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The “Vanishing Tribes of the Omo Valley” trip was my first visit to Ethiopia. I have fallen in love with the country as soon as I have put the first step onto the ground. And of course, the leadership of Marius and Sam from ORYX Photography and all the local guides made that tour unforgettable … Read more
Together with a United Nations group of our great clients (USA, Australia and Switzerland) I spent 2 weeks in the Omo Valley, Ethiopia in December 2016. It’s taken a couple of weeks to let it all sink in. And you really have to let it sink in – because it is an outer-worldly gobsmacking experience … Read more
There are some things in life that constantly makes you feel excited and further fuels your passion for it. I am in a fortunate position where my job offers me the platform to hone in on and explore this excitement and passion for the two mediums that bring me immense joy and pleasure in life; … Read more
Karibu Sana! My name is Penny Robartes, and I am a professional Wildlife Photographer and Photo Tour Leader. I am currently writing this post from Serian Camp in the Mara North Conservancy, with a view of the magnificent Mara River stretching out before me. The chirping of abundant birds, the breeze caressing the leaves of … Read more
“Ethiopia’s Omo Valley is without a doubt my happy place in this crazy upside down world we live in. After more than 5 years we have finally earned the trust of the various local chiefs and their people. We treat each other with respect, the hardship we all endure in our respective worlds, a world … Read more
There are a few true wilderness destinations left on Earth where you can truly immerse yourself in the utter beauty of the area, offering you a complete physical and holistic journey. There are a few true wilderness destinations left that leave you a changed person as your eyes are heart have been opened up to … Read more
It is a destination that has been written about, filmed, dreamt about, and travelled to by visitors from across the planet. Its untouched wilderness still has the power to make my heart beat faster, my eyes to open wider so that I can see more, my soul to feel revived every time I set foot … Read more
Destination: Leopard Hills in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve We arrived to a scene where chaos reigned. A healthy pack of wild dogs were in a heightened state of excitement. They were everywhere you looked, running around and constantly interacting with on one another. It was magnificent. Within these moments of constant activity between the … Read more
Today is a special day as it highlights the plight of one of our most revered, loved and iconic animals. This day not only celebrates an animal whose conservation and sustainability is a real desire that lies close to all our hearts at ORYX, but also brings to attention their rapid demise and need for … Read more
Africa is such an incredibly diverse continent! Not only do we have a very unique set of large mammalian species like Giraffe, Zebra and Elephant but the continent is also blessed with an incredible array of primates. Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees definitely seem to steal the show but high up in the Simien Mountains of … Read more
