"Fantastic Madagascar Tour"

Wow, what an amazing Oryx Madagascar photo tour we had with Dale! It was everything that we had hoped it would be, and a whole lot more.

Dale, in particular, was a highlight of the tour. His local knowledge, photography experience, his teaching ability and patience re cameras and settings, were exceptional. Dale was also a wizz at getting all his guests into the best positions to photograph our subjects. We both learnt so much about our cameras and the best way to use them. He is such an easy person to travel with, and we had many, many laughs along the way.

We would not hesitate to travel with Dale again, and would highly recommend Oryx, Dale and this tour to other potential Oryx guests.

The entire trip was well organised and executed. Any difficulties or issues that did arise were swiftly and efficiently dealt with by Dale and Nono.

Kudos to the entire Oryx team for your professionalism. We will certainly be travelling with Oryx (and Dale) again.

"Simply perfect!"

The tour in Svalbard was great. The boat, the crew, the guides (Jonas & Jan) and the itinerary they chose was spot on. They did their best to make the most out of the trip, regarding wildlife and landscape, even in rough weather conditions. Could not have been better, in my opinion. I highly recommend them!

"Well managed trip!"

Advice and management of our planning and expectations for the adventure were very well communicated and executed.
All aspects of our trip were taken care of efficiently and professionally, leaving us free to relax and enjoy our time.

"Uganda The Ultimate Adventure …"

Uganda The Ultimate Adventure
In February 2024 three friends and I took a private photography tour to Uganda. The trip was organized by Oryx. The main goal was to see Chimpanzees and Gorillas but there was a great variety other wildlife on the tour. We started the trip off in Mabamba Swamp in search of the elusive Shoebill. This is a prehistoric looking bird that stands 4 ½ feet tall. There are only 10 of them in the swamp but our guide was able to find one for us. Afterward we were off to Kibale Forest to see the Chimpanzees. We did 3 treks seeing and photographing the chimps up close. There were so many it was impossible to say how many were in each family. Two of the treks were just one hour each with a very habituated chimp family. The third trek was with a chimp family that was still being habituated. We spent four hours with them getting a fun insight into chimpanzees daily activities. After 2 days with the chimps we were off to Queen Elizabeth National Park. On the way we did a boat ride on Kazinga Channel. This was fantastic. We saw so many hippos, elephants and a great variety of birds. We spent a couple days in Queen Elizabeth Park. The best part of our time in the park was seeing numerous Elephants. Now we were ready for the highlight of the trip the Gorillas. We traveled to Biwindi Impenetrable Forest. We did 3 Gorilla treks visiting three different Gorilla families. Each family had 9-13 members a silverback often a blackback, females and one or more infants. Each encounter was unique and provided different photography settings. There was a lot of interactions of the family members which so much fun to watch and experience. Even though we were only allowed one hour with each Gorilla family our memories will last forever.
The trip was very well designed and organized by Oryx. All of the lodgings were very nice. Beautiful rooms and settings. The food was well prepared and a nice variety. Our Oryx guide on the trip was Dale Morris. I have been on several trips with Dale. Dale is on top of everything, Behind the scenes he is making sure everything runs smoothly. He is a fine photographer and is always there to help if needed. He is constantly coming up with unique ways to take a photo to make it really special.
We had a fantastic trip. We all highly recommend a visit to Uganda traveling on an Oryx tour led by a superb guide Dale Morris. We always felt very safe and in good hands on the entire tour.

Vic Nemeth MD

"Phenomenal guides"

Phenomenal guides, great lodging, wonderful food made this trip amazing.

"I'd be happy to provide a review of the…"

I'd be happy to provide a review of the Black Leopard Safari and tour leader, Charlotte.

Firstly, the Black Leopard Safari was an absolutely fantastic experience. From start to finish, the tour was incredibly well-organized, and the itinerary was packed with amazing wildlife sightings and stunning landscapes.

One of the highlights of the tour was the knowledgeable and passionate tour leader, Charlotte. Charlotte was an exceptional guide and photographer with an amazing knowledge of photography. Her enthusiasm and dedication to her work were contagious, and she was always eager to answer any questions we had and share her insights and stories about the wildlife we encountered.

Charlotte also had a deep respect for the local communities and cultures, and her interactions with them were always thoughtful and respectful. She had a talent for connecting with the people we met, which made our interactions with them all the more meaningful.

In terms of the logistics, everything was well-planned and executed seamlessly. The accommodations were comfortable and located in beautiful settings, the meals were delicious and varied, and the transportation was reliable and comfortable.

Overall, I highly recommend the Black Leopard Safari and would encourage anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in the wilds of Africa to consider joining one of their tours. And if you're lucky enough to have Charlotte as your tour leader, you're in for a real treat!

"Fascinating black leopard photo tour"

This trip exceeded my expectations and I came back not only with great photos but also with enthusiasm for what I experienced. Our photo guide Charlotte was knowledgeable in organization and photography tips. We were lucky with the wildlife viewing, especially the black leopard and we were able to focus on that. In addition, the lodge was very friendly and familiar, with good food and great surroundings. The guides were sensitive and correct towards the animals. Looking forward to next experiences with Oryx Photo Tours.

"Excellent experience in Uganda with Oryx"

My tour in Uganda was excellent. My guideCharlotte Arthun was very patient, helpful and knowledgeable and a delight to travel with. She provided several tips on how to improve my photo compositions in the jungle. Our local Uganda guide, Moses, was also a pleasure to be with. The camps were comfortable, food was good and the treks and drives were everything I hoped they would be.

"Oryx and Dale Morris made my Madagascar trip a fantastic reality!"

It was while on my first private Oryx tour with Dale Morris in Londolozi, South Africa, that the idea of a Madagascar photo trip germinated. It took three years, but I finally got to experience another trip of a lifetime with Dale in that magical place, photographing all my targeted species in the impossibly finite time window I had given Oryx.

Where to start? I cannot thank Nicolette and Vanessa at Oryx enough for their patience in putting together this amazing tour. For those who are unaware, Madagascar is no easy place to plan predictable travel! The fact that all the moving parts - interior flights, hotels, safe food, competent drivers, comfortable vehicles, local guides, boat trips, park access, etc. - came together for a perfect experience is a testament to their expertise and competence. Once I told Dale what I wanted to do, the Oryx team got it done.

A special shout-out to Nonotinamalala – “Nono” – Dale’s right-hand man in Madagascar, who used his wizardry with Air Madagascar and countless other contacts to ensure smooth sailing – or hiking – or flying – or driving. It was fascinating to watch them work so well together to get the job done.

Once I landed in Tana, Dale made sure I was comfortable and ready for the journey ahead. From our time in Kruger, I knew I would be in good hands. He is an amazingly talented photographer, but just as important, is able to expertly share this knowledge of wildlife and photography with his guests while in the field, guaranteeing the best photos possible. While I have been on over 30 photo expeditions all over the world, I always know I will learn new techniques from Dale, and he sure did not disappoint on this trip.
Handling the challenges of Madagascar, attending to the desires and needs of his clients, and ultimately delivering the goods while maintaining a sense of humor and professionalism is no small feat!

My passion for wildlife photography tends to be species driven – the ultimate headache for tour leaders, as we all know that in nature, nothing is promised. I have to say that, with a little luck and a lot of Dale’s expertise, I was able to come away with stunning images of EVERY ONE of the critters on my Madagascar bucket list.

OK, Dale, where to next?

Dave Romea, Lambertville, NJ

"Best of Mara Tour"

This is my 7th trip with Oryx and that fact itself should stand as an outstanding testimonial! When booking with Oryx, you don’t have to worry about any of the arrangements or logistics, you can just be rest assured that it will all be well taken care of. This latest ‘Best of Mara’ Tour was no exception. We were extremely lucky in our sightings and witnessed some incredible encounters. One can never be certain with Nature, but we had a special experience every single day! Our guides and drivers were simply outstanding at getting us to where the action was.

Penny Robartes, with whom I have travelled many times and someone I consider a friend, is most generous with her skills and knowledge and is the most attentive photography lead you can ask for. She is truly a wonderful travel companion and teacher. Our accommodation for this trip was Alex Walker’s Serian Nkorombo Camp, a camp I had stayed at 5 years ago. Going back after all these years felt like a home coming, such was the warm welcome of the beautiful staff of the camp. We had the most wonderful and comfortable stay there.

Thank you Oryx for yet another unforgettable experience!