PREDATORS OF THE SERENGETI PART II – Colours of Cheetah
It is hard not to think, breath and dream of Africa once you have seen it. From a young age, I was entranced by the BBC and National Geographic documentaries that my parents had on VHS, pouring over them and
Nicolette Louw – ORYX’s Newest Member
It was an ordinary, working day at Nikon’s South Africa office when in walks a familiar face. With a big, friendly smile and dusty camera bag, Greg Du Toit greets me with his regular “Howzit Nicky!” and proceeds to tell
Predators of the Serengeti Part 1 – Reign of the Hyena
“Come with me Into the trees We'll lay on the grass And let the hours pass Take my hand Come back to the land Where everything's ours For a few hours…” Depeche Mode Hyenas have long been seen as the under dogs of the African predators. Sloped backed, bigheaded
Ethiopia – Omo Valley by Joe Buergi
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
The Lost Tribes of the Omo Valley
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
Scheduled Safari or Private. Which One is for You?
Going on a Photo Safari and choosing which destination most suits your specific photographic needs is a very personal experience. It is a time where you connect with your surroundings, the wildlife and fauna that is iconic to that place.
Bare Essentials Magazine – An Interview with Dale Morris
Bare Essentials is an open access publication that combines adventure lifestyle topics with wildlife conservation and environmental science. ORYX Photo Tour Leader Dale Morris has been published in the current edition of Bare Essentials magazine, where he brings light on the
The 17th Annual Golden Eagle Festival
In September 2016 Shobha Gopinath joined ORYX on our Mongolia Exploratory Photo Tour which focused predominately on the sensational Eagle Festival in Western Mongolia. Staying with some local families in their Yurts and learning about the Mongol culture and traditional
A Private Safari in Madikwe
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
Hunting with Eagles – by Shoba Gopinath
In September 2016 Shobha Gopinath joined ORYX on our Mongolia Photography Tour which focused predominately on the sensational Eagle Festival in Western Mongolia. Staying with some local families in their Yurts and learning about the Mongol culture and traditional way
