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AFRICA THROUGH YOUR LENS · HOSTED BY LISA & JOHN MIZE
ULTIMATE NORTH WEST SAFARI 2027
August 17 – 27, 2027 · 10 nights / 11 days · Fly into O.R. Tambo (JNB) · All-inclusive
Eleven days in South Africa with us: sunrise game drives, evenings around the boma fire, a visit to the Cradle of Humankind, and five nights at a private lodge overlooking a waterhole. Everything is taken care of from the moment you land.
COME WITH US
Your safari, without the guesswork
We're Lisa and John, conservation representatives for Africa Through Your Lens, and we would love for you to join us in South Africa! This trip takes everything we love about safari and puts it into one easy, joyful adventure: early-morning game drives, lazy afternoons watching the waterhole, rangers who know every track in the sand, and a small group of people who get as excited about a good sighting as we do.
Lisa is a professional wildlife and landscape photographer and photography educator, so if you want help getting that once-in-a-lifetime shot, she'll be right there in the vehicle with you. Bring a big lens or just your phone. Either way, you'll come home with photos and stories you'll treasure.
Before you go, we help with packing lists, gear advice and every question you have. Once you land in Johannesburg, all you have to do is enjoy it.
— Lisa & John
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[ INSERT PHOTO ] Lisa & John on safari: a candid of the two of you in the game vehicle or at the lodge |
PRICE · PER PERSON · US DOLLARS
One price. Truly all-inclusive.
Sharing a room: US$4,150 per person
Travel with a partner, friend or family member and share accommodation throughout.
Single traveler: US$5,100
Your own room at every stop. Solo travelers are very welcome; you'll be among friends by day two.
How to reserve
- Step 1 — $1,000 deposit holds your spot. Fill out the reservation form and we'll send payment details.
- Step 2 — Balance due May 19, 2027. That's 90 days before departure: $3,150 sharing or $4,100 single.
- Step 3 — We help you pack. Packing list, gear tips and answers to every question before you fly.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Land in Johannesburg. We handle the rest.
- Airport pickup at O.R. Tambo International and your first night at a nearby airport hotel
- All lodging for 10 nights: the airport hotel, ChaZen Safari Lodge and a private lodge in a provincial reserve
- All meals, with dietary restrictions and allergies taken care of
- Wine, beer and drinks with dinner, including evenings around the boma fire
- All transportation on the itinerary, by road with us the whole way
- Game drives every morning and afternoon with experienced rangers
- Every activity, including the ChaZen Educational Center and the Cradle of Humankind
- Tips for rangers, guides, trackers and lodge staff, so no envelopes to worry about
- Photography help from Lisa in the field, whatever camera you bring
- Return transfer to O.R. Tambo for your flight home on August 27
Not included: international airfare to and from Johannesburg, travel insurance (strongly recommended), passport fees, and personal souvenirs.
FROM OUR LAST SAFARI
This is what you'll see
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[ INSERT PHOTO ] Big animal moment: elephant or lion, wide |
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[ INSERT PHOTO ] Portrait: giraffe or rhino |
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[ INSERT PHOTO ] Guests in the game vehicle |
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[ INSERT PHOTO ] Hornbill or another bird |
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[ INSERT PHOTO ] Boma fire / dinner under the stars |
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[ INSERT PHOTO ] Group photo: everyone laughing |
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[ INSERT PHOTO ] Hippos or a golden-hour bush road |
THE JOURNEY · DAY BY DAY
Eleven days in South Africa's North West
DAY 1 · Tuesday, August 17
Welcome to South Africa!
O.R. Tambo International · Airport hotel
We meet you at the airport and take you to our hotel nearby. Shake off the flight, have a welcome dinner with the group, and get a good night's sleep before the adventure begins.
DAY 2 · Wednesday, August 18
Into the bush at ChaZen
2-hour road transfer · ChaZen Safari Lodge
After breakfast we drive about two hours to ChaZen. Check in, take in the view, and enjoy your first dinner at the lodge.
DAY 3 · Thursday, August 19
First game drives
ChaZen
Coffee and breakfast, then out on the morning game drive. Back for brunch and some downtime, then out again in the afternoon. We finish with drinks around the boma fire and dinner under the stars.
DAY 4 · Friday, August 20
Conservation up close
ChaZen Educational Center
After the morning drive and brunch, we visit the ChaZen Educational Center to learn about the conservation work happening here. Afternoon game drive, then the boma fire again.
DAY 5 · Saturday, August 21
Exploring the private reserve
ChaZen
A morning game drive through the private reserve, lunch and a rest at the lodge, and an afternoon drive. Our last evening at ChaZen ends with drinks by the fire and dinner.
DAY 6 · Sunday, August 22
The Cradle of Humankind
ChaZen → Cradle of Humankind → Provincial reserve
After breakfast we check out and visit the Cradle of Humankind museum, one of the most important fossil sites on Earth. After lunch we transfer to our private lodge in a provincial reserve. Relax on the viewing deck overlooking the waterhole before dinner.
DAY 7–10 · August 23 – 26
Four full days on the reserve
Private lodge · Provincial reserve
This is the heart of the trip. Every day brings a morning and an afternoon game drive, with time in between to relax by the pool, sit on the deck and watch who comes to drink at the waterhole, or work on your photos with Lisa. Evenings bring drinks around the boma fire and dinner together.
DAY 11 · Friday, August 27
Safe travels home
Provincial reserve → O.R. Tambo
A leisurely last breakfast, then we drive you back to O.R. Tambo International Airport for your flight home.
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[ INSERT PHOTO ] Lodge: ChaZen (room, deck or boma) |
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[ INSERT PHOTO ] The waterhole, viewed from the deck |
GOOD TO KNOW
Getting there & getting ready
Your flight
Book your international flight into O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, arriving on August 17, 2027. Arriving a day early, on August 16, is a great way to rest up; just let us know.
For the trip home, book your flight out of JNB on the afternoon or evening of August 27.
The season
August is winter and dry season in South Africa, a great time for wildlife. Vegetation is thinner and animals gather near water. Mornings and evenings on open vehicles are cold, days are pleasant and sunny, so layers are your friend.
We've got you
Once you reserve, we send our packing list, camera gear suggestions and travel tips. Have a question at 10pm? Ask us. We want you to arrive excited, not stressed.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a photographer?
Not at all! Everyone is welcome, from total beginners with a phone to experienced shooters with long lenses. Lisa is happy to help anyone who wants it.
What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?
Tell us on the reservation form and we'll make sure every lodge knows ahead of time.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Choose the single traveler rate for your own room, or tell us on the form if you'd like to be paired with a roommate.
How do I pay the deposit?
Submit the reservation form and we'll reach out with payment details. Your $1,000 deposit holds your spot; the balance is due May 19, 2027.
Is travel insurance required?
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance that includes medical and trip cancellation coverage.
SPACES ARE LIMITED
Come see Africa with us
Coffee at sunrise, the waterhole at dusk, stories by the fire. We'd love to share it with you. Fill out the reservation form and we'll be in touch personally.
Form link: https://form.jotform.com/263047005990052
$1,000 deposit holds your place · Balance due May 19, 2027
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[ INSERT PHOTO ] Closing photo: the group, or a sunset with silhouetted animals |
Hosted by Lisa & John Mize · Conservation representatives for Africa Through Your Lens