South Africa · PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 photography sessions justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Follow guides such as Godfrey, Simon, Nigel, or Simeon across the white Atlantis Dunes in a one-hour guided quad-bike outing. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for safety and setup, leaving about 40 to 50 minutes on the sand. Guides may also help with photos and videos.
“10/10 Nigel our guide was really good. The experience was amazing and I highly recommend”
Ride an automatic quad bike across the white Atlantis Dunes near Cape Town for 30 to 35 minutes. Your guide stays with you, explains the basics, and uses your phone to capture photos and videos. Guides such as Marshall, Terrance, and Coleo have earned praise for friendly instruction and fun photo stops.
“Loved it all from start to finish!! Highly recommended!! Having 2 guides during our adventure - one at the front and another at the back, helper so much! Great staff - friendly and helpful!”
Spend one hour walking Bo-Kaap with a local photographer such as Terence, Aisha, or Marie. Expect portraits, full-body poses, action shots, local stories, 40 to 60 edited high-resolution images within three days, and one instant Polaroid. The shared group has a maximum of six people.
“To walk at the Bo Kaap with a professional photographer was one of the things I wished I would do and to finally made my wish come true was one of the best moments. Memories with nice photos”
At Witzand Aquifer Nature Reserve, Twin Venture Quad Biking gives you a one-hour guided ride across white sand dunes with Table Mountain views. You receive a helmet, hair net, and safety briefing, then stop for photos and videos. Sandboarding is available separately, with guide Sibusiso named in one booking.
“we were there on the on time as stated but we got delayed to start the trip and it was cut short before 1hour that we were supposed to do”
Stoked Surf School collects you in Cape Town, chooses a beach with suitable waves, and provides a private 1.5-hour lesson with a board, leash, 4:3mm wetsuit, photos, and changing towel. Coach Sam and guide Michelle have helped make first surf attempts relaxed and fun.
“Well organized, great first time surfing, fantastic instructor. The water and waves were just right. The pick up was on time. Try surfing in Cape Town....it's a don't miss experience.”
Join a private English-speaking guide at Tenikwa near Plettenberg Bay for a leisurely wildlife photography tour. Photograph cheetahs, leopards, caracals, servals, meerkats, and a white lion, with safe enclosure access, conservation talk, and time to revisit one favorite cat.
“This is a working conservation establishment so what you see depends on what they are caring for at the time. We saw more animals than anticipated. All looked well cared for & our guide clearly has a love of animals. He was knowledgeable and informative.”
Join Bonnie or Clive’s Quardbiking ATV team for a one-hour guided ride across Atlantis Dunes. Your English-speaking guide teaches you to handle slopes up to 50 meters high, while scheduled photo stops capture the white sand and distant views. Munya has also received praise as a guide.
“I loved the pictures taken of us. The trip was average. I’ve experienced better at the dunes. What upset me the most is having to wait til 12:50 to get onto a group is even though we made it on time. It was so disorganized.”
Ride a semi-automatic quad bike for one hour through Cape Town’s white Atlantis dunes with a guide. Stop for posed photos, spot Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, and receive images by AirDrop or email. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early for safety instructions.
“Everything was amazing🥹🤩😍😍 I can’t wait to come back for another rudesses😭😭😍 Twin venture🍾👏👌”
Follow an English-speaking instructor across the soft white dunes of Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve, just outside Cape Town. Your one-hour visit includes a quad bike, helmet, hair net, and safety briefing. Groups are limited to six, but bring cash or a card for the separate dune permit.
“It was fun, my client really enjoyed her trip”
Spend one hour walking Bo-Kaap with Marlow Photography’s Caitlin, Saxola, or another local photographer. You’ll learn about Cape Malay culture, get friendly pose direction at colorful street corners, take home a Polaroid, and receive 40 to 50 edited photos within three to four days.
“Terence welcomed us warmly, and took us on an amazing photo tour. He picks amazing spots and is very knowledgeable. Really amazing guy with a touching life story. Photos arrived quickly and we were extremely satisfied. Well recommended.”
You’ll follow an English-speaking instructor across the soft white dunes of the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve on a quad bike. The one-hour visit includes a safety briefing, helmet, hair net, and photo stops, but only about 40 minutes of riding. Bring cash for the required permit.
“so fun and different from regular atv. gorgeous place with tonz of professional pics taken by the guide. very friendly and welcomng”
Meet Zwelakhi, Sfiso, or Luvo at the Atlantis Dunes permit office for a safety briefing, then ride a guided ATV through white sand hills for about an hour. The tour includes a photo stop, helmet, hygiene cap, sunscreen, and views toward Table Mountain.
“Activity was gud but a guy by the name of Sfiso gave us an attitude telling us that our booking time will be delayed because they had black Americans we explained to him that we did booking online because we had a reasons but he asked us to go a talk to someone we did booking with until other guy I think was Luvuyo or Vuyo came and explain everything. It where we decided to continue with our ride other wise we were not happy the way we were treated as clients.”
Start at 6:00 am with a private guide and vehicle, then photograph Signal Hill, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, and Cape Point Nature Reserve. Your guide can adjust the instruction to your level, from first camera lessons to more focused practice. Coffee, pastry, and bottled water are included.
“Greg was a great guide and helped me learn to use my new camera. Loved taking photos of the seals and penguins.”
Meet Marlow Photography in central Cape Town for a private one-hour shoot for two to eight people. Choose Bo-Kaap, Signal Hill, Camps Bay, or another suggested spot, then work with Marlow, Terrence, Aisha, or Andy on portraits, group shots, action poses, and one outfit change. Digital images arrive online within three days.
“Our photographer, Terrence, did an amazing job and his knowledge of the Bo Kaap area is superb! I'm confident the photos will be amazing!”
Meet your photographer at Heaven Coffee in Cape Town’s city center for a relaxed, shared one-hour shoot through picturesque streets. Get pose help, local insight, one Polaroid that day, and 40 to 60 edited images in a private gallery within 72 hours.
“We enjoyed our photo shoot and even learned a little about the area. Terrence was amazing and captured our funnest moments.”
Pick a reserve, a coastline or a cellar.
