Photography Experiences & Tours - Overseas & UK

Lin

“We have just returned from another amazing adventure with Natural Wonders Photography. Peter Hogel joined Janette to lead our tour which added to the enjoyment.”

Listening to his experiences living in Uganda and learning so much about life for the Ugandan people was fascinating, not to mention the humour and banter around the dinner table.

This was a full on tour of Uganda with some longer journeys on bumpy, dusty roads crossing the Equator twice but It was all worthwhile as we saw a wide variety of landscapes from hot dry plains to the high altitude rain forests. The birds and animals were plentiful. Amazing to observe and to photograph.

Our walking safaris in the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary are unforgettable. It was great to be so close to so many White Rhinos always under the guidance of the rangers. During an evening walking safari we came upon a large male Rhino, frogs and spiders to name but a few.

In complete contrast were the boat trips down the Nile and the Khanzinga Channel. Cruising close to the banks gave us a wealth of opportunities to observe the wildlife and photograph them in their natural environment. Our safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park were thrilling too notably when we were close to a Hyena kill.

After a short trek in Kibale we were thrilled to spend an hour with a very noisy group of Chimpanzees. They really do charge around the forest shrieking and calling to each other, bashing undergrowth and trees as they go. The Gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest was another story! Although the trek was difficult going for my arthritic knees and foot I was helped along the way by the porters. The reward was to spend an hour with these wonderful primates at very close quarters. So gentle and calm other than the naughty young male who keep whacking us or tugging our clothes as he passed by. It was a great privilege to spend time with the Silverback and his family.

Thank you Janette and Peter for sharing your passion for wildlife. Uganda was a unique and unforgettable experience. Can’t wait for the next adventure with Natural Wonders Photography.

Jeff A

“I have just come back from a trip with Janette that took me to Ranthambhore NR, India in order to see the Bengal Tiger. ”

From start to finish I can high recommend Janette’s Company Natural Wonders Photography, with first class company, accommodation, advice, knowledge, which were all superb, all aspects of my trip were very well planned with no issues, food and all travel very well sorted and catered for without any problems.

Janette’s guide for my trip was superb, with great knowledge and experience which helped make my trip such a great success, so anyone that wants to see the magnificent Bengal Tiger truly in the wild should look no further, with a small party which gives you hands on, plenty of jeep space and more importantly intimate trip togetherness which I thought was just wonderful, which a small trip party offers. So as said – Bengal Tigers in the wild, this trip is a must, thoroughly recommend without any hesitations.

Olivia

“I’ve just returned from a trip to Martinselkenen with my partner and the experience exceeded my expectations. ”

Before the trip, I was anticipating long hours in cold hides, waiting for a fleeting glimpse of a bear. However, on our first night in the main hide, I was pleasantly surprised when the bears arrived in numbers and stayed throughout the course of the evening. (This was also the case on our last night in the evening hide.) During our time at Martinselkenen, we also spent a couple of evenings in the swamp and forest pro-hides, which provided a more dramatic setting in which to photograph the bears that wandered through (if a slightly more challenging environment in which to do so). I also found the daily walks through the ancient forest to the hides a unique and memorable experience in itself.

Janette and the staff at the attractive, family-run centre are friendly and experienced, and I would have no hesistation in recommending this trip to anyone. We’re already looking forward to our next trip with Natural Wonders Photography.