The Grizzly Bears of Canada trip is a wonderful experience. The location is an ideal place to view and photograph grizzly bears, enabling close-ups of the bears’ activities and wider angles of the animals in their environment. I’d recommend this trip one hundred per cent!
Andy and Sarah are excellent photographic hosts, extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of their tours. Very friendly and approachable hosts who go out of their way to solve any issue that may arise. We highly recommend them and wouldn’t hesitate to book on any of their tours again.
A great experience, Images of Wildlife was superb running the tour. The hides and transport were excellent as was the food and service. The reflection hide is also a great bonus
If your objective is to see and photograph the range of wildlife in Africa, these are the people with whom you want to do it with. Andy and Sarah Skinner have the years of experience and attention to necessary details, putting you in position to capture photographic memories you’ll be sharing for years. I must book the next trip
This was the first time that Images of Wildlife have been to Slovenia and I was not disappointed. We had very good sightings of the Brown Bears and, although the light was a little tricky, both Sarah and Chris gave excellent advice. In addition we were treated to an excellent tour of the Krishna Jana Cave System with a very helpful and keen guide and lots of time to take pictures. There is a reason that Images of Wildlife get so many repeat bookings, Sarah, Andy and Chris are all so friendly and their expertise makes every trip a treat. Its no wonder that I feel that I am going on holiday with old friends when I book a trip with them
As close to perfection as you can get. Quick answers to all questions. Legal and financial safeguards made clear. Before departure very comprehensive pre-trip information detailing personal and photographic equipment requirements. During the trip extremely efficient management. Very supportive help if needed with camera settings etc. Sarah and Chris constantly worked hard to make sure that the client’s satisfaction and enjoyment came first. Result: I had a brilliant trip, lots of fun and I am pleased with my photographs. I consider Sarah and Chris to be my friends and I look forward to travelling with them again. In fact, as close to perfection as you can get.
This was without doubt one of our best trips away and it surpassed our expectations in all aspects. The guides were great and the organisation from start to finish was without fault. Andy and Sarah were charming, knowledgable, helpful and full of fun. The trip location was superlative and the guides were skilled in finding bears and then manoeuvring the boats to achieve good camera angles”
Our photography host (Andy) did an exceptional job of keeping the tour on schedule, no small task; indeed, it was a multi-headed monster that he managed with alacrity, assuring that we left a site on time and arrived at the next site on time. The whole operation unfolded beautifully with staff arriving before clients to set up the mobile camps and always having everything ready — tents, tables, and food —when we arrived at the various camps. We happily burned both ends of the candle and we milked every day for every minute afield, and the leader’s commitment to photography time, the centerpiece of the trip, was flat-out exceptional because it never wavered. Andy demonstrated the perfect temperament and skill for his task. He is calm, knowledgeable, possessed of a keen sense of humor and deeply invested himself in the wildlife photography he offered clients. I have nothing but esteem for the organization, execution, and productivity of this tour.
We traveled to Botswana with Andy and our tour exceeded our expectations. We saw and photographed a great variety of wildlife. Accommodations were top notch. Highly recommended.
There are no words to describe how much I enjoyed touring with Sarah and Andy: they are both such wonderful photography hosts, guides and teachers and both are also genuinely warm, caring and gracious and have a wonderful sense of humor. Each has their own way of teaching and problem solving. As an enthusiastic and somewhat experienced photographer I learned so much from both of them; there were plenty of opportunities during the trip to improve both my technical and creative photography skills. Our drivers/trackers were also great; they readily shared their knowledge and enthusiasm for the places and wildlife we observed. The vehicles were set-up perfectly for game viewing; one passenger per row makes a huge difference. In addition to the observation of the mega fauna species everyone gets excited about (lions, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, etc.), there was plenty of opportunity to learn more about the ecosystems we were in and observe and photograph other species of birds and animals and flora. Highlights for me included documenting a leopardess with her kill in a tree defend it from another leopard seeking a tasty snack (and perhaps he also had amorous intentions?), leopard and lion cubs and wild dog pups galore, elephants in herds and crossing rivers, hippos yawning widely enough to swallow the horizon, innumerable birds, ungulates and other species and traversing through different types of terrain and forests. It was a truly splendid experience. So splendid that I booked again for next year before we parted ways!
This is my second trip with Images of Wildlife, both Andy and Sarah guided us on this tour of Botswana. Once again, the extremely high standard of organization was apparent from booking to the end of the tour. In the bush we stayed in tents, the team looked after us so well it was if their lives depended on it, we ate a wonderful variety of prepared food round a camp fire each evening, camaraderie between guests, hosts and camp staff was wonderful, I will treasure the memory until I return in 2025. Wild life viewings were beyond my greatest expectations, top of my list were the wild dogs, not only did I see a small pack hunting, I witnessed at very close quarters puppies playing, the site of which brought a tear to my eye, it wasn’t the last time I was overwhelmed with emotion. So many sightings, 4 male Chetahs together, Leopards, one carrying a Impala carcass up a tree, Lions with cubs, Sable, Roan, Monkeys, Elephants with young at their feet, amazing opportunities to photograph in beautifully lit conditions, back lit, silhouettes and reflections in the water scrapes. So many other species and birds, too many to mention, the opportunities were endless. Sarah and Andy were always on hand to help or advice if requested, often offering alternative ways of photographing the subjects, I found this very informative and without doubt has helped my photographic journey. The drivers / guides, Moses and Joster were exceptionally good, they knew where to be and when to be there, positioning the vehicles to aid our photography, happy to reposition when required. We finished the tour with a two-day stay in a very smart hotel on the Chobe river, the accommodation and food was first class with plenty of food choices, the opportunity to photograph water birds, hippo’s elephants actually crossing the river, Croc’s and Pied Kingfishers but to name a few was a fitting end to this remarkable trip. I would strongly recommend this trip, I would also recommend Andy and Sarah as excellent guides, very knowledgeable and excellent companions to travel with. I wouldn’t travel with any other guiding company, I genuinely felt blessed!
The Botswana safari was an experience beyond my wildest dreams, one that had me emotional at times as you know, so overwhelmed with wonderful opportunity to see wildlife in their natural environment. To see the extensive variety of animals and their young in safe but close proximity to me was amazing. To sit around the campfire in the morning, or evening hearing the sounds of lions, hippos, elephants and many more, left me awestruck and appreciative of this very unique opportunity. The whole support team were amazing and as was the food. It was amazing how Eddie and staff provided these wonderful meals in the bush. I recommend you highly for anyone who truly wants to feel immersed in an up close bush safari experience.
Once again I enjoyed my trip to Tanzania with Sarah and Andy. The animal sightings were excellent, the accommodation comfortable and the guides friendly and very knowledgeable. This is my fourth trip with Images of Wildlife and I am looking forward to my fifth.
It was a great trip,well-organized and with wonderful wildlife sightings
Tanzania was my first Photo Safari and I was the novice in the group. Notwithstanding this I immediately felt at home with both Andy and Sarah ensuring that I got the most from the experience. They offered and shared both photographic and wild life expertise which was extremely useful to me and I think to the rest of the group. The trip was intensive, particularly as we usually did an all day drive, leaving before sunrise and getting back after sunset. This maximised the opportunity for seeing all sorts of wildlife with both breakfast and lunch being taken in the bush. Two particular highlights for me were the Wildebeest migration and the opportunity to spend time watching a pride of lions with 7 males which I am assured is very unusual. The camps were superb and the standards of both the food and accommodation is very high. Again the hosts ensured that a fairly diverse set of people rapidly became a cohesive group which made the whole trip even more enjoyable.
Tigers of Bandhavgarh was our first trip with Images of Wildlife and was superbly organised. The information prior to the trip was comprehensive and removed the need for asking questions that often arise with other tour operators. Once in India, everything went smoothly as Andy and Sarah had been very careful in their choice of location, hotels and above all, the local naturalist they use.
Visiting Bandhavgarh National Park to see tigers was my third safari with Images of Wildlife, and there will definitely be more in the future. Sarah and Andy work hard to prepare every aspect of their trips, from providing detailed planning information well in advance, to resolving last-minute questions; from selecting comfortable accommodations with friendly and helpful staff; to providing the best of support at all times. Traveling with Sarah and Andy is like traveling with family. You know you are in good hands, well cared for, and the clients they attract are interesting people who are fun to travel with. I highly recommend their tours!
Another wonderful trip with Images of Wildlife! The grizzly bears were out in big numbers and I got some excellent shots. The guides, the staff at the lodge and the accommodation as well as the food was excellent too. I can highly recommend this tour!
This tour offers clients the opportunity to photograph Brown Bears from boats at eye level much of the time. Very comfortable accommodation and plenty of food. It was a real privilege to be a part of this tour as it was my first time seeing a Grizzly bear. Sighting were very regular and of good quality. The environment on the Chilco River gives any different opportunities to photograph the bears in different light , so would be especially appealing for creative wildlife photographers . I was able to successfully apply these techniques taught to me by Andy. Thankfully I have returned with some stunning images. Thank you again.
I have been lucky enough to travel with Andy and Sarah (Images of Wildlife) on several photography trips. I am consistently impressed with the level of detail, care, organization, and passion that they put into their trips. At each stop on this tour, we were set up for success and both Andy and Sarah worked tirelessly to make sure all their guests were able to have an amazing time. They constantly ensure that at every photographic opportunity we have the best chance of capturing wonderful images. The accommodations were very appropriate and were well positioned to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities. This trip was incredibly fun and I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the Pantanal.
Well Structured tour making good use of time to maximise changes of seeing jaguar . Plenty of good photographic opportunities to view big cats at close quarters . Hosts very useful for camera gear tips and offered excellent tutelage I would highly recommend this tour
This is our first trip with Andy and Sarah, we booked it following a recommendation from a friend and reading the testimonials, many from returning customers. On this occasion Andy was our guide, his passion for wildlife and photography was clearly evident, endeavoring to ensure we were in the best position whenever possible and on hand to help and offer advice if requested, lifting this trip to a higher level. The standard of accommodation was very high, the cuisine was excellent, my wife has a gluten intolerance, however the chef ensured all her meals were gluten free. The trip was amazing from the initial meet and greet to the time we departed, the opportunity to photograph Grizzly bears in their natural surroundings at close quarters and at times in beautiful light was an experience I will never forget. It was very obvious to us that a great deal of time and effort had gone into organizing this trip. My wife is a wildlife enthusiast, not a photographer, however she has said this was her most enjoyable trip to date and like me would be very happy to recommend this trip to photographer or watcher as an opportunity not to miss.
This was my husbands and my third photo tour with Images of Wildlife. It is worth noting that my husband is not a photographer, but loves the exceptional animal sightings as much as anyone. This tour was fantastic from start to finish, possibly our best yet. After reading other testimonials I can only reiterate how well organised their tours are. We needn't have been concerned as Sarah and Chris, who are delightful company had thought of everything. They have a very experienced team with Joster and Moses with their astonishing tracking skills and the lovely camp support team. We were often on our own at animal sightings and photographic technical support was always on hand. I learned new skills and honed old ones, managing some of my best ever photos. I am already planning our 4th tour!
Travelling with Images of Wildlife was a fantastic experience. Sarah and Chris shared their knowledge and provided helpful advice to ensure that all levels of photographer were able to take great photos. They held interesting nightly photography information sessions. Our local guides were fantastic trackers which ensured we had many sightings of animals including elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, lions, leopards and cheetah. We were frequently the only cars at animal sightings. The camp staff prepared tasty meals and made our time camping extremely comfortable. It was an amazing experience to hear animals at night when we were sleeping in our tents. I recommend Images of Wildlife to anyone interested in wildlife. You don’t need to be interested in photography to have a memorable holiday with them.
This beautifully-organized wildlife workshop delivered in every way. Sarah and Chris were a brilliant leadership team, making sure everyone’s settings were on track and enthusiastically sharing valuable lessons about our equipment, lighting opportunities and animal behaviour. Both were charming and cheerful and always prepared to help anyone anywhere. The driver guides (who are have worked with the team before) were also phenomenal and fun. Their tracking abilities, respect for the wild and understanding of photographers’ needs was exemplary. The wildlife sightings were beyond my expectations, the camping accommodations superb, the food amazing and the friendships forged fabulous. I can’t wait to travel with Images of Wildlife again. Are
Overall, this was the best holiday I have ever been on. This experience blew my expectations out of the water by far. Before this tour I had very minimal photographic knowledge, I’d only ever attended one class and had forgotten most of the information/what all the settings are. Sarah and Chris were great with being able to meet everyone at their level and provide assistance as desired. The nightly lectures really helped build an understanding of new skills/techniques I’d never heard of before. The amount of time spent at sightings also gave plenty of opportunities to try new things and play around with settings to get the best out of the experience, but Sarah and Chris were always there if you needed the fast answers to capture the perfect moment in a rush. The weather was beautiful, the scenery was beautiful, we got to see some amazing animals and behaviours and be quite close without them being disturbed. It was an amazing experience to watch these wild animals in their own environment and be so close to them without them being bothered by our presence. It was perfect camping throughout the trip so that we were nice and close to the animals and could hear them while we were in bed at night, the support team also made it the perfect experience by doing all the camp jobs for us so we could spend all of our time out with the animals. The care and service provided by the support team was outstanding.
Another fabulous experience with Images of Wildlife. It was great to see Sarah again and to meet Chris, Josta and Moses. The variety of wildlife we saw was incredible and it was wonderful to watch the animals in their natural habitat. I now have thousands of photos to look through and edit. I look forward to another trip before too long. Thank you
If you are considering a photography safari then Images of Wildlife should be at the top of your list. The value for money is great and the experiences you will have out in the bush will provide lifelong memories. Sarah and Chris provided excellent photography tuition on a daily basis and went out of their way to make sure everyone’s needs were accommodated. I cannot rate them highly enough and will definitely be back in the future.
This is the second wildlife photo safari I’ve been on with Andy and Sarah as a non-photographer accompanying my partner who is a wildlife photographer. Both the first time (Masai Mara in Kenya) and this safari in Botswana were amazing experiences which I will never forget. You don’t need to be a photographer to enjoy them. The safari was very well organized and you really feel you make the most of every moment as the whole focus is on seeing the animals and spending as much time in that environment as possible. I loved the mobile camping – it’s a great adventure to be in a tent listening to the sounds of the animals like hyenas and hippos. The hosts, the drivers, support team and other guests were a lovely friendly group. I’m looking forward to going on another tour with Andy and Sarah in the future - possibly to Brazil to see the Amazon rainforest next time.
This was the second Safari Tour we’ve been on. Chris and Sarah are such amazing hosts, they always make you feel welcomed with a big smile. They are very relaxing to be with, and are very knowledgeable with any photographic technique questions. They always position the jeeps in the perfect position for the light and subject. Their organisational skills are fantastic, there’s nothing ever left to chance. I wish I had more vacation allowance so I could go on more Trips.