tuli wilderness

Tuli Wilderness: Botswana

13-18 June 2027

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Trip Summary

DATES: 13-18 June 2027

Join me from 13–18 June 2027 for an immersive photographic safari, flying in and out of OR Tambo International Airport with a seamless shuttle transfer across the Botswana border into the Tuli Block. Enjoy exclusive use of the lodge throughout your stay, with each day centred around flexible game drives that maximise time in the field for photography, long uninterrupted sightings, beautiful winter light, and relaxed midday breaks back at camp before heading out again in the afternoon.

PRICE: R48 500 pps

The 6-day photographic safari is priced at R48 500 per person sharing. Rates are based on shared accommodation in luxury chalets, with a single supplement available at an extra R10 000 for those wishing to have their own chalet. Only two single supplements available.

LOCATION: TULI WILDERNESS - BOTSWANA

Tuli Wilderness, set in Botswana’s remote Tuli Block along the Limpopo River, offers a raw and authentic safari experience in a vast, untouched landscape. At its heart lies Mohave Bush Camp, an unfenced and intimate camp on the banks of the dry Mohave River, designed for complete exclusivity and immersion in nature. With its rustic charm, close wildlife encounters, and true sense of isolation, it’s the perfect base for a wild and unforgettable photographic safari.

PAX: 6 GUESTS

This exclusive photographic safari is limited to 6 guests, ensuring a personalized and uncrowded experience. You’ll enjoy the comfort of a dedicated photographic vehicle, with only two guests per row to allow ample space for your camera gear and bags. An expert local guide will be with us throughout the journey, helping us make the most of every sighting.

INCLUDES

Airport transfers · All meals · Drinks (Limited Selection) · Luxury Accommodation · twice daily game drives on private photographic vehicle · Photographic instruction & Editing Sessions

EXCLUDES

Flights to/from OR Tambo International Airport · Gratuities · Travel insurance & VISAs · Personal expenses

Luxury Private Camp

Set within a private 24,000-acre concession in Botswana’s Northern Tuli Game Reserve, Tuli Wilderness offers an authentic, old-Africa safari experience in a truly remote and untouched landscape. Guests stay at the exclusive, unfenced Mohave Bush Camp, a small and rustic camp on the banks of the dry Mohave River, with full private use and no other guests, ensuring a truly wild and exclusive experience. Days are spent on guided game drives, while evenings unfold around the fire with the sounds of lion, hyena, and elephant moving through camp. With its raw beauty, abundant wildlife, and complete sense of isolation, this is a destination that delivers a deeply immersive and unforgettable photographic safari.

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Tuli Wilderness

Visiting Tuli Wilderness in June offers exceptional dry-season conditions, with sparse vegetation and cooler temperatures creating outstanding game viewing and consistent predator activity. The area is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including elephant, lion, leopard, and cheetah, along with large herds of plains game such as kudu, impala, and zebra, often concentrated around the river systems. With very few vehicles in the Tuli Block, you’ll enjoy a truly wild and exclusive experience, often spending extended time with sightings without pressure, allowing you to wait for behaviour and capture meaningful photographic moments. Combined with the region’s striking, rugged landscapes and beautiful winter light, this is one of the best places for photography, offering a truly focused and rewarding safari experience.

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Daily Program

Day 1 – Arrival & Transfer to Camp
Arrive early morning at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa (recommend arriving day prior to the start of the trip and staying over at a roadside lodge near the airport, if traveling in Internationally). After collecting luggage, enjoy a scenic road transfer across the Botswana border to Tuli Wilderness. Settle in, followed by your first afternoon game drive.

Days 2–5 Game Drives / Editing / Hide
Photographic exploration in a private Big Five reserve. Morning and afternoon game drives, with downtime for meals, image reviews, and optional editing sessions during the day. A total of 10 game drives.

Last Day – Final Drive & Departure
Morning game drive followed by brunch and transfer back to OR Tambo International airport in South Africa for late evening flight departures.

Adventure Through Photography

Adventure Through Photography is built around a deep respect for wildlife and wild places. These workshops are designed to offer ethical, immersive encounters with Africa’s iconic animals, creating space for powerful images and meaningful moments. With expert guidance, small groups, and a photographer-first approach, every experience is about more than just a shot, it’s about connecting with wildlife in a way that’s thoughtful, responsible, and creatively fulfilling.