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ORYX Photo Tours’ first scheduled departure for 2020 was a cultural photography tour to Kenya’s Lake Turkana. Found on the World Heritage list, Lake Turkana is in Kenya’s Rift Valley Province and the Kenyan tribes residing on its shores live a traditional life as hunter-gatherers and fisherman. The people found here form part of the … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “There are big days and there are small days – which will it be?” This line from Warhorse played on my mind as I struck out from Johannesburg for Addis Ababa to lead my first Ethiopia photography tour. Not only was it my first time to the country but the photographic focus of the … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Photographing wildlife is exhilarating, to say the least. To be able to encourage people to feel the emotions you do for the subject in your frame, just by looking at your image, is a testament to the power of a photograph and the ability of the photographer to build that connection with the viewer … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What makes Namibia so special? Well… a lot really. There is just so many awe-inspiring locations to explore and even more options of going about it. I learnt this first-hand when I was invited by Wilderness Safaris to experience their flagship properties in the country.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So what is the ideal Namibia itinerary that meets the expectations … Read more
I find it deeply freeing when flying in a bush plane to look out of the window and see the landscape change from human-occupied land to more wild, remote and untouched wilderness. Nature has a way of instilling a peace that settles deep into your bones and opens your eyes to new attractions and experiences. … Read more
2018 saw the creation and execution of ORYX’s first scheduled photo safari to Botswana, my Savute & Khwai Photo Tour. With it being such a well-designed photo safari with stunning accommodations and locations, combined with excellent wildlife sightings and photo opportunities that exceeded all of our expectations, you can guess how excited I was to … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The diversity of Africa never ceases to amaze. From the iconic big game, to the high endemism of certain areas, to vastly different cultures and landscapes, Africa has a plethora of photographic opportunities. This selection of images from repeat ORYX Guest Charlotte Blanchet of Lotus Blanc Photography covers a variety of some key African photo … Read more
In the build up to World Rhino Day, we at ORYX are pleased to announce our latest donation of US$6,315 to our conservation partners Rhino’s Without Borders. This brings us to a total of US$24,636 in support of these iconic animals. The Rhinos Without Borders project has seen significant progress, and it is an honour for us to be playing our small part in the protection of this planet. Below is a selection of Rhino images from a few of our Photo Tour Leaders and Partners. We hope you enjoy!
A Private Photo Safari with Penny Robartes It started with a message on my Instagram account. A message filled with curiosity, hope, and a lot of commitment and excitement. My soon-to-be guest is an Elephant lover and had a desire to visit Botswana to witness and photograph the gentle giants that are found in this … Read more
The Mara North Conservancy is really a “one in a million” destination that is teaming with wildlife. I don’t ever think that I have heard of a guest returning to either Serian’s Original or Ngare camp and have had an uneventful game drive. Yes, it is that special! There are a collection of Lion prides … Read more
