Photo Safaris - South Africa                 

Uhuru Photographic Safari

The African dream and an experience of a lifetime.  We invite you to join us on an unforgettable safari, to the heart of South Africa.  Sounds of the mysteries of beating drums, scenes of all inspiring African rhythm under star spangled African skies. Don’t forget the wildlife in its natural habitat.  A must see!!  The Pride of Africa is yours to see and enjoy.  So hurry!!  Pack your backpack, and hop in!! 

Your Uhuru Safari guide will be waiting at the Johannesburg International Airport to welcome you in South Africa.    

Apart from the 7 and the 10 day Photographic Safaris we have, we also offer a 14 day and a 21 day Safari.
Itineraries may vary, subject to availability of accommodation at various camps and parks.
We also cater according to your needs.
Daily game walks, night drives, elephant back safaris, viewing the Victoria Falls, Fresh Water Tiger Fishing
and Deep Sea Fishing can also be arranged, at own cost. 
Prices of Safaris on request, because of variations.
 

Reference:

My 78 year-old mother and I took a photo safari with Uhuru Safaris in June 2004. Looking back, we still can't believe how much we did in just six days.

Our guides (and now good friends) Johan and Irene provided so much information about South Africa's history, culture, and of course, all the animals. My mom and I were curious about everything, and Johan and Irene were always able to answer all our questions.

Since we've returned home, we spoken with so many people who took photo safaris in South Africa. They didn't see half the animals or learn half as much about the country as we did.

We would highly recommend taking any of the photo safari packages with Uhuru Safaris. In fact, I'm returning in August 2006 with friends and relatives for new experiences with Johan and Irene.

If you'd like to hear more about my experiences with Uhuru Safaris, you can contact me in Lancaster, NY, at

(716) 656-1792.

Karen Famiglietti

7 Day Photographic Trip

Day  1:  We will meet you at the Johannesburg International Airport - Gauteng Province. Your unforgettable  Safari has started!
Travelling East to Swadini - a natural hot water mineral spring - we will go through the J.G. tunnel on the Abel Erasmus pass.
We will have dinner and spend the night.
Day  2:  After breakfast we will go on an adventurous boat trip to experience Wild Africa from the water, between the hippo's
and crocodiles!  We will also visit Kapama Cheetah Project (named after a tribal king) for a closer look at the Cheetahs, King
Cheetahs and wild dogs and also the vulture restaurant on an open vehicle.  We then head out to Ruimte River Lodge were we
will spend the night.  Along the way, we will stop at Hoedspruit, a small little country village to do some curio shopping and buy
Kruger Rands.  Visiting around the campfire, we will enjoy the ever so popular South African Braai( Barbeque).
Day  3:  At about 5:30a.m. we will have coffee and rusks - something to taste to appreciate!! - before we go on a 3 hour open 
vehicle drive on Thorny Bush to see the Big 5 real close up.  A tasty breakfast awaits us on our arrival back.  After this refreshing
break, we will head out North towards the world renowned Kruger National Park.  It was proclaimed the first, and now the largest
conservation area in Africa - more than 25,000 square miles.  Home to large herds of Impala, Blue Wildebeest, Eland, Gemsbuck
and Buffalo (among others).  Sable is found all over the park, although they are very scarce.  The park also offers protection to pre-
dators, such as lion, leopard, brown and spotted hyena, wild dog, cheetah and black-backed jackal.  It homes 336 varieties of trees,
 49 fish-, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 bird- and 147 mammal species.
Day 4, 5 and 6:   During this period, we will go out daily on game drives, having breakfast and dinner at different camps.  While
we are in the park, we will also visit the Elephant Museum at the Letaba Camp.
Day  7:  Early morning start!  We will have breakfast on our way to the airport.  You African Adventure has ended!  We bid you fare-
well.  No more strangers...now FRIENDS!!!
 

10 Day Photographic Trip

In addition to the 7 day photographic trip, we will spend one more day in the Kruger National Park.  We will be traveling West
to Pilanesberg, the 4th largest National Park in Southern Africa, where we will spend 2 days. 
Day  8 and 9:  During these 2 days we will do game viewing, have a picnic at one of the waterholes and visit the crocodile
sanctuary.
Day 10:  Early morning start!  After breakfast we will travel East towards the Johannesburg International Airport.  On our way,
we will stop at the Lesedi Cultural village, where they will entertain us on cultural dances.

 

21 Day Safari

Traveling south, our journey begins. 

GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARK

 Golden Gate, in the upper valley of the Little Caledon River, is renowned for its stunning scenery.  It covers an area of 11,6oo ha.  Wind and water have wrought and twisted the sandstone into magnificent cliffs which glow blood red and golden at sunset after rain – a never-to-be-forgotten sight.

Eland, springbok, grey Reebok, black wildebeest, baboon and many birds – lammergeyers, black eagles, jackal buzzards and rock pigeons – live here.  

Traveling east, we will go to  Intibane Game Ranch where we will be accommodated.  We will visit:

HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE

Set in the heart of Zululand, the oldest game reserve in Africa where Zulu kings, such as Dingiswayo and Chaka hunted and put in place the first conservation laws, where today the “Big 5” of African legend stalks the verdant savannah.  The park covers 96,000 ha and homes the largest population of black and white rhino.

ZULU CULTURAL VILLAGE

A reconstructed traditional beehive Zulu village that commemorates the Zulu tradition.  Here we are entertained on Zulu dances and we also visit their ever so popular curio shop.

Traveling north through Kwa-Zulu Natal, we cross the border into Swaziland.

HLANE GAME RESERVE – (Meaning:  WILDERNESS)

Swaziland is one of only two Kingdoms in Southern Africa (Lesotho being the other) and is Africa’s last truly traditional Kingdom.  Here we visit the Hlane Game Reserve.  The Sibhaca dancers will entertain us while relaxing around the campfire.

Still traveling north we enter the Kruger National Park.

KRUGER  NATIONAL  PARK

The world renowned Kruger National Park was proclaimed the first, and now, the largest conservation area in Africa – over 20,000 square kilometer.  Home to large herds of impala, blue wildebeest, eland, gemsbok and buffalo (among others). 

Sable is found allover the park, although they are very scarce.  The park also offers protection to predators such as lion, leopard, brown and spotted hyena, wild dog, cheetah and black-backed jackal.

It homes 147 mammal species, 507 bird-, 114 reptile-, 34 amphibian-, 49 fish- and 336 tree-. 

Traveling north-west, we go to Tshipise:

TSHIPISE(Only on the 21 day safari)

Tshipise, a Venda word meaning “hot spring”, is well-known for its sulphurous mineral springs.  A day of leisure, relaxing around the pool or in one of the mineral baths.

Traveling south, we go to Pilansberg:

PILANESBERG

This is the fourth-largest national park in Southern Africa.  Created within the volcanic compels of Pilansberg and next to Sun City, the 58,000ha provides sanctuary for many of the animals which once roamed freely here and has in excess of 7000 animals, including 24 of the larger animal species, the “Big 5” and more than 350 bird species.  The park boast healthy populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino, elephant and buffalo.  A wide variety of rare and common species exist with endemic species like the nocturnal brown hyena, fleet-footed cheetah, the majestic sable, only to mention a few

SUN CITY (Only on the 21 day safari)

A one day visit takes us to Sun City.  In contrast to the surrounding bush, plus minus 10 minute drive from Pilansberg, this is a unique resort complex, offering a wide range of leisure activities – including an inland beach with wave pool.  You are also going to experience an imitated earthquake.

On our way back to the airport the following day, we stop at Hartbeespoort Dam where you can have a ball shopping for curios at the markets alongside the road.

During this safari, we go on a one day visit to the Kapama King Cheetah.

Vehicles used: VW Microbus, Condor or Double Cab, depending on the number of people going on safari.

We normally seat no more than 5 adults per vehicle(Bigger groups can also be accommodated), apart from your guide/driver.		  

Other Activities

At Uhuru we cater for game hunters and non-hunters alike. We have a range of                                        activities especially for those who would not like to participate in the hunt or those                                              who simply choose to take the day off.

Our activities include:

  • Bird watching.
  • Enjoying the sights and sounds of the African bush.
  • Joining in our daily game drives to learn more about Africa and its fascinating creatures.
  • Dove & Geese shooting.
  • Pilansberg Game Reserve.
  • Sun City & Lost City.
  • Camping & Learmimg
  • Flying
    Dove & Geese Shooting

                   

                                                             

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