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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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Maasai Mara photo safari

9 September 2025

Feedback from our Maasai Mara Photo Safari: A Q&A

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

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Slovenia Bear Photography Workshop: A Participant’s Story

Slovenia Bear Photography Workshop: A Participant’s Story

Read about Louise Green's experience in Slovenia's forests. ...

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A bat hanging from a branch at night eating a green insect

19 August 2025

Rainforest Light: How to Master Low-Light Photography in Costa Rica

A photographer’s guide to navigating dim jungle light for clear, high-quality shots ...

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A brown butterfly with eye-like spots resting on a green leaf

16 August 2025

Costa Rica Through a Macro Lens: Tiny Creatures, Big Impact

Discover the hidden world of Costa Rica’s smallest wildlife ...

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Two scarlet macaws sitting on a branch in the rainforest

13 August 2025

Capturing Costa Rica: A Q&A with Wildlife Photographer & Guide Adi Ringer

Wildlife photographer and guide Adi Ringer talks fieldwork, conservation, and what it takes to capture Costa Rica’s most elusive species ...

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photographer Charlotte Arthun

24 July 2025

Into the Wild with Charlotte Arthun

Tips & insights by photographer Charlotte Arthun ...

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Man smiling with a camera on a sunny street

4 July 2025

Capturing Change: Stories from the Field

Humanitarian photography volunteer Yariv Doron shares his experience. ...

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A tiger walks confidently along a dirt trail in the forest

27 June 2025

Tiger Photography Tips

Get tips from professional photographers on how to photograph these big cats. ...

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Three schoolgirls in uniform posing playfully

25 June 2025

Behind the Scenes of a Nonprofit Photography Program

A glimpse into Julie Jaeger's experience in South Africa ...

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Pandora Maund, feedback from a Botswana photo safari

11 June 2025

Stories Behind the Images: Pandora Maund

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

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3 June 2025

Feedback from a Botswana Photo Safari

Get a first-hand account from one of our guests. ...

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a smiling woman washing clothes by hand in a large plastic basin outdoors

20 February 2025

Storytelling Photography Tips

Insights from humanitarian photographer Anna Lusty. ...

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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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11 December 2024

Landscape Photography Tips by Emil van Maltitz

Get some inside info from photographer and photo tour leader Emil von Maltitz. ...

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A black-and-white photo of a lioness looking upward

22 November 2024

Wildlife Photography Tips: Story Behind the Image

Alan Hewitt shares the story behind images taken on an African photo safari. ...

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close-up of a mountain hare camouflaged among tall grasses and heather

23 October 2024

How to Photograph Mountain Hares

Get some insider tips on photographing Mountain Hares from wildlife photographer Will Hall. ...

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A tired puppy resting in someone's arms

9 October 2024

Insights from an NGO Photography Workshop

Stories and images from a humanitarian photography project in Zambia. ...

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2 October 2024

Feedback from our Maasai Mara Wildlife Photography Workshop

American photographer Hunter Ferner’s joined our Maasai Mara Wildlife Photography Workshop - read about his experience. ...

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13 September 2024

A Tale of Two Photo Safaris

Read the feedback from an American participant who recently joined us in Botswana and South Africa. ...

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Life as a Wildlife Photography Volunteer in Victoria Falls

4 July 2024

Life as a Wildlife Photography Volunteer in Victoria Falls

This program there offers participants the chance to stay in a wildlife-filled area on the banks of the Zambezi ...

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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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How to find the right photography internship abroad

3 July 2020

How to find the right photography internship abroad

The ultimate guide on how to find the right photography internship abroad. Find out how you can achieve the internship of your dreams! ...

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8 Questions for Humanitarian Photographer Anna Lusty

17 April 2020

8 Questions for Humanitarian Photographer Anna Lusty

Find out more about humanitarian photographer Anna Lusty, who we can proudly call one of our guides at Penda Photo Tours. ...

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6 Questions for Wildlife Photographer Mark Fernley

29 November 2019

6 Questions for Wildlife Photographer Mark Fernley

Wildlife photography in the Amazon: find out more about the photographer who guides our workshops and internships in the Peruvian Amazon! ...

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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 Reasons for Joining a Photo Safari

28 March 2019

5 Reasons for Joining a Photo Safari

Are you a wildlife photography enthusiast? Here are five reasons why a photo safari to Africa should be your next holiday! ...

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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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Wildlife Photography Volunteer Project in South Africa: What To Expect

7 October 2018

Wildlife Photography Volunteer Project in South Africa: What To Expect

Here's what you can expect if you venture to South Africa for a wildlife photography volunteer project. Set in the Kruger area surrounded by ...

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Why Joining a Photo Safari is a Great Idea

12 August 2018

Why Joining a Photo Safari is a Great Idea

Why joining a photo safari is a great idea. Wildlife photographer and workshop leader Kaleel Zibe shares his experiences and insights. ...

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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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7 Questions for National Geographic Photographer Tyrone Turner

31 August 2017

7 Questions for National Geographic Photographer Tyrone Turner

A regular contributor to National Geographic, Tyrone practices a documentary style photography and raises awareness on a range of issues thr ...

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6 Questions for Photographer Lucia Griggi

3 May 2017

6 Questions for Photographer Lucia Griggi

Lucia Griggi is a multi-award winning photographer with a vivid body of work. She combines modern and classic styles to create her distinct ...

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A mother gorilla and her baby are seen in a dense forest.

10 April 2017

Mountain Gorilla Photography Tips

Photographing Mountain Gorillas is a once-in-a-lifetime, Bucket List topping experience.  BBC presenter and professional photographer Trai ...

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6 Questions for Wildlife Photographer Trai Anfield

8 January 2017

6 Questions for Wildlife Photographer Trai Anfield

Here are six questions for wildlife photographer Trai Anfield. Discover Trai's inspiration and goals as a photographer, as well as photograp ...

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Astrophotography Tips from an Expert

9 December 2016

Astrophotography Tips from an Expert

An ethereal and highly magical experience for many, astrophotography is the practice of photographing objects in the night sky. ...

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6 Questions for Photographer Barrett Hedges

22 November 2016

6 Questions for Photographer Barrett Hedges

To better understand his approach, we asked Barrett to share what motivates him and his goals in photography. ...

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6 Questions for Kaleel Zibe

28 April 2016

6 Questions for Kaleel Zibe

If you join the Masai Mara Wildlife Photography Workshop, you'll be lucky enough to improve your wildlife photography through Kaleel's tutor ...

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6 Questions for Alan Hewitt

17 April 2016

6 Questions for Alan Hewitt

If you join one of our photo safaris, you might get the opportunity to learn from UK based photographer Alan Hewitt, focusing on wildlife an ...

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6 Questions for Photographer Sarah Isaacs

17 March 2016

6 Questions for Photographer Sarah Isaacs

Based in Cape Town, Sarah has a passion for portrait and documentary photography while exploring the social and economic challenges South Af ...

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