Wildlife Photography with Harry Skeggs

Start date	End date	Days	Prices from	Single Supplement	Tour Expert	Group Size	Status
11/30/20	12/07/20	8 days	$7,487 ex. flights	$616	Harry Skeggs	6 Max	AVAILABLE	Reserve place

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Explore two of Uganda’s most dramatic national parks, in the company of wildlife photographer Harry Skeggs. Spot primates and predators on this journey across western Uganda, staying at two beautifully positioned lodges.

In Queen Elizabeth National Park, take a safari across a fertile volcanic landscape, spotting tree-climbing lions, Ugandan kob antelopes and herds of elephants. Trek through the forests of Kyambura Gorge in search of a troop of raucous chimpanzees, photographing them as they play, fight and forage.

In Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, join Harry for a trek into the jungle, tracking down Uganda’s most iconic inhabitant – the mountain gorilla. Spend an hour in the presence of a habituated family, trying to capture that perfect shot amidst the challenging lighting and dense foliage of the forest. Have the chance to return again on the following day, searching for those images that evaded you at the first attempt.

Harry Skeggs

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Harry Skeggs is a multiple award-winning wildlife and travel photographer. His work has been exhibited around the world and regularly features in the pages of large publications such as National Geographic. Harry will be on hand throughout the trip and will work with you to take your artistic and technical skills to the next level. He will be available for personal image reviews, where he will spend time with you to discuss the photos taken on the trip and provide his insight into how these can be further improved. Throughout the trip, Harry will be on hand to give ad-hoc shooting tips and to answer all questions you may have.

In addition to the one-on-one advice, sessions will be set up to make sure a wide range of topics are covered, including scenario-specific advice. These sessions are optional but will ensure that you get a diverse range of shots from the trip. The exact scenarios are dependent on weather and other factors but may include star, macro, sunset and slow shutter photography.

Key Highlights of this Itinerary

1

Gorilla Trekking

Get close to a mountain gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Young male lion in tree, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

2

Arboreal Lions

Spot tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Chimpanzee Portrait, Kibale Forest, Uganda

3

Chimp Trekking

Trek in search of chimpanzees in the dramatic Kyambura Gorge.

Photographic Tuition

Benefit from the Harry Skeggs’s photographic tuition throughout.

Why we like it

The unrushed yet focused nature of this trip makes the most of what Uganda has to offer. No visit is complete without spending an unforgettable hour in the company of mountain gorillas, but the diverse landscape of Queen Elizabeth National Park, with its unusual tree-climbing lions and troops of chimpanzees, adds a taste of safari with a distinctly Ugandan twist.

This, combined with Harry’s guidance throughout, means that this trip is rich with photographic opportunities, both for amateur and experienced photographers.

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Day 1
Entebbe
Day 2
Entebbe - Kasese - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Days 3-4
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Days 6-7
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 8
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Kihihi - Entebbe

Day 1

Entebbe

Day 2

Entebbe - Kasese - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Days 3-4

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimp Trekking

Trek in search of chimpanzees in the dramatic Kyambura Gorge.

Day 5

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Arboreal Lions

Spot tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Days 6-7

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Trekking

Get close to a mountain gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Day 8

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Kihihi - Entebbe

Includes / Excludes

Important Information

Activity Level

Very Active

Single Supplement

Travelling on your own? Our group tours are perfect for solo travellers, as travelling as part of an organised group in faraway places provides security and peace of mind. We handle all of the arrangements for you and there will be a local tour guide on hand throughout to provide advice and help if needed, as well as the expertise of a Tour expert.

Flexibility

To allow flexibility, our group tours do not include international flights as standard. We can arrange international flights on your behalf, please get in touch with our travel experts for a quote. All international flights from the UK are ATOL protected.

What is included

Accommodation at Kyambura Lodge and Bwindi Lodge on a full board basis
Bed and breakfast accommodation at Boma Guesthouse
Guidance of Harry Skeggs throughout
Internal flights with an extra freight seat (shared) for luggage
One gorilla trekking permit
Private vehicle and guide

What is excluded

International flights
Second gorilla trekking permit
Tips
Travel insurance
Vaccinations
Visas

Young lion in a tree, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda — Lion, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an afternoon visit to the Mabamba Swamps in search of elusive shoebills, fly west to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Bordering the vast Lake Edward, this beautiful wilderness is home to Uganda’s greatest populations of big game and birdlife.

Cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where elephants and buffalos come to drink. Take game drives across the various ecosystems, spotting Ugandan kob and tree-climbing lions. Trek in the beautiful Kyambura Gorge, in search of chimpanzees. Finish by joining resident researchers on a morning game drive, as they drive off-road in search of lions.

Gorilla scratching its head, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda — Bwindi Impenetrable National Par, Uganda

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to one of just two surviving populations of endangered mountain gorillas. Set out on foot to track down one of several habituated families. Joined by Harry, get close to the gorillas and spend an hour in their presence. Photograph them as they play, eat and groom one another. This is a captivating sight and one that can be challenging to capture.

For those who want more time, there is the option to trek again on the following day. Alternatively, explore the forest on guided walks, meet the local community or relax at the beautifully situated Bwindi Lodge.

Harry Skeggs

Harry Skeggs is a multiple award-winning wildlife and travel photographer. His work has been exhibited around the world and regularly features in the pages of large publications such as National Geographic.

Harry will be on hand throughout the trip and will work with you to take your artistic and technical skills to the next level. He will be available for personal image reviews, where he will spend time with you to discuss the photos taken on the trip and provide his insight into how these can be further improved.

Throughout the trip, Harry will be on hand to give ad-hoc shooting tips and to answer all questions you may have.

Long exposure photo, White Nile, Uganda — Uganda,

Tailored Tuition

In addition to the one-on-one advice, sessions will be set up to make sure a wide range of topics are covered, including scenario-specific advice. These sessions are optional but will ensure that you get a diverse range of shots from the trip.

The exact scenarios are dependent on weather and other factors but may include the below:

Star photography
Macro photography
Sunset/sunrise photography
Slow shutter/pan photography
Post processing
Shooting in manual

Why a Steppes expert-led group tour

1.Experience Matters

We have been running insightful and groundbreaking group tours since our inception in 1989. We have worked with institutions such as the British Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum and run wildlife tours in conjunction with conservation agencies such as Fauna & Flora International, Wildlife Conservation Society, the Orangutan Foundation, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and the Jane Goodall Institute.

2.Size Matters

Our average group size is typically eight to ten people, smaller than other group tours typically offered – a factor which many of our clients appreciate. Travelling as part of a smaller group provides a more intimate, personalised and relaxed atmosphere.

4.It’s about who you know

We have developed an enviable pool of expertise from which to choose our tour experts, who we carefully select based on their knowledge, companionship and personality. Often, these experts can use their influence to facilitate private access to sites not typically open to the public.

3.Like-Minded People

Steppes Travellers are like-minded people – interesting, interested and curious. Our group tours aim to create an easy and informal atmosphere – we have a lot of fun on our tours and many friendships have been formed.

5.Value for money

Our tours are well-priced to ensure you get real value for money. We include gratuities on the majority of our tours and do not pass on currency surcharges. We strive to look after single travellers as well as we can, keeping single supplements to a minimum.

6.Peace of Mind

When you travel on one of our group tours, you will be looked after by our local agents and your tour expert with the back-up of our 24-hour emergency number and duty manager. All our holidays are fully bonded and protected – our ATOL number is ATOL 6495.

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Start date	End date	Days	Prices from	Single Supplement	Tour Expert	Group Size	Status
11/30/20	12/07/20	8 days	$7,487 ex. flights	$616	Harry Skeggs	6 Max	AVAILABLE	Reserve place

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