This Green Mamba II is a state-of-the-art photography game viewer, developed by Thanda Safari’s Resident Wildlife Photographer Christian Sperka. The vehicle is based on a Toyota Land Cruiser 79, 4.2D S/C with lots of special features (see below).
If you would like to book photography programs with Christian, then please contact reservations@thanda.co.za.
In case you have questions about the vehicle or if you like to discuss your future Thanda Safari photography adventure with Christian then you can contact him via WhatsApp at +27 63 329 4323.
The Green Mamba II – Features
The vehicle has room for up to five guests. The ‘photographers’ row’ has two seats with lots of leg room and a special foam floor mat to allow kneeling on the floor for eye-level photography. The ‘guests’ row’ has three seats with generous legroom.
Photography features
- Photographers’ row with two seats only
- Special floor foam mats
- Equipment storage boxes
- Adjustable camera support arm rests
- Bean bags for flexible camera placement
Private game drive luxury features
- Cappuccino bar (Nespresso coffee machine and frother)
- Gin & Martini bar
- USB and USB-C ports in each seat row
- JBL sound system
- 12.9” iPad with Thanda map and nature apps
- Red lights (vehicle and spotlights) for low impact night safaris
- GSM signal cell phone booster
- Free WiFi
- Side lights for save boarding at night.
- Nikon binoculars provided for each guest.
Guide support features
- Reverse camera & monitor
- Reverse flood light
- 2nd battery system with 5000W 220V inverter
- Thanda / Hytera 2-way radio with lapel microphone and in-ear headphones
Green Mamba II – Available Services at Thanda Safari
Option 1 – Green Mamba II – Private Photography Safari – 1 game drive – afternoon only – max 4 guests – R3,000 per vehicle.
Option 2 – Green Mamba II – Private Photography Safari – 2 game drives – afternoon & morning – max 4 guests – R5,300 per vehicle.
Option 3 – Photo Shoot on Game Drive – including 1 game drive – max 5 guests – R6,000 per photo shoot.
Note: Photography programmes must be booked at the same time as the accommodation to ensure availability.
The Green Mamba II – Design
In 2024 this Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab was converted to a photography game viewer.
Idea and design: Christian Sperka
Vehicle supplier: Pongola Toyota – http://www.pongolatoyota.co.za
Vehicle conversion (frame and seats): Autoboys Pongola
Vehicle conversion (all special items): Jooste 4×4 Fitment Centre, Richards Bay – http://www.jooste4x4.co.za
Canvas covers, custom canvas bags, spare wheel cover, and custom canvas floor mats: Netech Distributors – http://www.netechlifting.co.za
Radio: Planet Communications, Richards Bay – http://www.planetcoms.co.za
Operation: Christian Sperka Photography for Thanda Safari
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