"My recent private photographic trip to…"

My recent private photographic trip to lower Zambezi National Park with Oryx Photo tours, was nothing less than incredible!
What an amazing destination. Game viewing extends to options to canoe and explore the river via boat as well as the conventional land cruiser.
I even got try my hand at fishing for a tiger fish…
Photographic opportunities were quite unique with the inlets from the Zambezi creating small oases in the bush for animals to drinks and feed at.
The expanse of the river also provides beautiful photographic opportunities of hippos and crocodile not to mention incredible sunsets and early morning light!
The winterthorn groves capture light in a way that makes for romantic bush scenes.
Wildlife is abundant and pristine.
All that’s left to say is I am counting the days until I can return.
Oryx managed all my trip requirements and took the stress of travel out of my trip.

I am already rebooked on another tour !

@jennybrown265wildlife

"I had a fantastic trip in Madikwe"

I had a fantastic trip in Madikwe. Our group was great with awesome camaraderie , similar interests in wildlife photography and outlook in life. It seems Oryx Photo tours is attracting really great people signing up for their tours :) The Bush House was just a perfect place to stay in Madikwe. The owners were so hospitable and warm in welcoming us and made our stay even better. The service from the staff was impeccable as well and really much appreciated. And of course the food they served were so good and healthy and you know it was prepared with heart and warmth. Kudos to the chef. I might have gained an extra pound or two :) The grounds of the property was just perfect for the holiday with well kept landscaping , flowery gardens and trees attracting a lot of birds as well. Just sitting there and basking on the the surroundings was just zen. The watering hole and the hide attracting herds of elephants, zebras , wildebeest, buffalos, warthogs was just a wonderful and exciting experience.

Mike Dexter was an excellent host and photo tour leader. He was there with us all the time in making our wildlife photo tour experience in Madikwe as fantastic and productive it can be. He has an eye in creating a remarkable photo when presented with an opportunity to a wildlife encounter, be it in low light, harsh light or beautifully well lit encounter. He actively directed and taught us how to approach and photograph the animal to create a story and a memorable photo as well. He made sure that we are all well positioned to get the best photo opportunity . I have created photos that I haven't had before and I am happy that i got them. As much as Mike is an impressive wildlife photographer /photo tour leader with vast knowledge of his field, he is also a great and kind person, very personable , level headed and humble man. It was a pleasure and privilege to be in this tour with him.

"Wonderful experience"

From the pre-departure correspondence to the luxurious lodge, food, and quality guide, this tour was fantastic. I was a non-photographer accompanying my husband and really enjoyed the game drives and excellent knowledge Mike shared with us throughout the adventure. The small group of 4 participants was perfect.

"South Africa with Oryx Photo Tours"

Excellent tour with Penny Robartes to South Africa. Penny provides excellent guidance to help improve photography and the local guides and accommodation were all excellent. Highly recommend Oryx Photo Tours

"Iconic "Marius Magic"!"

We just returned from another epic safari adventure with Marius Coetzee, founder and CEO of Oryx. We had 9 days at two wonderful properties...MalaMala and Londolozi, and as always Marius went above and beyond to make sure it was the most amazing experience possible. He is always focused on the guests experience and just "makes it all happen"....whether it's arranging a Special birthday breakfast in the bush or outdoor lunch and bubble bath on your deck.....or assisting the guide in positioning and repositioning dynamically the vehicle for the optimal photo opportunities, given the changing light and animal behavior...to advising us on camera settings and helping with our editing to optimize the beauty of our images. Marius does this all with great humor and warmth, filling the trip with endless giggles and fun, in addition to outstanding sightings and photo opportunities. No detail is overlooked and all of your needs are taken care of. No request is too small or too big---he works to satisfy every client request and does it with grace and without any fuss.

Traveling with Oryx and Marius is pure joy and adds a dimension to our travels that has led us to coin the phrase "Marius Magic"!

This was our fifth trip with Marius and we have seen a big improvement in our photographic results travelling with him. We can't wait for our next October adventure with Oryx and Marius.

"ORYX Photo Tours were recommended by a…"

ORYX Photo Tours were recommended by a dear friend and fellow photographer, I can say only the best words for their forthcoming attitude, excellent service and high quality, genuine experience!

"Our Botswana trip to the Belmond camps…"

Our Botswana trip to the Belmond camps (Savute and Khwai) went smoothly and without any problems. Our tour leader did a great job helping us with our photographic needs and offered assistance as well. Penny Robartes is very professional, cheerful and a pleasure to have as a tour leader.

The camps are very nice. It turns out that this was my third visit to the camps. Khwai camp is getting a little tired, but we were informed that renovations are in the works!

The food at Savute was fantastic, but was just "okay" at Khwai. The staff in the camps is delightful.

Our drivers/guides were very accommodating.

Overall, my experience with Oryx Tours was positve.

"Worth every Penny"

This was our third trip with Oryx and we have a fourth one booked. The itineraries have been spot-on and the guide quality superb. The groups are small so there's plenty of opportunity for one-on-one feedback and help. The office staff are thoughtful and detail-oriented. This was our first time traveling with Penny and she was a great tour leader.

"Feedback Best of the Mara Migration"

I had a great time in the Mara with Penny Robartes. She is a lovely young lady with a vast photographic knowledge and she shares it with the greatest enthusiasm.

"Amazing tour with Oryx Photo Tours"

Amazing tour with Oryx Photo Tours. Extremely talented and knowledgeable guide Penny Robartes made this, Mashatu Photo tour, a extremely memorable experience.

I spent a week at Mashatu Main Lodge in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve. The small group size, 2 guest to 1 guide, allowed the able to communicate constantly with my guide, Penny Robartes, who not only gave technical advice but the reasons why certain settings were used along with advice on composition, night photography, etc.

Penny was knowledgeable, easy to understand and a joy to be around. You can see how much she loves her job. She took the time between game drives to review my photos and give advice on composition and cropping.

On the evening of the 4th day, I injured myself at the lodge and the staff there, as well as Penny and the team at Oryx, took care to make sure that I had the best medical care possible. I was able to get sutured and back on a game drive the following day.

There were transportation issues before the trip began, which the office staff at Oryx was quick to email options insuring that everything went smoothly.

Thank you to the entire Oryx team for this amazing experience. I will be back.