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We provide photography workshops, tours, and safaris around the world, all designed by and for photographers. At Penda, we love travel, and we love photography.

We also believe in the power of photography to do good. So we combined our passions to create the best photographic experiences around the world, and added a responsible element to it. Our photo tours and photography workshops offer exclusive opportunities, and are guided by experts. Our charity, the Penda Trust, uses photography to generate positive change in communities we visit. The complete picture changes lives.

27/10/2026

We're so excited to share that our 2026 Travel Photography Competition is officially live!🎉📸⁠
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We've got some incredible prizes up for grabs, including a spot on our iconic Botswana Photo Safari, guided by . Trust us, you don't want to miss this one!⁠
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Need some inspiration? Above are a few of last year's incredible shortlisted images from each category: Wildlife, Landscapes and People & Cultures🤩⁠
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'Parenting' by (Wildlife)⁠
'Money Tree' by Xu Zhang (Landscapes)⁠
'German Tradition' by (People & Culture)⁠
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Head to the link below for more information on how to enter!🔗

https://pendaphototours.com/penda-travel-photography-competition/

23/10/2026

On our recent 17 day custom tour through Namibia guided by , it wasn't just the landscapes that delivered but the incredible wildlife too🦓⁠
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Check out some of these incredible snaps from Emil, and see for yourself why Namibia should be at the top of every photographer's bucket list.⁠
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Considering planning your own custom photography journey? Head to the link in our bio to find out more🔗⁠
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16/10/2026

Some moments are worth the wait🐻⁠
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Earlier this year, led a group of photographers through the ancient woodlands, picturesque villages and rolling valleys of Slovenia, with her trusty .uk kit in hand!⁠
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Photographing bears from the hides is all about silence and patience. There are no guarantees, but when a bear finally steps out of the trees, every quiet hour is forgotten.⁠
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The trip had plenty of surprises too. A family of foxes played in front of the hide for over an hour and kingfishers visited along the river, all captured on Pandora's OM SYSTEM gear.⁠
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Slovenia is a special place for bear photography, with small hides, limited visitor numbers and a short season, so every sighting feels earned.⁠
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Read Pandora's full story from the hides through the link below🔗

https://pendaphototours.com/blog/slovenia-bear-photography/⁠
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📷 All images by Pandora Maund⁠
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14/10/2026

Zooming in on Slovenia📸⁠
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Slovenia is famous for its brown bears, and they’re an incredible species to photograph, but some of our favourite shots from our recent trip with aren’t the ones you’d expect.⁠
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Birds bathing, insects holding still for just long enough, small details that are easy to miss if you are not looking closely. When we remember to zoom in and get low, there is a whole other side of Slovenia waiting beyond the obvious shot🦋⁠
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We’re heading back there in 2027, check out the link in our bio if you’re interested in joining us🔗⁠
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09/10/2026

Mountain hares are one of the most captivating yet elusive subjects for wildlife photographers, but photographing these shy animals can present unique challenges🐇⁠
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The weather and landscape of the Scottish Highlands are often part of that challenge from the start. Though beautiful, the steep and undulating ground alongside windy conditions add a real sense of achievement to every climb. Hares also tend to rarely be in the same place, and we've learnt that finding one takes as much patience as photographing it.⁠

Running in winter, this tour catches the hares in their iconic white coats, and they're just one highlight among the Highland's wildlife, from red deer to red squirrels and crested tits🌿
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It's a challenging but exciting adventure, and it's hugely rewarding to see hares in their natural environment where you can capture behaviours and details up close.⁠

Guided by . Find out more through the link in our bio🔗

📅Jan 4-10, 2027⁠
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05/10/2026

Did you know we offer custom photo tours?📷⁠
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We don't start by asking you where you want to go, we start by asking you what you want to photograph. ⁠
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Recently, that meant an incredible 17 day adventure through Namibia guided by . Chasing golden light across towering dunes, dramatic canyons, and wild coastlines, with unforgettable wildlife encounters along the way. ⁠
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Pictured are some of the incredible landscape shots Emil captured, showcasing the vast and dramatic beauty of Namibia, and just a glimpse of what's possible when an itinerary is built around photography.⁠
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Interested in designing your own customised photography journey? Get in touch through the link below🔗

https://www.pendaphototours.com/custom-tours/

01/10/2026

Uganda is a photographers dream, offering intimate encounters with iconic primates, a classic African safari experience and an array of dramatic landscapes🌿⁠
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That variety means your kit needs to work hard, so here's what's in our bags and why:⁠
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📷Lenses⁠
Telephoto (200–400mm or 100–500mm) for wildlife⁠
Mid-range zoom (24–70mm) for portraits and forest scenes⁠
Wide-angle (14–24mm or similar) for landscapes and dramatic forest light⁠
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🎒Support gear⁠
Lightweight tripod or monopod for low-light forest scenes⁠
Beanbag for photographing from safari vehicles⁠
Ample batteries and memory cards ⁠
Waterproof covers for both camera and bag⁠
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Great images can come from any kit in the right hands, but the right gear means fewer missed shots and more time behind the lens.⁠
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Ready to step into the world of the great apes with us? Check out the link in out bio for more information🔗⁠
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27/09/2026

Steal our camera settings📷⁠
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See how has been photographing birds in South Africa's Timbavati.⁠
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Swipe to see the exact settings for each shot, from freezing wings mid flight to nailing the details on a perched portrait, and save this for your next safari!📌⁠
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24/09/2026

Please join us and our charity partners at in congratulating Rifumo Mathebula, Programme Director, who has been selected as one of the Obama Foundation's 2026 African Leaders!🌍⁠
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Rifumo's journey started as one of 's first students, growing up in a rural community bordering Kruger National Park. Seeing wildlife for the first time sparked a passion for conservation, and photography gave him the confidence and voice to pursue it.⁠
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Today, he leads the programmes that shaped his own path, inspiring thousands of young people to connect with nature and discover new opportunities.⁠
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An incredible story and a well-deserved honour, we're proud to partner with Wild Shots Outreach and see this kind of impact recognised on an international stage👏⁠

Join us in congratulating Rifumo on his achievement, and read the full story through the link below🔗

https://www.wildshotsoutreach.org/post/rifumo-named-obama-foundation-s-2026-african-leaders

22/09/2026

Rhinos have roamed our planet for over 50 million years, but today fewer than 27,000 remain. On World Rhino Day we're reminded that every sighting and every photograph we take is getting harder to guarantee with each year that passes🦏⁠

Our guides work hard to give our guests the best chance at spotting these incredible creatures, and to capture images that tell the story of a species fighting to survive. ⁠
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Today, we're celebrating every sighting, every guide, and everybody working hard to protect these incredible animals for the future🌍⁠
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