What People Have Said

Keon Robertson (USA)  wildfolio.blogspot.co.uk

I joined David on his Masai Mara Migration Tour 2012 in August and had an absolutely incredible time. David knows all the right spots to get the best photos as well as the better migration water crossing shots. The camp was wonderful: accommodations, the staff, the food, gathering around the fire in the evenings.

David was a great host/tour guide, the others on the trip were a pleasure, and the Maasai drivers and guides were friendly and a pleasure to be around.

My most memorable Africa trip to date! If you have the opportunity to join David on one of his tours, you should definitely go. You’ll have the time of your time (and get some great wildlife shots!). It’s worth every penny for the experience of a lifetime.

Masai Mara Migration Safari, 2012

Vanessa Beadling (Singapore)

We were part of David’s photography safari in Kenya during August 2012. The visit coincided spectacularly with the Migration reaching the Mara river. We have to say that the whole trip was absolutely fantastic. The wildlife in general was superb, but the Mara river crossings in particular were truly astounding. (We were lucky enough to witness three full-blown crossings within four days!). Needless to say we had some tremendous photographic opportunities.

Aside from the safari experience itself, we had a truly wonderful time in the company of our fellow photographers. They were a great bunch of people to be around anyway, but the way David set-up the camp arrangements made the socialising aspect of the trip all the more comfortable and enjoyable. Our dinner meetings were filled with laughter! All in all, an exhilarating experience.

Masai Mara Migration Safari, 2012

Lesley Wood Photography (UK)  lesleywoodphotography.co.uk

I am a professional photographer and biologist specialising in people and animal portraiture and wildlife fine art photography. Having already gained an addiction to Africa from previous photography trips to Botswana and Zimbabwe, I was delighted to get the chance to sample Kenya and join David on his trip to the Masai Mara in August 2011.

I’d like to say what an extremely well organised trip it was throughout. The Nairobi Serena Hotel provided a luxurious start and end to the trip and all the transport arrangements ran smoothly and without a hitch.

The camp itself was just perfect and situated in a prime location next to the Mara River – we were lucky enough to see three crossings in the first few days! The food was excellent and our delightful Masai hosts couldn’t do enough to help. As for the wildlife photography opportunities – well, what can I say other than it was absolutely excellent! The vehicles were ideal, only a couple of photographers per vehicle (very important to me) and the drivers were extremely knowledgeable and helpful and made sure we were positioned well in regards to light and action!

My co-travellers were a mixture of professional photographers and amateurs – we’d never met before but all got on really well – it was a lovely atmosphere and I made some lovely new and special friends. It was great to be in the company of people who were so like-minded.

I can’t recommend David’s trip highly enough. I got a stunning set of images in just a short visit. It takes a lot to tempt me back to somewhere I’ve been to before – no matter how good it was, but I do hope to return again with David, if not in 2012 then definitely next year!

Masai Mara Migration Safari, 2011

Wayne Marinovich (UK)  wmarinovich.com

I expected to witness the odd wildebeest crossing on this tour, but all expectations were exceeded as we witnessed 4 major crossings at this perfectly positioned camp. The sights, smells and sound of the Migration are in fact only a few hundred yards from your tent flap and the wonderful staff members are always on the lookout to help you get to the river’s edge in time for when the action starts.

It’s hard to believe that this exclusive camp is only a temporary structure and is taken down at the end of the season. Even though the food and service are of a 5 star calibre, you are still in the bush and it still retains that rustic African feel. David was always on hand to make sure all went to plan and that we all spent some time photographing the Mara in the jeep with him. He also helped anyone that needed it during the fun communal battery charging and downloading sessions each evening. A great time to reflect on the day’s sightings and photos. A fantastic tour that I will going on again.

Masai Mara Migration Safari, 2011

Nick Constantinou (UK)

Last summer I went one of David’s photographic trips to the Maasai Mara. It was the first trip of this sort that I had ever been on so was a little apprehensive about it and unsure of what to expect. I am a keen photographer but had never seriously photographed wildlife. However, I had nothing to worry about. The trip was perfectly organised. I learned so much in such a short amount of time.

David is not only an incredible photographer but also brilliant at giving advice and tips on how to improve. Everyone who came on the trip was at a different level, ranging from beginner to professional which made for a nice relaxed atmosphere. The day trips were full of action and adventure and we saw more species than I could ever have imagined. The camp exceeded my expectations by a long way and was luxurious and comfortable. The 3 course meals were delicious.

I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who has a keen interest in photography or wildlife. If you have both, then it’s a must!

Masai Mara Migration Safari, 2011