Photography.
Storytelling.
Conservation.
photography workshop with
Mattias Klum
dates & group size
June 2-13, 2024.
Min. 4 - Max. 8 participants.
highlights
*Abundant wildlife and striking landscapes of Ruaha.
*Remote and untouched Katavi.
*Pristine and biodiverse paradise on Lake Tanganyika's shores - Mahale Mountains National Park.
WHAT TO EXPECT
*Walking safaris and game drives.
*Learning technical aspects of photography.
*Lectures on photography & conservation from Mattias Klum.
*Introduction to wildlife conservation projects in Tanzania.
suitable for
Photography enthusiasts.
All ages & skill levels.
Educational seekers.
Nature lovers.
Conservation-minded individuals.
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival at dar es sallam. transfer to the hotel.
Our driver will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer you to your lodge in Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival at the lodge, your tour leader and a member of our team will meet you for a briefing and Q&A about your trip.
Accommodation: Alexander's Hotel, Dar es Salaam.
Day 2-4. Ruaha National Park. Usangu expedition camp.
Air transfer from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha airstrip. Check-in Usangu Expedition camp for the next 3 nights.
Game drives, walking safaris, boating and canoeing, lectures about conservation, a lecture from your tour leader, and participating in research activities.
Meals and drinks are included.
Accommodation: Usangu Expedition Camp.
Day 5-7. Katavi National park.
Air transfer from Ruaha airstrip to Katavi airstrip. Check-in Mbali Mbali Katavi tented camp. Spend the next 3 nights at the camp. Game drives twice a day in a private vehicle.
Meals and drinks are included.
Accommodation: Mbali Mbali Katavi Camp.
Day 8. Lake tanganyika.
In the morning overland transfer to Lake Tanganyika. Check-in Lakeshore Lodge for 1 night. All lake activities are available - scuba, snorkeling, and boating but can be booked as extra on request.
Meals and drinks are included.
Accommodation: Lakeshore Lodge, Tannganyika.
Day 9-11. Mahale mountains national park.
Air transfer to Mahale Mountains National Park. Check-in Mbali Mbali Mahale Lodge on the shores of Lake Tanganyika within the Park borders.
Chimpanzee treks, kayaking, boat safaris, hiking.
Meals and drinks are included.
Accommodation: Mbali Mbali Mahale Lodge.
Day 12. Transfer Dar Es Salaam.
Morning air transfer back to Dar Es Salaam.
Your tour leader Mattias Klum
Born in Uppsala, Sweden in 1968. He has worked full-time as a photographer since 1986, and as a cinematographer and director on numerous film and television projects since 1994. Mattias Klum is internationally recognized for describing and portraying animals, plants, and natural and cultural settings in the form of articles, books, films, lectures, and exhibitions. His artistic photographic language has rendered him successful not only in the world of documentaries but also in the art scene.
Mattias Klum has undertaken numerous major projects and expeditions to Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Guyana, Thailand, Mozambique, South Africa, China, Iceland, Ecuador, Botswana, Panama, Mongolia, Kamerun, Tanzania, Peru, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Congo DRC, Fiji, Hawaii, and Antarctica, among other locations.
His work has been featured in many international publications, such as National Geographic, Wildlife Conservation, Audubon, Geo, BBC Wildlife, Terre Sauvage, Stern, Der Spiegel, and The New York Times. Since 1997, he has produced multiple articles and 13 cover stories for a reputable magazine.
Klum's photographs have been shown in one-man exhibitions at renowned museums and art galleries in the United States, Norway, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Japan, Botswana, China, Italy, and Great Britain, among other countries, and at major worldwide events as COP15 UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in 2009, Shanghai World EXPO in 2010, 3rd Nobel Laureate Symposium and Clinton Global Initiative, to name a few.
Mattias Klum is an internationally sought-after lecturer and has given countless lectures worldwide. A selection of business customers: Tällberg Foundation, Clinton Global Initiative, The Royal Palace of Sweden, Prince Albert II Foundation, Apple, Volvo, DNB, IBM, The Prince's Trust, IKEA, National Geographic Society, WWF, The Nobel Foundation, Walt Disney Imagineering, Ermenegildo Zegna Group, Chautauqua Institution, Audi, American Express and Sweco, among others.
Tour price starts from 13,340 USD
What's included
*Mattias Klum as a workshop leader, lecturer & tutor.
*Airport transfers.
*Domestic scheduled air transfers as specified in the itinerary.
*Accommodation.
*Meals, soft drinks, house beers & wines.
*Private game drive vehicle.
*Private safari guide.
*Emergency medical evacuation insurance.
What's not included
*Items of a personal nature.
*Travel, medical, cancellation, and baggage insurance.
*International flight from and to your home country.
*Visa fees (please be sure to check if visas are required).