Photography Tours & Workshops
Welcome
We hope you enjoy our latest seasonal brochure, which is packed with ideas to inspire your Wildlife Photography holidays for 2020 and beyond. In this issue, wildlife photographer Nick Garbutt eludes to the magic of a photography safari in the Masai Mara, outside of the migration season, and Bret Charman talks about photographing some of Africa’s more unusual wildlife in Tswalu Private Game Reserve in South Africa, including species such as pangolin, aardvark and caracal. We are constantly looking for new and exciting Photography Tours and Workshops to add to our collection, as well as new expert leaders … and our portfolio continues to expand as a result. We’ve included a guide to help you plan your next exciting photographic adventure in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Our Photography Tours At Wildlife Worldwide, we offer over 35 dedicated small group Photography Tours and Workshops to suit all abilities. Our collection of holidays has been designed to offer the perfect combination of outstanding wildlife viewing, exceptional photography opportunities and expert tuition. All of our holidays are led by expert photographers, most of whom are award-winning and/or work as professional photographers, and have a wealth of technical skills and field experience.
What to Expect on a Wildlife Worldwide Photography Tour
On all our Photography Tours, you will have plenty of opportunity to develop your technical skills through a series of informal workshops ‘in the field’. Suitable for all levels, from basic to advanced, the workshops cover a variety of photographic techniques and skills relevant to the subject matter and/or particular habitat. Expert photographic leaders will offer as much one-to-one time and tuition as is feasible, and the pace of the trips is such that there is ample time to get the most from the photographic potential of each location visited.
Violet sabrewing taken in Costa Rica by Nick Garbutt
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Our Photography Tour Leaders As our collection of wildlife photography tours continues to grow, we are working with an increasing number of photography experts and continuing to work with our existing leaders too. Many of you will be familiar with Nick Garbutt (with whom our photography tours started), Alex Hyde, Bret Charman, Mark Carwardine, Joe Cornish, Ben Cherry and Tom Mason, but we are delighted to introduce a few new names too. Emma Healey is a member of the Wildlife Worldwide team and a talented wildlife photographer, Sean Weekly is a full time photographer with a wealth of experience leading photography tours across Europe, while Chris Weston is a name well known throughout the wildlife photography industry. Here, we are delighted to introduce you to each leader and throughout this brochure, their names feature on the tours they will be leading in 2020 and beyond. Alex Hyde
Ben Cherry
Bret Charman
Chris Weston
Emma Healey
Joe Cornish
Mark Carwardine
Nick Garbutt
Sean Weekly
Tom Mason
An award-winning nature photographer and university lecturer, Alex’s photography has received high acclaim, especially his spectacular and innovative macro images which include the winning entry in the ‘Hidden Britain’ category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards.
Bret is a multi award-winning wildlife photographer and a full-time member of the team at Wildlife Worldwide. He now leads a number of tours for us around the world and has a particular love for African wildlife. In 2017 he won the ‘Birds in Flight’ category in Bird Photographer of the Year.
Having spent many years travelling to far flung destinations with her camera, Emma brings her love of wildlife photography, nature and travel to the Wildlife Worldwide team. Emma has travelled extensively, with Canada, Borneo and Kenya being among her favourites and has developed a real love of primates.
Mark is an award-winning writer, zoologist, TV and radio broadcaster, and a widely published wildlife photographer. He has built up an extensive collection of wildlife and landscape images taken in over 100 countries on all seven continents and served as head judge in Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Multi award-winner and full time photographer, Sean's work is regularly featured across a range of national and international publications. Sean has led numerous workshops in the UK and further afield in Europe at locations including Skomer, Greece, Finland, Spain and Scotland.
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Ben is an environmental photojournalist and natural history cameraman, with a focus on highlighting the beauty of the natural world and also how we interact with it. He has had success in international competitions, been published in numerous magazines and has helped film upcoming footage for the BBC.
Chris Weston became a professional wildlife photographer after walking out on his career in IT sales, following his passion for what he describes as the extraordinariness of nature. He is the author of over 30 books on photography, and in 2018 his print titled 'The Crossing' won the Arthaus Gallery Award.
Joe is one of the top landscape photographers in the world and is held in very high regard in the industry. He has co-led our tours to Wrangel Island, Svalbard and Baffin Island with Mark Carwardine since 2003, and this year he is leading our dedicated landscape photography holiday to Spain.
Nick has worked closely with us for many years to develop a unique portfolio of wildlife photography tours which are second-to-none! A two-time category winner in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, Nick’s tours form the backbone of our exciting programme.
Tom is a wildlife and conservation photographer who is passionate about making creative images of the natural world. Having worked globally from the Amazon to the Falklands, he has shot numerous assignments and been featured in top publications, best known for his camera trap work.
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Masai Mara
Workshop with Nick Garbutt Nick Garbutt introduces his new Masai Mara Photo Workshop. From the comfort of an intimate private cottage, this workshop will allow unrivalled photographic opportunities of some of Africa's finest wildlife.
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here are few more iconic wildlife photography destinations than Kenya's Masai Mara. This relatively small area constitutes the northern extreme of the vast Mara-Serengeti ecosystem that is arguably the most biologically rich and productive region on the planet. The ‘Mara’ is famed for its approachable big cats – beautiful dark-maned lions, lithe and graceful leopards, elegant cheetahs – and a wonderful diversity of grazing and browsing species, but is also renowned for smaller unobtrusive delights, like servals, jackals, klipspringer and steenbok. The birdlife too is phenomenal, both in diversity and visibility offering fabulous photographic potential.. However, in some respects the Masai Mara Game Reserve has become a victim of its own popularity and success with large numbers of visitors causing overcrowding issues that undoubtedly compromises the wildlife experience, especially where photography is concerned. The story is very different in the private concessions that border the main reserve. In these, the number of visitors is strictly limited, ensuring seclusion, while the wildlife remains equally diverse and abundant. The timing of these workshops is also noteworthy. We have specifically chosen a ‘shoulder’ season in the Mara, to further reduce the likelihood of encountering crowds, but this is not to say the wildlife encounters and photography will be in any way compromised. The migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra will be absent, but the Mara has a vast array of animals that remain resident throughout the year and while in the concession areas we will have the full flexibility to drive ‘off road’ in order to gain the best positions and angles for capturing memorable images. For these workshops, we will have the exclusive use of a small private cottage (just four guest rooms) bordering the main reserve and two of the best private concessions in the northern Mara. The cottage is immediately adjacent to prime leopard and lion territories and within easy reach of other renowned areas for cheetah and serval as well as all the usual and expected herbivores like elephants, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe and topi. Spending seven nights at the cottage, we will have ample time to explore all the best areas for photography and combine extensive 'field' time, with all required and necessary tuition time while at the cottage. The cottage has its own chef and staff and we will be able to orchestrate the daily routine during our stay to maximise and optimise our field and prime photography time. We will also have exclusive use of open vehicles, with plenty of space for those wishing to bring large amounts of photography equipment including long telephoto lenses.
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NEW Masai Mara Photo Workshop Join award-winning photographer Nick Garbutt, in Kenya's Masai Mara, to photograph a range of species during the ‘shoulder season’. During the month of April, outside of the migration season, we focus on the region’s big cats including lion, leopard and cheetah. 26 Mar & 3 Apr 2021 10 days, from £5,995
African lion taken by Nick Garbutt in the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem
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Photography Tours: 2020 Below is a selection of our small group expert-led Photography Tours for 2020. To view our full selection, or for further information, please visit the website or call our expert team. LI
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Arctic Fox Photography with Bret Charman
with Joe Cornish
Pyrenees Photo Workshop
Festival of Wildlife Spitsbergen
Head to the remote Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in Iceland to photograph the charismatic Arctic fox, including the rare blue morph. You will be accompanied throughout by Bret Charman.
Indulge your passion for photography on this one week workshop amidst the stunning landscapes of the Spanish Pyrenees with acclaimed landscape photographer Joe Cornish.
Join us for an expedition of a lifetime as we explore the Svalbard Archipelago to photograph a range of Arctic wildlife, including polar bear.
28 Mar 2020 7 days, from £2,895
29 Mar 2020 8 days, from £2,495
with Nick Garbutt, Mark Carwardine, Bret Charman & Joe Cornish
12 May 2020 11 days, from £5,995 (lower deck twin)
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Slovenia: Brown Bear Photography with Tom Mason
Skomer’s Perfect Puffins with Ben Cherry
NEW White Horses of the Camargue with Chris Weston
Join professional photographer Tom Mason in Slovenia’s Dinaric Alps to photograph brown bears. There will also be the opportunity to photograph Ural owl and beautiful landscapes.
Spend two nights on the island of Skomer, home to one of the UK’s largest colonies of puffin. This tour is ideal for building a portfolio of images of our most charismatic seabird.
Join professional photographer Chris Weston to capture intimate images of the famed, semi-wild white horses of the Camargue, on this four-day break.
17 May 2020 6 days, from £1,995
21 May 2020 3 days, from £545 (land only)
22 May & 25 Sep 2020 4 days, from £1,975
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Finland: Boreal Predators Photography with Bret Charman
Join wildlife photographer Tom Mason on a midsummer trip to photograph brown bears and wolverines, based for four nights in specialist hides in Finland’s taiga forest.
With a spectacular show of wildflowers and an array of butterflies and other insects, this is the perfect time for a macro photography masterclass from these two leading experts.
Capture images of brown bear, wolf and wolverine from specialist hides in Finland’s northern forests, as well as red squirrels in the lodge grounds.
1 Jun 2020 6 days, from £2,195
13 Jun 2020 8 days, from £2,195
8 Jul 2020 6 days, from £2,395
All holiday prices in this brochure are based on two people sharing, and include return flights from the UK, accommodation and transfers (except where specified), plus the services of an expert leader/photographer. Prices are correct at the time of print. For full details please call our expert wildlife team.
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“The encounter with the bears, wolves and wolverines was exceptional and the photographic opportunities were great. The highlight was a lone wolf in the middle of the meadow howling and receiving a response from the pack in the surrounding forest – spine tingling.” Sally S – Boreal Predators Photography (Jul 2019)
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Pantanal Wildlife Photo Safari
Wrangel Island
NEW Best of Botswana with Ben Cherry
with Nick Garbutt
Explore Wrangel Island’s prehistoric-looking landscapes and phenomenal wildlife. Escorted throughout by renowned photographers Mark Carwardine and Joe Cornish.
Visit three of northern Botswana’s prime wildlife areas for a photography safari with Ben Cherry, offering unrivalled encounters with African wild dog, lion and leopard.
Discover the stunning surrounds of the world’s largest wetland as you explore two of the best locations to see and photograph jaguar, giant river otter, giant anteater and hyacinth macaw.
18 Jul 2020 18 days, from £13,395 (twin cabin)
1 Aug 2020 13 days, from £5,995
4 Aug 2020 21 days, from £12,195
with Mark Carwardine & Joe Cornish
Atlantic puffin taken by Emma Healey on Skomer Island
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2020 Continued ... Here we continue with our collection of small group expert-led Photography Tours for 2020. To view our full selection, or for further information, please visit the website or call our expert team.
NEW Bear Photography in Katmai
NEW Colombia Bird Photography
Focus on the Danube Delta
Onboard our chartered vessel, and accompanied throughout by photographer Chris Weston, we spend seven nights exploring Katmai to photograph the iconic bears.
Explore Colombia, the birding capital of the world, to photograph iconic species such as Andean cock-of-the-rock, sword-billed hummingbird and a number of endemic species.
Enjoy a week in Romania’s Danube Delta photographing an impressive array of birds, from purpose-built hides and on boat excursions, as well as golden jackals and other wildlife.
14 Aug 2020 12 days, from £10,995
3 Sep 2020 16 days, from £5,495
5 Sep 2020 8 days, from £2,475
with Chris Weston
with Bret Charman
with Sean Weekly
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NEW Borneo Rainforest Photography Workshop
Mana Pools: Wild Dogs & Elephants with Bret Charman
South Luangwa Photo Safari
Explore Borneo’s enthralling habitats on our specially designed wildlife photography tour, with hands on advice from Nick and Alex.
This unique safari offers close encounters on foot and unrivalled opportunities to photograph wild dogs and bull elephants in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park.
Zambia's South Luangwa National Park is a photographer’s paradise with exquisite light and stunning wildlife. This affordable safari has been designed specifically for wildlife photography.
6 Oct 2020 18 days, from £9,595
27 Oct 2020 11 days, from £7,995
31 Oct & 14 Nov 2020 10 days, from £3,495
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Frozen South Adventure
Ethiopia: A Unique Wonder
with Mark Carwardine & Joe Cornish
with Ben Cherry
Following our 2015 wildlife expedition to South Georgia, by popular demand we return to this gloriously unforgettable region of Antarctica with experts Mark Carwardine & Joe Cornish.
Join Ben for a wildlife photography tour with a difference. Based in three of Ethiopia’s most interesting and scenic locations, benefit from Ben’s unique approach to photography.
16 Nov 2020 20 days, from £13,995 (twin cabin)
18 Nov 2020 15 days, from £5,295
For any fully-booked photography tour featured in this brochure, contact our expert team to register your interest in future dates or to be added to the waitlist.
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“Highlights included seeing leopards for the first time and observing lions at a kill. Bret's knowledge of local wildlife was very impressive and his photographic tips, not surprisingly, were very useful. His ability to assist photographers of different levels of skill and experience was very impressive.” Roger P – South Luangwa Photo Safari (Sep 2019)
African wild dogs taken by Bret Charman in Zambia
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Photography Tours: 2021 Below is a selection of our small group expert-led Photography Tours for 2021. To view our full selection, or for further information, please visit the website or call our expert team. FU
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Wild West Winter Wonderland
Japan’s Winter Wildlife
Searching for Snow Leopards
Led by prize-winning photographer Nick Garbutt, this small group trip will reward you with images of frost-covered bison herds, coyotes and superb frozen waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park.
Join award-winning photographer Bret Charman to photograph Japan’s wildlife in stunning wintry conditions. Iconic species include Steller’s sea eagle, Japanese cranes and ‘snow monkeys’.
Travel to the remote Ulley Valley in Ladakh, staying in a comfortable guesthouse, on this quest to photograph one of the world's most elusive cats, the snow leopard.
14 Jan 2021 17 days, from £8,295
27 Jan 2021 11 days, from £5,695
10 Feb 2021 18 days, from £7,395
Masai Mara Photo Safari with Bret Charman
NEW Australian Wildlife Photo Safari with Bret Charman
Explore Kenya’s Masai Mara on this ten-day tour, which has been designed to maximise photographic opportunities in this iconic wildlife location, particularly the region’s big cats.
Join Bret on this photographic journey through the states of Victoria and Tasmania to capture images of some the most iconic species in Australia including platypus, Tasmanian devil and kangaroo.
Using captive-bred subjects like mantids, scorpions and spiders, this workshop recreates the experience of macro photography in a rainforest or tropical habitat.
15 Feb 2021 10 days, from £4,695
26 Feb 2021 17 days, from £6,995
27 Feb 2021 2 days, from £575 (workshop only)
India: Red Pandas & Tigers Photography with Nick Garbutt
NEW Masai Mara Photo Workshop
Arctic Fox Photography
Join Nick in the remote eastern Himalaya to see and photograph the elusive red panda, before travelling to Panna National Park in search of tigers.
Join award-winning photographer Nick Garbutt, in Kenya’s Masai Mara, to photograph a range of sought-after species during the ‘shoulder season’, including lion, cheetah and leopard.
Head to the remote Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in Iceland to photograph the charismatic Arctic fox, including the rare blue morph. Accompanied throughout by photographer Bret Charman.
2 Mar & 21 Oct 2021 16 days, from £7,295
26 Mar & 3 Apr 2021 10 days, from £5,995
27 Mar 2021 8 days, from £3,495
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All holiday prices in this brochure are based on two people sharing, and include return flights from the UK, accommodation and transfers (except where specified), plus the services of an expert leader/photographer. Prices are correct at the time of print. For full details please call our expert wildlife team.
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“Both Alex and Nick were top quality guides and leaders. They made good field decisions to meet changing circumstances, planned the days well; and unlike many photo tours, set their own cameras aside to help the participants take good photos and learn new things. To be congratulated.” Tony C – Close up on Alpine Nature (Jun 2019)
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NEW Costa Rica Rainforest Photography Workshop
Focus on the Danube Delta with Sean Weekly
Slovenia: Brown Bear Photography with Bret Charman
Discover Costa Rica's remarkable wildlife on our specially designed photography tour, with hands on advice and demos from Nick and Alex.
Enjoy a week in Romania’s Danube Delta photographing an impressive array of birds, from purpose-built hides and on boat excursions, golden jackals and other wildlife.
Join award-winning photographer Bret Charman in Slovenia’s Dinaric Alps to photograph brown bears. There will also be the opportunity to photograph Ural owl and beautiful landscapes.
24 Apr 2021 20 days, from £7,995
8 May 2021 8 days, from £2,595
16 May 2021 6 days, from £2,095
Spring Photography of the Steppe & Forests with Sean Weekly
NEW Botswana: Festival of Cats
with Nick Garbutt & Alex Hyde
Close-up on Alpine Nature
with Nick Garbutt
with Alex Hyde & Nick Garbutt
Led by Sean Weekly and local guide István Bártol, this spring tour to Hungary focuses on photographing birds at the peak of the breeding season from specialist hides.
Join wildlife photographer Nick Garbutt and Wildlife Worldwide founder Chris Breen on our Festival of Cats, which is dedicated to observing and photographing some wonderful felines.
With a spectacular show of wildflowers and an array of butterflies and other insects, this is the perfect time for a macro photography masterclass from these two leading experts.
16 May 2021 7 days, from £2,245
19 May 2021 10 days, from £6,995
12 Jun 2021 8 days, from £2,295
Red fox taken by Nick Garbutt in Yellowstone National Park
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NEW South Africa's Rare Mammals Photo Safari
Finland: Boreal Predators Photography with Sean Weekly
Pumas, Condors & Landscapes in Winter with Nick Garbutt
Head to South Africa for an entirely different take on a photo safari, our subjects here include pangolin, aardvark, meerkat and caracal.
Capture images of brown bear, wolf and wolverine from specialist hides in Finland’s northern forests, as well as red squirrels in the lodge grounds.
Explore the stunning scenery of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park and Patagonia during the winter months, searching for puma, Andean condor and other wildlife.
2 Jul 2021 10 days, from £9,995
9 Jul 2021 6 days, from £2,495
17 & 31 Jul 2021 16 days, from £9,495
NEW Brazil: North Pantanal Photo Safari with Emma Healey & Bret Charman
Best of Botswana Photography Special with Ben Cherry
This 12-day tour has been carefully designed to focus on photographing the wide range of wildlife that lives in the Brazilian Pantanal. Highlights include jaguar and giant river otter.
Visit three of northern Botswana’s prime wildlife areas for a photography safari with Ben Cherry, offering unrivalled encounters with African wild dog, lion and leopard.
6 Sep 2021 12 days, from £5,995
19 Aug 2021 13 days, from £5,995
with Bret Charman
South Luangwa Photo Safari with Bret Charman
Zambia's South Luangwa National Park is a photographer’s paradise with exquisite light and stunning wildlife. This affordable safari has been designed specifically for wildlife photography.
5 & 12 Nov 2021 10 days, from £3,495
Wolverine taken on our Boreal Predators Photography tour by Bret Charman
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Photography Tours: 2022 Below is a selection of our small group expert-led Photography Tours for 2022. To view our full selection, or for further information, please visit the website or call our friendly team. FU Y LL OK
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NEW Australian Wildlife Photo Safari with Bret Charman
Searching for Snow Leopards
Japan’s Winter Wildlife
Join Bret on this photographic journey through the states of Victoria and Tasmania to capture images of some the most iconic species in Australia including platypus, Tasmanian devil and kangaroo.
Join this unique and exclusive trip to Ulley Valley in the Indian Himalayas. Stay in a homestay and follow the finest naturalist guides by jeep and on foot in search of the elusive snow leopard.
Join award-winning photographer Bret Charman to photograph Japan’s wildlife in stunning wintry conditions. Iconic species include Steller’s sea eagle, Japanese cranes and ‘snow monkeys’.
8 Feb 2022 17 days, from £7,295
14 Feb 2022 18 days, from £7,795
17 Feb 2022 11 days, from £5,895
NEW Borneo Rainforest Photography Workshop
NEW South Africa's Rare Mammals Photo Safari
Pumas, Condors & Landscapes in Winter with Nick Garbutt
Explore Borneo’s enthralling habitats on this rainforest photography workshop, with hands on advice from Nick and Alex.
Head to South Africa for an entirely different take on a photo safari, our subjects here include pangolin, aardvark, meerkat and caracal.
Explore the stunning scenery of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park and Patagonia during the winter months, searching for puma, Andean condor and other wildlife.
24 Apr 2022 18 days, from £11,995
11 Jun 2022 10 days, from £10,495
30 Jul 2022 16 days, from £9,495
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NEW Indonesia: Primates & Komodo Dragons with Nick Garbutt Explore the islands of Indonesia in search of some of Asia’s unique and iconic wildlife. Photograph the characterful crested black macaques before venturing to Komodo to find dragons.
14 Sep 2022 15 days, from £7,495
For any fully-booked photography tour featured in this brochure, contact our expert team to register your interest in future dates or to be added to the waitlist.
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South Africa’s
Rare Mammals Join Bret Charman on our new dedicated photography tour to Tswalu Private Game Reserve, in South Africa, to photograph some of Africa’s more elusive wildlife.
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have a deep and profound love of Africa. The stunning and varied landscapes, exceptional wildlife and the vibrant cultures all fill me with joy and intrigue. My addiction to photographing Africa’s rich natural history is immediately apparent and it is the unusual species which particularly appeal to me. In fact, my favourite mammal on planet Earth is the African wild dog, but when I heard of a place where you can see (and photograph) pangolin, aardvark, brown hyena, caracal, meerkats and wild dog all in one day, it sounded like dream. Happily, for all involved, Tswalu Private Game Reserve is not a myth. This vast protected area (South Africa’s largest private reserve), is the perfect place to photograph mammals that are rarely seen across the African continent. The obvious photographic highlights include the opportunity to capture images of ground pangolin and aardvark, possibly even on foot. There is so much more on offer though. We have two private vehicles, which allow us unrivalled access across the entire reserve, enabling us to maximise the light on offer and capture an array of remarkable images of these undoubted stars. Why are these usually nocturnal species active during the day I hear you ask? Well quite simply, the nights are too cold and so they venture out during daylight hours to feed – the wildlife wins and so do we.
Even after darkness falls there is the possibility to enjoy the natural wonders of Tswalu, whether we enjoy the magic of a night drive or spend some time photographing the stars from the lodge. The night skies here are among the finest in the world, utterly breathtaking, and the cool clean air is perfect for photography. So if, like me, you are looking for an Africa that few are familiar with, an Africa filled with dream-like species and wondrous photography opportunities, it is essential you join me for our South Africa’s Rare Mammals Photo Safari in 2021 and 2022.
NEW South Africa's Rare Mammals Photo Safari Accompanied by award-winning photographer Bret Charman, this small group photo safari ventures to Tswalu Private Game Reserve in South Africa. The reserve is arguably the best destination in Africa to photograph ground pangolin, brown hyena and aardvark. 2 Jul 2021 & 11 Jun 2022 10 days, from £9,995
Other species are sure to delight, habituated families of meerkats are always a rewarding subject, while brown hyena, caracal and aardwolf help to add to the more unusual photographic subjects. More familiar species include, wild dog, cheetah, lion, mountain zebra, greater kudu and oryx (gemsbok). As mentioned earlier, the key element of this trip is having two private vehicles that allow us complete flexibility. We can go where we like, when we like, we can dictate what we want to do each day and spend as long as we like with any given subject. Each day we will endeavour to be out at first light, ensuring we maximise the soft light and returning to the comfort of our private lodge when the exquisite light, or our subject, disappears. Likewise, in the afternoons we will make sure that we are with our chosen subject for when the light is at its best, before returning to the lodge to warm ourselves in front of the fire and enjoy our evening meal. With certain species it may be possible to spend a prolonged period of time on foot, allowing us the chance to get low to the ground and capture images that would otherwise be impossible. We will work very closely with our private guides and trackers to ensure that not only do we get the best images, but that the wildlife is not disturbed by our presence. With all of this in mind, it is possible to use everything from wide-angle to telephoto lenses. It really is the ultimate wildlife photography destination.
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Wildlife Photography Competition Now Open!
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e are delighted to launch our wildlife photography competition for 2020! After the success of our 2019 competition, we are extremely excited to see your fantastic
wildlife photos.
You can enter any of the incredible photos you have taken of wildlife from all around the world, from the wonderful world of macro to ocean giants. The competition is completely free to enter and open to everyone (you don't need to have taken the images on a Wildlife Worldwide holiday). There are three categories to choose from and entering the competition is easy – simply visit the website: www.wildlifeworldwidephotographycompetition.com, read the guidelines and entry requirements, and upload your images. We can’t wait to see them!
Wildlife Portrait Enter an image that captures the essence of any animal species to win. It should be powerful imagery that invokes an instant connection between the subject and the person viewing the image.
Animal Action Enter an image that captures a unique aspect of animal behaviour, or an incredible moment in nature, to win this challenging category – it could be a bird in flight or a pack of wild dogs on the hunt.
Wildlife Portfolio Enter between 8 and 12 images from a single destination (from one of our listed destinations), of the same animal or group of animals with a similar underlying theme to win what is arguably the most difficult category.
The winner of each category will receive a £250 voucher from Rohan Clothing, while the overall winner (selected from the three category winners) will receive a further £250 voucher from Rohan and a pair of Opticron Savanna R PC binoculars. You have until Friday 20 November 2020 to enter your images into each category. Good luck!
To find out more information about our competition visit: www.wildlifeworldwidephotographycompetition.com
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Focus on the Danube Delta Enjoy a week in Romania’s Danube Delta photographing an impressive array of birds, from purpose-built hides and on boat excursions, as well as golden jackals and other wildlife. 5 Sep 2020; 8 May & 4 Sep 2021 8 days, from £2,475
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Long Barn South, transfers Sutton Manor Bishop’s Sutton, All holiday prices in this brochure are based on two persons sharing, including flights from the UK (except where specified), accommodation, and theFarm, services of an expert leader and photographer. Prices correct at the time of print. For full details call our expert wildlife team. Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0AA, United Kingdom Wildlife Worldwide is a part of The Natural Travel Collection Ltd, an independent travel company that places a special emphasis on sustainable tailor-made and small group holidays. Photographs courtesy of: Emma Healey, Nick Garbutt, Alex Hyde, Bret Charman, Chris Breen, Mark Carwardine, Joe Cornish & Chris Weston, © Wildlife Worldwide 2020 No portion of this brochure may be reproduced without the prior written consent of Wildlife Worldwide.