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Safari & Shutter

Story

30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Meet the team behind Safari & Shutter

Welcome to

Safari & Shutter

The SAFARI & SHUTTER Story

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Unique Photographic, Overland & Fishing Experiences

Safari & Shutter Expeditions was born from a passion for Africa’s wild places and the kind of travel that only experienced guides can deliver. What began as a love for conservation, photography and the outdoors has grown into a carefully considered collection of safari, overland, and fishing experiences across Southern Africa.

Safari & Shutter Expeditions was born from a passion for Africa’s wild places and the kind of travel that only experienced guides can deliver. What began as a love for conservation, photography and the outdoors has grown into a carefully considered collection of safari, overland, and fishing experiences across Southern Africa.

Rooted in South Africa and shaped by years of expedition knowledge, Safari & Shutter creates tailored journeys that go beyond the usual and expected overland or fishing expedition. Each trip is designed with care, balancing adventure, comfort, and genuine connection to the landscapes, wildlife and people that make this part of the world so remarkable.

Safari & Shutter Expeditions offers distinct ways to experience Africa, each with its own experiences and character:

Overland & Photography — off-the-beaten-track journeys and photographic wildlife tours for travellers who want to explore remote places in Africa and discover real adventure led by knowledgable and highly experienced overland guides.

Fishing — expertly guided deep-sea and in-land fishing adventures.

Each experience and expedition are delivered by professional Safari & Shutter guides offering personal service, rigorous planning, and a commitment to creating journeys that are adventurous and unforgettable.

Meet Your

Guides

The TEAM BEHIND SAFARI & SHUTTER

Grant Marcus

Photography Tour Expert

Welcome to my story. I invite you to discover the wonders of Africa through my eyes, where every day brings new adventures and unforgettable encounters with wildlife. My passion for authentic safari experiences and conservation is at the heart of everything I do, ensuring that each journey is meaningful and memorable for every guest.

My name is Grant Lee Marcus and I reside in Madikwe Game Reserve. Together with my wife, Monique, we have proudly called Madikwe our home since 2006. At present, we manage a private lodge named Nkurru, nestled within this remarkable reserve.

Conservation has always been close to my heart, and I am passionate about sharing this commitment with guests from across the globe. Whether hosting visitors at Nkurru or guiding photographic tours both locally and in the rest of Southern Africa, I find it a privilege to showcase the beauty of our country and continent.

I have shared numerous exiting experiences with guests in East Africa especially during the Great Migration. My journey into photography began in 2007, and my enthusiasm for capturing nature through the lens has only deepened since then. When you join me on safari with Safari & Shutter expeditions, the focus is entirely on your experience—it’s’ all about you!

I have always had a passion for exploring remote areas in our beautiful country and the rest of Africa. I look forward to sharing more extraordinary moments, insights, and a fresh perspective on our continent, helping you see the world of safari in new and exciting ways.

Wils Raubenheimer

Adventure Tour Expert

Wils is from South Africa and has over 30 years’ experience leading 4x4 overland, fishing and hunting trips across Southern Africa. His deep local knowledge and hands-on approach ensure safe, well-run expeditions in some of the region’s most remote environments.

My name is Wils Raubenheimer and I was born and raised in South Africa, where wide open spaces, dust roads and big skies have always felt like home. Over the past three decades I have spent countless days behind the wheel of a 4x4 and on the deck of a boat, leading overland, fishing and hunting adventures across Southern Africa. From remote desert tracks and river crossings to long days offshore in search of game fish, these journeys have shaped who I am.

Adventure has never been about rushing from one destination to the next, but about travelling slowly, safely and with purpose. I take pride in the planning that happens long before the convoy pulls out or the boat leaves the shore - from route selection and camp setup to safety checks, equipment and contingencies. This attention to detail allows guests to relax into the experience, knowing that logistics, risk and comfort are all being taken care of behind the scenes.

Over the years, I have guided trips through a variety of landscapes - coastal dunes, inland bushveld and mountain passes - and each region holds its own challenges and rewards. Whether we are crossing borders on a multi-day overland expedition, following a remote track to a wild campsite, or heading out at first light for a day on the water, the goal is always the same: to reveal the best of Africa in a way that feels immersive, genuine and unhurried.

I look forward to welcoming you on an adventure where the journey is as memorable as the destination. Together we will explore the backroads and coastlines of this remarkable continent, enjoy good company around the fire, and create stories you will carry with you long after the dust has settled and the last cast has been made.

Meet Your

Guides

The TEAM BEHIND SAFARI & SHUTTER

Grant Marcus

Photography Tour Expert

Welcome to my story. I invite you to discover the wonders of Africa through my eyes, where every day brings new adventures and unforgettable encounters with wildlife. My passion for authentic safari experiences and conservation is at the heart of everything I do, ensuring that each journey is meaningful and memorable for every guest.

My name is Grant Lee Marcus and I reside in Madikwe Game Reserve. Together with my wife, Monique, we have proudly called Madikwe our home since 2006. At present, we manage a private lodge named Nkurru, nestled within this remarkable reserve.

Conservation has always been close to my heart, and I am passionate about sharing this commitment with guests from across the globe. Whether hosting visitors at Nkurru or guiding photographic tours both locally and in the rest of Southern Africa, I find it a privilege to showcase the beauty of our country and continent.

I have shared numerous exiting experiences with guests in East Africa especially during the Great Migration. My journey into photography began in 2007, and my enthusiasm for capturing nature through the lens has only deepened since then. When you join me on safari with Safari & Shutter expeditions, the focus is entirely on your experience—it’s’ all about you!

I have always had a passion for exploring remote areas in our beautiful country and the rest of Africa. I look forward to sharing more extraordinary moments, insights, and a fresh perspective on our continent, helping you see the world of safari in new and exciting ways.

Wils Raubenheimer

Adventure Tour Expert

Wils is from South Africa and has over 30 years’ experience leading 4x4 overland, fishing and hunting trips across Southern Africa. His deep local knowledge and hands-on approach ensure safe, well-run expeditions in some of the region’s most remote environments.

My name is Wils Raubenheimer and I was born and raised in South Africa, where wide open spaces, dust roads and big skies have always felt like home. Over the past three decades I have spent countless days behind the wheel of a 4x4 and on the deck of a boat, leading overland, fishing and hunting adventures across Southern Africa. From remote desert tracks and river crossings to long days offshore in search of game fish, these journeys have shaped who I am.

Adventure has never been about rushing from one destination to the next, but about travelling slowly, safely and with purpose. I take pride in the planning that happens long before the convoy pulls out or the boat leaves the shore - from route selection and camp setup to safety checks, equipment and contingencies. This attention to detail allows guests to relax into the experience, knowing that logistics, risk and comfort are all being taken care of behind the scenes.

Over the years, I have guided trips through a variety of landscapes - coastal dunes, inland bushveld and mountain passes - and each region holds its own challenges and rewards. Whether we are crossing borders on a multi-day overland expedition, following a remote track to a wild campsite, or heading out at first light for a day on the water, the goal is always the same: to reveal the best of Africa in a way that feels immersive, genuine and unhurried.

I look forward to welcoming you on an adventure where the journey is as memorable as the destination. Together we will explore the backroads and coastlines of this remarkable continent, enjoy good company around the fire, and create stories you will carry with you long after the dust has settled and the last cast has been made.

Meet Your

Guides

The TEAM BEHIND SAFARI & SHUTTER

Grant Marcus

Photography Tour Expert

Welcome to my story. I invite you to discover the wonders of Africa through my eyes, where every day brings new adventures and unforgettable encounters with wildlife. My passion for authentic safari experiences and conservation is at the heart of everything I do, ensuring that each journey is meaningful and memorable for every guest.

My name is Grant Lee Marcus and I reside in Madikwe Game Reserve. Together with my wife, Monique, we have proudly called Madikwe our home since 2006. At present, we manage a private lodge named Nkurru, nestled within this remarkable reserve.

Conservation has always been close to my heart, and I am passionate about sharing this commitment with guests from across the globe. Whether hosting visitors at Nkurru or guiding photographic tours both locally and in the rest of Southern Africa, I find it a privilege to showcase the beauty of our country and continent.

I have shared numerous exiting experiences with guests in East Africa especially during the Great Migration. My journey into photography began in 2007, and my enthusiasm for capturing nature through the lens has only deepened since then. When you join me on safari with Safari & Shutter expeditions, the focus is entirely on your experience—it’s’ all about you!

I have always had a passion for exploring remote areas in our beautiful country and the rest of Africa. I look forward to sharing more extraordinary moments, insights, and a fresh perspective on our continent, helping you see the world of safari in new and exciting ways.

Wils Raubenheimer

Adventure Tour Expert

Wils is from South Africa and has over 30 years’ experience leading 4x4 overland, fishing and hunting trips across Southern Africa. His deep local knowledge and hands-on approach ensure safe, well-run expeditions in some of the region’s most remote environments.

My name is Wils Raubenheimer and I was born and raised in South Africa, where wide open spaces, dust roads and big skies have always felt like home. Over the past three decades I have spent countless days behind the wheel of a 4x4 and on the deck of a boat, leading overland, fishing and hunting adventures across Southern Africa. From remote desert tracks and river crossings to long days offshore in search of game fish, these journeys have shaped who I am.

Adventure has never been about rushing from one destination to the next, but about travelling slowly, safely and with purpose. I take pride in the planning that happens long before the convoy pulls out or the boat leaves the shore - from route selection and camp setup to safety checks, equipment and contingencies. This attention to detail allows guests to relax into the experience, knowing that logistics, risk and comfort are all being taken care of behind the scenes.

Over the years, I have guided trips through a variety of landscapes - coastal dunes, inland bushveld and mountain passes - and each region holds its own challenges and rewards. Whether we are crossing borders on a multi-day overland expedition, following a remote track to a wild campsite, or heading out at first light for a day on the water, the goal is always the same: to reveal the best of Africa in a way that feels immersive, genuine and unhurried.

I look forward to welcoming you on an adventure where the journey is as memorable as the destination. Together we will explore the backroads and coastlines of this remarkable continent, enjoy good company around the fire, and create stories you will carry with you long after the dust has settled and the last cast has been made.

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The Safari & Shutter Promise

The Safari & Shutter Promise

We believe the best journeys are measured in unforgettable moments. Being woken up by the sound of a lion roaring, in the thrill of a sighting on foot, camera in hand, in chats about the day around the fire, and in the kind of moments that only the African wild can deliver.

With years of experience in African overland travel, we assure you we do not overlook anything.

We promise clear communication, end-to-end preparation, and the reassurance that every detail has been considered.

Above all, we promise to treat your time in Africa with the respect it deserves and to make it worthy of the journey. We look forward to welcoming you on a Safari & Shutter Expedition.

Our promise is to hold every trip to a high standard of care — from the places we recommend to the people we work. We value our guest's safety above all else, and ensure the we deliver rare experiences in extraordinary places.