Prepare to embark on a luxurious 10-day Painting Safari to Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park in South Africa with Lori McNee and Scott Christensen both world-renowned artists, to be your mentors. Lori and Scott 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 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
Itinerary
SUBJECT TO MINOR CHANGES
SEPT 1
JOHANNESBURG
Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport. Check-in at your overnight Hotel for a good night's sleep before boarding a short flight to the Kruger National Park area in the bush.
SEPT 2
KAPAMA GAME RESERVE
Take a short flight from Johannesburg Airport to Hoedspruit airport and transferred to your first Game Reserve Kapama. 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.
SEPT 3
KAPAMA GAME RESERVE
Enjoy Coffee before venturing out on an early morning game drive as a group, followed by a hearty breakfast at the Lodge. Lori and Scott will present a painting demonstration in the afternoon before we set off on an evening game drive. We will enjoy dinner as a group at the lodge following the safari.
SEPT 4
KAPAMA GAME RESERVE
Kapama's legendary game drives and guided bush walks allow guests to explore diverse landscapes and prolific wildlife. You will have twice-daily game drives (both included).
A group paint session will be between game drives with either. Lori and Scott will be there to guide and help.
You will also have a sunset safari and a group dinner together.
Sept 5
KAPAMA GAME RESERVE
Start your day early with another morning safari. Lori will give a landscape demonstration after the game drive, following breakfast and help 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. We will continue with a short night drive with spotlights turned on in the search for some of Africa's nocturnal animals.
Sept 6
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. We will stop along the way to take photographs or sketch the landscape.
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.
Sept 7
ULUSABA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
We will venture out early on a morning safari together. After breakfast, join Lori for a group painting session, including a demonstration from Scott. We will have an evening Safari and enjoy the magnificent sunset in the bush, followed by a group dinner at the lodge.
Sept 8
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, Lori and Scott will paint together with all of the artists, either a Stillife or a landscape.
Sept 9
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 Lori and Scott for advice as she will be moving and guiding you for the last time.
Sept 10
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
Sept 11
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:
Flights, Visa & Travel Insurance.
Tips & personal expenses.
Additional optional excursions.
THE ARTIST
Lori McNee
Lori McNee is an American artist hailing from the stunning central mountains of Idaho. She creates diverse artwork, including poetic studio landscapes, vivid plein air studies, elegant still-life paintings, and wildlife art. Inspired by nature, Lori’s art reflects her deep love for the great outdoors and its magnificent creatures.
THE ARTIST
Scott Christensen
Painting is not simply the passion of Scott Christensen. It’s his necessity, like breathing. Mind and body attune, he moves through creating each landscape just as a river flows over rocks and around islands while seeking a mellifluous whole. With each stroke of his brush, obstacles of composition, colour, and tone are transformed into opportunities. Christensen aims to compose an aggregate vision of nature’s beauty while delighting in the journey. “The process alone,” he says, “is worth the effort.”