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PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS WITH RICK GRAVES
LONDON / TAU GAME LODGE, SOUTH AFRICA / LONDON

 

Tau is a luxury safari lodge situated in the far north of South Africa 1 mile from the Botswana border. Tau is located in malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, no shots are required. Madikwe is the 4th largest game reserve in the country. 27 major species of game roam this South African nature reserve, making Tau Game Lodge the ideal place for a safari, offering Big 5 game safaris and great bird-watching.

We depart LAX on Sunday, May 25th, 2025 and return to LAX June 6th, 2025

  • What The Trip Includes:

  • Transportation from Laguna Woods via minibus to LAX.

  • Direct flight to London.

  • Transportation via minibus from Heathrow airport to London.

  • 2 nights accommodation in London.

  • Transportation via minibus – London hotel to Heathrow airport.

  • Direct flight from London to Johannesburg, South Africa.

  • Transportation via minibus from Johannesburg Airport to Tau Game Lodge.

  • 5 nights accommodation at Tau Game Lodge.

  • All meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

  • 2 game drives per day (sunrise and sunset).

  • Daily photo reviews.

  • Transportation via minibus from Tau Game Lodge to Johannesburg airport.

  • Direct flight from Johannesburg, SA to London, Heathrow.

  • Transportation via minibus from Heathrow to our London hotel.

  • 2 nights accommodation in London.

  • Transportation via minibus from London hotel to Heathrow airport.

  •   Direct flight London to LAX.

  •   Transportation via minibus from LAX to Laguna Woods.

Our Journey:
We depart LAX on May 25, 2025 to London where we will spend 3 days and 2 nights enjoying this amazing city while we adjust to the new time zone. Our time in London is for you to rest up and enjoy the cities museums, parks, shows and events of your choice. Next, we fly from London to Johannesburg, South Africa where our driver will meet us and drive us to Tau Game Lodge.

We spend the next 5 nights in Tau’s luxury chalet. Your chalet’s patio is located just feet from Tau’s very own water hole attracting herds of elephants, zebras, lions, water buffalo, wildebeest, antelope, wild dogs, giraffes and rhinoceros to name a few of its daily visitors.

Each day starts with a sunrise game drive with one of Tau’s experienced safari guides. Returning to Tau, we are greeted with refreshing hot towels and a delicious hot breakfast. Relax in your chalet before meeting for lunch on Tau’s large viewing deck overlooking the water hole and a host of wildlife.
After lunch, we will review your photography from the mornings game drive where you will receive tips on lighting, composition, design, exposure, etc.

Between game drives you will enjoy herds of elephants, zebras, antelope, etc. from your chalets patio or you can relax and enjoy a treatment or a massage at Tau’s Spa. Make sure to visit Tau’s gift shop for unique African souvenirs to take home.

Next, we prepare for our 2nd game drive of the day. The sunset game drives provide amazing opportunities for wildlife photography. Prepare yourself for an experience like never before. The quality of light is stunning and the sunsets in are simply breathtaking. We return in the dark to hot towels and a delicious dinner prepared by Tau’s master chef’s and the sounds of Africa’s wildlife.

This schedule will repeat itself for our remaining days at Tau where you will make memories and photos that you will cherish forever.

We depart Tau on June 3rd at 11am and arrive at Johannesburg Airport about 4pm. After we check in and go through customs there should be time to shop for souvenirs. We depart Johannesburg at 7:20pm and arrive London Heathrow in the morning where transportation will be waiting to take us back to our hotel in London. We enjoy 2 more nights in London and fly back to Los Angeles on June 6th and arrive LAX at 1:35pm. After clearing customs, collecting our bags, we will have transportation waiting we arrive in Laguna Woods about 4:30pm.

 

13 Days – London / South African Safari / London with Rick Graves


This trip is limited to 8 guests. Only 4 spots left!
Double Occupancy Per Person $ 8,750.00
Single Occupancy Per Person $ 9,995.00
50% Deposit is required to confirm your spot
$500.00 Discount per person if your deposit is paid by 11/1/24
Remaining balance is due by March 1, 2025
*Deposits are non-refundable.

 

What’s Not Included:

  • Alcoholic drinks at Tau Game Lodge.

  • Tips and gratuities at Tau Game Lodge.

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in London.

  • Travel Insurance.

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