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I photograph what we stand to lose, print it so it isn't forgotten, and take a few people at a time to meet our friends in the wild.
How a safari with me works
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Tell me where and when
Or tell me what you want to see and I'll suggest where. A conversation, not a form.
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I design the trip around you
Camps I know by name, one vehicle, your group only, and days planned around the light.
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You land, and everything is handled
I travel with you from the first morning to the last, as host and photographer.
The frame behind the frame
Power and Presence
Southern white rhino, Kenya. Made in a conservancy that holds one of the largest concentrations of rhinos in any single protected area, at full charge.
“No one needs a rhino horn but a rhino.” — Paul Oxton
About Amish Chhagan
“This is not only a business for me, it is part of a revolution to protect the planet and its wildlife inhabitants, using the most powerful weapon I own: my camera.”
Amish Chhagan is a wildlife and conservation photographer and safari host. Born and raised in Zambia, his work spans Africa, Asia and Latin America.
His photographs have been published by National Geographic and WWF, recognised by the Sony World Photography Awards and Africa Geographic, and he is a Nikon MEA Creator. On safari, he believes in slowing down rather than ticking off sightings.
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“Look for what you notice but no one else sees.”
From guests and collectors
Rated 5.0“Our safari was truly the trip of a lifetime.”
“Every detail is sharp, and the composition is perfect. It feels like a piece of nature right in my home.”
“The best experience of my life! Amish is an incredible, charming and welcoming person.”
Questions people ask
What is a photographer-led safari?
A private or small-group African safari hosted by Amish Chhagan, a published wildlife photographer. Days are planned around light, animal behaviour and time at sightings, so you see Africa through a photographer's eyes, whether or not you carry a camera.
Are your safaris private?
Yes. Every safari travels as its own party, with its own schedule; you are never put together with people you don't know. Small fixed-date departures, like the Congo Basin gorilla safari, are capped at a handful of guests and hosted by Amish throughout.
Do I need to be a photographer to join?
No. Guests range from serious photographers to people who have never held a camera. Photography guidance is there if you want it; dedicated photo safaris go deeper, like a course in the field.
Where do your safaris go?
Classic safaris in Kenya's Masai Mara, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Malawi, and single-species journeys: gorilla safaris in Rwanda, Uganda and the Congo Basin, and orangutans in Borneo. Every group travels privately, whether that means your own vehicle on the plains, your own boat on the river or your own trekking party in the forest. See all safari destinations.
How do I buy a fine art print?
Every print is a signed, numbered limited edition made to order. Browse the fine art collections, then send a print enquiry with the image and the space it's for, and Amish will advise on size, paper and framing. Sizes, papers and editions are explained in the print FAQ.
Do you work with interior designers and galleries?
Yes. Large-format works are supplied to interior designers and architects, galleries, hotels and offices, with a catalogue and trade terms on request. Get in touch with the project and the wall.
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