Polar Bear Explorer
Join us in 2024 for polar bear cruises in Svalbard aboard the R/V Kinfish, where every moment is an opportunity for polar bear watching amid the stunning Arctic scenery.
From 10660 per personPhotography Departures
Aperture
Wildlife Photography Safaris
For more than 10 years, Natural World Safaris has provided world-class wildlife safaris across the globe. This expertise has meant we have worked with more and more professional wildlife photographers, all of whom have guided our clients, lent their expertise and produced a collection of truly breath-taking images. Aperture is purely focused on specialist-led wildlife photography trips, working with a selection of leading photographers who are there to assist you with your daily photographic needs while exploring the wildest corners of the world.
Photography Departures
In addition to our Aperture service, we can also arrange tailor-made photography trips for our clients. By embarking on one of these departures, you'll be able to access some of the best hides and utilise safari vehicles that have been specially adapted for photography, with state-of-the-art camera mounts, rotating seats and drop-down sides to allow for low-angle photography.
Our Specialist Photographic Arctic Safaris
In 2024, join expert photography leader Graeme Purdy on our 10 day expedition to the Great East of Greenland, discovering the vast beauty of the world's largest fjord aboard MS Polarfront. Graeme has amassed a wealth of photographic knowledge to help you advance your own photography skills and develop your portfolio.
We are also delighted to have Benjamin Hardman, Finn Beales, Karim Iliya and Pie Aerts join our 2024 Svalbard Polar Bear Explorer departures, aboard the M/V Kinfish. All famous in their field, and sometime beyond, for their expertise, and amazing skills at sharing their knowledge.
Arctic Photography Safaris
Greenland East Coast Wilderness Expedition
Sail alongside some of the Arctic's most colossal icebergs and through the calm waters of Turner Sound and Rømer Fjord. Cruise these waters in zodiacs to the foot of vertiginous cliffs at Viking Bay and unearth the history of long-abandoned Inuit settlements for incredible discoveries of arctic lifestyles.
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Follow Ben on InstagramBenjamin Hardman is an Australian nature photographer, based in Iceland. Benjamin’s fine-art works encapsulate the North’s most obscure landscapes – the barren, cold and volatile environments that are inhabited by glaciers, volcanic mountains and resilient wildlife. Leading our early season Svalbard Polar Bear Explorer trips, Ben is excitingly joining us again the 5th - 12th May 2024.
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Our Specialist Photographic Africa Safaris
Join Nick Dyer, an award-winning photographer and painted wolf conservationist, on our Zambia Photographic Safari. You’ll be immersed in the Zambian bush, falling asleep as the sounds of predators and layers of calls that echo around the nocturnal wilderness penetrate the canvas of your tent.
Experience Botswana's wilderness with wildlife photographer Karim Iliya, staying at two African bush camps and taking helicopter excursions for aerial photography. Explore Khwai Concession's lagoons, grass plains, and woods, home to endangered animals like African wild dogs, and listen for leopards and lions at night for stunning photographs.
Encounter mountain gorillas in Rwanda's verdant Virunga Mountains with Specialist leader Donal Boyd. This exclusive 7-guest safari offers two unforgettable gorilla trekking experiences, immersing you in the rich interconnectedness of the land, wildlife, and people of "The Land of a Thousand Hills."
Africa Photography Safaris
In Search Of Painted Wolves
Visit Lower Zambezi National Park and Kafue National Park in Zambia with acclaimed wildlife photographer Nick Dyer in search of wild dogs.
“Suddenly they were there, lean, ghost-like shapes in the moonlight with Mickey Mouse ears; wearing their dappled coats of black, tan and gold, like ink spots on blotting paper.” - CD McClelland, Shadows in the Forest
Botswana Photographic Safari
Experience the Botswana wilderness with acclaimed wildlife photographer Karim Iliya as your expert guide, lending his expertise and assisting you in producing a collection of truly breath-taking images.
From 9500 per person
Mountain Gorilla Photography
Experience two mountain gorilla trekking experiences with our Specialist leader Donal Boyd on our exclusive 7 guest gorilla trekking photography safari.
From 13000 per person
Chris is an accomplished photographer, who has documented humans working in extreme locations like the North & South Poles, Everest, Papua New Guinea, DR Congo and the edge of space, aboard a U-2 Spy Plane. He's also had the opportunity to photograph many global leaders and some of the nation's most accomplished scientists, from Astronauts to Nobel laureates. Join Chris alongside the Schoeman family in Namibia on the 7th - 13rd February 2024.
Our Specialist Photographic Asia Safaris
In October 2024, join us in Borneo on a specialist-led photographic safari by a seasoned professional in the realm of photography, Charlie Ryan. Capturing the essence of Borneo’s wildlife through his lens, Charlie’s work has been published in National Geographic, BBC, and Netflix.
We are delighted to have National Geographic photographer, Steve Winter join us again in 2024 on our best selling Tiger Photography Safari in India, a country full of splendid colour, natural beauty and outstanding wildlife, leaving its mark on all who visit. On this safari, you will receive expert photographic tuition from Steve as you track down the majestic bengal tiger.
Asia Photography Safaris
Borneo Photographic Safari
Join us on this photographic safari, specialist-led by a seasoned professional in the realm of photography, Charlie Ryan. Capturing the essence of Borneo’s wildlife through his lens, Charlie’s work has been published in National Geographic, BBC, and Netflix.
Snow Leopard Safaris
In Search of the Snow Leopard in Ladakh
In this high-altitude realm, nestled between the towering peaks of the Karakoram and the Great Himalayas, your journey unfolds against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and untamed beauty. Join us on an expedition that transcends the ordinary, where Ladakh’s unique historical legacy, multicultural markets, and serene Buddhist traditions converge.
In 2008, Charlie Ryan embarked on a trip to Borneo, initially working on community conservation projects. A seasoned professional in the realm of photography, Charlie Ryan captures the essence of Borneo’s wildlife through his lens, while also contributing to the realm of tourism. Amidst his profound affection for every facet of Borneo, it’s the enigmatic clouded leopard and its feline companions that truly pique his curiosity. Charlie’s work has been published in National Geographic, BBC, and Netflix.
Our Specialist Photographic Latin America Safaris
Explore wild Patagonia and track the elusive South American puma whilst venturing through the stunning Torres del Paine National Park with expert guides and photographers, the most qualified locals in terms in tracking, approximation and photography of the fauna in the region.
Join wildlife ecologist and photographer Steven Bobzien on an immersive safari in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands, seeking the elusive jaguar. Navigate the wildlife-rich waterways of the Three Brothers, Cuiabá, and Piquiri Rivers by boat, observing giant river otters, capybaras, and jaguars. Steven will provide hands-on guidance to help you capture the perfect wildlife images throughout your journey.
LATIN AMERICA PHOTOGRAPHY
Luxury Puma Photography Safari
Photograph the pumas of wild Patagonia and enjoy the luxury of the region's best accommodation with the rare addition of private helicopter transfers over the outstanding scenery, connecting you across this vast landscape. This wonderful safari ventures through the stunning Torres del Paine National Park with expert guides and photographers, some of which are the most qualified locals in terms in tracking, approximation and photography of the fauna in the region. Staying at the incredible Explora Patagonia, head out each day to explore the park in search of its wonderful wildlife and extraordinary landscapes.
From 41500 per person
Steven Bobzien Jaguar Photography Safari
Join wildlife and travel photographer Steven Bobzien on this immersive safari into the heart of Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands, in search of the elusive jaguar.
From 11000 per person
Steven Bobzien is a highly experienced wildlife ecologist with a distinguished career spanning over 45 years. He has dedicated his life to studying wildlife and preserving diverse ecosystems in the western United States and South America, including the Galapagos Islands, Amazonia, Pantanal in Brazil, and Patagonia. Throughout his extensive research, Steven has focused on the conservation and recovery of endangered, threatened, and special status species.