This Painting Safari will be conducted by one of South Africas foremost artists.


All 3 tours have similar inclusions/exclusions as follows:

Day 1

Arrival transfer airport/hotel; accom on B&B basis at specified hotel in JNB (Balalaika) or Durban (Hol Inn Garden Marine Parade or similar); welcome dinner.

Day 2


Road transfer to the specified game reserve (Mkuze Falls or Phinda or Lion Sands); 6 nts all-inclusive safari ie including all meals, teas/coffees, safari activities (game drives and/or bush walks). Drinks are excluded.

Day 3-7

Morning & late afternoon/evening game drives with professional game rangers. During the approx 5 hrs/day between safari activities, Ian will conduct daily painting/sketching sessions in the medium of choice of the individual participants (oils, water-colours, sketches etc). Ian will supply all necessary equipment and will advise on techniques, materials etc. All participants should complete at least 2 original works of their own during the painting safari.

Day 8

Sightseeing tour (panoramic route from Lion Sands; Lake St Lucia from both Zululand lodges) back to the city. accom on B&B basis plus farewell dinner.

Day 9
Transfer to airport.



No previous experience is necessary, although Ian thinks the concept is likely to appeal to artists of all levels who wish to improve their techniques, especially as related to wildlife.

Tours will run mid-Aug to end Sept .Private tours on request minimum 4 people.  Please contact us for details.Rates subject to change.