Zimanga Private Game Reserve in South Africa is one of the popular destinations for wildlife photographers. /CFP

Africa's first reserve for safari lovers offers nine exquisite photographic hides. /CFP

The hides are owned by Zimanga and Bence Mate, winner of BBC wildlife photographer of the year award 2010 and a global specialist in hide design. /CFP

Designing such a hide entails factors of location, lighting, focal lengths, backgrounds, and animal behavior. /CFP