Master Wildlife Photography in One of Africa’s Most Exceptional Safari Destinations

May 21 - 25, 2027 | 4 Days, 3 Nights

May 26 - 30, 2027 | 4 Days, 3 Nights

Your Badlands photography adventure starts here.

Join a professional photography workshop in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park for an immersive seven-night safari experience in one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich and visually compelling landscapes.

South Luangwa is renowned for its exceptional walking safaris, abundant wildlife, dramatic river scenery, ancient ebony forests, golden grasslands, and extraordinary opportunities to photograph animals in their natural environment. During this six-day photography program, you’ll pursue elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, wild dogs, colorful birdlife, and other iconic African species under the guidance of an experienced professional photographer and safari leader.

This field-based photography tour is designed for photographers who want to improve their wildlife and environmental storytelling, create stronger compositions, work confidently in changing light, and develop a more refined editing workflow.

From misty morning drives and golden savannah light to dramatic skies, dust, reflections, and intimate wildlife encounters, South Luangwa offers endless opportunities to create compelling images while learning how to photograph responsibly and respectfully.

Workshop Highlights & Logistics:

• Chasing the Light: Our schedule is built around the best available conditions for sunrise, sunset, storm light, and wildlife activity

• Small-Group Experience: Receive personal guidance in the field, with plenty of space to work at each location.

• Landscape Photography Instruction: Learn how to simplify complex scenes, use foreground interest, create depth, and work with dramatic skies.

• Wildlife Photography Opportunities: Develop techniques for photographing bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and other wildlife responsibly and from appropriate distances.

• Post-Processing & Critique: Midday sessions focus on Lightroom and Photoshop techniques for editing high-contrast landscapes, preserving natural color, enhancing texture, and building a cohesive portfolio.

• Educational Focus: Learn practical skills including manual exposure, exposure bracketing, HDR workflow, focus stacking, panorama techniques, and long exposures

Who This Landscape Photography Workshop Is Perfect For

• Beginner to pro photographers

• DSLR, mirrorless, compact, or iPhone shooters

• Travelers who want a safe, guided way to experience the Badlands desert

What’s Included

• Transportation from Rapid City Regional Airport

• Double occupancy accommodation

• Desert photography instruction

• Professional photographer / photo workshop leader

• Post-processing lessons in Lightroom

• Private guide + private driver

• All breakfasts + snacks and coffee

• Park entry fees

• Photo walks + daily discussions
  

2027 Dates & Availability

• May 16 - 20, 2027 | Spots Available

• May 24 - 28, 2027 | Spots Available

Pricing

$2,995 USD per person (shared room)
+ $800 single supplement

$1000 USD due to secure a spot in the workshop.

Remainder due 3 months before the tour.

Cancellation Policy

A 30% deposit is required to reserve your place on the tour.

The deposit is refundable until the minimum number of participants required for the tour has been reached. You will be notified once the minimum group size has been confirmed. After that point, we will begin confirming and paying for accommodation, 4×4 safari vehicles, guides, park fees, and other services. Once these arrangements have been made, the 30% deposit becomes nonrefundable.

If you cancel your booking more than three months before the tour start date, we can refund 50% of the total tour price.

For cancellations made three months or less before the tour start date, no refund can be provided.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. The applicable cancellation date is the date we receive your written request.

Because international safari arrangements involve advance, nonrefundable commitments, we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel-cancellation insurance as soon as your booking is confirmed. Your policy should ideally cover trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, emergency evacuation, travel delays, and baggage loss.

Wildlife sightings, weather, road conditions, and specific itinerary activities cannot be guaranteed. Any changes required because of local conditions, park regulations, safety concerns, transportation issues, or circumstances beyond our control will not automatically qualify for a refund.