vyver Co-founder & Photographic Guide
Photographed by:
Lance van de Vyver Co-founder & Photographic Guide
Upcoming Photographic Workshops
From $8,600 per person sharing
8 days / 7 nights
Gorongoza Untamed
Gorongoza Untamed
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From USD $15,525 per person sharing
10 Days / 9 Nights
Pumas of Patagonia
Pumas of Patagonia
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2027 From $7,250 / per person sharing, 2028 From $7,615 / per person sharing
7 days / 6 nights
Mashatu Hides and Predators
Mashatu Hides and Predators
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Ranthambhore
I recently returned from a photography-focused trip to India with Panthera Photo Safaris. This was my second trip having traveled with them to the Pantanal in 2025. In March 2026, my wife and I began our India journey…
I recently returned from a photography-focused trip to India with Panthera Photo Safaris. This was my second trip having traveled with them to the Pantanal in 2025. In March 2026, my wife and I began our India journey…
Martin Groth - MD Mashatu
Since this was my first time on a photo safari like this, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.But my expectations were not only met—they were exceeded! The wonderful lodge with its warm hospitality, the perfect guidance…
Since this was my first time on a photo safari like this, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.But my expectations were not only met—they were exceeded! The wonderful lodge with its warm hospitality, the perfect guidance…
Kings Camp & Timbavati
Stunning environment so clean and lovely, the food was incredible and every single meal there were new delights. In between meal beverages were fantastic. I don’t know what coffee they use but it’s fantastic. The staff…
Stunning environment so clean and lovely, the food was incredible and every single meal there were new delights. In between meal beverages were fantastic. I don’t know what coffee they use but it’s fantastic. The staff…
Be guided by award winning photographer Lance van de Vyver
Lance van de Vyver has won multiple awards for his photography, most notably being named a Finalist in the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photography of the Year & Winner of the 2020 Wilderness Safaris Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
“Playing Pangolin”
Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards
Black and White Finalist
“Playing Pangolin”
Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards Black and White Finalist
“Playing Pangolin”
Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards Black and White Finalist
Meet the Panthera Team
Meet the Panthera Team
Lance van de Vyver
Lance van de Vyver
Managing Director and Photography Tour Leader (English)
Managing Director and Photography Tour Leader (English)
Kirstin Gerhard van de Vyver
Kirstin Gerhard van de Vyver
Co-Founder & Lead Photographer
Co-Founder & Lead Photographer
Anna-C Nagel
Anna-C Nagel
Photography Tour Leader (English and German)
Photography Tour Leader (English and German)
Mark Dumbleton
Mark Dumbleton
Photography Tour Leader (English)
Photography Tour Leader (English)
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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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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Useful Information
Connect
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.
Sign up for updates
Useful Information
Connect
Copyright 2026 Panthera Photographic Safaris