Highlights
-
6 nights & 6 days on a music & safari in South Africa
-
Luxury tented accommodations
-
Daily safari drives
-
Includes all meals, accommodation and transportation
-
4 days of Guitar workshop instruction with Jake Workman
-
Intimate performance by Jake Workman in the heart of the African bush
-
Indigenous groups: Zulu singing & dancing performances
Departures
-
Dates: 18 February, 2026 – 24 February, 2026
-
Musicians: Jake Workman
-
Guide: Wiam Otto
-
$4450 p.participant sharing
-
$3850p.non participant sharing
-
$5850 p/single participant (limited availability)
-
Deposit: 50% to secure
-
Max number of spots:7
Jake Workman Flatpick SAFARI
MUSIC SAFARI INTRODUCTION
We at UMOYA music & cultural safaris are thrilled to announce the Jake Workman Flatpick safari!
Join Master Flatpick guitarist – Jake Workman on his exclusive 6 day music safari adventure in South Africa! You will enjoy a full South African safari tour where you will experience and interact with South African wildlife, nature and culture, all while staying in our handpicked luxury tented accommodations and partaking in creative and accessible Guitar workshop sessions lead by one of the Premiere Flatpickers of the modern age and master educator – Jake Workman.
There are only 7 spots available on this exclusive Jake Workman Flatpick safari, which means small and intimate workshop sessions, Masterclasses sessions, instruction tailored to the group’s needs and a lot of quality attention and focus to ensure each participant has a rewarding and memorable experience.
Highlights of the tour include: 2x Daily safari drives in the pristine Madikwe nature reserve, small group flatpick workshops sessions, a bespoke performance by Jake Workman and being immersed in music and jamming in the African bush.
This Jake Workman Flatpick safari is an event for music-lovers of all ages, levels, interests, and tastes! Whether you are a experienced player, a beginner, or just an enthusiastic fan, our 6 day program offers activities and workshops for you.
Our environment is non-competitive and strictly about immersing oneself in the joys of music, learning, sharing and our lovely surroundings!
All of these music, cultural, nature and wildlife interactions, an al fresco ‘bush performance’ by Jake Workman and the added bonus of jamming alongside Jake in the heart of one of the most breathtaking settings in Africa will make this an unforgettable, once in a lifetime music safari experience.
DESCRIPTION
On this music and cultural safari we will head to pristine Madikwe game reserve in the North-West province of South Africa . Madikwe is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa, covering some 80,000 hectares (197 000 acres). It is one of South Africa’s prime safari destinations as the rich diversity of vegetation ensures a wide range of game viewing opportunities for visitors. Due to the reserve’s location situated on the border with Botswana close to the Kalahari Desert and it’s wide open planes it allows for unparallel wildlife viewing opportunities. Madikwe is home to 66 mammal species including Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and the elusive and endangered Wild dog, as well as over 300 bird species.
Day one will start with a visit to to the magical Leopard Lodge with it’s breathtaking views of the Hartebeespoort dam where we will enjoy a South African lunch and traditional Zulu Maskandi music performance as we savor the vistas of the Savannah. For our first night we will be staying at the Lesedi cultural village which is situated within the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site. There we will enjoy a presentation and tour of the various South Africa tribes topped off by an exhilarating traditional song and dance performance.
On our second day we will travel to the private Madikwe game reserve where we will spend five nights at the tranquil Thakadu river camp in handpicked luxury tented accommodations on the banks of the Marico river for our music and nature immersion experience.
Itinerary
Day 1: South African Lunch. Zulu Maskandi performance and jamming with Jake at the breathtaking Leopard lodge. Evening at Lesedi cultural village.
Day 2: Breakfast at Lesedi and depart for the Thakadu river camp in the Madikwe game reserve.
Day 3-6: Morning safari drive. Breakfast. Workshop session 1.Lunch. Workshop session 2.Afternoon safari drive. Dinner. Jam. Repeat.
Day 7: Breakfast, check out and departure at 10:00 am.
*We will enjoy daily musical performances and jam sessions on this Baron Collins-Hill Mandolin safari.
INCLUDED
-
All accommodation at the Lesedi cultural village and the Thakadu river camp.
-
All Transport from Johannesburg to the Thakadu river camp and back
-
All meals, coffee and tea
-
All entrance and conservation fees
-
2x Daily safari drives at the Tkakadu river camp
-
All Guitar workshop sessions
-
Private bush concert by Jake Workman
EXCLUDED
-
Airfare to South-Africa
-
Accommodation on and before February 17, 2026
-
Accommodation on and after February 24, 2026
-
Drinks and alcoholic beverages at Lesedi cultural village and the Thakadu river camp
-
Curios and gifts
-
Musical instruments. Please bring your own instrument.
-
Massage therapies
-
Gratuities
TKAKADU RIVER CAMP
THAKADU RIVER CAMP: LUXURY TENTED ACCOMMODATION
Set within a riverine canopy, amongst a tremendous diversity of fauna and flora, you’ll encounter a unique and wondrous place – the Thakadu River Camp. From the moment you arrive you will be delighted by the warm hospitality and personal care as you take in the lush views of the gully and river to the north. Be amazed with the accommodation as you step inside one of our twelve tented suites, each boasting a viewing deck overlooking the Marico River. Here, the untamed bush surrounds you as you are indulged with all the comforts of modern living.
Madikwe Game Reserve is the superb open-vehicle safari destination. This malaria-free game reserve is home to black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog.
ROOMS & FACILITIES AT THAKADU RIVER CAMP
LUXURY TENTED SUITES:
The 5-star accommodation in Madikwe comprises 12 x Tented Suites that boast a strong Afro-Asian safari ambience and viewing decks overlooking the Marico River. These spacious tents offer every comfort and luxury with features including air-conditioning, hairdryer and power 220vAc.
The lodge has been carefully constructed to nestle into its surroundings, with the use of wood and thatched roofs to resemble the softness of nature. A traditional lapa falls within a glade of natural riverine forest and is the perfect space to enjoy the panoramic views that surround you.
Luxury and comfort are paramount and these spacious tents are beautifully decorated and appointed. Echoes of Africa are everywhere, and the interiors have a strong Afro-Asian influence, with the use of natural stones, fibres, fabrics and carpets. Traditional artefacts and rustic decor, together with the river setting have all been designed to bring about a sense of adventure in this beautiful setting.
ROOM FEATURES:
-
Air Conditioning
-
Bath
-
Coffee & Tea Station
-
Hair Dryer
-
Patio
-
Safe
-
Shower
LODGE FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES
- Pool
- Bar
- Boma
- Safari drive
- Guided bush walks
- Star gazing
ACTIVITIES
You will enjoy a variety of music, culture and wildlife activities on this Jake Workman Flatpick safari
ACTIVITIES
-
2x Daily safari drives at Thakadu river camp
-
Guitar workshop sessions with Jake Workman
-
Traditional music performances
-
Cultural tour at Lesedi cultural village
-
Musical performances by Jake Workman + interactive jam sessions
-
South African choir visit
IMAGE GALLERY
Lesedi cultural village
Previous Tours Gallery
with our sister company – MSWIA music safaris
