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Encounters with Mountain Gorillas with Penny Robartes

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A Transformative Journey in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park   There are moments during every Mountain Gorilla trek when time seems to stand still. When the humid forest air, the damp soil underfoot, and the length of the climb all fade away as you find yourself mere meters from one of our closest living relatives. This ... Read more
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Green Season – Private MalaMala Photo Tour with Daniel Bailey

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The first safari of the year always carries a sense of excitement and anticipation. This year, I embarked on my journey with a cherished guest and close friend to MalaMala Game Reserve—a place that holds deep personal significance. It was here that our friendship began, as well as my guiding career. Over the years, we’ve ... 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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Photographing Tigers with Penny Robartes

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A Private Tigers & Mountain Gorillas Photo Tour, Part 1   On the 21 February 2025, my repeat guests and I would embark on a photographic exploration and experience covering two endangered species; one critically so, and both as large as life.   From the 21 February to the 2 March 2025, we would be ... Read more
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Tiger Canyons with Penny Robartes

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In July 2024, sitting at a table under the night sky in Botswana, my guests and I were discussing new destinations that they wanted me to suggest for them. They were looking for something very different, a wildlife experience that perhaps they haven’t yet had. This was our second private photo tour together, and they ... 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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Discover the Wonders of West Papua with ORYX Photo Tours

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WE'RE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE our latest addition to the ORYX portfolio: a cultural photography tour to the remote and vibrant region of West Papua, led by none other than our founder, Marius Coetzee. This tour has been meticulously crafted to provide unparalleled opportunities for capturing the rich traditions, colorful ceremonies, and stunning landscapes of this ... 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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Uganda’s Great Apes & Wildlife with Penny Robartes

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A photographic journey of the magnetic allure of this extraordinary destination.   Every photo tour and safari tells a story, but my purpose of these journeys are to transcend mere documentation – they become transformative experiences that etch themselves into your soul. My photo tour through Uganda was precisely that.   This adventure brought together ... Read more
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Leopard Odyssey – MalaMala Photo Tour

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MalaMala Game Reserve is a sought-after destination for all wildlife and nature photography enthusiasts. The variety and density of wildlife, combined with the habituated manner of many of the local animals, allow ample time to be spent with our photographic subjects. With the passing of winter and the end of spring, conditions are dry and ... Read more
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