Testimonials:

Namibia

I am so happy I found Oryx Photo tours. Over the years I’ve traveled with nearly a dozen different photo safari tour companies. Then I found Oryx. I’ve taken 2 tours with them (Borneo and Namibia) along with a private extension. The small group size is absolutely critical to me. They take care of every detail from the moment you book the tour. I already have two trips planned for next year, Ethiopia and a private safari.
Dale has been my tour leader on both trips. He is incredibly knowledgeable, a wonderful photographer, a great teacher, and just plain fun to travel with. When I decided I really wanted a photo of the flamingos flying over the dunes in Namibia, he went way out of his way to make it happen. You don’t forget those experiences!
I plan to do lots more traveling in the next few years and I’ll do it with Oryx!!

Namibia

I recently completed a trip to Namibia with ORYX Photo Tours.  This is my 6^th photography tour with ORYX and I have at least 2 more planned.  The beauty of this tour was the diversity of locations.  We were in the desert with sand dunes, 900-year-old camel thorn trees, and desert wildlife; by the sea with seals and pelicans inches from us on the boat, climbing granite escarpments to a rock arch; and then on a classic wildlife photo safari in the bush.  This photo safari offered the most diversity of any trip I have taken.

Dale Morris, our photo tour leader, who seems to know everything about everything, couldn’t have been more helpful with all things animal, mineral, etc.  He expanded my photographic horizons in terms of composition, camera setting, lighting, etc. I wish I could take all of the credit for the great images my friends have marveled at, but he is a huge part of them.

As usual, accommodations and food are excellent.  The local guides were very helpful.  I did a fabulous hot air balloon trip at sunrise and other members of the trip did a great helicopter tour.

The photo tours by ORYX are seamless from the time you land at your destination to the time they return you to the airport for your trip home.  They are an excellent value for the dollar and provide experiences the ordinary traveler would not have.  I can’t say enough good things about ORYX Photo Tours and their staff.

Antarctica

“Dale will do whatever is needed to get the perfect shot. That’s what makes it clear what a pro he is. Lying face down on the ground, on a wind-swept cliff next to a penguin colony with the rain/sleet lashing down, to get the perfect shot is what I remember most about our trip to the Antarctic. The handy tips to get great shots, as well as the assistance with post-production, is what I took away from the trip. I am sure I will travel with him again in search of that perfect shot. “

Antarctic

The experience on Akademik Ioffe: this was our first cruise and it exceeded all expectations. The professionalism and friendliness of all staff, service, amenities, activities, conservation principles, amazing variety, and healthy choices at every meal. They even organized me a surprise birthday cake.

Graham learned so much from Dale, not only about his camera but also about new and varied angles for photographing wildlife! This was also our first photographic tour and we look forward to more. Graham’s passion for birdwatching and photography was more than fulfilled– he has so many amazing shots and our bird count tally was increased by 50 new species!

Antarctic

I recently got back from my Antarctica photo safari, which was absolutely spectacular. Out of about 10 photographer guides I’ve traveled with in the past, Dale is the best overall. He’s a wonderful teacher, has almost no ego, and is always concerned about his clients getting great shots. I never fail to be impressed by his talent for photographing animals and landscapes, his technical ability, his attention to detail, and his aesthetic sensibility. He’s highly attuned to the animals and their behavior, which is one reason why his photos are so successful. My photos are much better when I travel with him.

I loved the Akademik Ioffe ship and staff. The mostly Canadian staff and Russian crew were excellent and exceeded expectations in professionalism and competence. The food was very good, with many courses and options, and different every single day. The cabins were comfortable with stunning Antarctic views. The staff planned activities all day long to fill up the downtime days so we were constantly entertained and the 3 weeks flew by. There were other options for Antarctica, but I’m so glad I chose this one and it’s a memory of a lifetime!

India Tigers

I’ve been fortunate enough to use ORYX on four separate occasions for trips to various countries. It’s relieving knowing they’re present throughout the entire process because it can become overwhelming quickly when encountering places, you’ve never been, people you’ve never met, language barriers etc. They provide peace of mind and security while also providing world-class hospitality. They have carefully and purposefully selected the right staff and photo guides for their company all of which want your adventure to be nothing short of extraordinary

India Tigers

Thank you for another great photo safari! It was a fantastic time in India, and although I’m very glad to be home, I already miss it.

It was great getting the opportunity to meet the other clients, and Dale did a wonderful job as our guide. I really appreciate all of his hard work and dedication both in and out of the field, and I loved his willingness to engage in personable conversations at the dinner table. He was very willing to listen and learn about the world from someone else’s perspective. He also taught me some new tricks with my camera that I had no idea about, but they made life so much easier.

Thanks again for everything!

India Tigers

We are writing to provide some feedback on our short trip to India with ORYX Photo Tours, to visit several game parks with Tiger spotting a priority. We had a small group of 4, ably led by Dale Morris, a genuinely friendly and helpful leader. Dale is a skilled and award-winning photographer whose enthusiasm for photography was infectious.  Dale was a delight to travel with and ensured that everything worked as planned.  We managed to see quite a few tigers and also enjoyed the classic sights of the Taj Mahal.

India Tigers

Andries and I would like to thank the ORYX team for a memorable India photo tour. The tour was exceptionally well planned. The only hassle we as guests were left with was to try and get the best photo of a tiger. We can only highly recommend ORYX Photo Tours and will not think twice about using their services again in the future.

Dale Morris was an excellent tour leader. Apart from being a very pleasant person, he also went out of his way to share his wealth of knowledge on photography with us. We started the tour with our photos looking like normal holiday snapshots, and ended up taking some pretty professional images. Thank you, Dale, for your patience and willingness to help us.

India Tigers

My trip to India with Oryx was great. When traveling to a far place with such a difference in culture, it is always worrisome especially for photographers, carrying so much equipment. Oryx helped me have a smooth experience in this matter.
In the reserves, it was a great experience.
Dale Morris is an experienced guide that is always concerned for the client’s enjoyment, comfort, and photographic needs, going way beyond the usual.