Wildlife
photographer
We offer you an extraordinary trip that you will never forget: both from the point of view of comfort and enjoyment (with superior accommodation) and from a professional and educational perspective
What do I offer that others don’t?
1. VEHICLE. For a photographer, having an unobstructed view is essential when taking photos. Unlike most tours that pack cars with clients, our trips have ONLY 3 PEOPLE PER CAR, one per row. This ensures that, no matter which side the animal appears on, you will always have a clear view and the perfect angle to capture the shot.
2. LODGING. Our lodging is always of SUPERIOR CATEGORY. These are not simple tents, but luxurious accommodations with bathtubs, outdoor pools, and high-quality food. It is very comfortable and located in the heart of the African savanna, harmoniously integrated with the environment, allowing you to enjoy wildlife even without leaving your room.
3. LOCATION AND SEASON. For each specific trip, I don’t just look for the best seasons and places for photography but also for exclusivity. I avoid typical tours during peak seasons when many vehicles surround the animals. I always seek out lesser-known places or times with fewer people so that both we and the animals can be comfortable and enjoy the experience.
4. ATTENTION TO DETAIL. With the assistance of local guides, I personally take charge of designing the entire route, from the places to rest to the sites to visit. In fact, before launching any new destination, we conduct a reconnaissance trip in advance, meaning that we verify with our own eyes all the services we will later add. We never offer anything that we haven’t tested ourselves.
5. LEARNING COMPONENT. Throughout the journey, participants can observe my methodology in its entirety, and naturally, they have the opportunity to clarify any doubts that may arise at any time.
All trips are designed with the utmost love and care.
I invite you to enjoy them.
Upcoming Journeys
We’ll not only encounter one of the planet’s most endangered felines, but also experience an abundance of Iberian wildlife.
Private reserves, luxury lodges, and unforgettable wildlife sightings. Hide experience included.
Large mammals with the last snow in the Finnish Taiga
We will see a large number of bears in the summer environment, and with luck, some wolf pups too.
We’ll not only encounter one of the planet’s most endangered felines, but also experience an abundance of Iberian wildlife.
We’ll not only encounter one of the planet’s most endangered felines, but also experience an abundance of Iberian wildlife.
Safari in Tanzania
Our African adventure begins in the Ndutu area. During this season, the large herds of herbivores are scattered between the Serengeti area and the northern part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, in search of fresh pastures, followed by predators.
As it’s a wet season, occasional rainfall may occur. However, it’s the ideal time to visit this vast plain where most of the wildlife can be found. Additionally, during this time, you may witness hunting scenes, as the newborn offspring are vulnerable despite the protection of the herd.
The other major highlight of our trip is the Ngorongoro Crater, within which an immense concentration of wildlife coexists. The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s the largest intact volcanic caldera on the planet and is considered the eighth wonder of the world.
It’s a natural amphitheater surrounded by 600-meter-high walls, with a diameter of 20 kilometers, housing one of the world’s densest populations of large mammals. In a single day of safari, you can see an astonishing variety of animals, including the big predators.
2025
January 28 - February 4
February 5-12
PRICE
€ 5.800 Double room, € 6.800 Single room
CAPACITY
6 people/2 vehicles
3 people per vehicle
“It's a natural amphitheater surrounded by walls 600 meters high, with a diameter of 20 kilometers”
Includes
Airport transfers Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) / hotel / Kilimanjaro airport
Domestic flight Arusha-Ndutu
Full board on safari days (double room)
Accommodation: Lake Masek Tented Lodge / Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Kahawa House Arusha
Private 4x4 vehicles WITHOUT WINDOWS (special for photographic safaris)
Flying Doctors (Helicopter Ambulance Service throughout the stay)
Senior and Native Naturalist - Professional Safari Guide with over 10 years of experience
Vehicle outlets for charging mobile phones
Local park entry fees and permits for National Parks and Ngorongoro Crater
Soft drinks, water, wine during the safari
Program
Day 1. Pick up (Kilimanjaro International Airport) and transfer to the hotel (Arusha). Rest.
Day 2. Breakfast and departure to Arusha airport: charter flight to Ndutu. Accommodation at Lake Masek Tented Lodge, lunch, and departure to meet the migratory herds of herbivores from the Serengeti.
Days 3, 4, and 5. Full safari days. Departure to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Night at SERENA SAFARI LODGE.
Day 6. Descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. Photographic safari and picnic in the crater. Night at SERENA SAFARI LODGE.
Day 7. Last safari in the crater. Departure to Arusha. Night at Kahawa House Arusha.
Required Equipment
Not Included
International flights
Insurance
Extra pay €1,000 for a single room for the whole tour
Tanzania visa
Tips
Any personal expenses such as shopping, phone calls, laundry, and ironing services.
Bears in Finland
Finland is known as the ‘land of a thousand lakes.’ Just for that reason alone, it deserves our attention, although its main attraction lies in the imposing wildlife that reigns over these lands of abundant nature, with the bear as the undisputed king. We will be able to observe the behavior of bears in their natural habitat. With a bit of luck, we may also photograph the fascinating wolves of the area.
We will focus our journey on the extraordinary region of Kuhmo, celebrated among the world’s top nature photographers, as it is here in its forests that Finnish biodiversity reaches its peak. The bears await your arrival.
"In the 'land of a thousand lakes,' we have a date with majestic wildlife."
Includes
Photographic guidance by Alexandra Surkova
Pick-up and transfer to/from airport, at the time that coincides with the group's flight
Van transfers between different destinations in Finland
Full board
SHARED ROOM accommodation
Photographic editing WORKSHOP with Alexandra Surkova
Program
Day 1: Arrival in local airport (Kuopio)
Days 2 and 3: Bear/wolve hide
Day 4: Workshop with Alexandra Surkova
Days 5 and 6: Bear/wolve hide
Day 7: Return to Kuopio
*The program may be subject to modifications based on recommendations from local guides, the activity of animals during those dates, and/or flight schedules.
**Optional additional activities may be proposed at an extra cost for free time.
***Though the chances of sighting all species are very high, they cannot be guaranteed 100%.
Required Equipment
Not Included
Flights (we can offer the possibility to buy the ticket for you via the agency).
Meals other than those specified in the program. It does not include dinner on the first day. Alcoholic beverages and/or soft drinks during meals and dinners included in the trip.
Insurance.
Iberian Lynx Tour
Iberian wildlife is as astonishing as it is delicate, given the constant threat hanging over its fabulous species. We are talking, of course, about the Iberian lynx, the primary emblem of this spectacular territory, whose mere sighting can only be described as truly magical. I assure you that the first time your gaze meets that of an Iberian lynx, you never forget it.
However, the Iberian lynx is not the sole protagonist of this fantastic Wildlife Iberian Tour. If luck is on our side, we will also have the opportunity to observe and photograph marvelous specimens of royal and imperial eagles, black and griffon vultures, marsh harriers and buzzards, red kites, and black kites.
"Something that can never be repeated but, thanks to your skills and knowledge, will be immortalized forever."
Includes
6 full days of Iberian wildlife photography from the best hides
3 full-day sessions of Iberian lynx photography
4 half-day sessions of raptor photography
Editing workshop
Accommodation in single rooms at top-rated hotels
Breakfast
Transfers from arrival to departure
Photography and video guidance from Alexandra Surkova and Luca Germini
Program
Throughout the week, we will travel across Spanish landscapes to reach hides in the best locations, providing the best chances to photograph up close the most emblematic species of Iberian wildlife, including:
Iberian lynx | royal eagle | imperial eagle | griffon vulture | black vulture | marsh harrier | red kite | black kite | buzzard
(*Obviously, since these are wild animals in their natural habitat, their appearance may be influenced by external factors)
Required Equipment
Not Included
All meals/drinks except for breakfast.
International flights
Insurance
Optional:
Through our agency, it is possible to book plane tickets and the last night in Madrid after the tour.
Botswana & South Africa
Luxury Photography Tour in Private Reserves (+ Penguin Beach Extension)
This luxurious tour will take place in two different countries: Botswana and South Africa. We will explore the African savannah in two private, fenceless reserves: Mashatu (Botswana) and Timbavati (South Africa). It means that the animals are completely free. Since these are private reserves, there are very few tourists, and we won’t encounter a large number of vehicles. Moreover, reserve regulations limit the number of vehicles per sighting to three, thus minimizing disturbance of the animals and allowing for truly unique photographs.
The reserve in Botswana offers two photography hides: one for daytime and the other for nighttime, both included in the price. The hides overlook a waterhole where animals come to drink, providing the opportunity to capture photos from a completely different perspective. The night hide even includes a shower, beds, and a served dinner, creating a truly one-of-a-kind experience. In Mashatu Private Game Reserve, you can witness the largest herds of elephants on a private reserve in Africa, along with incredible sightings of big cats and other predators.
After enjoying Mashatu, we’ll cross the border into South Africa to reach Timbavati, a private reserve on the edge of Kruger. Since it’s private, we’ll avoid the crowds of vehicles around the animals once again. We’ll stay in a luxurious lodge for two nights and can look forward to plenty of wildlife sightings. There’s also a good chance of spotting rhinos and wild dogs up close.
For those who wish to unwind in luxury after the safari, we will fly to Cape Town for the final 2 days, staying at a boutique hotel with ocean views. There we’ll have free time to enjoy the penguins (you can hear them from your hotel room!), swim with them on the beach if the weather permits, and relax after the trip. It’s a perfect spot to recharge after an intense safari while capturing more exclusive wildlife photos.
2025
March 31 - April 7 (Safari)
PRICE
Safari price: 6,200 EUR (7,100 EUR for single occupancy)
Extension price: 1,950 USD (2,200 USD for single occupancy)
GROUP SIZE
Maximum 6 people
“This luxurious tour will take place in two different countries: Botswana and South Africa”
Itinerary
Day 1 (March 31): Pick-up from Johannesburg airport.
Day 2 (April 1): Cross the border into Botswana.
Days 3-5 (April 2-4): Full days of safari in Mashatu, Botswana.
Day 6 (April 5): Cross the border into South Africa. First safari in Timbavati.
Day 7 (April 6): Full day of safari in South Africa.
Day 8 (April 7): Morning safari. Return to Johannesburg or, for those on the extension, continue to Cape Town.
Days 9-10 (April 8-9): Free time to enjoy the penguins and transfer to Cape Town airport for the flight back to Johannesburg.
Required gear
Included (Safari)
Included (Extension)
Not included (Safari)
Not included (Extension)
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