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Kenya – A Journey Through Conservation, Community, and Connection

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By Marius Coetzee, ORYX Photo Tours   Few places on Earth stir the soul like Kenya. It’s a land where vast savannas meet dramatic skies, where wildlife roams in harmony with communities, and where photography becomes not just a creative pursuit, but a celebration of life itself.   In October 2025, I had the privilege ... Read more
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Chasing Giants – A Dream Fulfilled in Amboseli

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After several safaris and many hopeful attempts, I finally stood before Craig, Amboseli’s legendary big tusker. The moment was surreal — years of anticipation condensed into one breathtaking encounter on the shimmering dry lakebed, completely alone with this gentle giant.   Our journey through Kenya was intense, rewarding, and perfectly orchestrated. Under the expert guidance ... Read more
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Kenya – The Black Leopard Photo Safari Led by Marius Coetzee

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The plane glides into Nanyuki, Nairobi a dazzling memory behind us. A 45-minute flight north collapses the world’s noise into the hush of Laikipia’s wilderness. From the airstrip, our Land Cruiser carries us across 90 minutes of parched earth, wind-sculpted acacia and the distant call of something wild—until we arrive at camp, perched on volcanic ... Read more
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Tanzania – Serengeti Safari

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From the ancient baobabs and golden light of the Burunge Wildlife Management Area, where elephants stroll past acacia-studded clearings, to the remote northern reaches of the Serengeti, where the drama of the Great Migration unfolds on endless open plains, and finally to the untamed eastern corridor — a land ruled by big cats and wide ... Read more
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Kenya – The Great Migration Safari with ORYX Photo Tours & Wild Eye

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Exciting Collaboration Announcement – Great Migration Safaris 2026 Following recent discussions between ORYX Photo Tours and Wild Eye, I am thrilled to announce a new and exciting collaboration. We have agreed to partner on two separate weeks of Great Migration Safaris taking place in August and September 2026. Keep an eye on our respective social ... Read more
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Kenya – Naboisho and Olare Motorogi Conservancies Photo Tour with Mike Dexter

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Surrounding the Maasai Mara National Reserve are a collection of conservancies that operate in a similar fashion to a private game reserve; off road driving is permitted, no more than 5 vehicles are allowed at a sighting at any one time and only those staying within the conservancy have access. On this 10 day private ... Read more
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Into the Shadows: Photographing Giza Mrembu with Penny Robartes

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In the rugged wilderness of Laikipia, Kenya, my recent photographic safari took place where my guests and I were seeking a masterpiece painted in starlight and shadow. As a professional photo tour leader who has guided wildlife photography tours for over a decade, I can say with certainty that few experiences rival the raw magnetism ... Read more
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Kenya – Mara North Photo Tour with Dale Morris

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A Maasai Mara Morning I have just returned from leading another wonderful Oryx photo tour in the Northern Mara Conservancy in Kenya.  This patchwork of open grassy plains and wooded hills is a photographers dream due to an abundance of wildlife.We found all the usual African mega stars, from Lions, leopards and cheetah, to hyena, ... Read more
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Ethiopia – Omo Valley Private Photo Tour with Mike Dexter

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The Hamar women, with their glistening red ochre skin, red ochre braided hair, multi coloured beaded necklaces, leather skirts, iron and copper bracelets and dazzling white smiles, are truly wonderful to spend time with and photograph. The men, muscled, weathered and well armed, emanate a mix of refined dignity and warrior awe. I must say ... Read more
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October Odyssey: Kenya & Tanzania Photo Safari with Daniel Bailey

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ORYX guest and Photo Tour Leader Daniel Bailey embarked on their photographic safari, the October Odyssey, through Kenya and Tanzania. After a year of meticulous planning, the adventure begins in Amboseli, where the focus is "All About the Elephants." From there, the journey will continue to Tanzania to witness the Great Migration, capturing the raw ... Read more
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