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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Your Unique Adventure
Our goal is to see, photograph, and interact with the most imposing inhabitants of the animal kingdom, and to observe special behavior such as predation, migration, nursing, and parenting. Each journey's departure is carefully timed to coincide with peak behavior displays that occur only during two to four week periods each year. Our guests have been witness to the astounding mass sardine run of South Africa, the chaos and charm of 100,000 breeding king penguins on South Georgia Sub Antarctica, polar bears teaching their young to hunt, and the awe-inspiring sight of killer whales in Norway "rounding up" schools of herring.

Big Animals Photography Expeditions has organized expeditions for the professional teams from National Geographic, Discovery and the BBC Wildlife. All of our trips are planned to this same standard so you're guaranteed a high quality level of photographic opportunities and logistical services.

Unhurried Photographic Opportunities
Each trip is led by Amos Nachoum and is strictly limited to only 2-6 privileged guests. This provides individuals with room to move freely, ample space in which to photograph/film, individual photographic opportunities, and personalized attention and advice. As a bonus, our small size has far less impact on the wildlife being observed and their environment than far larger tour groups.

Your Guide
For more than twenty years, world-renowned photographer Amos Nachoum's explorations have been featured by National Geographic, the BBC, and the Discovery Channel. His photo essays have been published among others in National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer, Sport Diver, BBC Wildlife, Men's Journal, Time, Life, and Conde Nast Traveler. (See About Us). The desire to share his special experiences with others has led Mr. Nachoum to create his own exclusive travel company, Big Animals Photography Expeditions. In the course of his career, he has guided over 2,700 divers, snorkelers, and adventurers across the globe. As well as an unparalleled record of success in finding and observing unique animals in the wild, he is equally proud of his immaculate safety record.

Environmental Concerns and Action: a personal statement from Amos
“All human activity has an impact on the environment; the moreso when we interact with wildlife. From the beginning, the question I have asked myself is: how can I minimize the impact while still pursuing those special photographic opportunities as well as sharing them with others?

Twenty years of such encounters have taught me that the critical ingredient to such success is maintaining the small size of observing groups. While travel industry pundits maintain that a group size of 2-6 is too small to be practical, I believe that it is vital not only to the success of the encounter, but to protecting the animals under observation as well. I also believe it is largely responsible for the 60% repeat visit rate of my guests.

In line with these same environmental concerns, I have also decided to forgo the printing of slick color catalogs and mass mailings, which debris eventually finds its way into the oceans. Hence the extensive use of my website and emails to communicate with my guests."

Anyone May Enjoy
You don't have to be an Ernest Shackelton or Jacques Cousteau, a professional explorer or long-time diver to participate in the Big Animals Photography Expeditions experience. All you need to bring with you is a passion for Nature, with or without a camera; the spirit of adventure; and a desire to step beyond the typical experiences offered by the usual travel agency or outfitter. Your trip of a lifetime awaits!