ANN AVEYARD  PHOTOGRAPHY

Having just returned from a photographic safari at Governors’ Camp in the Masai Mara with Ann, I am still buzzing. It was a superb safari with wonderful photographic opportunities. Mike, Ann’s driver/guide, has that special ability to read where an animal is heading and then to position the vehicle in exactly the right place for photographs. A perfect example of this was on our last evening when an elephant obviously wanting to mate was following a female across the plain. Mike drove ahead of the the elephants and imagine our surprise when the mating took place right beside our vehicle!! And now what can I say about Ann - not only is she a brilliant photographer but she is also so willing to advise and help if anyone has a problem whether it be major or relatively small. Lastly Ann is a great organizer everything went perfectly from the moment we met up at Heathrow until we were all checked in at Nairobi Airport for our journey home. I can hardly wait for my next safari with Ann in November.

I discovered Ann through following Governors Camp on Instagram. I stayed at Little Governors Camp in September 2024. I was desperate to return and the idea of spending time in the Mara with a professional wildlife photographer is a dream I will now realise with Ann this autumn. I jumped at the chance to spend a day with Ann photographing woodland birds in the New Forest. As I soon realised, small birds are an exceedingly ambitious subject to photograph because they flit backwards and forwards so quickly! I was overwhelmed by Ann's kindness and patience enabling me to take shots I did not know I was capable of.

Ann is always willing to share her knowledge; she has been happy to answer all my questions. I am SO excited about my safari trip with Ann in November this year.

I have just returned from my second Safari with Ann. I previously went in June 24 and enjoyed it so much I had to return as soon as possible. Many people thought I was mad to go to the same place and said that I wouldnt get the same "Wow" Factor that I got from the first trip but Ann proved them to be wrong! This trip was even better than the last. All safaris will be different as you can not guarantee where the animals will be and what they will be doing but Mike the Guide that Ann always uses is first class and always finds us lots to see and expertly gets us in great positions to be albe to caputure and observe the wildlife. The communication from start to finish was fabulous and every part of the trip went smoothly. Ann is very approachable and is very helpful if you have issues with your camera and will always share her knowlege freely. If you are looking to go on Safari in my mind, you wont beat Anns trips. I am now organising my third trip.. need I say more.

What more can I say than this was my third photographic safari with Ann, staying at the excellent Governors' Camp with Mike as our wonderful driver and I very much hope it will not be the last. Ann's photographic skills and knowledge are superb and she is always ready and happy to help with any problem however large or small plus general advice on camera settings etc. Along with that there are Ann's organisational skills re our arrival and departure at Nairobi airport both of which went so smoothly.

Thank you Ann for a truly memorable time and I hope to be able to join you again.

My husband and i went on Ann’s last safari trip , we had the most amazing time .Alan is the photographer,i went to just enjoy the animal’s

Ann’s knowledge and friendship is top class , can’t wait to return

thank you Ann .

I follow Ann for quiet a while. A photo safari is on my bucket list. I love her personality and think she is a great photographer. She never shys of answering a question. Her sharing of the photos and experiences with her travelers are wonderful, thank you

November 2024 Photographic Safari.

What an experience! The whole thing was fabulous! I'm not an experience traveller but Ann's attention to detail and organisational skills made the whole thing stress free.

Governors Camp was perfect. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and beautiful. The food was tasty and plentiful and served in perfect settings. And Moses was always timely with my glass of wine! The staff are so friendly, welcoming and kind - nothing was too much trouble.

This leads me to Mike, our guide for the week, and the man that Ann always requests. What a fantastic chap! His knowledge of the terrain, habitat and habits of the animals enabled us to be in the right place at the right time for the perfect photograph. He understood what we wanted and made it happen time and time again. We stayed out from 0600-1800 every day - the poor man must have been exhausted when we left. I cannot thank him enough for his tenacity, patience and kindness. The welfare of the animals was also considered at all times.

And of course there is Ann. She is a fabulous photographer, and always willing to offer advice and guidance about settings or composition etc. Her knowledge is superb and she is so willing to share it. This, added to her endless energy, made for the perfect host. My photography has greatly improved thanks to her teaching.

Without Ann and Mike I don't think I would have achieved the photographs I took, or the experiences and memories I now have.

In all it was one of the best experiences of my life - perhaps the best - and I will have to return.

I highly recommend Ann Aveyard Photography Safaris - you will not be disappointed.