Artistic mastery · Legendary wilderness
An Exclusive Masterclass in the Wild
The invitation
Jeremy Lipking
in Greater Kruger, South Africa
Join Jeremy Lipking for a rare, nine-day portrait and landscape painting safari through the wild heart of South Africa’s Greater Kruger.
Two contrasting private reserves create a shifting studio of river light, ancient trees and Big Five country—paired with daily demonstrations and deeply personal guidance.
A considered fit
Is this your journey?
A private conversation with Taléta helps confirm artistic, travel and companion needs before any commitment.
Current status
50% full. Enquire for current room options and to secure one of the remaining places.
Creative focus
Portrait and landscape painting, with close attention to light, atmosphere and painterly realism.
Journey rhythm
Dawn drives, painting sessions, private-reserve wildlife experiences and time to refine work.
Companions
Partners are welcome to share the lodges, safaris and hosted journey; companion terms are confirmed personally.
At the easel
What you will explore with Jeremy
- Organise portrait and landscape subjects into strong compositions
- See subtle temperature shifts and value relationships in African light
- Control edges to create focus, movement and atmosphere
- Move from a loose beginning toward selective refinement
- Build a more personal and responsive field-painting practice
The destination
A landscape that asks you to look again.
The journey unfolds across Kapama Private Game Reserve and the Sabi Sand: two distinct wildernesses known for exceptional wildlife encounters and the luminous, ever-changing light of the bushveld.
Your places
Kapama Buffalo Camp
Within Kapama’s 13,000 hectares of Big Five bushveld, this intimate tented retreat has suites raised on timber decks among the trees and evenings gathered around the open boma fire.
Lion Sands River Lodge
Set on the perennial Sabie River in the Sabi Sand, this family-owned lodge has direct river frontage, ancient trees and access to celebrated leopard and Big Five country.
The Lion Sands chapter
Wildlife, river light
and quiet luxury.
Real photographs of Lion Sands River Lodge and the surrounding Sabi Sand wilderness.
The route
The journey, mapped
Verified arrival, lodge and departure locations in itinerary order.
Locations are geographically accurate. Lines show the itinerary sequence rather than turn-by-turn navigation.
- 01 ArrivalO.R. Tambo International Airport
- 02 LodgeKapama Buffalo Camp
- 03 LodgeLion Sands River Lodge
- 04 DepartureO.R. Tambo International Airport
The rhythm
The journey at a glance
Three chapters that shape the pace and creative arc of the workshop.
A considered arrival
Meet in Johannesburg, rest after international travel and gather for a welcome dinner.
Into the bushveld
Fly to Greater Kruger for safari-led observation, plein-air studies and masterclass instruction at Kapama.
River light
Continue into the Sabi Sand for leopard country, riverside painting and a final critique in the wild.
A day in the field
Purposeful, never hurried
The exact sequence follows weather, wildlife and the artist’s teaching plan; this is the intended creative rhythm.
First light
Observe before you paint
A guided drive, boat outing or quiet field observation gathers reference, atmosphere and a sense of place.
Late morning
Demonstration & focused practice
The master artist shares a live process before individual painting time and considered one-to-one guidance.
Midday
Rest, edit, absorb
Lunch and an unhurried pause allow space to review studies, recharge and prepare for the changing afternoon light.
Golden hour
Return to the landscape
A second field session or wildlife encounter is followed by dinner, conversation and occasional critique.
Day by day
The itinerary
Open each day to explore the places, painting sessions and signature experiences planned for the journey. Final timings may adapt to weather and wildlife conditions.
01 Monday, 23 August · JohannesburgA considered arrival
Land at O.R. Tambo International Airport, meet your host and transfer to the InterContinental. Rest after the flight before the group’s welcome gathering and dinner.
02 Tuesday, 24 August · Kapama Buffalo CampInto the bushveld
Fly to Hoedspruit and continue into Kapama Private Game Reserve. Settle into your tented suite, then take your first game drive and paint the golden-hour landscape.
03 Wednesday, 25 August · Kapama Buffalo CampFirst light and the Big Five
A sunrise drive is followed by a morning painting session with Jeremy. Rest through the midday heat before plein-air work and a sundowner drive.
04 Thursday, 26 August · Kapama Buffalo CampLight, land and colour
Track the reserve’s wildlife at first light, watch Jeremy demonstrate, and receive personal guidance before an evening drive and dinner in the boma.
05 Friday, 27 August · Kapama Buffalo CampReflection and creative flow
Study light and texture on a gentle morning outing, refine the week’s work in a studio-style session and close the Kapama chapter with a group critique and dinner.
06 Saturday, 28 August · Lion Sands River LodgeTo the Sabie River
After a final Kapama drive, travel south to the Sabi Sand. Settle into your river-view suite before an afternoon game drive and dinner beside the Sabie.
07 Sunday, 29 August · Lion Sands River LodgeWhere the Big Five roam
Explore renowned leopard country at dawn, paint beside the river and review work with Jeremy. The afternoon leaves space for rest before the evening drive.
08 Monday, 30 August · Lion Sands River LodgeGolden light and final brushstrokes
Take a final early drive or guided walk, complete your paintings, join the group critique and celebrate with a farewell dinner beneath the stars.
09 Tuesday, 31 August · JohannesburgFarewell to the wild
Enjoy breakfast and a final drive if timing allows, then fly back to Johannesburg and settle in for an unhurried final night before onward travel.
Your master artist
Jeremy Lipking
Join a small group for demonstrations, considered critique and the rare chance to work beside a master in the field.
Meet the artist
Personally curated in Stellenbosch
Hosted with a painter’s understanding.
Founder and painter Taléta Willer shapes each journey around the conditions artists need: meaningful access, a generous teaching rhythm and practical details that never compete with the work.
From the first conversation onward, Taléta and Cecilia remain close to your plans—coordinating the journey, learning what matters to you and helping Africa feel considered rather than complicated.
The experience
Thoughtfully inclusive
Each itinerary is designed so you can concentrate on seeing, painting and being present.
Included
- Carefully selected luxury accommodation
- Meals and select beverages as detailed in the itinerary
- Master artist demonstrations, instruction and personal feedback
- In-country ground transport during the published journey
- On-the-ground workshop and easel support
- Dedicated hosting by the Workshops in Africa team
- Premium airport meet-and-assist where specified in the itinerary
- Private safari drives across two reserves
Not included
- International flights to and from Africa
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Personal extras, spa treatments, laundry and premium beverages
- Optional extensions or activities not included in the itinerary
The investment
US$18,900
Per person sharing. A companion rate is available for non-painting guests.
Six instalments
US$3,150
Six equal monthly payments. Your first payment secures your booking; contact us to arrange the plan.
Deposit
US$3,000
Secure your easel and settle the balance before departure.
Secure your placePay in full
US$18,900
One payment for the full journey.
Secure your placeReview the full terms and confirm current availability with our team before payment. Prices shown are drawn from the published workshop information.
Your private journey brief
See the journey in full.
Request the most current itinerary, artistic guidance, accommodation details, companion information and payment choices. Taléta or Cecilia will respond personally.
Prefer a conversation? Speak with Taléta