Meet for a week, discuss camera functions, South Africa history, animal facts, compositional skills Travel to South Africa, have class, go on game

Meet for a week, discuss camera functions, South Africa history, animal facts, compositional skills

Travel to South Africa, have class, go on game drives, hikes, see presentations, and enjoy the sights

Return for a week, construct a Blurb book including at least 20 “A” level photographs and travel writing. Print some photos.

CLASS OBJECTIVES

Step 1 – Come to class – CHECK

Step 2 – Get Documents Ready

Step 3 – Get equipment ready

BEFORE YOU GO…

Money IDsPower OutletsPhonesMedication

PRACTICAL STUFF (NON PHOTO)

the rand (R), which is divided into 100 centsone, two, five, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and R1, R2 and

R5The notes are R10, R20, R50, R100 and R200.

SOUTH AFRICAN CURRENCY - RAND

20 rand is 2 dollars



1 rand is worth .10 a dollar, give or take

So if something is R100 at the grocery store, don’t fret, it is just 10 dollars.

Costs are about equal to US, perhaps slightly cheaper. 2 dollars at Mcdonald’s for example is worth 3 cheeseburgers.

RAND TO DOLLAR CONVERSION

1 rand is worth .10 a dollar, give or take

So if something is R100 at the grocery store, don’t fret, it is just 10 dollars.

Costs are about equal to US, perhaps slightly cheaper. 2 dollars at Mcdonald’s for example is worth 3 cheeseburgers.

RAND TO DOLLAR CONVERSION

All major credit cards accepted let you credit card company know you will be

traveling. Never let your card out of your sight

CREDIT CARDS - BEST

Passport IDCredit CardMake copies of them and keep them somewhere safe

(separate from originals). Give some copies to loved ones at home.

IDS

Skukuza site has a bank, others sites have ATM’sATMs are a good way to get cash or randTry to avoid airport conversion booths Might be good to carry R200-500 on you while in the

park, but it is not necessary really.

BANKING

ElectricityUnited States South Africa

120 volts 220 volts

Nearly all modern electronics are now dual-voltage, so no need for a converter. You can verify this by finding the raised-letter specs on the charger (sometimes printed on a label); it'll say something like Input: 110v-240v.

Electricity

United States South Africa

120 volts 220 volts

Take any prescription medication you need, bring enough for ten days. If you need to tell me about any condition, do it now, don’t be shy.

Get Cipro for possible sicky tummy do to foreign substances in water.

Malaria pills are usefull too, just in caseTyphoid and Hepatitis shots are recommended

MEDICATIONS

Keep it to one personal bag and one camera bagKeep your luggage in front of you as much as

possible. Wear a money belt if traveling out and about. Keep your stuff inside your bag when not in use, lock

it if possible.

BAGS

Try to keep it to one bag for personal stuff , one camera bag

Shorts and tshirts will be enough must days, pick something that will be comfortable and breathable…khaki, green, earth tones are best. Avoid white, it will get dusty.

Bring a fleece or windbreaker you can wear on a cool morning, and shed off later. Have khaki or cotton pants for evenings

Bring a hat, the sun will be out, and sun tan lotion.Good socks and shoes for light hikingThere is laundry and showers, so you can limit the

amount of clothes you can bring.

CLOTHES

Toiletries, thin, easy dry towelsAny personal medications or products Journal (required) Longjohns, if you really get cold Insect repellent wipesAspirin, imodium, peptoTravel pillow

OTHER GOODS

DSLR Camera (at least one)Lens (200 mm focal length or above)Camera bagUV Filter, check lens sizeMonopod or Travel tripodMultiple batteries and a charger Image cards (32 gb or above, preferably multiples)

PHOTO STUFF

CAMERA LENS

UV FILTER

Bring at least 30 gb of memoryBring an extra camera battery too if possible

MEMORY CARDS

Friday, July 25 th 201412:35pm Emirates Airlines Flight 222 to Dubai

Carpool at 7:35 am on Friday morning…meet in Fine Arts parking lot

12:20 pm (July 26 th) arrive in Dubai, leave for Joburg at 2:40 PM – arrive at 8:50 pm

FLIGHT INFO

South African Airways – Washington DC to O.R. Tambo Airport -Johannesburg

(Duration 15 plus 8 equals 23 hours)

Ambien CR (the extra stregnth kind), or Xanax, Melotonin, whatever….test it out fi rst

Goes well a free glass of wine (that is ONE glass)Bring ipods, kindles, ipads, but don’t overdo it, try to

keep your valuables in one bag that you can lock up. Journal is required btw.

Bring extra chargers and batteries if possible(get a portable charger)

TO TAKE ON THE FLIGHT

Buy a phoneWhen you call someone at home, remember you will

be 7 hours ahead of them. So if it is 9pm in Africa, then it will be 2pm in Texas.

AFTER THE FLIGHT

PANORAMA ROUTE TO KRUGER

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK


Outlook Lodge (Joburg) – 26 th & 27 th JulyCrocodile Bridge Camp – 28 th and 29 th JulySkukuza Camp – 30 th & 31st JulySatara Camp – 1st and 2nd AugustSkukuza Camp -3 rd Aug.


Park FeesAccommodationsAll TransportationMeals – breakfasts and dinners. Morning and afternoon game drives One night drive and one morning bush walk

You may want money forAdditional excursionsLunchSouviners

FEES INCLUDE

Your cell numberEmail that you use

I NEED I NEED I NEED

We will discuss weekend assignmentBring your camera

FOR TOMORROW