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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]In February 2019, Chuck and Nancy Bell began their exciting tour of Kenya which would take them to 3 iconic destinations and places that would leave them with a bevy of memorable experiences and inspiring images. Filled with images captured by both Chuck and Nancy, these avid photographers are sure to sweep you up to … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] A picture taken by a wildlife photographer can achieve many ends. The photographer can feel a sense of accomplishment, especially if its capture involved significant planning followed by hard work in the field. Sometimes, the opportunity fortuitously presents itself and the photographer happens to be in the right place and makes the most of … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I would like to take you on a journey to a place that is far from the chaos of the world today. Take a minute to close your eyes and visualise the sweeping plains of the Serengeti with herds of wildebeest stretching to the horizon, the winding chocolate Mara River and enormous crocodiles basking … Read more
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] 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
2020 is a significant year for us as it was 10 years ago that ORYX Photo Tours was born! From small beginnings leading photo tours to only a handful of southern African destinations, to now taking guests all over the world, it has been a privilege and a joy to celebrate our diverse and captivating world through the medium of photography with like-minded people.
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!
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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A cultural photo tour to Lake Turkana in remote Northern Kenya Why is it that we search for unique destinations, the authentic ones, the hidden gems? Perhaps we are searching for places to escape to, places which give us glimpses into a world minus modern day noise. I have found myself traveling to places which … Read more
When you get to travel to an area that rivals the Omo Valley in photographic opportunities, you know you’ve got a special trip at your disposal! 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 … Read more
