2026 Schedule

Katmai Brown Bears

Dates: August 28-September 2, 2026 SOLD OUT

Location: Iliamna, Alaska and Katmai National Park

Cost: $10,200

Details: Photographing brown bears in Alaska is a bucket list trip for wildlife photographers. Bristol Bay hosts one of the largest salmon runs in the world. The  Sockeye salmon attract bearsโ€ฆ.and the number of bears are staggering. On this trip we photograph boars, sows and plenty of cubsโ€ฆ.often chasing bright red salmon up the streams. In 2026 we will be rafting down rivers with bears fishing on both sides. We stop on gravel bars and set up to photograph bears in action.

We fly into a remote lodge on Lake Iliamna and have access to bush planes each day to transport us to our shooting locations.  Each day we plan our destination based on where the bears are congregating: remote parts of Katmai National Park, and the iconic Brooks Falls. Read more


Big Cats in South Africa

Dates: September 20-29, 2026 โ€“SOLD OUT

Cost: $16,199 Double, Single Supplement $1750

Location: Sabi Sands and Timbavato Game Reserves More Details

Join Tom and Cree with the Wild Source on a luxurious 9 day adventure to photograph the best of South Africa: Big Cats and the Big 5. We will be visiting two exclusive lodges on this tour, where it is rare to not see the Big 5. We start at the Ngala Safari Lodge on the private Timbavati Game Reserve. Expect to see breeding herds of breeding herds of elephant, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe, large buffalo herds and white rhino.

For our second destination we move on to legendary Kirkman’s Kamp in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. The reserve is world-renowned for its prolific leopard sightings that are just unmatched anywhere else in the world. Relax in your air conditioned room after a full day of game drives on safari. Both of these private reserves are on the unfenced border with Kruger National Park. Join the Wait List


Acadia National Park

Dates: October 11-15, 2026 โ€“ SOLD OUT

Cost: $2399                               Location: Bar Harbor, Maine

Details: Acadia National Park is one of our favorite fall destinations.  Imagine photographing misty lakes lined by red maples and yellow birch while loons wail in the distance?  Or how about photographing sunrise along the rocky coast as waves swirl around polished boulders?  And after photography sessions you can savor fresh blueberry pancakes at breakfast and Maine lobster at dinner.  You get the pictureโ€ฆ.we love this area! Read more


Chilkat Eagles

Dates: November 15-20, 2026 – SOLD OUT

Location: Haines, Alaskaโ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ƒSpace Available in 2027

Cost: $4899 double occupancy, single supplement $800

Details: Every fall in Haines, Alaska bald eagles congregate along the Chilkat River.  A fall salmon run attracts these magnificent birds, resulting in the largest gathering of bald eagles in the world.  Their numbers are staggering.  More than 3000 eagles arrive, and it is not uncommon to have hundreds of birds in trees across the river.  This is a bucket list trip for wildlife photographers.  Imagine listening to the constant chattering of bald eagles while viewing multiple birds in your camera viewfinder feasting on salmon.  Amazing! Learn More

Patagonia Photo Tour

Dates: Nov 29-Dec 10, 2026 – 1 Space Available

Location: Calafate, Agentina and Torres del Paine in Chileโ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ƒโ€ƒ

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Cost: $9699 double occupancy, single supplement $1930 

Patagonia is a region defined by jaw-dropping landscapes, abundant wildlife and rich gaucho culture.  Weโ€™ve been working with the same guide for over 20 years, and have specifically designed this photo tour to experience the best Patagonia has to offer in both Argentina and Chile. For the first time this year we have adjusted our schedule to spend more time in Torres del Paine National Park. If you have been with us before, consider coming back again for more mountains, more guanacos, more icebergs and more fun! Learned More

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