A horsey photography holiday in South Africa

The stunning South African bush, its exotic wildlife and mesmerising sunsets will be captured on camera this November, the tour operator’s new photography holiday launching at Ant’s Nest – a luxury bush home. On the week-long stay, guests will be joined by Lotty Van Hulst, a professional photographer who has worked with one of the Netherlands most revered equestrian magazines.

The program will cover aperture (automatic-mode), composition, understanding what makes great photography, step-by-step instruction on settings, and a lesson on how to take the best horse photo. A blend of theory and practice, daily game drives will allow guests to tell their own story through the lens, and still very much a riding holiday, twice daily horseback adventures covering varied trails in the picturesque Waterberg region are included. In the evening budding photographers will have ample time to review their shots over a sundowner, Lotty helping guests to progress their new-found shutterbug skills.

An unforgettable experience, the stay will also include a night sky safari, wine tasting evening and optional day trip to the Lapalala Wilderness Reserve, home to numerous ancient bushman paintings and archeological sites.

Ant’s Nest is situated in a natural amphitheatre, its wide verandahs overlooking a private reserve and waterhole where wild game abound. 7-nights with Ranch Rider from only £1,285pp (two sharing) including, accommodation, meals, drinks (including alcohol), riding safari’s, 4×4 safari’s, guided walks, use of facilities and taxes. Departing 16 November. Excludes return flight from £839pp, car hire from £259 or transfers from £200pp and gratuities.

For more information, visit ranchrider.com