Mashatu Classic Photo Safari with Shem Compion June 2027

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Mashatu Classic Photo Safari with Shem Compion June 2027

5 June 2027 - 12 June 2027

USD $12 350,00 pps / USD $14 700,00 single

This webpage offers you a glimpse of the safari. For the full details of the safari with a day to day itinerary, full logistics, details of accommodation and a comprehensive list of what is included and excluded, please download the full brochure.

SAFARI OVERVIEW

Your Guide: Shem Compion
Group Size: Maximum 6 participants (minimum 3 guests required)
Recommended for: Photographers of all levels who want an immersive Mashatu experience with consistent predator and elephant encounters, plus dedicated time in world-class photographic hides. Ideal for guests who want to strengthen field craft, composition, and behaviour-based storytelling in a big, open wilderness setting.
Fitness level: Low to Average – You will be required to climb on and off a safari vehicle and access photographic hides. The terrain is unpaved and can be bumpy and dusty, and the sleep-out hide experience requires comfort with an overnight stay in a hide environment.

The C4 Experience: This itinerary has been carefully structured to maximise photographic opportunity in Mashatu’s diverse habitats, combining private vehicle time with exclusive sessions at the underground Matebole Hide and the Lala Limpopo Sleep-Out Hide.

HIGHLIGHTS

Safari Highlights

7-night Mashatu Classic Photo Safari (including 6 nights inside Mashatu Game Reserve).
Small group experience: maximum 6 guests, with exclusive use of a private photographic vehicle.
Guided by wildlife photographer and C4 specialist guide Shem Compion.
Outstanding opportunities for elephants and predators including leopard, lion, cheetah, and hyena.
Exclusive photographic sessions at the underground Matebole Hide plus an overnight rotation at the Lala Limpopo Sleep-Out Hide for eye-level waterhole photography.

Photography Highlights

Close-quarter predator photography including leopard, lion, cheetah, and hyena, with Mashatu’s renowned leopard sightings a key focus.
Eye-level waterhole photography from the underground Matebole Hide and the Lala Limpopo Sleep-Out Hide, with opportunities from dusk into the night.
Exceptional elephant photography, often at water sources, with relaxed behaviour and time to work clean compositions.
Strong bird photography potential with over 360 recorded species across riverine forest, open plains, and woodland savanna.
Clean winter light, open visibility, and varied backdrops, from sandstone outcrops and dry riverbeds to expansive savanna plains, ideal for sunrise and sunset work.

Testimonials

What C4 Photo Safaris guests say

I would like to a quick note to say thank you for a great photographic safari. Shems photographic knowledge and willingness to share his skills with us made this trip well worth it. The sightings and the opportunities that were presented to us were spectacular, from the first game drive to the last drive.

Prakash Bhikha

An excellent destination to conduct a field workshop. At the current price I wont hesitate to join again.jpg experience and sightings will always be part of my memory. Thanks Shem for yet another few beautiful days out in nature!

Johann Mader

The course is highly recommended for anyone wanting to know how to achieve the most from their camera when it comes to wildlife photography. Mashatu is an excellent place to view wildlife in big open wide spaces.jpg tented camp is great and has wonderful and friendly staff and is a very relaxing place to spend time at.