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Ethiopia Endemics 2025 Trip Blog by Dale Morris

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I think most people’s understanding of Ethiopia is that it is a mostly arid country with an extremely rich history and culture. That’s true, to a point. There is certainly no debating the fact that the Ethiopians themselves are a very traditional people who adhere to their religions…religiously. And as for their history? Well, you ... Read more
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Snow Hill: The Ultimate Emperor Penguin Quest with ORYX Photo Tours

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There are journeys — and then there are transformative quests. In 2025, a small group of intrepid ORYX Guests joined expedition leader Marius Coetzee on an unforgettable adventure to one of the most remote and awe-inspiring destinations on Earth: Snow Hill Island in Antarctica, home of the legendary Emperor Penguins. What unfolded was a story ... Read more
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Costa Rica – Coast to Cloud Forest Photo Tour

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Costa Rica is a relatively small tropical country, a tiny slice of forested paradise of just 51,000 km², nestled between Panama to the south and Nicaragua to the north. It measures less than 300 kilometers in length and barely 150 kilometers at its widest, and therefore you could fit almost 14 Costa Ricas into the ... Read more
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Botswana – The Lions Of Mokete, Mababe Depression

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There are few places left in Africa that still feel genuinely undiscovered. The Mababe Depression is one of them.   This October, I hosted a private photographic safari deep in Botswana’s wild heart, basing ourselves at the brand-new Wilderness Mokete—a camp positioned where marshland fades into open arid plains, where the Okavango breathes its last before ... Read more
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MalaMala & Londolozi Private Game Reserves with Penny Robartes

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South Africa’s Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve has long since been on the top of the list for luxury safari-goers and wildlife photographers looking to experience some of Africa’s most sough-after wildlife under intimate and superlative conditions, whilst been offered some of the highest guiding and guest experiences in Africa.    My guest and I ... Read more
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“The Mababe Kingdom” by ORYX Guest Jenny Brown

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They say it's about buffalo and lions, but really, it is so much more.    The Mababe Depression (which I have taken the liberty of renaming 'The Mababe Kingdom') is a place of rhythms and patterns. It's a record of times gone by and a vision of times to come. This wild space, though not ... Read more
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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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Into the Heart of South Sudan: A Modern-Day Adventure with ORYX 

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There’s something timeless about the call of adventure — that irresistible pull toward the unknown. It’s the same spirit that drives explorers to distant lands and photographers to chase moments that words can’t quite capture.   For two of our intrepid travellers, that spirit led them deep into South Sudan, alongside ORYX Photo Tours’ CEO ... Read more
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Zambia – Lower Zambezi National Park with Penny Robartes

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Wow, has it been a year! A fantastic year of leading repeat and new guests to some of the worlds most inspiring wildlife destinations. From the jungles of Rwanda as my guests and I trained our cameras and hearts towards the the magnificent Mountain Gorilla - one of the most holistic wildlife experiences I have ... Read more
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