Deep in the rainforest of Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of Congo, Nick Buys recently explored one of Africa’s most remarkable primate destinations. Our tented lodge sat right in the heart of the forest, just a two-minute walk from a bai. A bai is …
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New trip report: Sumatra
ICONIC MAMMALS — African Forest Elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis)
Tiny Gorilla baby in Bwindi
Orangutans in Sumatra!
We had the privilege of spotting the incredible Sumatran Orangutan on our recent tour. What an unforgettable sighting!
Iconic Mammals: Bonobo (Pan paniscus)
Few wildlife encounters are as special as seeing a Bonobo in its natural habitat. Found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this remarkable great ape is one of our closest living relatives and one of Africa’s most sought-after primate sightings. How to Identify a …
China Mammal trip report – Sichuan and the Tibetan Plateau
Guide: Nick Buys Below is a short mammal trip report from our June 2026 China tour. This was predominantly a mammal and birding tour, but we ensured that we spent at least one night in Labahe Nature Reserve, Tangjiahe Nature Reserve, and on the Tibetan …
Golden Snub-nosed Monkeys: Icons of China’s Mountain Forests
High in the mist-covered mountain forests of central China lives one of the world’s most remarkable primates—the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. With its striking golden coat, vivid blue face, and agile movements through ancient evergreen forests, it is a species that captivates photographers and wildlife enthusiasts …
Asiatic Black Bear in Tangjiahe National Park
One of the highlights of our recent expedition to China was this wonderful encounter with an Asiatic Black Bear in Tangjiahe National Park. Enjoy this gallery of photographs captured during an unforgettable evening in one of China’s premier wildlife destinations.
A Rare Encounter with an Endangered Red Panda
One of the World’s Most Sought-After Mammals. We are sharing our incredible sighting with you, a true bucket list moment!