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AN EXCLUSIVE MASTERCLASS IN THE WILD

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK | AUGUST 2027

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We are delighted to bring Jeremy Lipking to the legendary Kruger — and to invite you to join him for an unforgettable painting journey into the wild heart of the African bushveld.

This is where the spirit of adventure meets the soul of art. From the first golden light spilling across the savanna to the hush of dusk when the whole bush comes alive, every moment is an inspiration waiting to be captured on canvas.

Jeremy leads a small, intimate group of artists and friends across two of the Greater Kruger's finest private reserves — a blend of wilderness, mastery, and connection you will carry with you long after the final brushstroke.

Giraffe sunset

The Destination

Our journey unfolds across two contrasting jewels of the Greater Kruger.

First, Kapama Private Game Reserve — 13,000 hectares of undisturbed bushveld in the Valley of the Olifants, framed by the Blyde River Canyon and the wider Kruger wilderness, and home to the Big Five. Our home here is Buffalo Camp, an intimate tented retreat of just twenty guests, its suites raised on stilted wooden decks among the trees, with breakfast under thatch and dinner around the open boma fire.

Then south to the Sabi Sand, where Lion Sands River Lodge sits on the banks of the perennial Sabie River — the natural boundary with Kruger itself. Owned by the same family for four generations and built among trees that have stood for 800 years, it is the soul of one of the few reserves with direct river frontage, and arguably the finest Big Five and leopard country on earth.

Day by day

Itinerary

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Duration

9 days

Pace

Guided, spacious

Detail

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01

Monday, August 23

Inter continental

Arrival in Johannesburg · 1 night

  • Land at OR Tambo International, where you're personally met and transferred to your...
  • Time to rest and recover from your travels.
  • welcome gathering and dinner.
TravelLeisureBreakfast includedLunch includedDinner includedStay: Inter continentalLight air craft approx 45min
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Land at OR Tambo International, where you're personally met and transferred to your Johannesburg hotel.
Time to rest and recover from your travels.
Evening welcome gathering and dinner.

Wildebees

02

Tuesday, August 24

Kapama Buffalo Lodge

Into the Bushveld · Kruger National Park · 3 nights

  • flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit (Eastgate) — about an hour — then the short...
  • Settle into your tented suite at Buffalo Camp and enjoy lunch under the thatch.
  • First afternoon game drive and golden-hour painting; dinner around the boma fire. Tags:...
SafariGuided Painting sessionBreakfast includedLunch includedDinner includedStay: Kapama Buffalo Lodge
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  • Morning flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit (Eastgate) — about an hour — then the short complimentary transfer into Kapama Private Game Reserve.
  • Settle into your tented suite at Buffalo Camp and enjoy lunch under the thatch.
  • First afternoon game drive and golden-hour painting; dinner around the boma fire. Tags: Painting · Safari · Travel · Lunch & Dinner included
Giraffe sunset

03

Wednesday, August 25

Kapama Buffalo Lodge

First Light & the Big Five · 3 nights

  • Safari
  • Painting Session
PaintingSafariLeisureBreakfast includedLunch includedDinner includedStay: Kapama Buffalo Lodge
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  • Sunrise game drive across Kapama's bushveld, then a morning painting session with Jeremy capturing the warm Lowveld light.
  • Lunch and rest through the heat of the day.
  • Afternoon plein-air session and a sundowner drive as the bush glows.
Lioness

04

Thursday, August 26

Kapama Buffalo Lodge

Light, Land & Colour

  • Early drive tracking elephant, lion, and the reserve's wildlife, followed by a...
  • One-on-one guidance; afternoon at leisure by the pool or an optional spa visit at nearby...
  • game drive and dinner in the boma.
SafariLeisureBreakfast includedLunch includedDinner includedStay: Kapama Buffalo Lodge
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  • Early drive tracking elephant, lion, and the reserve's wildlife, followed by a demonstration with Jeremy.
  • One-on-one guidance; afternoon at leisure by the pool or an optional spa visit at nearby Kapama River Lodge.
  • Evening game drive and dinner in the boma.
Hippo

05

Friday, August 27

Kapama Buffalo Lodge

Reflection & Creative Flow

  • Gentle sunrise outing for light and texture studies, or an optional guided bush walk.
  • Leisurely brunch, then a studio-style session refining the week's work.
  • Group critique and colour studies, then a farewell dinner under the stars at Buffalo Camp.
LeisureBreakfast includedLunch includedDinner includedStay: Kapama Buffalo Lodge
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  • Gentle sunrise outing for light and texture studies, or an optional guided bush walk.
  • Leisurely brunch, then a studio-style session refining the week's work.
  • Group critique and colour studies, then a farewell dinner under the stars at Buffalo Camp.
Zebra

06

Saturday, August 28

Lion Sands

To the Sabie River · Sabi Sands

  • After a final Kapama drive, journey south to Lion Sands River Lodge in the famed Sabi Sand,...
  • Check in to your thatched, river-view suite overlooking the Sabie, and enjoy lunch on the...
  • game drive and welcome dinner beside the river.
SafariBreakfast includedLunch includedDinner includedStay: Lion SandsA short light-aircraft hop via Skukuza
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  • After a final Kapama drive, journey south to Lion Sands River Lodge in the famed Sabi Sand, a short light-aircraft hop via Skukuza.
  • Check in to your thatched, river-view suite overlooking the Sabie, and enjoy lunch on the deck.
  • Afternoon game drive and welcome dinner beside the river.
cheeta

07

Sunday, August 29

Lion Sands

Where the Big Five Roam · Sabi Sands

  • Dawn drive through the Sabi Sand — arguably the world's finest leopard territory — then a...
  • Brunch and an informal painting review with Jeremy.
  • at leisure: the Lalamuka Spa, your private deck, or an optional treehouse sundowner....
PaintingSafariLeisureBreakfast includedLunch includedDinner includedStay: Lion Sands
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  • Dawn drive through the Sabi Sand — arguably the world's finest leopard territory — then a morning painting session by the river.
  • Brunch and an informal painting review with Jeremy.
  • Afternoon at leisure: the Lalamuka Spa, your private deck, or an optional treehouse sundowner. Evening game drive
Elephant in grass

08

Monday, August 30

Lion Sands

Golden Light & Final Brushstrokes · Sabi Sands

  • Early game drive or guided walk along the Sabie; a final plein-air session in golden light.
  • Brunch with time to complete and carefully pack your artwork.
  • Group critique and a celebratory farewell dinner — perhaps a bush boma beneath the stars.
SafariBreakfast includedLunch includedDinner includedStay: Lion Sands
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  • Early game drive or guided walk along the Sabie; a final plein-air session in golden light.
  • Brunch with time to complete and carefully pack your artwork.
  • Group critique and a celebratory farewell dinner — perhaps a bush boma beneath the stars.
  • Optional signature experience: a Chalkley Treehouse sleep-out under the open sky.
lion in grass

09

Tuesday, August 31

Intercontinental Hotel

Farewell to the Wild · Johannesburg

  • Early breakfast and a final morning drive, time permitting.
  • Short flight from Skukuza back to Johannesburg, then a transfer to your hotel for the night.
  • Onward international departures the following day (1 September), so you travel home...
TravelLeisureBreakfast includedStay: Intercontinental HotelLight aircraft transfer, approx. 45 min
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  • Early breakfast and a final morning drive, time permitting.
  • Short flight from Skukuza back to Johannesburg, then a transfer to your hotel for the night.
  • Onward international departures the following day (1 September), so you travel home unhurried and well rested.
buck

At a glance

What to expect

Your journey is designed to be seamless and inspiring from the moment you arrive in Africa. The fee of $12,600 per person includes:

What's Included+

Accommodation

  • Luxury Accommodation

    9 nights in carefully selected, 5-star estates and safari lodges offering exceptional comfort, elegance, and authentic African character (Kapama Private Game Reserve).

Meals & Beverages

  • All Meals & Select Beverages

    Daily gourmet breakfasts, lunches, and dinners prepared to the highest standard, accompanied by select house wines and beverages.

Transport

  • Premium Airport Meet & Assist

    Premium Airport Meet & Assist, upon arrival, you’ll be personally welcomed at the arrivals. It’s a seamless and reassuring start to your journey.

  • All Ground Transportation

    All in-country ground transfers and transportation during the tour.

Art Instruction

  • Exclusive Art Instruction

    Daily masterclass teaching, demonstrations, and guided plein air and studio sessions.

Safari & Activities

  • Private Safari Drives

    Expertly guided, private game drives in open vehicles, perfectly tailored to our group's schedule and strategically timed for the best light for painting and photography.

  • Curated Cultural Encounters

    Immersive opportunities to engage with local traditions, estates, and people to enrich both your art and your travel experience.

Support & Hosting

  • Workshop Materials Support

    On-the-ground logistical support for your easels and art supplies.

  • Personalized Hosting

    Dedicated, on-the-ground support from the Workshops in Africa team to ensure every single detail is handled with absolute care.

Not Included+

Flights

  • International Airfare

    Travel to and from South Africa is arranged separately, allowing you complete flexibility to choose your preferred routes and airlines.

Insurance

  • Travel Insurance

    Comprehensive travel and medical insurance is required for participation to ensure your complete peace of mind throughout the journey.

Fees & Extras

  • Personal Extras

    Discretionary items such as premium or imported bar beverages beyond the house selections, spa treatments, laundry services, and souvenirs.

  • Optional Add-Ons

    Any extra excursions, activities, or lodge extensions not specifically outlined in the itinerary.