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 Justin Higgs 
 
 
 
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The Penda Photo Tours trip to Kenya was an unforgettable, once-in-a lifetime experience! The sightings were absolutely off the charts. Our Maasai guide Rafa had an almost otherworldly ability to find the wildlife, and he knew exactly where to park our truck to get amazing pics, while not disturbing the animals in their natural environment. Our tour leader Sam was a brilliant instructor who is deeply passionate about both wildlife photography and Africa. He happily answered all technical questions regarding our cameras and different photography techniques. And as a trained wilderness guide he also passed on a ton of super interesting information about animal behaviour. I went along hoping to improve both my photography and editing skills, and it was mission accomplished on both fronts. With a small group of likeminded people we were able to spend all day, everyday soaking up everything that makes Africa special. And we had a lot of fun too. From start to finish Penda's communication and organisation were top class. Whether camping, staying at the Wildlife Tourism College or soaking up our time at a luxury safari camp, we were always well looked after. I could not recommend Penda more highly and I am already thinking about my next photography adventure!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Steven Jeffery 
 
 
 
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This trip with Penda was the most amazing travel and photography experience that you could imagine! Penda thought of everything, it was so well planned from start to finish. Sam is so patient and giving of his time and experience. His advice was invaluable particularly as we watched animals and Sam would know what an animal might do and advise us to be ready. He took the time to teach each of us how to best use our camera gear and what camera settings we should use in different circumstances. Sam is a gentleman and I was so grateful for the way he calmly helped, coached and taught. As a result I came home with quite a good number of photos but equally quite a good number of memories. My travel mates were fun and interesting characters from across the globe who added so much to my experience. We talked, we laughed, we helped each other, we drank sparkling red wine and we watched each other improve our photography skills. I can highly recommend Penda as an organization you can trust. Thank you Sam and Amy.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Michelle 
 
 
 
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I would absolutely recommend a Penda photo tour to photographers of all abilities. My trip to Botswana in May 2025 was incredible. I learnt so much about my camera, selecting settings, composing shots and processing images during the 8 days. Mike Dexter and Alan Hewitt, our guides, were patient, knowledgeable, passionate about photography and always on hand to make sure everyone had what they needed. During the trip I got shots that I never thought possible and the way I look through the lens has been transformed. The accommodation we stayed in was amazing and the perfect place to relax in the evenings. Some of the highlights were watching a herd of 30 elephants at the watering hole just a few feet away from where we were sitting, a surprise dinner in the bush and sitting around the campfire chatting, drinking wine and gazing at the stars. The staff at the camps were also so friendly and the food was delicious. Penda have got the perfect balance between the travel experience, providing fantastic photographic opportunities and affordability. The communication and organisation from Amy and Marleen before the trip was excellent- they were so helpful and answered all my questions. I am very grateful to have been on such a wonderful trip and have made friends for life. I can’t wait to join another Penda photo tour in the future
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Colin MacAllister 
 
 
 
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I booked onto a Kenya Photo Safari with Penda in August 2025 and what an experience it was!  Communication was excellent and helped me decide which tour to book.  The arrangements were excellent and flawless with very good accommodation at the Wildlife Tourism College plus a night at a very plush lodge and 2 nights camping in the bush. First class photography tuition including individual assistance on photo editing. A local Maasai driver / guide and spotter with the ability to spot game a long way off and anticipate their movements.  Small group size with like minded individuals meant great company too.  I will be booking another trip with Penda for sure.  Many thanks to Sam, Raphael and all the Penda Team for a memorable experience!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Louise Green 
 
 
 
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Bears in Slovenia workshop led by Sam Turley - July 2025. I had no idea learning could be this enjoyable! I am so grateful for Sam Turley's guidance, support and encouragement as we photographed bears, birds and bugs in Slovenia. Sam is an incredible guide and tutor; knowledgable, generous, endlessly patient. Above all, he is a lovely person who created the perfect environment for strangers to get to know each other while exploring our passion for wildlife photography and pushing ourselves out of our respective comfort zones. Even going through editing flows was fun and eye-opening! I feel privileged to have learned from Sam and the other guests in our little group. This is an experience I will treasure. There was a moment in the bird hide, learning from Sam how best to capture birds with outstretched wings, when something clicked (not just the shutter). It felt like my photography had been taken to the next level, and it was all thanks to Sam's tutoring and enthusiasm. No more bland portraits for me - I am now looking specifically for stories and exquisite light to do them justice. The excitement, anticipation and focus of each subsequent hide session was exactly what I needed to remotivate me and break down my self-imposed barriers to creativity. Big thanks to Amy and Anna at Penda HQ. The organisation and communication before and after the trip was second to none. The cost was excellent value for money. The lodge and hides were set in a truly epic landscape, and it was so peaceful. The accomodation itself was comfortable with friendly service. My only suggestion for the lodge would be to provide a little more variety at meal times. Sam gave so much creative, technical and fieldcraft advice on this workshop, and it all resonated, but I can't thank him enough for "Shoot with intent". It is at the front of my mind now whenever I pick up my camera or notice a story unfolding before me. This workshop has changed my entire approach to photography, and I can't wait to join another trip.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 kishore karamchandani 
 
 
 
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I recently completed a trip to Slovenia with Panda photo tours. It was a fantastic experience. The logistics were well managed. The accommodation was unique with a huge house in the wilderness And each of us got a beautiful bedroom with a good view. Our mentor Sam Turley amazing. Very knowledgeable, very patient and made sure that every every participants got the attention they needed irrespective of the level of photographic experience and expertise. Bottom line Highly recommended, will be doing more workshops with them in the future.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Yariv Doron 
 
 
 
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An amazing experience. Great supervision, a great opportunity to learn from colleagues and showcase your own take. I was amazed how quickly my style and focus changed
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Gillian Donati 
 
 
 
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I booked a days mountain hare wildlife photography tour through Penda Photo tours and every part of the process was handled well.  The communication was great, given in a friendly but professional way and provided all the information needed for the day.  The day itself was absolutely amazing!  I can't recommend highly enough.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 James Walker 
 
 
 
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I traveled to the Masai Mara on a Penda trip in summer 2024. They made the booking and organisation a smooth and relaxing experience, including checking I had arrived in Kenya and asking how the trip was going. The trip itself was an  amazing experience and I learnt so much about the wildlife, conservation and culture, as well as taking my photography to a new level. I have even started to enjoy editing photos with the new skills taught by Hanna and Sam, the tour leaders, who were both great. The guides were  also excellent and got us in ideal positions for photography whilst always being sensitive to the welfare of the animals. Overall, the trip surpassed expectations and I hope to travel with Penda in the future and would happily recommend them to others!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lynn Freeman 
 
 
 
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This was outstanding in every possible way - the wildlife and habitats that we saw, the excitement of finding them with the help of our driver JD who, while loving finding us amazing photo opportunities always put the welfare of the animals first, Lucky the fearless tracker, and Alan our knowledgeable photographer. I recommend the South African trip highly. So much is packed into one week - I took around 6,000 photos, there was so much to see and experience. Great company to deal with and the lodge is brilliant - comes with a busy watering hole and on-site wildlife!
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
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