Photographic holidays, hand-built and led in the field
From the Masai Mara to Patagonia, every Captivating Nature tour is a genuinely small group — three to six guests — led personally by Des and his team. Real days in the field, original itineraries, and the time to work each sighting properly.
2026Fully bookedWild Wonders of the Sahara
Experience a true wildlife adventure through this extraordinary landscape. Travelling by 4×4 and all-terrain vehicles, we explore remote locations, offering special opportunities to observe the region’s unique wildlife.
20261 place availableSpectacles of Masai Mara
Built on the success of our Magical Masai Mara tour, this special trip is enhanced by a focus on capturing every aspect of big cat hunts in the world-famous reserve. Limited to just three guests for truly personalised attention.
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20262 places availableMadagascar Endemic Wildlife
Covering five reserves in fourteen days — one of the most comprehensive photo tours of its kind. From the diminutive Mouse Lemur to the largest of them all, the Indri; from the Giraffe-necked Weevil to the Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko.
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20262 places availableMagical Masai Mara
A no-frill, exclusive photography-focused safari where capturing the essence of African wildlife is the only goal. Limited to just three guests per specially adapted vehicle — a truly personalised Masai Mara like no other.
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20273 places availableTigers of Three Realms
Visit three of India's most renowned tiger reserves in style and comfort. Stay in luxury lodges and enjoy fine cuisine as we search for the majestic Bengal Tiger in different habitats with varying backdrops.
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2027Fully bookedSpanish Predators
Building on the success of the Spanish Raptors, this experience is now even more exciting – with spectacular opportunities to photograph a diverse variety of birds of prey and the possibility of encountering remarkable mammals.
20271 place availableBig Cats of India
A special trip concentrating not only on the majestic Bengal Tiger, but also the elegant Indian Leopard. Working with expert trackers across three locations, including world-renowned Ranthambore National Park.
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20275 places availableWild & Colourful Ecuador
Begin your morning among iridescent hummingbirds in the Andean cloud forest and end your day beneath an Amazon sunset. An immersive expedition with hand-picked locations for visual impact and wildlife density.
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20273 places availablePatagonia Untamed
Visit the extraordinary landscape of Torres del Paine — granite towers, glacial lakes, vast steppe and sweeping skies. Without doubt the finest place on Earth to photograph one of the planet's most elusive big cats: the Puma.
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2027Booking openIberian Lynx Summer Special
A special tour focused on the once-endangered Iberian Lynx, now recovered through serious conservation. Entirely hide-based across two carefully selected locations, working alongside a dedicated monitoring group.
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As a small, specialised company we can organise photographic tours to many destinations. Tell us where you’d like to go and we’ll build it around you.