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Natural Wonders Photography
Tylwyth Teg
Llanigon
Hay on Wye
Hereford
HR3 5QA
United Kingdom
Natural Wonders Photography
Tylwyth Teg
Llanigon
Hay on Wye
Hereford
HR3 5QA
United Kingdom
Natural Wonders Photography provides the opportunity for everyone from complete beginners to professionals to experience the wonders of the natural world in many different locations in the UK and overseas. All locations are chosen to enable you, the guest, to obtain great images from the best possible position and settings. Our aim is always for you to have a great experience in a relaxed and friendly way.
Having had to cancel this trip in 2020 due to Covid we had high expectations to meet and it did not disappoint. Ranthambore is a stunning National Park with such a variety of scenery. Our guides Ash and Sajid were so skilled at tracking and spotting wildlife and ensuring we were in the perfect position to get photographs. It was such an amazing experience to come across our first Tiger, Arrowhead, calmly walking along marking her territory. We also saw the stunning female Noori, impressive male Ganesh and Riddhi and her cubs. It is such a privilege to be able to watch these amazing cats in their natural environment. While the Tigers were our main focus we saw so much more - Langur monkeys kept us entertained while we waited for the gates to open, A sloth bear and her cub wrestling on the path was a really special treat and there seemed to be so many species of Owl. The hotel was lovely, staff so friendly and food really tasty. Janette was always on hand to ensure everything ran smoothly, she is a great tour guide, looking after us all so well and giving advice when needed. She is also great company - I haven’t laughed that much in ages. I would thoroughly recommend this trip and will be going again as soon as possible.
Our guide Peter Hogel gave a fascinating insight into the culture and people and embellished it with many interesting and amusing anecdotes. The trip involved a number of fairly long road journeys on a variety of surfaces but there was always things of interest along the way. The absolute highlight had to be the time spent in the company of a family of gorillas, it was incredible to be concentrating on what was in front of you only to realise that the gorillas were all around you and above in the trees as well. I felt privileged to be targeted by a rainforest fruit from some considerable height.
Other wildlife highlights were the trek to see chimpanzees, surprisingly large and incredibly noisy, the welly splosh to see shoebills, the attempts to view the ‘mythical’ tree climbing lions of Ishasha and the number of huge Chinese cats to be spotted on most of the road journeys. Bird life was spectacular and varied and was complemented by our driver Abraham’s Wikipedic knowledge of birds, ie not always to be believed.
The accommodation was excellent, each lodge had its own unique character and we stayed at some really beautiful locations. Culinary highlights included gorging ourselves on some delicious tiny bananas bought very cheaply at the roadside, a packed breakfast/lunch of cold fried eggs and fish and chips as well as participating in the apparently traditional Ugandan ‘hard boiled egg festival’. Overall it was a stunning experience and we look forward to travelling with Janette again in the future.
I would definitely love to come back and do it again sometime.
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View Photography Experience CalendarWhy should I use Natural Wonders Photography?
We make every effort we can to make sure that your trip is enjoyable and fun. We want you to go away with fond memories and some great images.
What camera do I need?
Any camera! You can use a compact camera to an all singing and all dancing state of the art DLSR with lenses to match.
The aim of our tours and workshops is you to learn a little about the natural world and to ENJOY your photography without getting too bogged down in the technical side of photography.
All of our tutors are there to help you with all aspects of photography and will be on hand for you during each tour.
What about the weather?
We have no control over this! it is of course never 100% certain, so we do have alternative locations and things planned for such eventualities. It’s worth remembering though that sometimes angry skies give the most dramatic results!
What do I need to bring?
You will receive a full list of ‘essentials’ of both equipment and clothing when you sign up for a photo workshop or tour. It is all pretty standard stuff.
How do I book?
Please book by completing the booking form on the website. If you have difficulties please contact us and we can email a form to you.
How do I pay?
By Bank Transfer, Cheque or Paypal please. The links are shown on the booking form. We will let you know how much is due for payment and when it is due. You can pay by credit card via Paypal. Balance payments made through Paypal will incur a 5% surcharge.