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women-only photo safari

17 September 2025

A Women-Only Photo Safari in Botswana

Find out how our guests experience this trip. ...

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A boat-billed heron perched on a branch

10 August 2025

Photography Packing List for Costa Rica: What to Bring

A practical gear guide for photographers heading to Costa Rica ...

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1 July 2025

Recommended Gear for Your Photo Safari

Wildlife photographer Sam Turley shares what's in his camera bag. ...

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Man with a camera on a tripod in the desert

26 June 2025

Packing for a Photo Tour: What Gear Should You Bring?

Wondering what equipment you need? Photographer Emil von Maltitz shares some tips. ...

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Pandora Maund, feedback from a Botswana photo safari

11 June 2025

Stories Behind the Images: our Competition Winner Pandora Maund

Pandora shares some of her favourite images from her Botswana trip ...

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Three lionesses walking through dry grass, one leading in front

3 June 2025

Ethics in Wildlife Photography: Why Distance Matters

How close should you get when photographing wildlife? ...

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A crab holding a small black turtle hatchling on a sandy beach

24 January 2025

Presenting the Winners of our Travel Photography Competition!

Drumroll please... we have our winners! ...

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Northern lights glowing green and purple over a snowy forest at night

16 January 2025

Travel Photo Competition Finalists – Landscape Category

Meet the finalists in the landscape category. ...

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5 Powerful Conservation Photography Projects

28 August 2020

5 Powerful Conservation Photography Projects

5 impactful Conservation Photography projects that help us understand why photography is a powerful tool for wildlife conservationists. ...

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Ethics in Photo Safaris – Is it Acceptable to Use Spotlight?

3 July 2020

Ethics in Photo Safaris – Is it Acceptable to Use Spotlight?

Spotlighting during photo safaris; What are the potential issues, and how can these be mitigated? We explore this debated topic. ...

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Ethics in Photography Travel: The Bo-Kaap Case

6 August 2019

Ethics in Photography Travel: The Bo-Kaap Case

Ethics in Photography Travel; A look into the rise of photography tourism in Bo-Kaap, and what the implications are for its residents. ...

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The 5 Best Street Photography Accounts on Instagram

23 May 2019

The 5 Best Street Photography Accounts on Instagram

Looking for inspiring street photography Instagram accounts? Discover the 5 most inspiring street photographers to check out and follow on I ...

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5 Best Landscape Photography Instagram Accounts

11 March 2019

5 Best Landscape Photography Instagram Accounts

Looking for some landscape photography inspiration? Check out the top 5 best landscape photography accounts on Instagram! ...

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5 Best Wildlife Photography Instagram Accounts

27 February 2019

5 Best Wildlife Photography Instagram Accounts

Need some inspiration for your photography? Check out the top 5 best wildlife photography instagram accounts we selected for you! ...

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The Power and Limitations of Conservation Photography

17 January 2019

The Power and Limitations of Conservation Photography

Conservation photography; when they tell they tell the right story, wildlife pictures have the potential to positively impact conservation e ...

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The Ibali Photo Collective Comes Full Circle

20 December 2017

The Ibali Photo Collective Comes Full Circle

Penda Trust celebrated the completion of the pilot program with the Ibali photo exhibition displaying the students’ best pieces at the Veg ...

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Find Your Ideal Photo Tour – Take Our Quiz!

5 October 2017

Find Your Ideal Photo Tour – Take Our Quiz!

Photography workshops are the best way to improve your craft. Take our quiz and find out the best photography workshop for you! ...

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Useful Things To Know When Planning A Trip to Cuba

22 June 2017

Useful Things To Know When Planning A Trip to Cuba

Cuba truly is a photographer’s paradise. To make sure you can concentrate and capturing that perfect image, here are our top 10 Cuba trav ...

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How to Contribute to Conservation Photography

15 March 2017

How to Contribute to Conservation Photography

Hone your photography skills, take amazing wildlife images, and make your photography count for wildlife conservation. ...

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Best Tusk Photo & How To Make Elephant Conservation Count

9 March 2017

Best Tusk Photo & How To Make Elephant Conservation Count

o one needs an elephant tusk besides an elephant. Greed, however, has led the human population to believe differently for some time. ...

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How to Pack for an African Photo Safari

19 February 2017

How to Pack for an African Photo Safari

African Photo Safari Tour is one of the best way to explore your art of photography. To get best experience visit Penda Photo Tours. ...

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Ethics in Wildlife Photography

14 February 2017

Ethics in Wildlife Photography

How to ensure the animals' wellbeing during a wildlife photography workshop ...

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