Prepare to embark on a luxurious 10-day Painting Safari from the Western Cape to Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park in South Africa with Michelle Dunaway and Jeremy Lipking both world-renowned artists, to be your mentors. Lipking and Dunaway will join together and bring 12 lucky artists with them to one of Africa's biggest Game Reserves to paint the landscapes and gather photographs for the studio. This fantastic, all-inclusive retreat has been specifically created for a small group of artists looking to improve their skills and experience one of the world's most celebrated wildlife areas. The daily itinerary consists of game drives, painting landscapes and models from local tribes, and gathering inspiration for further studio work.
Includes: luxury accommodations, 10-day workshop instruction +model fees, most meals, and private ground transportation (including to and from the airport)
Non-painting partners and photographer friends are most welcome to join there will be plenty for you!
Limited seats available.
LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS
SUBJECT TO MINOR CHANGES
May 17
JOHANNESBURG
Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport. Check-in at your overnight Hotel for a good night's sleep before boarding a short flight to Botlierskop Private Game reserve (Flight included in the price)
May 18
BOTLIERSKOP
Take a short flight from Johannesburg Airport to George airport and transferred to your first Game Reserve Botlierskop. Enjoy a relaxing dip in the pool or a spa treatment. We will have a heartwarming welcome before setting off on a sunset game drive together as a group and enjoy a welcome dinner together immediately following the safari.
May 19
BOTLIERSKOP
Enjoy Coffee before venturing out on an early morning game drive as a group, followed by a hearty breakfast at the Lodge. Lipking and Dunaway will present a painting demonstration after breakfast after which the students will start their paintings. We will enjoy dinner as a group at the lodge following the safari.
May 20
BOTLIERSKOP
Botlierskop's legendary game drives allow guests to explore diverse landscapes and prolific wildlife.
A group paint session will be between game drives Michelle and Jeremy will be there to guide and help. After lunch we will visit the three special elephants of Buffelsdrift. You will have the opportunity to interact and sketch these beautiful Ellies.
You will also have a sunset safari and a group dinner together.
May 21
BOTLIERSKOP
Start your day early with another morning safari. Michelle and Jeremy will give a another demonstration after the game drive, they will mentor students as they paint in the afternoon.
During the evening safari, sundowners will be scheduled in the bush, where the magnificent African sunset can be enjoyed.
May 22
ULUSABA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
After having a last game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred to the beautiful Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, a member of Virgin Limited Edition's award-winning collection of retreats, is Sir Richer Branson's safari lodge located in the Western sector of the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. All flights and local transportation included.
You can enjoy balance of the day to get settled in your room and relay. After a sunset group safari, we will enjoy a lovely group dinner served at the lodge.
May 23
ULUSABA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
We will venture out early on a morning safari together. After breakfast, join Michelle and Jeremy with a group painting session. We will have an evening Safari and enjoy the magnificent sunset in the bush, followed by a group dinner at the lodge.
May 24
ULUSABA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Anyone who's been on safari before knows that no two game drives are ever the same! You'll traverse over 13,500 hectares of the private reserve with your dedicated Ranger and Tracker, who will tailor your game drive just for you. Your final game drives will leave you with some vivid memories. Between morning and afternoon Safari game drives, Lipking and Dunaway will paint together with all of the artists.
May 25
ULUSABA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Today will be our final and last day at Ulusaba. Take a deep breath and remember all the beauty and bounty of this remarkable place. You will have a critique session in the morning after the game drive. After lunch, everyone will paint together for the last time. Remember to ask Lipking and Dunaway for advice.
May 26
This morning after breakfast, you will be taken to the Hoedspruit airport for your journey back to Johannesburg. Tonight will be our special farewell dinner.
JOHANNESBURG
May 27
We will always remember the time spent together! You will check out at 10 am for your flight back home. Goodbye, friends hope to see you soon.
Departure day
What's Included
5-STAR ACOOMODATION
CHEF-CATERED DINNERS
KING OR TWIN
ROOM
AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE
CONTINENTAL & ENGLISH BREAKFAST
DELUXE TRANSPORTATION
PRIVATE WINE TASTINGS
PRIVATE SAFARI
4x4 TOURS
Not included:
International Flights, Visa & Travel Insurance.
Tips & personal expenses.
Additional optional excursions.