Sketchbook Safari
12-17 November 2025
5 nights
Join acclaimed botanical artist, Vicki Thomas for a creative adventure in Botswana. Experience the magic of these landscapes in a uniquely mindful way as you explore the region’s flora and fauna up close.
Vicki’s works grace some of the world’s most important collections, from the Shirley Sherwood Collection at Kew Gardens to the Sydney Florilegium. Embrace the spirit of slow luxury over six-days and five-nights sketching, drawing and journaling among Botswana’s wildest wanders.
12-17 November 2025
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Journey
Day 1-2
Savute Elephant Lodge
Your creative journey begins with a warm welcome at Savute Elephant Lodge. Embark on early morning drives to collect and sketch natural materials. Vicki will also host a watercolour workshop to help you master matching colours. Afternoons offer time for relaxation and solo practice, followed by sunset drives for photography and sketching.
Day 3-6
Eagle Island Lodge
Take a short flight to Eagle Island Lodge, where our tranquil island perch offers totally different surroundings to discover. Your time here is balanced between group outings and quiet painting time, with specialised training sessions to enhance your skills. Venture into the landscape on mekoro canoes to observe hippos, kingfishers and the beautiful flora of the wetlands. Your stay concludes with a group workshop for sharing your creations.
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