faq

1. IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU NEED TO BE A PHOTOGRAPHER TO TAKE YOUR TOURS? I ONLY TAKE PICTURES FOR FUN WILL I FIT IN?

ABSOLUTELY! Our tours are for photographers meaning anyone with a camera and even those without! Those that join range from NON-PHOTOGRAPHERS to people who like to RECORD their travels for MEMORY’S SAKE to PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS who shoot for competitions and exhibits. Our tours are geared towards taking you to the most photogenic places in a relaxed manner allowing free time, where possible, to explore shop or photograph. FLEXIBILTY IS OUR DICTUM.

2. WHAT MAKES YOUR TOURS DIFFERENT?

Our tours are lead by QUALIFIED LOCAL GUIDES WHO ARE ALSO EXPERIENCED PHOTOGRAPHERS thus not only do they have extensive knowledge of the area but they also understand photographers and their specific needs. They know WHERE THE MOST PHOTOGENIC PLACES ARE AND THE BEST TIMES TO BE THERE and are also AVAILABLE TO HELP WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC SUGGESTIONS AND TIPS. The only thing they can't help you with is your camera as there are so many different varieties so please can you bring your instruction manual with you.

Our tours tend to operate during the BEST LIGHT HOURS and this often CO-INCIDES WITH THE QUIETER TOUR TIMES of late afternoon and early morning WHEN FEW OTHER TOUR COMPANIES ARE OPERATING. Although this is of course is weather dependant which we can’t control!

3. WHAT HAPPEN IF IT RAINS?

The beauty of being a photographer is that rain or shine, wind or snow THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO PHOTOGRAPH. Often some of the MOST MEMORABLE PHOTOS ARE TAKEN IN ‘BAD WEATHER’ of course lighting is affected but this allows for you to EXPERIMENT WITH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY using flash or working the OVERCAST WEATHER AS A GIANT FILTER allowing easier photography in dstrawberriesd light areas such as forest floors, city streets or do some CLOSE UP MACRO WORK of flowers and insects. Then there are of course those MOMENTS WHEN THE SUN PEAKS OUT and against a stormy grey sky the imagery can be phenomenal!

4. WHAT IS THE AGE RANGE OF THE PEOPLE THAT TRAVEL WITH YOU?

As all our tours are PRIVATE and designed to suit your preferences there is NO AGE LIMIT.

5. HOW LARGE ARE YOUR GROUPS AND WHAT TRANSPORT IS USED?
As photographers tend to need more time to photograph it is difficult to mix with conventional groups therefore ALL OUR TOURS ARE PRIVATE.

GROUP SIZE IS ANYTHING FROM 1 TO 7 PEOPLE. The vehicle and guide are booked out for the full or half day. Please refer to our Bookings and Rates.

For GROUPS OF 3 OR LESS A LUXURY SEDAN VEHICLE is used and for GROUPS OF 4 TO 7 A MINI BUS IS USED. This ensures all our guests have a window view and easy access in and out the vehicle for photo stops.

6. HOW DIFFICULT ARE YOUR TRIPS?

As all our tours are PRIVATE and designed to suit your preferences THIS IS AT YOUR DISCRETION. The tour could either be entirely from the vehicle or it could consist of a steep hike up a mountain. THE CHOICE IS YOURS!

7. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE?

A local qualified English speaking specialist photography guide, comfortable vehicle with space for your equipment, parking fees, toll roads, entrances fees are per each itinerary and waters.

8. WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE?

Meals, drinks, tips for the guides and any items of a purely personal nature.

9. HOW DO I MAKE A BOOKING?

Please go to our Bookings page where you can get the details to email or phone so we can assist you further.

10. CAN I PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD?

Unfortunately there are currently no facilities to pay by credit card.

11. HOW DO I PAY FOR THE TOUR ONCE A BOOKING IS CONFIRMED?

CASH PAYMENTS can be made to the guide before the start of the tour

Or

Payments can be DEPOSITED into a South African account, the details can be emailed through to interested parties, please refer to our Bookings page

12. WHAT IF I HAVE TO CANCEL?

Cancellations 30 days or more before the tour are given 100% cancellations fees.
Cancellations 29-14 days before the tour are given 75% cancellation fees
Cancellations 13-07 days before the tour are given 50% cancellation fees
Cancellations 00-06 days before the tour are require to pay the full tour price