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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 2 Over 25 years’ experience of designing the finest wildlife holidays
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
An award-winning nature photographer Ben is an environmental photojournalist and
and university lecturer, Alex’s photography natural history cameraman, with a focus on
has received high acclaim, especially his highlighting the beauty of the natural world
spectacular and innovative macro images and also how we interact with it. He has had
which include the winning entry in the success in international competitions, been
‘Hidden Britain’ category of the British Wildlife published in numerous magazines and has
Photography Awards. helped film upcoming footage for the BBC.
Bret Charman Chris Weston
Bret is a multi award-winning wildlife Chris Weston became a professional wildlife
photographer and a full-time member of the photographer after walking out on his career
team at Wildlife Worldwide. He now leads a in IT sales, following his passion for what he
number of tours for us around the world and describes as the extraordinariness of nature. He
has a particular love for African wildlife. In 2017 is the author of over 30 books on photography,
he won the ‘Birds in Flight’ category in Bird and in 2018 his print titled 'The Crossing' won
Photographer of the Year. the Arthaus Gallery Award.
Emma Healey Joe Cornish
Having spent many years travelling to far flung Joe is one of the top landscape photographers
destinations with her camera, Emma brings in the world and is held in very high regard in
her love of wildlife photography, nature and the industry. He has co-led our tours to Wrangel
travel to the Wildlife Worldwide team. Emma Island, Svalbard and Baffin Island with Mark
has travelled extensively, with Canada, Borneo Carwardine since 2003, and this year he is
and Kenya being among her favourites and has leading our dedicated landscape photography
developed a real love of primates. holiday to Spain.
Mark Carwardine Nick Garbutt
Mark is an award-winning writer, zoologist, TV Nick has worked closely with us for many
and radio broadcaster, and a widely published years to develop a unique portfolio of wildlife
wildlife photographer. He has built up an photography tours which are second-to-none!
extensive collection of wildlife and landscape A two-time category winner in the Wildlife
images taken in over 100 countries on all seven Photographer of the Year competition, Nick’s
continents and served as head judge in Wildlife tours form the backbone of our exciting
Photographer of the Year. programme.
Sean Weekly Tom Mason
Multi award-winner and full time photographer, Tom is a wildlife and conservation photographer
Sean's work is regularly featured across a who is passionate about making creative
range of national and international publications. images of the natural world. Having worked
Sean has led numerous workshops in the globally from the Amazon to the Falklands, he
UK and further afield in Europe at locations has shot numerous assignments and been
including Skomer, Greece, Finland, Spain and featured in top publications, best known for his
Scotland. 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.
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Arctic Fox Photography Pyrenees Photo Workshop Festival of Wildlife Spitsbergen
with Bret Charman with Joe Cornish with Nick Garbutt, Mark Carwardine,
Head to the remote Hornstrandir Nature Reserve Indulge your passion for photography on this one Bret Charman & Joe Cornish
in Iceland to photograph the charismatic Arctic week workshop amidst the stunning landscapes Join us for an expedition of a lifetime as we
fox, including the rare blue morph. You will be of the Spanish Pyrenees with acclaimed explore the Svalbard Archipelago to photograph
accompanied throughout by Bret Charman. landscape photographer Joe Cornish. a range of Arctic wildlife, including polar bear.
28 Mar 2020 29 Mar 2020 12 May 2020
7 days, from £2,895 8 days, from £2,495 11 days, from £5,995 (lower deck twin)
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Slovenia: Brown Bear Skomer’s Perfect Puffins NEW White Horses of the
Photography with Tom Mason with Ben Cherry Camargue with Chris Weston
Join professional photographer Tom Mason in Spend two nights on the island of Skomer, home Join professional photographer Chris Weston to
Slovenia’s Dinaric Alps to photograph brown to one of the UK’s largest colonies of puffin. This capture intimate images of the famed, semi-wild
bears. There will also be the opportunity to tour is ideal for building a portfolio of images of white horses of the Camargue, on this four-day
photograph Ural owl and beautiful landscapes. our most charismatic seabird. break.
17 May 2020 21 May 2020 22 May & 25 Sep 2020
6 days, from £1,995 3 days, from £545 (land only) 4 days, from £1,975
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Finland: Bear Photography Close-up on Alpine Nature Finland: Boreal Predators
with Tom Mason with Alex Hyde & Nick Garbutt Photography with Bret Charman
Join wildlife photographer Tom Mason on a With a spectacular show of wildflowers and Capture images of brown bear, wolf and
midsummer trip to photograph brown bears and an array of butterflies and other insects, this wolverine from specialist hides in Finland’s
wolverines, based for four nights in specialist is the perfect time for a macro photography northern forests, as well as red squirrels in
hides in Finland’s taiga forest. masterclass from these two leading experts. the lodge grounds.
1 Jun 2020 13 Jun 2020 8 Jul 2020
6 days, from £2,195 8 days, from £2,195 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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Wrangel Island NEW Best of Botswana Pantanal Wildlife Photo Safari
with Mark Carwardine & Joe Cornish with Ben Cherry with Nick Garbutt
Explore Wrangel Island’s prehistoric-looking Visit three of northern Botswana’s prime wildlife Discover the stunning surrounds of the world’s
landscapes and phenomenal wildlife. Escorted areas for a photography safari with Ben Cherry, largest wetland as you explore two of the best
throughout by renowned photographers Mark offering unrivalled encounters with African wild locations to see and photograph jaguar, giant
Carwardine and Joe Cornish. dog, lion and leopard. river otter, giant anteater and hyacinth macaw.
18 Jul 2020 1 Aug 2020 4 Aug 2020
18 days, from £13,395 (twin cabin) 13 days, from £5,995 21 days, from £12,195
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
with Chris Weston with Bret Charman with Sean Weekly
Onboard our chartered vessel, and accompanied Explore Colombia, the birding capital of the Enjoy a week in Romania’s Danube Delta
throughout by photographer Chris Weston, world, to photograph iconic species such photographing an impressive array of birds, from
we spend seven nights exploring Katmai to as Andean cock-of-the-rock, sword-billed purpose-built hides and on boat excursions, as
photograph the iconic bears. hummingbird and a number of endemic species. well as golden jackals and other wildlife.
14 Aug 2020 3 Sep 2020 5 Sep 2020
12 days, from £10,995 16 days, from £5,495 8 days, from £2,475
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NEW Borneo Rainforest Mana Pools: Wild Dogs & South Luangwa Photo Safari
Photography Workshop Elephants with Bret Charman with Emma Healey or Bret Charman
with Nick Garbutt & Alex Hyde This unique safari offers close encounters on Zambia's South Luangwa National Park is a
Explore Borneo’s enthralling habitats on our foot and unrivalled opportunities to photograph photographer’s paradise with exquisite light and
specially designed wildlife photography tour, wild dogs and bull elephants in Zimbabwe’s stunning wildlife. This affordable safari has been
with hands on advice from Nick and Alex. Mana Pools National Park. designed specifically for wildlife photography.
6 Oct 2020 27 Oct 2020 31 Oct & 14 Nov 2020
18 days, from £9,595 11 days, from £7,995 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 Join Ben for a wildlife photography tour with
Georgia, by popular demand we return to this a difference. Based in three of Ethiopia’s most
gloriously unforgettable region of Antarctica with interesting and scenic locations, benefit from
experts Mark Carwardine & Joe Cornish. Ben’s unique approach to photography.
16 Nov 2020 18 Nov 2020
20 days, from £13,995 (twin cabin) 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.
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Wild West Winter Wonderland Japan’s Winter Wildlife Searching for Snow Leopards
with Nick Garbutt with Bret Charman with Nick Garbutt
Led by prize-winning photographer Nick Garbutt, Join award-winning photographer Bret Charman Travel to the remote Ulley Valley in Ladakh,
this small group trip will reward you with images to photograph Japan’s wildlife in stunning wintry staying in a comfortable guesthouse, on this
of frost-covered bison herds, coyotes and superb conditions. Iconic species include Steller’s sea quest to photograph one of the world's most
frozen waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park. eagle, Japanese cranes and ‘snow monkeys’. elusive cats, the snow leopard.
14 Jan 2021 27 Jan 2021 10 Feb 2021
17 days, from £8,295 11 days, from £5,695 FU
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Masai Mara Photo Safari NEW Australian Wildlife Photo Bugs ‘n’ Beasts Indoors
with Bret Charman Safari with Bret Charman with Alex Hyde & Emma Healey
Explore Kenya’s Masai Mara on this ten-day Join Bret on this photographic journey through the Using captive-bred subjects like mantids,
tour, which has been designed to maximise states of Victoria and Tasmania to capture images scorpions and spiders, this workshop recreates
photographic opportunities in this iconic wildlife of some the most iconic species in Australia the experience of macro photography in a
location, particularly the region’s big cats. including platypus, Tasmanian devil and kangaroo. rainforest or tropical habitat.
15 Feb 2021 26 Feb 2021 27 Feb 2021
10 days, from £4,695 17 days, from £6,995 2 days, from £575 (workshop only)
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India: Red Pandas & Tigers NEW Masai Mara Photo Workshop Arctic Fox Photography
Photography with Nick Garbutt with Nick Garbutt with Bret Charman
Join Nick in the remote eastern Himalaya to see Join award-winning photographer Nick Garbutt, Head to the remote Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
and photograph the elusive red panda, before in Kenya’s Masai Mara, to photograph a range in Iceland to photograph the charismatic Arctic
travelling to Panna National Park in search of of sought-after species during the ‘shoulder fox, including the rare blue morph. Accompanied
tigers. season’, including lion, cheetah and leopard. throughout by photographer Bret Charman.
2 Mar & 21 Oct 2021 26 Mar & 3 Apr 2021 27 Mar 2021
16 days, from £7,295 10 days, from £5,995 8 days, from £3,495
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.
10 Over 25 years’ experience of designing the finest wildlife holidays“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 Focus on the Danube Delta Slovenia: Brown Bear
Photography Workshop with Sean Weekly Photography with Bret Charman
with Nick Garbutt & Alex Hyde Enjoy a week in Romania’s Danube Delta Join award-winning photographer Bret Charman
Discover Costa Rica's remarkable wildlife on our photographing an impressive array of birds, from in Slovenia’s Dinaric Alps to photograph brown
specially designed photography tour, with hands purpose-built hides and on boat excursions, bears. There will also be the opportunity to
on advice and demos from Nick and Alex. golden jackals and other wildlife. photograph Ural owl and beautiful landscapes.
24 Apr 2021 8 May 2021 16 May 2021
20 days, from £7,995 8 days, from £2,595 6 days, from £2,095
Spring Photography of the Steppe NEW Botswana: Festival of Cats Close-up on Alpine Nature
& Forests with Sean Weekly with Nick Garbutt with Alex Hyde & Nick Garbutt
Led by Sean Weekly and local guide István Join wildlife photographer Nick Garbutt and With a spectacular show of wildflowers and
Bártol, this spring tour to Hungary focuses on Wildlife Worldwide founder Chris Breen on our an array of butterflies and other insects, this
photographing birds at the peak of the breeding Festival of Cats, which is dedicated to observing is the perfect time for a macro photography
season from specialist hides. and photographing some wonderful felines. masterclass from these two leading experts.
16 May 2021 19 May 2021 12 Jun 2021
7 days, from £2,245 10 days, from £6,995 8 days, from £2,295
Red fox taken by Nick Garbutt in Yellowstone National Park
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Here we continue with our collection 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.
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NEW South Africa's Rare Finland: Boreal Predators Pumas, Condors & Landscapes in
Mammals Photo Safari Photography with Sean Weekly Winter with Nick Garbutt
with Bret Charman Capture images of brown bear, wolf and Explore the stunning scenery of Chile’s Torres
Head to South Africa for an entirely different wolverine from specialist hides in Finland’s del Paine National Park and Patagonia during
take on a photo safari, our subjects here include northern forests, as well as red squirrels in the winter months, searching for puma, Andean
pangolin, aardvark, meerkat and caracal. the lodge grounds. condor and other wildlife.
2 Jul 2021 9 Jul 2021 17 & 31 Jul 2021
10 days, from £9,995 6 days, from £2,495 16 days, from £9,495
NEW Brazil: North Pantanal Photo Best of Botswana Photography
Safari with Emma Healey & Bret Charman Special with Ben Cherry
This 12-day tour has been carefully designed Visit three of northern Botswana’s prime wildlife
to focus on photographing the wide range of areas for a photography safari with Ben Cherry,
wildlife that lives in the Brazilian Pantanal. offering unrivalled encounters with African wild
Highlights include jaguar and giant river otter. dog, lion and leopard.
6 Sep 2021 19 Aug 2021
12 days, from £5,995 13 days, from £5,995
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
12 Over 25 years’ experience of designing the finest wildlife holidaysPhotography 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.
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NEW Australian Wildlife Photo Searching for Snow Leopards Japan’s Winter Wildlife
Safari with Bret Charman with Nick Garbutt with Bret Charman
Join Bret on this photographic journey through the Join this unique and exclusive trip to Ulley Valley Join award-winning photographer Bret Charman
states of Victoria and Tasmania to capture images in the Indian Himalayas. Stay in a homestay and to photograph Japan’s wildlife in stunning wintry
of some the most iconic species in Australia follow the finest naturalist guides by jeep and on conditions. Iconic species include Steller’s sea
including platypus, Tasmanian devil and kangaroo. foot in search of the elusive snow leopard. eagle, Japanese cranes and ‘snow monkeys’.
8 Feb 2022 14 Feb 2022 17 Feb 2022
17 days, from £7,295 18 days, from £7,795 11 days, from £5,895
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NEW Borneo Rainforest NEW South Africa's Rare Pumas, Condors & Landscapes in
Photography Workshop Mammals Photo Safari Winter with Nick Garbutt
with Nick Garbutt & Alex Hyde with Bret Charman Explore the stunning scenery of Chile’s Torres
Explore Borneo’s enthralling habitats on this Head to South Africa for an entirely different del Paine National Park and Patagonia during
rainforest photography workshop, with hands on take on a photo safari, our subjects here include the winter months, searching for puma, Andean
advice from Nick and Alex. pangolin, aardvark, meerkat and caracal. condor and other wildlife.
24 Apr 2022 11 Jun 2022 30 Jul 2022
18 days, from £11,995 10 days, from £10,495 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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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 Even after darkness falls there is the possibility to enjoy the
and varied landscapes, exceptional wildlife and the natural wonders of Tswalu, whether we enjoy the magic of a night
vibrant cultures all fill me with joy and intrigue. My drive or spend some time photographing the stars from the lodge.
addiction to photographing Africa’s rich natural history The night skies here are among the finest in the world, utterly
is immediately apparent and it is the unusual species which breathtaking, and the cool clean air is perfect for photography.
particularly appeal to me. In fact, my favourite mammal
on planet Earth is the African wild dog, but when I heard So if, like me, you are looking for an Africa that few are familiar
of a place where you can see (and photograph) pangolin, with, an Africa filled with dream-like species and wondrous
aardvark, brown hyena, caracal, meerkats and wild dog all in photography opportunities, it is essential you join me for our South
one day, it sounded like dream. Africa’s Rare Mammals Photo Safari in 2021 and 2022.
Happily, for all involved, Tswalu Private Game Reserve is not a
myth. This vast protected area (South Africa’s largest private
NEW South Africa's Rare Mammals Photo Safari
reserve), is the perfect place to photograph mammals that are
rarely seen across the African continent. The obvious photographic Accompanied by award-winning photographer Bret Charman, this
highlights include the opportunity to capture images of ground small group photo safari ventures to Tswalu Private Game Reserve
pangolin and aardvark, possibly even on foot. There is so much in South Africa. The reserve is arguably the best destination in
more on offer though. We have two private vehicles, which allow Africa to photograph ground pangolin, brown hyena and aardvark.
us unrivalled access across the entire reserve, enabling us to
2 Jul 2021 & 11 Jun 2022
maximise the light on offer and capture an array of remarkable
10 days, from £9,995
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.
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.
14 Over 25 years’ experience of designing the finest wildlife holidaysWildlife Photography
Competition
Now Open!
W
e are delighted to launch our wildlife Wildlife Portrait
photography competition for 2020! After
Enter an image that captures the essence of any animal species to win. It
the success of our 2019 competition, we should be powerful imagery that invokes an instant connection between the
are extremely excited to see your fantastic subject and the person viewing the image.
wildlife photos.
Animal Action
You can enter any of the incredible photos you have taken of
wildlife from all around the world, from the wonderful world of Enter an image that captures a unique aspect of animal behaviour, or an
macro to ocean giants. The competition is completely free to enter incredible moment in nature, to win this challenging category – it could be
and open to everyone (you don't need to have taken the images on a bird in flight or a pack of wild dogs on the hunt.
a Wildlife Worldwide holiday).
Wildlife Portfolio
There are three categories to choose from and entering the Enter between 8 and 12 images from a single destination (from one of our
competition is easy – simply visit the website: listed destinations), of the same animal or group of animals with a similar
www.wildlifeworldwidephotographycompetition.com, underlying theme to win what is arguably the most difficult category.
read the guidelines and entry requirements, and upload your
images. We can’t wait to see them!
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
sales@wildlifeworldwide.com 01962 302055 www.wildlifeworldwide.com 15Focus 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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All holiday prices in this brochure are based on two persons sharing, including flights from the UK (except where specified), Barn South, transfers
accommodation, Sutton Manor
and theFarm, Bishop’s
services Sutton,
of an expert
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Photographs courtesy of: Emma Healey, Nick Garbutt, Alex Hyde, Bret Charman,
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