AntArcticA Photo ExPEdition

www.c4PhotosAfAris.com

2016

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Cost of Photography Workshop

The cost of the photographic workshop is US$1,120/person. Please note this cost is additional to the cost of the cabin you select.

Cost of Cabins

Depending on the cabin category you select the cost varies as shown in the table below.All prices are in US$.Should you decide to reserve an unshared cabin you will be required to pay a single supplement according to cabin category; see table below for details of unshared accommodation..

All requests for unshared cabins must be clearly indicated on the Registration Form.

Cabin type Cost p/p sharing (US Dollar) Cost single (US Dollar)Twin Window $ 13 295 $ 17 284Upper deck Twin $ 15 295 $ 25 002Superior Twin $ 15 795 $ 26 852

Important Exclusion: Buenos Aires Flight and Transfer Package ($800 per person)

BUENOS AIRES FLIGHT AND TRANSFER PACKAGE INCLUDES: Pre expedition hotel night in Buenos Aires, with breakfast, Group transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires, Charter flight from Bue-nos Aires to Ushuaia (return), Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship (return).

TERMS OF PAYMENT

1. A non-refundable deposit equalling the cost of the photography workshop (US$1,120.00) plus 20% of the cost of the cabin category selected, per person, together with a completed Registration Form, payable upon making your resevation.

2. The remaining 80% balance of the cost of the cabin category selected, on or before Friday 28 August 2015.

As there is accommodation for only THIRTY (30) participants in the photography workshop, regis-trations will be accepted strictly in the order they are received.

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Antarctica Crossing the Circle: Southern ExpeditionAntarctica, for the naturalist and wildlife photographer is the ultimate destination. Once deemed so remote from civilization that men traded their lives to experience it, this destination is now safely accessible on modern vessels and where we can stand in awe and photograph.

This photographic journey and workshop offers you the most in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Penin-sula. Extended time in the region allows you to go beyond the Antarctic Peninsula and venture south of the Antarctic Circle, home to fantastic ice formations and wildlife including the Weddell seal. You’ll enjoy more time communing with penguins and visits to less-frequented landing sites.

• Be one of the few to venture to 66 degrees 33.7 minutes South;• Visit historic research stations in Marguerite Bay.• Witness the abundant Antarctic wildlife, including penguins, seals, whales and more;• Experience the Western Peninsula highlights and visit iconic landing sites; and• Learn about Antarctica’s geology and wildlife from onboard lecturers and specialists.

In collaboration with Quark Expeditions – the Leader in Polar Adventures, the photography workshop on this expedition, is co-organised by C4 Images & Safaris, South Africa, Iconic Images International, Aus-tralia, together with our good friend Art Wolfe, USA as the guest photographer. Art needs no introduction to photographers worldwide.

Quark Expedition’s cooperation allows us to deliver a specialised on-board and zodiac/land-based pho-tographic workshop, to make this polar expedition a very special photographic event. Together we have created a “top-drawer” photography workshop within a “first class” Antarctica expedition. You also have full access to Quark Expedition specialist polar region expedition leaders and presenters – a unique combina-tion in the one trip.

This expedition is Quark’s most southern Antarctic expedition and offers you the very best opportunities to capture the iconic images of one of the remotest part of the planet – be prepared to be overwhelmed by one of the great wonders of the natural world – all within a few meters of your lens. Your days will be busy spotting wildlife and being mesmerized by the beauty of Antarctica. Watching penguins waddling on the beach and listening to the crackling and crumbling sounds of icebergs and glaciers will become your daily environment.

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Even seasoned travellers to polar regions experience a deep sense of awe and respect on their first glimpse of the much-anticipated continent. Even those who have led more than a hundred Antarctica ex-peditions, are still overcome by its formidable beauty. You are greeted by thousands of icebergs that look like modern art sculptures lining the pristine bays. Meanwhile an overwhelming profusion of wildlife is on display from penguins torpedoing through the water to predatory seals staking their claim on ice floes.

We plan to land and photograph on the mainland of the White Continent itself. From this vantage point, it is easy to understand why legendary explorers such as Roald Amundsen and Sir Ernest Shackleton were so captivated by this haunting region.

As with all voyages, passenger and vessel safety are Quark’s top priorities. Hence weather, ice or other conditions may require a change to the planned itinerary and shore excursions but that is half the fun of Polar Region exploring. Predictability is a term that has no relevance in this environment.

Quark Polar Adventure Ships and Icebreakers

Quark Expeditions has the largest and most diverse fleet of adventure ships in the Antarctic and Arctic. Travelers choose from more departures and a greater variety of itineraries than is available anywhere else. Within the fleet is the only nuclear-powered icebreaker – 50 Years of Victory – sailing to the North Pole. Every ship is equipped with Zodiacs – inflatable landing craft – for shore transfers and ocean-level cruising.

All ships are platforms for optional sea-kayaking, camping, mountaineering and cross-country skiing. Their small size enables them to sail channels and bays through which our icebreakers cannot sail. The ability to get close to landscapes and wildlife make these vessels extraordinary base camps for photographers. None of the vessels carries more than 199 passengers who share a preference for travel to remote wil-derness areas accompanied by Expedition Team members eager to share their knowledge and love for Antarctica.

We also collaborated with Quark Expeditions because of their common sense approach to pricing, limited passenger numbers and their commitment to ecological preservation and conservation. These values sit very comfortably alongside those of C4 Photo Safaris/Art Wolfe Inc./Iconic Images.

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Photographic Workshop Leaders/Instructors

The photographic workshop leaders/instructors are: Art Wolfe, Shem Compion and Denis Glennon AO

All three are experienced, competent wildlife and nature photographers.

The number of participants in the photography workshop is confined to thirty. We have reserved 30 berths in a variety of cabin categories for these participants, on the vessel, Ocean Endeavour and registrations will be accepted in the order they are received. Should you require a cabin outside those reserved by us, this is possible, subject to one being available. If this is your choice, please contact us as soon as possible.

This far-reaching expedition to the islands of the South Atlantic Ocean and the Antarctic mainland, means your photography will increase exponentially and at the same time it allow you to revel in fourteen days of endless photographic opportunities as you are guided and assisted by Art, Shem & Denis.

Expect to photograph thousands of penguins in rookeries, behemoth icebergs reflecting startling greens, cyans and blues and with a very good chance to see humpback whales feeding on krill and of course the sweeping ice sheet continent of Antarctica.

Being part of a small group of like-minded photographers and continually assisted by Art, Shem & Denis to help you capture extraordinary images in the pristine wilderness of this vast polar region, is an experience of a lifetime. It is a place to inspire the imagination and touch your very soul of your being.

Photography Workshop Within The Expedition

We have booked an allotment of cabins and berths on the Ocean Endeavour so that we can take a small group of like-minded photographers to have the best possible experiences in the Antarctic. For this reason we have incorporated a photography workshop component on the expedition to make sure you gain as much tutoring, knowledge and photographic insights from the trip, as possible.

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Throughout the expedition our small group will have access to:

• Exclusive on board tutoring, lectures, feedback sessions by Art Wolfe, Shem Compion and Denis Glennon. These sessions will be available only to our group and will be held independently of the other passengers on the vessel, in a separate location. This will be in addition to the normal on board lec-tures presented by the Quark Expeditions team, to which you will have full access.

• Small group photography workshops and processing sessions.• Some one-on-one interaction with the three of us who will help you get the best results possible.• More than teaching you just ‘camera settings’, you will have three enthusiastic and committed photog-

raphers who will share their creative vision, experiences, insights and artistry to help you create more compelling and striking images.

• Access to Zodiac cruises dedicated to our photographic group with Art, Shem and Denis as photogra-phy guides.

• Access to information on optimal camera settings for each scenario while you are photographing.• Guidance on Lightroom and Photoshop post processing techniques.• We will work closely with the Quark Expedition Leader to ensure that we are at the best locations for

the most time, and in the best light.• Subject to final decisions by the Captain/Expedition Leader the smaller number of passengers on-

board and the availability of sufficient zodiacs means all passengers can be ashore or cruising in zo-diacs at one time, should they wish to do so.

• Photographing from zodiacs allows you to experience the Antarctic waters at a more intimate level. As there is likely to be great light, sufficient time will be dedicated to capture the stunning landscapes, as well as the wildlife.

• Quark Expedition’s policy is to try and spend as much time as possible on land at wildlife sightings. Their and our focus will be to have you photographing on shore, amongst the wildlife, for as long as is safely possible.

• All in all, the photography workshop and expedition are designed to have a small group of nature and wildlife photographers who will have twelve nights on board one of the best smaller ships in the Ant-arctic to give them the best access to some amazing photography.

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Day 1:

You may arrive in Buenos Aires at any time during Day 1 of the itinerary. Upon your ar-rival in Buenos Aires, and if you have booked the optional Buenos Aeries Flight & Transfer Package, you will independently transfer to the group hotel (pre-night hotel included).

Day 2:

If you have booked the optional Hotel, Flight & Transfer Package, after breakfast at the hotel, as part of the group you will transfer to the airport and board a private charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina. Upon arrival, we’ll take a short city tour of this quaint port town before heading to the pier.

Day 14:

If you have booked the optional Hotel, Flight & Transfer Package you will be transported to the airport for the charter flight back to Buenos Aires. This is the end of the Photo Expedition.

Dates Tranfers AccommodationDay 1 International flight arrivals in Buenos

Aires.dependend on booking

Day 2 Charter flight to Ushaia. On board shipDay 14 Charter flight back to Buenos Aires.

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The expedition commences and finishes in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 31 December 2015 and 13 January 2016 respectively.

Important Exclusion from Expedition Cost

Please note the BUENOS AIRES FLIGHT AND TRANSFER PACKAGE which includes: • Pre expedition hotel night in Buenos Aires, with breakfast • Group transfer from the hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires • Charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (return) • Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship (return)

and costs US$800/person, is NOT included in the costs for the various cabin categories shown in the “COSTS” tab. Should you wish to book this Hotel, Flight & Transfer Package you should clearly indicate

this on the booking form.

Day 1: (31 December 2015)

Buenos Aires, Argentina.

You may arrive in Buenos Aires at any time during Day 1 of the itinerary. Upon your arrival in Buenos Aires, and if you have booked the optional Buenos Aeries Flight & Transfer Package, you will independently transfer to the group hotel (pre-night hotel included).

The charter flight option offered by Quark Expeditions is limited to a total weight of 20kg of lug-gage. This includes the combined weight of your camera and cargo luggage.

If you will not fit this weight restriction, an alternative option is to travel to Ushuaia on your own flight arrangements. Many people use this option and Shem Compion, Denis Glennon and Art Wolfe will all be travelling to and from Ushuaia on their own arrangements.

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Day 2: (1 January 2016)

Charter Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation.

If you have booked the optional Hotel, Flight & Transfer Package, after breakfast at the hotel, as part of the group you will transfer to the airport and board a private charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina. Upon arrival, we’ll take a short city tour of this quaint port town before heading to the pier.

There are many photographic opportunities around the town of Ushuaia itself, the port area and as the vessel departs the harbour. As you board the vessel, Ocean Endeavour, in Ushuaia, the world’s southern-most city near the tip of Argentina, and start to become familiar with ‘your home’ for the next 14 days you cannot help but wonder about the exciting journey and photography ahead.

Once on board, you will have the chance to check out your camera gear, spend informal time with the fel-low photographers. In the early evening, you set sail and begin your voyage leaving behind Ushuaia and sail through the picturesque Beagle Channel. Sailing southward, the ship will likely be joined by swoop-ing seabirds including the mighty wandering albatross, which you will come to know well and see in your frame many times on this truly amazing photographic expedition.

Days 3 & 4: (2 & 3 January 2016)

Crossing the Drake Passage.

The waters of the Drake Passage are unpredictable, so hope for clear skies and a calm ocean. You’ll have plenty of time to gaze out at the sea, get to know your fellow travellers and chat with your Art, Shem Denis and the Quark Expedition Team. Time over these two days will be spent preparing for the exciting days ahead, with numerous obligatory educational and informative lectures from the Quark Expedition Team. You’ll learn about everything from safety procedures to the history of whaling in Antarctica.

Days 5, 6 & 7: (4, 5 & 6 January 2016)

The Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands.

With the Drake Passage left in our wake, we make our approach to Antarctica. Get your cameras ready as the continent’s coastline will make its first appearance, signalling the start of your adventure in the realm of the Antarctic.You’ll see plenty of icebergs floating by and be fixated on the surface of the ocean as curi-ous whales spout and breach before your eyes. As exciting as it can be from onboard the ship, your true exploration occurs when you disembark and set foot on the great continent. There are several potential landing sites we may visit, including Neko Harbour, Orne Harbour or Paradise Harbour.Your days will be busy spotting wildlife and being mesmerized by the beauty of Antarctica. Watching penguins waddling on the beach and listening to the crackling and crumbling sounds of icebergs and glaciers will become your daily environment.

If in-flight bird photography is your interest you will be in “bird heaven” and if you have never tried it, we will show you, using short lectures and practical sessions, how to master this challenging but extremely rewarding genre of photography. The friendly Quark Expedition polar specialists will continue to fascinate you with heroic stories of some of the earliest explorers of Antarctica. You will also learn about Polar con-servation – a theme particularly close to the hearts of Quark expedition leaders and crew. The anticipation grows particularly as you cross the Antarctic Convergence and notice a dramatic drop in temperature. Special attention will be given to ensure your camera gear continues to function properly in the increas-ingly harsher climate.

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Days 8 & 9: (7 & 8 January 2016)

The Antarctic Circle.

Crossing the Antarctic Circle is an impressive achievement, as most expeditions to the Peninsula do not reach this far south, which is officially ‘charted’ at 66° 33’ S. We continue to photograph some of the most amazing subjects on the planet.

Days 10 & 11 (9 & 10 January 2016)

Northbound Along the Peninsula.

By now, your knowledge of Adélie, chinstrap and gentoo penguins will be matched by your ability to differ-entiate between a leopard, fur or Weddell seal. Terms like ‘bergy bits’ and black ice will seem normal too, yet there are still many tales to be told. As you head north, Zodiac excursions will continue to maximise photography opportunities, while the Quark Expedition team will continue with presentations, while giving you time to reflect on everything you’ve experienced. Art, Shem & Denis will continue to help you with your photography.

Days 12 & 13: (11 & 12 January 2016)

Drake Passage to Ushuaia.

As you depart this magical place, unsurprisingly with a longing to stay, and make your way back, again across the Antarctic Convergence and the Drake Passage before rounding the infamous for sailors, Cape Horn, much of your time will be spent sharing and reflecting on the wonderful experiences, not to mention the captivating and compelling images you will treasure for ever.Re-crossing the Drake, Antarctica fades away and you’ll be left with a collection of unique images and memories to last a lifetime. Animated con-versations with your newfound friends and photographers will make the time crossing the Drake Passage ‘fly by’, hopefully in kindly seas and fair winds. The Quark Expedition team will round up their series of lectures whilst Art, Shem & Denis will help you ‘polish off’ the best of the best of your photos.

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Days 14: (13 Jnauary 2016)

Disembark in Ushuaia, for charter flight back to Buenos Aires.

If you have booked the optional Hotel, Flight & Transfer Package you will be transported to the airport for the charter flight back to Buenos Aires

After breakfast aboard the ship, it is time to part ways and say goodbye to Art, Shem & Denis and the Quark Expedition team.

After disembarkation, you may have a little time to explore Ushuaia, depending on your flight departure time.

Important Reminder: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy – and excitement – of expedition travel. There are no guarantees that we can achieve everything we set out to accomplish. A measure of flexibility is something all of us must bring to a voyage. There are nearly 200 recognized sites in the Ant-arctic Peninsula and South Shetlands and the places mentioned above may be changed to others equally as interesting.

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AntarcticaAntarctica is Earth’s southernmost continent, con-taining the geographic South Pole. It is situated in the Antarctic region of the Southern Hemisphere, almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle, and is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. At 14.0 million km2 (5.4 million sq mi), it is the fifth-largest conti-nent in area after Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. For comparison, Antarctica is nearly twice the size of Australia. About 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice that averages 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) in thickness, which extends to all but the north-ernmost reaches of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Antarctica, on average, is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent, and has the highest average elevation of all the continents. Antarctica is con-sidered a desert, with annual precipitation of only 200 mm (8 inches) along the coast and far less in-land. The temperature in Antarctica has reached −89 °C (−129 °F). There are no permanent human residents, but anywhere from 1,000 to 5,000 people reside throughout the year at the research stations scattered across the continent. Only cold-adapted organisms survive, including many types of algae, bacteria, fungi, plants, protista, and certain animals, such as mites, nematodes, penguins, seals and tar-

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Denis Glennon is the creator and owner of Iconic Images Inter-national. Western Australia is now his home. Prior to establish-ing Iconic Images International he spent over 35 years in the corporate world, in various parts of the globe.

He holds graduate degrees in engineering and psychology and post-graduate degrees in science and education. In 2000 he was awarded his AO (Officer of the Order of Australia) for his significant contribution, over two decades, to environmental conservation and pollution prevention in Australia.

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In the nature photography and art world, the name Art Wolfe reigns amongst those photographers who’s work is universally recognised, appreciated and enjoyed at the highest level.

Art Wolfe joins C4 Photo Safaris in select photo safaris where he helps inpart his photographic insight and experience to our clients. He has travelled with C4 Photo Safaris to Namibia, ken-ya, South Africa, Botswana and Antarctica.

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Shem Compion is the founder and owner of C4 Photo Safaris. He uses his intricate knowledge of travel in Africa, its wildlife and the best photographic locations to give you the best photo-graphic tour experience you will ever have.

A self-taught wildlife photographer, Shem quickly established himself as one of the best wildlife photographers in South Af-rica. His work is regularly published worldwide in magazines, calendars and books. In 2010, he supplied all 72 images to the extremely popular Africa Geographic calendar.

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Cabin Categories & locations reserved for Participants registered on the Photog-raphy workshop

C4 Photo Safaris/Iconic Images International/Art Wolfe Inc. have a “first option” on:

Cabin Catergory Cabin numbersTwin Window 5036, 5040, 5052, 5041Upper deck Twin 7013, 7014, 7015, 7016, 8001, 8002, 8003, 8004Superior Twin 5001, 5007, 7017,

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As the number of participants in the photography workshop is limited to thirty (30), these cabins are anticipated to be in high demand.

The cabins will be allocated to participants register-ing in the photography workshop in order of receipt of completed registration forms and payment of ini-tial deposits.

For more detailed information on each of the cabin categories on the Ocean Endeavour, as prepared by Quark Expeditions, please click on: Cabin Cat-egories.

Should you desire a cabin other than those we have selected, it is possible to reserve one, subject to availability at the time of your registration. We will liaise with Quark Expeditions to assist you obtain the cabin of your choice.

For information on the costs of the different catego-ries of cabins, please read the information in the “MISCELLANEOUS” tab below.

Travel documents

• Passport• ID Documents• Flight ticket/s• Itinerary

Accommodation and travel

• Foreign exchange• Credit card/s• Cash

Personal items and clothing

• Hat • Sunscreen (one low factor and one

higher factor SPF)• Sunglasses• Cotton shirts• Warm top/s• Wind breaker/rain jacket• “Inners” thin light gloves to wear on • cool early mornings• Travel sandals• Closed shoes

Personal medical items

• Malaria prophylactics if you are travelling in a malaria area

• Contact lens cleaning fluid• Copy of any medical prescriptions• Copy of prescription glasses• Note of any allergies to any medication• Mosquito repellent

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Camera Equipment

• Camera bodies• Lenses• Tele-converters• Body and lens caps• Plastic zip lock bags• Filters (UV, Polariser and graduated)• Batteries • Battery chargers• Camera bag• Binoculars• Digital card wallet• Cable ties• Flash-gun• Batteries for flash gun• Big Blower brush• Sensor cleaning fluid• Laptop/External hard drive • Power for external hard drive• Power adaptors • Camera manuals• Tripod• Tripod head and quick release plate• Lens cleaning cloth/s• Camera vest• Digital memory cards

1. What should I know about vehicle etiquette?

Vehicle etiquette and consideration for fellow photographers:

On all our tours we may ask participants to rotate seats in the vehicles, taking it in turn to sit in the more popular seats in the front and the less popular ones in the rear. This requirementapplies to everyone. If there is some reason why you can’t take your turn in the back of a vehicle (e.g. a bad back or travel sickness) please inform our office at the time of booking to see if we can accommodate you. We regret that anyone failing to inform us of such limitations before the tour will be expected to rotate seats in the same way as everyone else.

There is also other vehicle etiquette that we would like to ask you to adhere to. We give these guidelines to ensure a positive experience for all when on safari.

• Please keep noise levels low at an animal sighting. This allows people to enjoy the set-ting and listen to sounds that the animals may be making. Often these alert us to somebehaviour and allows us to anticipate any action that may occur.

• If you are seated in the front of the vehicle, please have consideration for the peoplebehind you. A pre-arranged chat at the start of the safari is an excellent way to work out how you will be photographing and working around each other. It provides a positive workingenvironment and allows everyone to photograph happily in the vehicle.

• When photographing, keep movement to a minimum. If you are going to shift places, then alert the others and do so as swiftly and directly as possible.

• Please do not do anything to effect the behaviour of the animals.

• Your driver/ranger has to adhere to certain rules and etiquette at sightings that you may not be aware of. This may mean you cannot stop exactly where you would like. Please bear this in mind at sightings, especially when there are other vehicles from other camps around.

2. What technical equipment or requirements do I need for the workshops?

For workshops a Digital SLR camera is recommended, with at least a 200mm lens to capture wildlife im-ages. A laptop for downloading is also helpful, although we can download image if necessary. On a Photo tour, two DSLR camera bodies and lenses are advised. The type of lenses you take depend entirely on the destination. We will advise according to each tour should you need advise.

3. Are there any extras I need to bring on a trip?

Most of our tours are all inclusive and we offer advice as to what to bring along. This is due to the differ-ent seasons and conditions of each safari. C4 Photo Safaris will always advise if you will be traveling in a Malaria area. If the tour is not all-inclusive, it will be clearly stated.

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4. Why do you choose such specific destinations for the Tours and Work-shops?

Each destination is hand picked by us for the beauty and photographic potential it holds. C4 Photo Safaris only travel to destinations that offer the best of what we are looking to photograph. If we know an area holds excellent wildlife, we will take tours there. There are many factors to consider- Seasonal variation can have a large impact on wildlife movements, animal and bird migrations, localalised animal movements etc. We of course take all this into consideration, ensuring that our tours are going to the best locations at the best times.

5. Is there any cell phone reception in the areas?

In most game reserves and wild areas there is no cell/mobile phone reception.

6. How safe am I in the game reserves in Africa?

C4 Photo Safaris only operate with lodges and reserves that use the best rangers. They ensure your safety whilst on safari and use very strict procedures when dealing with dangerous animals. Each lodge has a safety briefing on arrival which, if adhered to, makes your stay very safe.

7. What insurance/coverage do I need?

Your normal travel insurance covers you for safaris in Africa. C4 Photo Safaris are comprehensively in-sured for medical emergencies on safaris.

8. For Malaria, which tablets should I take, if any?

C4 Photo Safaris are not allowed to prescribe medical advice to clients. We will advise if the area visited is in a malaria area. You will need to consult with your local GP for medical advise on Malaria and prevention.

9. What about allergies?

Most safari camps are able to handle food allergies but not with the degree of skill that five star hotels do. The best way to handle an intolerance, is to simply avoid eating that particu-lar food as the menus in camp are quite diverse. If you have a more uncommon allergy, like beingallergic to eggs, and you know of a solution (like a powder substitute), then bring it along on sa-fari. If you have a deadly allergy, then be sure to travel with your own medication and request in camp that that ingredient be removed from the kitchen and the store. As a side note, it ishelpful to remember that many safari camps have to fly produce in or truck it in, overhundreds of miles. Furthermore, the camps, although impressive looking, actually have minimalinfrastructure behind the scenes. If you assist the camp in managing your allergy, it will be agreat help.

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10. What about medicine, diseases and vaccinations?

Please check in with your local travel clinic or doctor for advice. From my experience, ayellow fever and hepatitis vaccination is a must, while the plethora of others areoptional. Our safaris are conducted in low risk malarial areas but for your own peace of mind, werecommend that you take a prophylactic. In areas where you get tsetse flies in East Afri-ca, humans are not the primary disease carries, and contracting Tryps is very rare. There isnothing you can do about these flies except to dress appropriately (keep reading) and to ap-ply mosie-guard. None of our current safari destinations carry significant amounts of tsetsi flies. The camps do have medicine kits and there is always an evacuation plan. We do howev-er find it practical to always travel through Africa with the following items: Immodium (keep this handy when traveling) - Buscopan (for tummy cramps) - Pain killers (that contain par-acetamol and a muscle relaxant) - Antihistamine cream and tablets for any allergic reactions - Melatonin to help speedy recovery from jetlag - Any medicine or ointments that you would normally take at home - Mosquito repellant - A product called Mosie-guard for areas where Tsetsi Flies occur (manu-factured in the UK and Deet does not work) - Tweezers for any thorns or splinters - Re-hydrants sachets (very important) - Disinfectant or antibiotic cream (just for nicks, cuts or grazes) - Plasters (to cover nicks, cuts or grazes)

11. Can I drink water and eat fresh produce on safari?

We advise that you only drink bottled water, which is always available in camps. Avoid ice as this is often made from local water which although is generally safe to drink, your foreign tummies might disagree! It is safe to eat fresh produce.

12. What about food on safari?

Both East and much of Southern Africa was a British colony and as such, you can expect that type of cuisine. The breakfasts usually consist of cereals and a hot English breakfast. Lunch-es are usually light with a variety of salads and always a meat option. Dinners are traditionalEnglish affairs usually with a soup starter and freshly baked camp bread. The main course will usually be a roast of sorts, with vegetables. Dessert is usually a simple affair consisting of fruit or a baked pudding. You will not go hungry! (A side note to mention is that between meals there are often not snacks readily available and breakfast is often only later in the morning. You might want to bring a few snacks or energy bars if you have a problem keeping your sugar levels up.)

13. Any luggage restrictions?

The reality is that on any scheduled charters in Africa, there will be luggage restrictions. Short of charter-ing your own flight (which we can do), our advice is to bring only the essential camera equipment. Having too much equipment can actually hinder your photography. Also, you can get washing done in camp and with a fairly moderate to hot climate, you can afford to pack light. In short, bring fewer clothes so that you can bring more camera gear! Depending on the safari you book, we will be able to advise you on exact weight restrictions.

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14. What amount of spending money should I bring along?

Our tours cover all travel, food and accommodation costs (unless otherwise stated). This means that spending money can be kept to souvenirs, curios and books. This normally amounts to Euro 10.00 per person per day.

15. Commercial representation and wildlife photography consulting

C4 Photo Safaris has the full capacity to plan and run commercial photo shoots for professional clients. We are able to supply you with the best guides in the wildlife photography industry as well as organize and run all your ground handling logistics for the shoot. Our know-ledge of African travel logistics combined with our specialized knowledge of wildlife and the best places to photograph them, places us in the perfect position to plan and run your commer-cial shoot. Please contact Shem with your request. Additionally we can supply photographers for the shoot where they would work under the production name. On all tours with c4 images andsafaris, our guides have the right to take photographs. Their goal is to get you into the right position and tutor you into getting the best photograph. Once they have done so, they have full rights to take their own photographs. The rights of the guides and all of their images remains with the individual guide who took the photographs. No other person has any rights over the photographs taken by a guide representing C4 Photo Safaris.

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Please read the following terms through.

The client who signifies his acceptance of a booking does so on behalf of himself and persons under his authority, which means that all are bound by the terms and conditions (‘these terms’) of C4 Photo Safa-ris CC (‘C4 Photo Safaris’) as if they had made the application themselves.

Payment

1. All estimates or quotations provided by, or bookings made with C4 Photo Safaris are subject to these terms.

2. A non-refundable deposit of 40%(private tour)/ 30%(scheduled tour) of the LAND arrange-ment cost, plus the full amount including the taxes for the air travel portion, for each person is required when booking. This booking fee is accepted as part of the inclusive fare as specified in the booking confir-mation form (‘the fare’) and will only be refunded if the application cannot be accommo-dated. (Most airlines stipulate that tickets have to be issued within 3 working days of a booking being made).

3. The full amount due by the client to C4 Photo Safaris shall be payable not less than four weeks (scheduled tour)/ 8 weeks (private tour) prior to the date of departure. If the full amount is not paid in due time, C4 Photo Safaris reserves the right to treat the booking as cancelled. Bookings made within eight weeks of the departure date must be paid in full immediately.

4. Should the client amend his booking at any stage, either in the form of a date change, itinerary amendment or any other change whatsoever, C4 Photo Safaris reserves the right to charge an amendment fee per booking. Booking changes may be made only up to 8 weeks in advance of the booked tour/workshop. One itinerary amendment is free, thereafter each change will be charged at R300 per booking over and above the tour cost.

Cancellation

If a booking is cancelled, then, over and above such cancellation fees as each airline may charge and for which the client will be liable, the following will apply:

1. With the consent of C4 Photo Safaris, the latter shall retain the full deposit but the amount paid in excess thereof will be reimbursed to the client;

2. Deposit is non-refundable, cancellation of booking, once deposit is paid, forfeits the deposit.3. less than 40 days prior to departure C4 Photo Safaris shall retain the full deposit and a cancellation

fee will be payable equal to 65% of the land arrangement plus up to the full amount of the air ticket and any Credit card surcharges will apply if the fees were paid by credit card.

4. less than 20 days prior to departure C4 Photo Safaris shall retain the full deposit and a cancella-tion fee will be payable equal to 100% of the land arrangements plus up to the full amount of the air ticket;

5. by C4 Photo Safaris, who reserves the right to and shall be entitled to cancel any tour or product sold prior to departure, C4 Photo Safaris shall be obligated to refund all amounts received by it and the client, who shall have no further claim of any nature whatsoever against C4 Photo Safaris arising out of such cancellations.

6. Should a client fail to join a tour, or fail to use the accom-modation/services booked by C4 Photo Safaris on their behalf, for any reason whatsoever, no refund or liability will be accepted by C4 Photo Safaris.

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1. The client who signifies his acceptance of a book¬ing does so on behalf of himself and persons under his authority, which means that all are bound by the terms a¬nd conditions (‘these terms’) of C4 Photo Safaris CC (‘C4 Photo Safaris) as if they had made the applica¬tion themselves.

2. All estimates or quotations provided by, or bookings made with C4 Photo Safaris are subject to these terms.

3. A non-refundable deposit of 40% of the LAND arrange¬ment cost, plus the full amount including the taxes for the air travel portion, for each person is required when booking. This booking fee is accepted as part of the inclusive fare as specified in the booking confirmation form (‘the fare’) and will only be refunded if the applica-tion cannot be accommo¬dated. (Most airlines stipulate that tickets have to be issued within 3 working days of a booking being made).

4. The full amount due by the client to C4 Photo Sa-faris shall be payable not less than four weeks prior to the date of departure. If the full amount is not paid in due time, C4 Photo Safaris reserves the right to treat the booking as cancelled. Bookings made within eight weeks of the departure date must be paid in full immediately.

5. Should the client amend his booking at any stage, ei-ther in the form of a date change, itinerary amendment or any other change whatsoever, C4 Photo Safaris reserves the right to charge an amendment fee per booking. Book-ing changes may be made only up to 8 weeks in advance of the booked tour/workshop. One itinerary amendment is free, thereafter each change will be charged at R300 per booking over and above the tour cost.

6. If a booking is cancelled, then, over and above such cancellation fees as each airline may charge and for which the client will be liable, the following will apply:

6.1. With the consent of C4 Photo Safaris, the latter shall retain the full deposit but the amount paid in excess thereof will be reimbursed to the client;

6.2. Deposit is non-refundable, cancellation of booking, once deposit is paid, forfeits the deposit.

6.3. Less than 40 days prior to departure C4 Photo Safa-ris shall retain the full deposit and a cancellation fee will be payable equal to 65% of the land arrangement plus up to the full amount of the air ticket and any Credit card surcharges will apply if the fees were paid by credit card.

6.4. Less than 20 days prior to departure C4 Photo Sa-faris shall retain the full deposit and a cancellation fee will be payable equal to 100% of the land arrangements plus up to the full amount of the air ticket;

6.5. By C4 Photo Safaris, who reserves the right to and shall be entitled to cancel any tour or product sold prior to departure, C4 Photo Safaris shall be obligated to refund all amounts received by it and the client, who shall have no further claim of any nature whatsoever against C4 Photo Safaris arising out of such cancellations.

7. Should a client fail to join a tour, or fail to use the accom¬modation/services booked by C4 Photo Safaris on their behalf, for any reason whatsoever, no refund or liability will be accepted by C4 Photo Safaris.

8. C4 Photo Safaris provides clients with travel and/or other services either itself or acting as agents for prin-cipals engaged in or associated with the travel industry, such as airlines. C4 Photo Safaris represent such prin-ciples as agents only accordingly and accept no liability for loss, damage, injury or death which any client may suffer as a result of any act or omission on the part of or the failure of such principals to fulfill their obligations, whether in relation to travel arrangements, accommoda-tion or otherwise.

tErms & conditionsThe contract in use by such principals (which is often constituted by the ticket issued by the principal), shall constitute the sole contract between the principal and the client and any right of recourse the client may have, will be solely against the principal.

9. Cancellation, medical & repatriation insurance is com-pulsory for all C4 Photo Safaris bookings, and it is the clients responsibility to arrange such insurance through the client’s broker. It is strongly recommend¬ed that cli-ents also take out insurance to cover emer¬gency travel and accommodation, lost baggage and any other cover the clients deem fit.

9.1. Due to the remote destinations in these photo sa-faris, participants are required to purchase emergency evacuation insurance coverage at their expense. C4 Photo Safaris and its agents do not represent that in-surance will cover such risk of loss of deposit and other payments.

9.2. If you pay for this photo safari using your credit card and you opt to use the general travel insurance associ-ated with major credit cards, we urge you to check that this cover provides fully for emergency evacuation. Also, please ensure that all pre-existing medical conditions, if any, are made known to the insurance underwriter at the time of application for your insurance for this photo safari. These precautions will assist avoid any delays in the event that an emergency evacuation or other medical services are called upon, under your policy. You should disclose your participation in this photo safari to your in-surer.

10. The client acknowledges that the fare (see above clause (3) and itinerary specified in the Booking Confir-mation Form, may be varied by C4 Photo Safaris, without notice to the client, at the discretion of C4 Photo Safaris and provided the itinerary and price is not substantially different from the itinerary that the client anticipated en-joying, the client shall not be entitled to cancel the con-tract. Fare increases may occur inter alia due to any in-crease in airline tariffs, fuel costs, game reserve fees, or fluctuation of exchange rates. Should the group number fall below the minimum number required for the booking, C4 Photo Safaris reserves the right to re-cost the fare and raise a surcharge.

Should any clients refuse to accept and pay such sur-charge, C4 Photo Safaris reserves the right to cancel the tour and retain full payment.

11. This photo safari is designed to be within the capabil-ities of average people in good health. Some of the time participants may be required to walk over uneven terrain or trails, stepping into an out of Land Cruiser type vehi-cles, occasionally hiking over short distances - while car-rying an assortment of sometimes heavy camera equip-ment. If you have concerns about your own capabilities and/or fitness as it relates to this trip, please enquire with C4 Photo Safaris before booking for a trip.

By forwarding a signed Registration Form and paying the initial non-refundable deposit, you warrant that, to the best of your knowledge, you do not have any physical or other disability that would create a risk for you or other trip participants. C4 Photo Safaris’ agent judgment will ul-timately determine an individual’s ability to embark upon the photo safari. Once a booking has been accepted, medical circumstances will not be considered as excep-tions to the cancellation policy. C4 Images and Safari as-sumes no responsibility for medical care.

11.1. If you sustain an injury or become ill on the photo safari, C4 Images reserves the right to continue the photo safari for the benefit of other participants. C4 Images will make every effort to assist you while at the same time trying to minimize interruption to the photo safari. C4 Images reserve the absolute discretion, in the event of behaviour detrimental to other persons, to decline any person’s participation at any time during the photo safari and cancel that person’s participation in the photo safari, in which case any refund will be on a recoverable cost basis only.

12. The client acknowledges that it is solely his/her re-sponsibility to ensure that he/she is in possession of the necessary travel documents and vaccinations that may be required in respect of the proposed tour and itinerary as well as all health and other certificates that may be required from time to time. C4 Image and Safaris will en-deavor to assist the client but such assistance will be at C4 Image and Safaris’ discretion and the client acknowl-edges that in doing so, C4 Photo Safaris is not assuming any obligation or liability and the client indemnifies C4 Photo Safaris against any consequences of non-compli-ance.

13. It is recommended that the contract may contem-plate a tour/journey to an area(s) where the client may be exposed to danger and the client has agreed to execute a waiver of rights against C4 Photo Safaris, its principals and others as an integral part of those terms. The client (which shall be deemed to include the heirs, executors administrators and assigns of the client (does irrevoca-bly waive and abandon all and whatsoever rights which the client may have against C4 Photo Safaris in con-sequence of any act of omission or commission by C4 Photo Safaris or any other in consequence of the conclu-sion of the contract and the client undertaking the tour/journey contemplated in the contract (which will comprise of these terms and the Booking Confirmation Form). In no way derogating from the foregoing, the client hereby indemnifies, holds harmless and absolves C4 Photo Safaris, its principals or others, from all and whatsoever claims which may be tenable by the client as aforesaid, irrespective of the nature thereof and however arising.

C4 Photo Safaris and/or its agents act only as agents for the participants in this photo safari, in regard to travel arrangements including, but not limited to, sightseeing, meals, lodging and transportation, whether by railroad, vehicle, motor coach, boat, ship or aircraft. To the full-est extent permitted by law, C4 Photo Safaris and/or its agents, disclaim liability for injury, damage, loss, or delay which may be occasioned by reason of a defect in any vehicle or for any other reason whatsoever, or through the acts or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the participant or in carrying out the arrange-ments of the photo safari.

C4 Photo Safaris and/or its agents accepts no respon-sibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or other changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine or other causes.

All such losses or expenses are borne by the participant, as the photo safari costs provide for arrangements only for the times and locations stated. Baggage, including photographic equipment is at the participant’s risk en-tirely, and as an insurable risk.

Reasonable care has been taken to compile the informa-tion in this and the other documents pertaining to this photo safari but circumstances change. For example, airline schedule changes, airline fuel charges, taxes and operational costs are subject to change. C4 Photo Safa-ris and/or its agents are not responsible for changes that occur and reserve the right to change the price up to the date of commencement of the photo safari. Changes in price may also include adjustments for adverse currency exchange fluctuations.

The right is reserved by C4 Photo Safaris to (i) substitute hotels/lodges/tents/camps of similar category for those indicated and to make any changes in the itinerary or transport where deemed necessary or caused by chang-es in schedules or equipment substitution; (ii) cancel the photo safari prior to departure, in which case a refund of all payments received for the land package will be given. (However, in such event C4 Photo Safaris and/or its agents will not be, responsible for any other trip prepara-tion expenses such as penalized or non-refundable air tickets, visa fees and medical related expenses); (iii) sub-stitute photo safari leader(s) for the leader(s) originally specified, in which case the substitution is not a basis for participant cancellation or refund, and (iv) accept or refuse any person as a participant in the photo safari.

In the event that, at the sole discretion of C4 Photo Sa-faris, it is necessary or advisable for the photo safari to be cancelled due to such events as outbreak of conflict, government intervention, or withdrawal of access/traffic rights, or in the event of insufficient numbers being avail-able, the refund of all monies paid, pro rata if applica-ble after commencement, shall constitute a full and final settlement by C4 Photo Safaris and their agents of any obligations to participants. The operation of the photo sa-fari is at the sole discretion of C4 Photo Safaris, having in mind the welfare of all participants and the safe and prudent operation of the itinerary and program.

The Registration Form must be completed and signed by each participant at the time of paying the first deposit. Participation will be declined in the absence of a com-pleted and signed form. No modification to the Terms and Provisions of Registration, detailed on page 3 of the Registration Form, will be accepted.

14. The client agrees that he/she will at all times comply with C4 Photo Safaris’ or in regard to his/her conduct.

15. When the client is travelling with persons under his/her authority, he/she warrants that he/she is authorized to bind every member to the terms of the contract.

16. Where C4 Photo Safaris has its own guide lead-ing the safari; even with other tour leaders, all authority for leading the trip will be held by the C4 Photo Safaris’ guide. The C4 Photo Safaris guide will always collabo-rate with the other tour leaders on the safari, but authority on the running of the safari, the behaviour of the other tour leaders and the management of the clients during transfers as well as game drives remains with the C4 Photo Safaris’ guide.

17. These terms constitute the entire terms of the rela-tionship between parties. There exists no other terms, conditions, warranties, representations, guarantees, promises, undertaking or inducements of any nature whatsoever regulating the relationship, and the client ac-knowledges that he/she has not relied on any matter or thing stated on behalf of C4 Photo Safaris or otherwise that is not included herein.

18. Clients, who have special requests, must specify such requests to C4 Photo Safaris in the Booking Reser-vation Form. Whist C4 Photo Safaris will always endeav-or to accommodate such requests; it does not guarantee that it will always be possible.

19. No amendment, cancellation or waiver of any term or right referred to herein shall be valid or binding unless reduced to writing and signed by both the client and a duly authorized representative of C4 Photo Safaris.

20. No refunds will be considered in any circumstances whatsoever, although C4 Photo Safaris may, in its sole discretion, consider a refund in the event of death or seri-ous illness of the client.

21. C4 Photo Safaris will under no circumstance be li-able for any claim whatsoever, unless such claim is due to the gross negligence of C4 Photo Safaris and such claim is lodges in writing with C4 Photo Safaris within 30 (Thirty) days after the end of the tour. Such Liability will be subject to a limitation of R10 000,00 per client and under no circumstances will C4 Photo Safaris be liable far any indirect or consequential loss or damage.

22. Any payments due by the client will incur interest from the due date at a rate of 2% (two per centum) above the prime rate charged by C4 Photo Safaris’ bank.

23. South African laws and the jurisdiction of South Afri-can courts will govern the relationship between the client and C4 Photo Safaris.

24. The client will be liable for all legal fees on an at-torney and own client scale in the event that C4 Photo Safaris has to engage a lawyer to enforce any of its rights or otherwise.

tErms & conditions (continUEd)25. C4 Photo Safaris is a registered Closed corporation. Under South African Law, we are obliged to charge 14% VAT for all services provided.

26. Payment received from clients in the form of a de-posit and/or full payment for a service forms a binding agreement between the client and C4 Photo Safaris for the agreed services and is bound by C4 Photo Safaris’ terms and conditions.

27. All image and intellectual rights of C4 Photo Safaris employees and subcontractors are the property of those individuals. These rights will remain with the individual till perpetuity and cannot be impinged on. Sub-contractors working for C4 Photo Safaris have the right to take photo-graphs while working. C4 Photo Safaris will not enter into discussion regarding image rights. Clients will not have the right to impinge on C4 Photo Safaris employees from taking photograph.

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Local: +27 (0) 87 805 7641International: +27 (0) 12 993 1946Fax: +27 (0) 86 551 9447Email: shem@c4images-safaris.co.za www.c4photosafaris.com