Hey, stargazers and dark sky chasers! Ready for an adventure that’ll make your friends green with envy? Take your own Milky Way panoramas with dramatic landscapes with us. Pack your bags and your best camera gear, because we’re heading to La Palma and Tenerife for an exclusive astro photo tour. Small private group, two islands, excellent locations, great food, swimming, naturally dark sky, and a lot of fun in this special trip we prepared for you! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this trip is perfect for anyone who’s obsessed with the starry sky.
After a night full of stars, you deserve a good rest, and we will treat ourselves to it right at the accommodation in the hotel pool. We will recharge our batteries, prepare our equipment, and set off for another great lunch combined with souvenir shopping in Santa Cruz de la Palma. In the evening, we will leave for another night adventure to the top of the island. We head to a beautiful viewpoint hidden only 20 minutes walk from the parking lot. There we will spend the night photographing the most beautiful scenery. In the morning, we will return to the accommodation.
Goodbye, La Isla Bonita, Hello, Tenerife. Together we set off by ferry to another beautiful island, which hides many natural treasures. After arriving at the port in Los Cristianos, our journey will lead us straight into the heart of the Teide National Park. Our comfortable hotel is located right in the middle of the park, with views of the Pico del Teide volcano and an indoor swimming pool. After dinner, we will head to the nearby rock formations of Roques de Garcia. Here we will spend the whole night taking some of the most interesting compositions and panoramic shots that you can find in Tenerife. Literally a paradise for photographers.
Another night of photography behind us and a well-deserved relaxation in the hotel and pool ahead. We will spend the afternoon consulting on your photos and basic processing. We will end the evening with another night full of stars in Teide National Park with endless beautiful views.
This is our last day at the Canaries. We'll depart and say goodbye to this incredible trip!
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| Over ten unforgettable days, we’ll take you far beyond the tourist trail and into the real heart of Vietnam. From hidden coastal villages to the glowing lanterns of Hoi An, each day reveals a new and authentic scene waiting for your lens. We’ll chase the best light, connect with local communities, and give you front-row access to moments most travellers never experience. |
ABOUT THE JOURNEY
The Trans-Himalaya is a landscape that overwhelms visitors – every turn of the road, every twist of a walking trail opens exhilarating vistas of mountain and valley, of fissured crags choked with wild rose and crystal streams lined with willows. This range of habitat supports a commensurate diversity of birds and mammals. In an increasingly nondescript and undifferentiated globe, Ladakh remains a fragment of a world where every region was once unique and distinctive.
The holy grail of mountain wildlife, the Snow Leopard is the least spoken about big cat in India. It has always remained an animal that managed to retain its mythical status, until recently. This expedition into the winter world of Ladakh, focusses on the snow leopard, its mountain habitat and the people who share their spaces with these majestic ghost cats. This journey takes you right into the heart of snow leopard country and places you in the hands of some of the best trackers on the planet.
Weather – Max +12.C , Min -12.C Fitness Required - above average
Highlights
Brief Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive at Leh and transfer to the Grand Dragon Hotel or similar. Day at leisure to acclimatise. Briefing and Dinner in the evening.
Day 2- Drive into the Ladakh landscape towards Taglang La Pass and villages of Gya, Lhato and Meru. Visit the Monastery at Thikse enroute. Overnight at Grand Dragon Hotel or similar.
Day 3 - Check out and drive west towards Ulley Village and Snow Leopard Lodge. Check-in to Snow Leopard Lodge during lunch. Briefing and evening exploration.
Day 3 - Day 6 – Explore the wilderness of Ladakh from Snow Leopard Lodge. Over the next few days you explore the area on foot and SUV’s with our team of trackers at the lodge, tracking the snow leopard.
Day 7 – Check out of Snow Leopard Lodge late morning and return to the hotel in Leh for lunch. Evening walk in Leh Market.
Day 8 – Transfer to Leh Airport to catch the flight back to Delhi
PLEASE NOTE – Those keen on spending more time in Leh to explore or acclimatize, please let us know so that we can make the arrangements for the same. Spending time in Leh is a great way to get used to the altitude. This also gives one the chance to walk the market streets, explore more monasteries and also visit Wari La for wildlife.
Extensions Available - 3 nights Hanley for exploring the wildlife of Eastern Ladakh's high plateau (write to us for details)
Driving into Amboseli, I’m instantly struck by the vast plains opening up below the looming silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro, its snow-capped peak glowing softly in the morning light.
The air is dry, the dust fine, and ahead of me stretch acacia-dotted landscapes where elephants move with majestic grace.
Everywhere I look there is life — grazing zebras, giraffes lifting their necks to nibble leaves, and maybe even lions lounging in the distance.
The wetlands and seasonal swamps in the heart of the park attract flocks of birds, creating a vivid contrast to the arid plains.
As the sun rises higher, the shadows shift, and each turn on the track reveals yet another intimate moment with nature — a mother elephant guiding her calf, a solitary cheetah crossing the horizon.
In that silence, I hear the rustle of grass, the chatter of birds, the distant trumpet of elephants — and I feel very small, yet deeply connected to this wild, rugged beauty.
If there is a place that I hold very close to my heart, it is Amboseli. It is here where I feel I am capable to help photographers the most and that's what each of my Amboseli Workshop aims for.
Helping photographers find their creative niche.
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.
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