Embark on an 8 Nights, 9 Days Exotic Bird Photography Expedition to Vietnam, exploring the rich avian biodiversity of Dong Nai, Cat Tien National Park, Bidoup-Nui Ba National Park, Di Linh Plateau, and the highlands around Da Lat City. A paradise for bird photographers, this tour offers incredible opportunities to capture Vietnam’s endemic and rare bird species in lush tropical landscapes.
We will receive you at the airport as you land in HCM city. Our representative will meet you at column no. 12 as you walk out of the main gate. You will be escorted to Sai Gon Hotel. Rest of the day is free. Before dinner, our expert will explain you the biodiversity around the area, the various photography opportunities in the hides, trails both in the day and night and the overall plan for the next 8 days.
Dinner and overnight at Sai Gon Hotel.
Wake up at 5:00 am. We will grab a quick bite with tea / coffee and then head towards the forest of Dong Nai Nature Reserve. The target species for today are Bar-bellied Pitta, Black and red broadbill, silver-breasted broadbill, banded kingfisher, Blue eared kingfisher, Siamese fireback, Laced woodpecker, Common flame back etc. Additionally, we may also see and photograph 4 species of babblers, 2 species of sunbirds and Drongos (white faced, ashy, greater racket-tailed). We will have a late lunch today and by 4:00 pm, we will drive ahead to Cat Tien National Park. The road drive is of approximately 2:30 hours. Complete check-in formalities, freshen up and meet for the dinner.
Dinner and overnight at Green Bamboo Hotel at Cat Tien NP.
Wake up early at 5:00 am. After grabbing a quick bite with tea / coffee, we will head towards the forest. The Cat Tien National Park is one of the two largest national parks of Vietnam, with hot and humid evergreen, broadleaf forest, or bamboo forest mixed with broadleaf trees and sometimes deciduous dipetocarp forests of Asia.
Today’s activities will include exploring the forest trails as well as some of the amazing hides in this forest. The target species for today are Germain’s peacock pheasant, Siamese fireback, Scaly breasted partridge, Bar-bellied Pitta, Blue-rumped Pitta, Grey-faced Tit-babbler, Slaty legged Crake etc. After the hide session of the morning is done, we will have trails looking for birds. Some native birds that is possible to be spotted on trails include Heart spotted Woodpecker, Black and buff woodpecker, Green eared barbet, Lineated barbet, Blue eared barbet, Black hooded Oriole, Blue bearded bee-eater etc. Return to the hotel for lunch and then take some rest.
Dinner and overnight at Green Bamboo Hotel at Cat Tien NP.
Wake up at 5:00 am. A long day ahead today on the trails and hides. After grabbing a quick bite, we will head towards the forest. Possible target species include Black and Red broadbill, Banded Broadbill, Black hooded Oriole, Orange-breasted Trogon, Indochinese Cuckoo-shrike, Blue winged leafbird, Golden fronted leafbird, Ruby cheeked Sunbird, Van hasselts sunbird, Grey breasted Prinia, Violet Cuckoo, Great Iora, Common Iora, large woodshrike etc. We have a possibility of Black shanked Douc photography today if we are lucky. During the night trails, we will explore the nearby forest area for owls.
Dinner and overnight at Green Bamboo Hotel at Cat Tien NP.
We will do morning birding at Cat Tien NP and then move to Dalat city. Target species for today are Green peafowl, Chinese francolin, pigeons and doves, lapwing, Wolly-necked Stork, warblers. We also have a possibility of Yellow checked Gibbon photography today. After our birding at Cat Tien, we will travel to Dalat City. Lunch will be on the way to Dalat city. In the afternoon, we will visit the first birding hotspot of Dalat looking for Annam sunbird, Langbian Sunbird, Swinhoe's white-eye, Plain Minla, Chestnut vented Nuthatch, Langbian Tit and many more.
Dinner and overnight at Thienly hotel at Dalat city.
Wake up early in the morning at 5:00 am. After grabbing a quick bite, we will head towards 2 more birding hotspot around Dalat city. The various bird species that you will be able to photograph include Collared laughingthrush, Indo Chinese Wren Babler, Grey crowned crocias, Black hooded laughingthrushes, Vietnamese Cutia and Vietnamese Greenfinch, Black crowned fulvetta, Yellow billed nuthatch and many more. After lunch, we will travel to Bidoup Nui Ba NP to visit the very popular hide for Crossbills.
Dinner and overnight at Thienly hotel at Dalat city.
Wake up early in the morning at 5:00 am. After grabbing a quick bite, we will head towards the birding locations of Bidoup Nui Ba NP. We will explore the trails in the morning for Necklaced Barbet and Plumbeous water-redstart. We will be at the bird-hides for Collared laughingthrush, Black-crowned fulvetta, Black-hooded laughingthrush, White cheeked laughingthrush, Indochinese green magpie, Large Niltava, White-tailed Robin, Mountain fulvetta, Black-headed Sibia. After lunch, we will visit the hide for: spotted forktail, slaty-backed forktail, Grey-bellied Tesia, Pygmy wren babbler, Chestnut-crowned babbler, Brown-throated Treecreeper, White-browed Scimitar-babbler, Rusty-naped Pitta. We will travel back to Dalat hotel in the evening and reach back by 7:00pm.
Dinner and overnight at Thienly hotel at Dalat city.
Have early morning breakfast at 6:00 am , vist Vietnamese cutia spots and then leave to Di Linh city. We will visit the hide for Blue pitta, Bar-backed partridge, Indochinese green magpie, Puff-throated Bulbul, Blue whistling thrush, Annam streaked Wren-babbler. After lunch, we will visit the other birding areas of Di Linh for Black-headed Parrotbill, Red-headed trogon, Long-tailed Broadbill, Black-chinned Yuhina, Red-billed Scimitar babbler.
Overnight at Di Linh town Xanh resort
Early morning visit to hide for Blue pitta, Indochinese green magpie and then trails for Red vented barbet, Annam prinia etc. You will be transported to HCM City depending on your return flight time. Our bird photography expedition ends here and we head back to catch our respective flights.
Join me for an exclusive wildlife photography workshop in the heart of Brazil’s Pantanal – one of the most biodiverse regions on our planet.
This workshop is designed for photographers and filmmakers who want to experience wildlife in its purest form while improving their visual storytelling skills in the field.
Jaguars (Panthera onca) in their natural habitat
Kingfishers, herons, toucans, macaws and many other bird species
Caimans, giant otters and diverse wetland wildlife
Authentic jungle and river ecosystems
All sessions take place directly on location, mostly from boats, allowing close and respectful encounters with wildlife.
Full-day boat excursions (approx. 6:00 – 17:00)
Morning and afternoon shooting sessions
Continuous guidance, image discussion and support
Adaptation to animal behavior and light conditions
7 nights on a comfortable live-aboard boat in Porto Jofre
Double rooms as standard
Single rooms available on request (limited & surcharge may apply)
7 nights accommodation
6 full days of guided wildlife photography
All meals (3 per day)
All boat tours and local transportation
Airport pickup & drop-off in Cuiabá
Full-time guidance by Sasan Amir
On-location image reviews and feedback
Post-workshop image discussion
A conservation-minded and authentic wildlife experience
flights / alcoholic drinks
Personal insurance and vaccinations
This is a photography workshop, not a standard tour. Wildlife encounters can never be guaranteed – but with experienced local guides and carefully selected locations, chances are exceptionally high.
Join us in search of one of the most mysterious and rarely seen animals in the wild — the melanistic black leopard. This unique photographic safari takes place in the remote Laikipia region of Kenya, one of the only places in Africa where sightings of black leopards have been reliably documented.
Whether you’re a passionate photographer or a wildlife enthusiast with a love for rare encounters, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph a truly elusive cat. With specialized night drives and guidance from expert trackers and a professional photo guide, you’ll have the best possible chance to capture this striking predator after dark — when it’s most active. With intimate knowledge of the black leopard’s territory and the support of expert local guides, we offer a more focused and personal approach — giving you the best possible chance of meaningful sightings and high-quality photographic opportunities.
Laikipia also offers superb daytime wildlife viewing, featuring reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, striped hyenas, wild dogs, lions, elephants, hippos, and more — making this a richly rewarding all-round safari.
Included:
- Return airport transfers (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport)
- 1-night stay at Tamarind Tree Hotel in Nairobi (bed & breakfast)
- 4-night stay at Laikipia Wilderness Camp (full board)
- All game drives (morning, afternoon & night)
- Park and conservation fees
- One bush breakfast and one bush dinner
- Optional guided bush walks
- Expert photographic guidance from a Legend Safaris photo guide
- Maximum 3 guests per safari
Excluded:
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Entry visas
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Any items not specifically mentioned under “What’s Included”
Embark on a 12-day Sri Lanka wildlife photography tour and encounter unique opportunities to photograph the inhabitants of one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet. Together with five other wildlife enthusiasts, you’ll explore spectacular national parks under the guidance of local naturalists and wildlife photographer and filmmaker Nicolas Rakotopare. This tour is designed specifically for photographers of all skill levels, ensuring you receive the support you need to make the most out of your encounters with Sri Lanka’s diverse wildlife. If you’re seeking a tour that gets you close to nature while helping you sharpen your camera skills, then this one-of-a-kind small group photographic adventure is for you.
Join Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove to photograph puffins under the midnight sun on a remote island in the Greenland Sea. Every year millions of seabirds come to Grímsey for nesting and houses one of Iceland’s biggest puffin colonies. Together with 24 hours of daylight, there are endless possibilities! Grímsey is a true heaven for photographers that enjoy photographing birds. Because the island is small, everything is easily accessible on foot during this bird photo workshop. This allows you to slow down and focus on getting the best shots without having to worry about travelling or getting on time to our hotel.
Want to know how a previous edition of the Puffins in the Midnight Sun photo workshop went? Make sure to read Jeroen’s photo workshop report.
Join wildlife photographer & filmmaker Nicolas Rakotopare for 11 days of exploring incredible wildlife locations in the Malaysian part of Borneo, Sabah. This unique experience is designed for small groups and provides the opportunity to photograph and observe some of Borneo’s most iconic species. Supported by experienced local wildlife guides, our Borneo wildlife tours are carefully planned to maximise photographic opportunities. Whether you are a seasoned photographer or just starting, Nico will help you hone your camera skills so you walk away with photographs you will treasure forever.
Hardly any other mountain range has gained as much popularity among photographers in recent years as the Dolomites. No wonder, as the landscape—designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site—is unique and of extraordinary beauty. What characterizes these fascinating mountains is the contrast between gentle, green alpine meadows and steeply rising rock faces with their rugged and bizarre peaks. The “Pale Mountains,” as the Dolomites are also known, offer a wide variety of diverse and exciting subjects: from crystal-clear mountain lakes, idyllic alpine meadows, and lush forests to dramatic cloud formations that often surround the jagged peaks.
You have the opportunity to join us on a one-week journey through this unique mountain landscape. Learn from us how to showcase this mountain range so that you can take home truly unique photographs.
We will spend four nights in the heart of this fascinating mountain world at a hotel centrally located near our photography spots. From there, we will explore the fantastic landscapes of the Dolomites in a star-shaped pattern and admire the views of the surrounding mountain peaks. The accommodations during our one-week Dolomites trip are chosen so that we do not have to undertake long hikes in the morning or evening (maximum walking time of 90 minutes) to reach the best locations. We know the Dolomites extremely well, having traveled to this region regularly in recent years and spent countless weeks there.
If you have always wanted to experience and photograph the unique mountain landscapes of the Dolomites, you are in exactly the right place. During this one-week journey, we focus on landscape photography and show you how to use your equipment correctly in different lighting conditions. We help you bring your personal dream images to life. We usually photograph early in the morning and in the evening during twilight in order to capture the best light. Depending on the weather conditions, the Dolomites can also offer exciting lighting moods during the day. In between, we will regularly have time for image reviews, to rest a little, or simply to let the mountain scenery take effect and inspire us.
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