For a couple of years now, South African Instagramographers (yes, there’s a term for Instagram photo enthusiasts) have been having Instameets in towns and cities to meet new people and take amazing shots of their local area. Now, all Instameet fans will get to gather at the first ever national edition of the social gathering.

Whether you’re a pro or are just like the rest of us who like to think we’re close to being one thanks to a few ‘nature’ shots, you’re invited to join the national Instameet that will be happening in Graff Reinet in the Eastern Cape from the 24th to 27th September.

The Instameet is being organised by the @southafrica account and South African Tourism. Co-ordinated photo-walks and sunrise missions will give you the chance to explore, but apart from taking shots of one of the most beautiful regions in the country, you’ll also get to enjoy adventure activities.

You’ll have to cover your own travel and accommodation expenses, so whether you want to stay in a hotel, lodge, camp site or a relatives, it’s up to you.

To help users save a bit, a travel subsidy was made available, the first 100 users to sign up were offered a R1 000 travel and accommodation subsidy and the next 100 got R500 off. The bad news is, at the time of writing this story, there were already 200 people registered for the event, so all subsidies have probably already been taken up (unless there are any glitches or changes).

Registration for the Instameet closes on 23rd September.

The Instameet organisers encourages people to share rides to Graaf Reinet and take photos of the ride down to the town. A competition for the best journey photos will be announced soon.