A first time in East Africa, a first time on a real photo safari, a first time on a trip with Ingrid. It had been on my wish list for a while, but can all these new combinations end well? After ten days, the answer can be very short: YES! I have learned a lot again, from immediately usable tips about settings in a certain situation to deeper analyses and finding solutions ... Ingrid is always available. A driven lady with a pronounced knowledge of photography and African fauna. Also all the lodges, the good and abundant food, and the fantastic drivers should not be overlooked. An experience that I cannot forget quickly, but that sets the bar very high for future trips.

As far as I'm concerned, there are three reasons to go on safari with Ingrid. First of all, Ingrid is a very good photographer with a style that appeals to me. Even if you are already somewhat experienced, like me, you can still learn a lot from her. Secondly, Ingrid is constantly busy for the group from very early in the morning until late at night. She tries to help everyone and does that well. And last but not least, Ingrid is just a very nice, sociable woman who always ensures a good atmosphere during the trip.
In any case, I have loads of beautiful photos to go through.

This was our 3rd safari with Ingrid and it only gets better with the years. All the good things that have been said about her in previous testimonials, we can only fully confirm. Friendly, professional, always busy, nothing is too much for her, in short a great lady!!! Everything was arranged perfectly, both the lodges and the game drives! The jeeps were spacious, so enough space to manoeuvre with all those lenses. Thanks to the skilled and experienced drivers, Pierrette was able to capture the famous Big 5 after the 2nd day. This thanks to the professional tips and technical advice from Ingrid, the rest was optional!!! Also about the lodges: they were, each in their own way, great!! There was a swimming pool everywhere (there was not much time, but still). In Surana we even had a small private pool at the back of our lodge!! After lunch Ingrid still found the time to do a photo discussion with the photographers now and then. Even with me, as a non-photographer, my mobile phone photos were discussed! I now know how to straighten my horizon, etc. etc. ;0) So, on to the next safari! According to Pierrette, this has already been booked with Ingrid!

Top! Even though it wasn't my first safari - this one was unique! Apart from the good company, the beautiful lodges, the wonderful nature... it is undoubtedly Ingrid's permanent presence that makes this photo safari into an unforgettable experience. Her patience, her knowledge of Africa and her professional guiding are unbeatable. Thank you Ingrid!

Read an article in Shoot end November about photo trips, with a referral to Ingrid Vekemans. Did some research and decided to book beginning of December. From the first meeting in May until we said our goodbyes, everything was well organised. You'd even think the wildlife was arranged... certainly worth repeating.

Untouched Africa 2017 was a big adventure for us even before it started. But it turned out to be a fantastically beautiful adventure and a great success. Especially thanks to the excellent coaching by Ingrid. She manages to share her knowledge and photographic professionalism very well. And we learned a lot from that. Also my husband, who joined as a non-photographer, turned out to participate in the photography enthusiastically, thanks to Ingrid's guidance, which is fantastic both in the field of photography and that of safari. And also thanks to a fun group of fellow travellers this holiday has been amazing. Thanks Ingrid and hopefully to be repeated.

A big thank you for the trip, it was fantastic and very well organised. Everything was perfect!! The food was just delicious, the crew was just fantastic! Explanations of the optimal camera settings were well communicated during all days of the trip. Review of the daily taken pictures was inspiring and motivating for me to start the next day with a new challenge and a new angle of photographing wildlife.

If you want an exciting safari adventure, join Ingrid. Patiently she teaches you the trics to make better photos. Always willing to arrange things and to help. I also had nice, fun and helpful travel companions. And over there on the plains I experienced the true Africa feeling. A safari like this one is worth repeating. Thanks, Ingrid.

The third safari with Ingrid was again a great success. To say it in olympic terms: I joined 13 safaris total and Ingrid's safaris won gold, silver and bronze effortlessly and miles ahead of the 10 others! However, a photo finish is needed to attribute the three medals... All 3 without exception had a high level of comfort (accommodation, food, jeep), good drivers, a fantastic atmosphere and the unlimited patient explanations of Ingrid (about photography, animals, Africa,...) I have learnt a lot yet again! Only personal preferences for specific parks and animals will decide on the order of the medals, and those are different for everybody..in any case this trip is highly recommended!

“Untouched Africa” was the third safari that I had the pleasure of doing with Ingrid. And again I had the feeling that this safari exceeded the others. This partly because I was able to spot and photograph animals that were still on my bucket list. Did that make it a better safari? With all three safaris I had the same wow-experience. This is in part due to the good guidance and the gorgeous accommodations, but also the photographic help of Ingrid who knows how to make you push your boundaries.

My first safari was a real hit, exhausting but so much fun. The organisation was great to the last detail, the lodges/tents were clean, luxurious, comfortable. The food was delicious, healthy and prepared with great care. The division in the jeeps (4 people per jeep) gave everybody enough space to spot the animals and take photos. All this would not have been possible without the professional help of INGRID. She makes you push your boundaries, discusses your photos with the necessary critical comments, knows or finds out how your camera works. Her simplicity and modesty adorn her. Her patience, her knowledge about animals and photography, her good mood and her simple explanations ensure that her safaris stand out. Thanks Ingrid, it was just SUPER, I have thoroughly enjoyed it and I have learned and practised a lot. And last but not least... this safari will not be the last!

We had a fantastic photo safari in Kenya with Ingrid, well planned, good communication, luxury accommodations and motivated drivers. Everything was taken care of to the last detail!!

A very succesful safari with exceptional moments. This experience in untouched Africa was without a doubt an apogee, with gorgeous scenery, fantastic fauna and a picobello organisation.