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Tanzania (Africa): The Great Migration and The Big Cats

Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Ndutu

December 8-20, 2016

(SOLD OUT)


What is unique about this African workshop?

Our photo safari is designed to maximize wildlife viewing (aka minimize driving time and distance, choosing hotels at close proximity to the photoshoot locations), whether it is for serious photography or simply the thrill of observing animals in their natural habitat.

The safari is scheduled during an exciting time of the year, when many animals have their young. The landscape is green and lush, the air is fresh, and there are few tourists. This is the time of the year, where you will experience Africa in peace, without countless vehicles surrounding wildlife. This is the magic of the short rainy season in East Africa.

The places we'll visit are top notch for The Great Migration and The “Big Cats”. You'll travel in a 4x4 vehicle and each photographer has a full seat row to himself/herself (*if you join as a couple, you'll share one row seat). It guarantees access to both sides of the vehicle so you don't miss any action.

You'll also benefit from group lectures (focus on image quality, workflow speed and accuracy) and one-on-one reviews where we discuss “what can you do next, how can you expand your comfort zone, make images that have a personal flair”. The experience will enable you to enhance your photography, to work on personal projects, and to discover who you are as a photographer. Our style is to open your eyes, mind, and creativity to possibilities that you thought were not reachable. Bring your dreams to reality in this once in a lifetime workshop.

We’ll have exquisite nature and wildlife and the following added experience:

1. Oliver Klink's technical expertise covers the gamut from DSLR, to mirrorless camera, to digital medium format camera. You’ll receive first hand advices that he uses on a daily basis with his various cameras. He will build your confidence so you get ready for “the shot”.
2. Oliver teaches you how to photograph and find a vision for your photographic endeavor. There are no substitutes to nightly image reviews, one-on-one instructions, and guidelines to best capture these amazing scenes. You’ll be able to get creative day after day and get inspired by the wealth of knowledge he shares.
3. Our group is kept to 5 people maximum, which enables us to be nimble and find the best spots to experience wildlife.
4. Prime dates for the trip. The animals are healthy, have their young, and contrast with the background (lush green). We also avoid the tourist and holiday rush.
5. Come back home with images and experience you dreamed about. It is finally going to be real!
6. This is a true 13 days safari. The trip starts and ends in Arusha, Tanzania. No gimmicks about including traveling days from and to your home country.
7. Internal flights included to maximize time for wildlife viewing.
8. We'll modify the seating arrangement in the 4x4 vehicle to have more space for low angle shooting and setting up tripods for special photoshoots.
9. Special access to wildlife viewing, special setting in the 4x4, parks scouted for best wildlife opportunity, unique photoshoot opportunities - A safari workshop designed for photographers to make dreams come true!


Hope to see you in December at our Tanzania Wildlife Experience.

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SOLD OUT

Registration:
Double Occupancy: $9,350
Single room supplement: $1,400

Example Images from Past Workshops

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Oliver Klink has been photographing in Africa since 2006. His focus has been Kenya for the elephants and Tanzania for the African wildlife. His image, “The Great Migration” won the grand prize at PhotoCentral Gallery Spring Show in 2013, others have received “mentioned” in the Black and White Spidar Awards for the past 5 years. “On my first trip to Tanzania, I wanted to see everything. I spent more time driving from famous locations to famous locations. After so many years, I have minimized the travel time to stop at parks that are unbelievable for specific species. This workshop is not a “zoo tour”. During our first review session, I will ask you: “Can this image be taken in a zoo?” Our local guides are passionate about wildlife and eager to be the first one out in the morning and last one in in the evening. Time spend in the field is key to embrace this one in a life time experience.”

Two local staff members (drivers and guides) who enrich our stay with the most current information, special activities, and “ways in” to places you only dream about!



- Photographing wildlife from portraiture to environmental shots
- Getting sharp images with a concept attached to them
- Photographing with special access (Off road)
- Incorporating the grand landscape with wildlife
- Understanding light (what do you do middle of the day?)
- Daily review of images (emphasis on “what else can I do”)
- Brainstorming sessions (theme, story telling, portfolio, hero shots)
- Post processing and workflow (efficiency, accuracy, quality)



Included:
- 13 days of guided photoshoot
- Local flights inside Tanzania
- Accommodation, Meals, ground transportation
- Special permits & Entrance fees
- Instruction booklet emailed before the workshop

Not Included :
- Transportation to and from Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
- Transport from Kilimanjaro airport to hotel
- Personal expenses, alcoholic beverages
- Travel Insurance
- Extra night(s) in Arusha
- Tips to local staff



Double Occupancy: $9,350
Single room supplement: $1,400


Deposit (non-refundable):
$1,000 (Double Occupancy)
$1,500 (Single Occupancy)


Full payment due by July 31, 2016 (payable by check)



Deposit: $1,500

Terms and Conditions




- Patience is key as we’ll spend quality time at each location to observe the wildlife, capture unique images and mood.
- If you are interested in photographing elephants, I would recommend joining the Kenya workshop, which is specifically design to photograph them.
- We are traveling on highways and local unpaved bumpy roads.
- However, the photographic opportunities are incredible. It is an amazing adventure and photographic experience.




Where: Tanzania
When: December 8 - 20, 2016
Who: Oliver Klink, two local staffs
Airport: Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Accommodations: Hotels (single and double occupancy)
Weather: 60 – 90F. Moody Sky
Cost: $9,350 ($1,500 single supplement)


Workshop details for The Great Migration and the Big Cats (Tanzania)

Agenda

13 days of guided photoshoot and reviews

December 8 - 20, 2016

Note: Itinerary and activities might change based on weather conditions

Day 0: (December 7) On your own arrival in Arusha. We can arrange airport transportation and hotel for you.


Day 1: Lake Manyara
- Early morning drive
- Afternoon game drive
- Photograph monkeys, giraffes, zebras, elephants. Lush environment.


Day 2: Lake Manyara
- Full day game drive
- Sunrise at the Rift Valley
- Photograph flamingos, fish eagles, monkeys, giraffes, zebras, elephants. Dry lake and Lush environment.


Day 3: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Drive thru local villages
- Game drive inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Grand view of the Ngorongo Crater


Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
- Full day game drive
- Photograph Africa wildlife, cats, elephants, black rhino. Open space, lakes, trees


Day 5: Serengeti National Park
- Drive thru Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Eastern entrance of Serengeti National Park
- Game drive
- Photograph migrating animals, zebras, wildebeest, cats. Savannah intermix with Kopis (rocks)


Day 6 - 8: Serengeti National Park
- Full day game drive
- Photograph “Big Cats”, hippos, The Great Migration. Savannah, small creeks, kopis, pools, trees, lush environment


Day 9: Ndutu Conservation Area
- Drive to Ndutu
- Full day game drive
- Photograph migrating animals, zebras, wildebeest, cats. Savannah intermix with acacia trees, lakes


Day 10-12: Ndutu
- Full day game drive
- Off Road permit
- Photograph The Great Migration, zebras, wildebeest, cats. Savannah intermix with acacia trees, lakes, rivers, grand plain


Day 13: (December 20) Arusha
- Morning game drive (depending on flight schedule)
- Flight over the Serengeti (aerial photography)
- Drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport or local hotel in Arusha
- Conclusion of the workshop

What to Bring

Upon signing up for the workshop, you’ll receive a detailed coursebook describing what to bring, recommended camera gears, booking your flight, extra activities pre or post workshop.

Clothing: (temperature ranges from high 50's to low 80's)
- Comfortable layered clothes (need warm for the early morning)
- Sturdy shoes (protected toes)
- Hat, sunglasses, and sun screen
- Rain gear/windbreaker
- Knee pads (for low angle shooting)


Camera Equipment:
- Digital or Film camera (bring your camera manual)
- If available... two camera bodies
- Recommended lenses
- Portrait and action shots: 200-400mm+
- Grand Landscape: 24-200mm


Accessories:
- Bean bags + paning plate
- Tripod (recommended)
- Additional memory cards (Average 2,000 images per day)
- Small notepad (notes, observations, write down questions)
- Extender (1.4x, 2x)


Photography Review Equipment (Recommended):
- Laptop, memory card downloader
- Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop
- External Hard drive (for backup copies)


Equipment Rental and Purchase (if you need to rent lenses we recommend the following places):
- Keeble & Shuchat (290 S California Ave, Palo Alto - (650) 327-8996
- borrowlenses.com

Logistics

This workshop includes:
- 13 days of guided photoshoot
- Internal flight in Tanzania
- Accommodation, Meals, ground transportation
- Small group (maximum 5 people)
- Daily reviews (including tips on post processing, file management, idea to build portfolio)
- One instructor, two local guides


Not Included:
- Visa Application
- Transportation to and from Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
- Transport from Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport to hotel
- Personal expenses, alcoholic beverages
- Travel Insurance
- Extra night(s) in Arusha
- Over weight luggage on internal Tanzania flight
- Tips to local staff


Travel Recommendations: - Plan on arriving in Arusha no later than December 8. Your return flight can be booked any time on December 21 (after 8PM).
- We can assist with booking extra nights in Arusha (pre and post workshop) and airport transportation.


Trip Cancellation & Travel Insurance Suggestions:

Here are a few recommendations but please browse around as services and prices vary.

- Travelex Travel Select http://www.travelexinsurance.com (800) 228-9792
- Travel Guard http://www.travelguard.com/ or Travel Insurance Services http://www.travelinsure.com.
- Travel Insurance Services (Walnut Creek, CA) http://www.travelinsure.com/cobrand/select/photoex (800) 937-1387
- Atlas International Insurance (HCC Medical Insurance Services) http://www.visitorsmedical.com/atlasinternational.html
- TEN (Travelers Emergency Network) Emergency Evacuation Coverage https://www.sevencorners.com/insurance/HW7C6YH
- Medjet Assist 1-800-527-7478 https://medjetassist.com


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