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Small-group wildlife photography tours
Wild encounters.
Extraordinary images.
Small-group wildlife photography tours in Namibia and the Brazilian Pantanal, personally guided by Nadia & Jan-Joost. Time to watch animal behaviour, personal guidance in the field, and room to make the images you came for.
Your next journey
Be there.
Bring the story home.
From Namibia’s open landscapes to the rivers of the Pantanal. Discover a journey built around wildlife and the photographs you want to make.
Namibia · 2027 & 2028
Onguma
Big cats, beautiful light and the space to watch a sighting unfold. Explore our photography journeys in Namibia.
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Brazil · September 2027
The Pantanal
Search for jaguars along the riverbanks and photograph the remarkable wildlife of Brazil’s wetlands.
View the Pantanal tour →
Uganda · In planning for 2028
Into the forest
A new journey is taking shape. Let us know if you would like to hear more about our Uganda plans.
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The way we travel
More time to watch.
More room to create.
A memorable photograph begins with being present. Our trips bring people together who enjoy wildlife as much as the image-making process.
01 · A photographer’s pace
We stay with a sighting as long as it is worth it. At Onguma there are no fixed gate times; in the Pantanal we have two private boats.
02 · Small groups
A maximum of 6 guests at Onguma and 4 per boat in the Pantanal, so everyone has room and a clear view.
03 · Knowing animal behaviour
More than seven years as in-house wildlife photographer at Onguma helps us anticipate the next moment, not just react to it.
What our guests say
In their own words.
“This photography trip was on a completely different level: the time we had, the exclusivity of access to Onguma and the friendship in the group were really outstanding.”M. Plöd, returning guest
“Because of the freedom that Jan-Joost and Nadia have at Onguma, we could spend more hours in the bush and drive to places where others don’t go.”F. Spijksma, returning guest
“What helped me the most was that Nadia and JanJoost knew exactly how to position the car and gave great advice for capturing amazing shots.”H. Siegers
Grand Winner, JRNY World Travel Photography Awards 2024 · Published in National Geographic, JRNY Magazine and Zoom
Meet your hosts
Two photographers.
One shared passion.
We’re Nadia and Jan-Joost Snijders. Jan-Joost has photographed wildlife since 2014 and has spent more than seven years as in-house wildlife photographer at Onguma. Nadia focuses on wildlife video and helps guests get more from their camera in the field.
How we work in the field is a little different. We don’t just look at the animal in front of us; we try to read what it is going to do next. A lioness lifting her head, a herd pausing at the edge of a waterhole, a roller fixing its eye on an insect: small signals often announce the moment that follows. Because we know the animals and their behaviour, we can anticipate, move the vehicle into position in time, and be ready for the light and the background before the action happens.
That is also what we share with our guests. It’s not about reading the moment; it’s about reading the next moment.
Through Snijders Photography, we share both our photographs and the experience of making them. Join us in the field, explore our work, or tell us about the journey you have in mind.
Get to know Nadia & Jan-Joost →Between lions & lenses
A glimpse into
our wild world.
Let’s plan your next chapter
Where will your
camera take you?
Not sure which journey suits you? Tell us what you love to photograph. We’ll help you explore the options, whether you are joining a group or enquiring about a private trip.
Personal contact, from your first question to your time in the field.