Mala Mala Game Reserve, in South Africa, is renowned as one of the world’s best places to photograph leopards due to its prime habitat of riverine forests, dense thickets, open grasslands, and rocky outcrops. Here you will find one of the densest populations of leopards in the world! Located within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, you will often see Leopards at close range, a rarity compared to other game reserves.
Join renowned wildlife photographer, Gillian Overholser on this adventure to one of the most exclusive and private game reserves in Africa. Ditch the crowds and enjoy a more intimate wildlife experience. Sabi Sands limits the number of vehicles at each sighting making for less crowded and more private wildlife encounters.
The reserve consists of private concessions with only the highest quality and most luxurious accommodations in all of Africa.
Unlike other game reserves, Sabi Sands allows off-roading, giving you the opportunity to photograph wildlife at close range and from a variety of angles.
In addition to Leopards, there will be plenty of opportunities to photograph other wildlife, such as Lions, Cheetahs, Buffalo, Elephants and much more!
Don’t mis this opportunity to travel to one of the most exclusive game reserves in Africa and experience wildlife photography in a new and exciting way!
About your leader….
With over a decade of experience as a wildlife photographer, Gillian Overholser has built an award-winning career capturing the beauty and majesty of the natural world. Her work has earned prestigious accolades, including recognition from the National Audubon Society and Smithsonian, as well as a first-place finish in the International Fine Art Photography Contest. Featured in two Nikon articles for her expertise in wildlife portraiture, Gillian has developed a reputation for her ability to capture the essence of her subjects, with a particular passion for big cats.
6 Participants
May 12th – 18th, 2026
Cancellations are only effective upon WIWP receiving a written cancellation notification, signed by the client. Deposits and payments are used to secure and pay for the client’s accommodations, transportation, guides, internal flights and all aspects of the client’s trip and are non-refundable.
We understand that conflicts arise, so if you need to cancel and if WIWP fills your spot at full price prior to the due date of the final payment, a refund, less a 20% administration fee and
less any non-refundable air tickets purchased, single supplement, etc. may be issued; however, there are no guarantees. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance, in most cases this will be your only opportunity to recoup non-refundable fees.
In the event a client fails to join a safari/tour/workshop, join it after departure or leave it prior to its completion, no tour fare refund will be made. Some airfare may be non-refundable and WIWP is not responsible for providing a refund for any penalties or non-refundable airfare. There will be no refunds from WIWP for any unused portions of the tour. The above policy applies to all travel arrangements made via WIWP.
CHANGE IN TOUR/WORKSHOP:
WIWP will make every attempt to operate a safari/tour/workshop once confirmed, but will reserve the right to cancel and/or change a trip at our sole, reasonable discretion at any time due to insufficient bookings, unsafe or undesirable travel conditions for the participants and/or reasons beyond its control, such as: strikes, wars, acts of God, acts of government, civil unrest or any other cause whatsoever, that may make operation of the tour impossible, illegal, or inadvisable.
In the event that WIWP changes or postpones the date(s) or itinerary of any safari/tour/workshop due to any reason set forth above, then no refund shall be due to the client.
In the event that WIWP cancels the tour, then all tour payments received from the client shall be refunded, and said refund will be the limit of WIWP’s liability. WIWP is not responsible for any expenses incurred by clients in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other tour-related expenses.
- Air-conditioned, en-suite accommodation
- All beverages stocked
- All meals (brunch and dinner)
- Morning and Afternoon Teas
- Game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles conducted by an experienced ranger
- Nature walks
- Road transfer as per the above itinerary
- Limited laundry
- Community levies and relevant park fees
- Flights to Skukuza Airport
- Premium imported alcoholic beverages not in stock
- Telecommunication costs
- Visas *if applicable
- Medical and Travel Insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Gratuities
Easy, you will be traveling in safari vehicles.
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