Ingrid remains the perfect guide in my eyes, and I have quite a lot of travel experience in Africa! From the preparatory meeting beforehand to providing everyone with the support they need (we had three different arrival times in Arusha), leading the group, giving timely briefings, keeping an eye on everyone and offering photographic guidance whenever requested – she takes care of it all. She takes photographs herself, of course, but always puts everyone else first, patiently waiting until everyone has had the chance to get their shots. She is always there for us! I thought the timing of our Tanzania trip was just right. The Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire made a wonderful combination: three very different places, each with its own character, and not one to be missed. The accommodation was very pleasant and varied. The vehicle rotation system and the drinks payment system are unique, and they work really well. Keep them exactly as they are, because they are better than any other system I've come across. Thank you, Ingrid!

My third safari with Ingrid in three years – can you still call It a “Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience”?
Absolutely! Because this was yet another truly unique experience. What a trip!
First, the vast open plains of the Serengeti, followed by the enclosed wilderness of the Ngorongoro Crater, and finally, the fairytale-like ancient baobab trees of Tarangire National Park.
The view of the river from our lodge was simply breathtaking. No wonder Ingrid is organising a photographic safari called Tarangire Express in 2027, as this park really has so much to offer. (Did I mention that during the dry season, around 3,000 elephants can be found in the park? And we actually encountered a great many of them!)
What more can I say about Ingrid's warm and empathetic guidance? She gives every participant equal attention and patiently helps even those using less common camera models.
Special mention must also go to the guides, who once again managed to spot countless birds, reptiles and mammals long before we noticed them ourselves.
And do I even need to mention that the lodges in the national parks were once again carefully selected, and that we enjoyed many wonderful evenings together as a group, sharing delicious meals accompanied by excellent South African wines? That's simply standard practice on an Ingrid safari!
Once again, it was “bora sana”! (Swahili for “super”. Doesn't it sound so much better in Swahili?)
Thank you, Ingrid! 

My second photographic safari with Ingrid was completely different from the first, yet still offered more of what makes travelling with her so special. Northern Tanzania is, of course, very different from Samburu, but the essential ingredients remain the same: flawless organisation and Ingrid’s boundless professionalism, dedication and passion. All you have to do is relax, enjoy the experience and take photographs! The unfenced accommodation was strategically located right inside the national parks, allowing the adventure to begin straight away. Wildlife could be spotted in or just around the camps, meaning the experience continued throughout the day and well into the night. From a photographic point of view, Ingrid once again shared plenty of simple but valuable tips and techniques, including panning, high-key photography, shooting in the rain and working with backlighting. We saw so much and came home with a mountain of beautiful photographs. There are simply too many highlights to mention them all! Thank you, Ingrid, and see you on the next adventure!

This was our fifth safari with Ingrid, and I have to say, it is still an absolutely wonderful experience every single time!Everything is organised to perfection: attentive drivers, carefully selected lodges, breathtaking locations, and so much more. Any photographic challenge — shutter speed, ISO, aperture or whatever else — is expertly solved by Ingrid, always with a smile. She really is there to guide and support you every step of the way, both with advice and practical help, making sure that almost every shot turns into a little photographic gem! Thanks to all the wonderful wildlife, beautiful birds and lovely fellow travellers, we enjoyed yet another fantastic safari!!! Ingrid, you've done an amaaaaaazing job once again! CONGRATULATIONS!!! ;-) There was, however, just one little downside... Next time, please kick that one tsetse fly out of the jeep! Every time it saw me, it shouted "Fresh Meat!" — and bang, it got me! :-(   Now, bring on the next safari with Ingrid, because according to Pierrette, she'll be joining again in January!

The Tanzania Wilderness Safari was our first experience travelling with Ingrid. Based on her publications and photography, we thought she would be an interesting choice, and the actual experience more than confirmed our expectations. The organisation was flawless and thoroughly prepared. We received excellent information beforehand, including an information meeting, detailed documents and photography guidelines. The accommodation was carefully selected, either close to or within the national parks, and usually in beautiful locations. The lodges were pleasant, with varying levels of comfort depending on what was available locally.

Ingrid clearly has a natural talent for teaching. She checked everyone's camera settings individually, suggesting adjustments to the basic settings where necessary. She also organised photo review sessions, providing individual feedback on our images and suggestions for improvement. During the game drives, she regularly offered advice on camera settings, which was shared between the two jeeps.

What particularly stood out was that Ingrid gave everyone equal attention. On previous trips with other photographer-guides, the amount of guidance often depended on how assertive the participants were — you had to ask for it yourself. Sometimes, certain participants were simply assumed to be experienced enough not to need any further explanation. 

We especially appreciated Ingrid's consideration for participants with mobility difficulties. In Tanzania, getting into minibuses (such as airport transfers) or 4x4 safari vehicles often involves climbing steps of 40 cm or more. Unlike in some other African countries, portable steps are not automatically available. As soon as Ingrid learned about my wife's mobility difficulties, she took the initiative to arrange for a folding step to be provided in Tanzania, solving the problem. She also made sure our accommodation was located close to the reception areas. The 4x4 drivers were informed as well and were extremely helpful. They also had outstanding knowledge of wildlife and an exceptional ability to spot animals in time. On top of that, they were highly skilled at positioning their vehicles to offer the best photographic compositions and backgrounds. They were tireless, spending up to ten hours a day on the road with us, while still having to clean and prepare their vehicles afterwards. Wonderful people — incredibly friendly and highly professional.

The trip — or perhaps we should call it an intensive working week — was certainly exhausting, but also incredibly rewarding. We returned home with beautiful photographs, wonderful memories and a strong desire to do it all again!

To Tanzania. And that after Uganda? Isn't this going to be an anticlimax? No! It was another great trip with the well-known Vekemansian ingredients: tireless and experienced drivers/game spotters, “wow” accommodations and food, and the necessary tips and critical photo analysis from Ingrid. Together with a group of wonderful fellow travelers we enjoyed once again another too-short trip. What's next?

Tanzania… a distant dream came true. Africa has once again lived up to its reputation. We were able to tick off our list completely thanks to our wonderful guides who worked all day for us “crazy Belgians” and searched for game large and small with endless patience! Together with the tireless Ingrid, this was the ideal mix for unforgettable moments. A safari through and through with everything one could wish for. We had a lot of fun, a lot of laughs and we took a lot of pictures. I'm already looking forward to our next adventure in 2024!

Under Ingrid's always professional guidance, this time we went to Tanzania ... Once again everything was well organized: the lodges (usually luxurious in prime locations), the parks (various landscapes, but each impressive in itself) and the guides/drivers (perfect 'spotters' with a lot of knowledge) ... All this supplemented with a driven and passionate guidance from Ingrid. What more could you wish for? ... We are already counting down to the next one .

5 years ago I went on safari with Ingrid for the first time, and when I was back in Belgium I thought I'd repeat that again... only leave arrangements and a pandemic have meant that it was now 5 years later. And looking forward to something for 5 years raises expectations. And look, the expectations were not only met, but even exceeded! The nature parks followed one after another, and seemed to be going in an ascending line. From beautiful, wonderful, impressive, to breathtaking. A perfectly organised trip, good food and top lodges (from basic to luxury), friendly and helpful people everywhere, again the necessary tips regarding photography from Ingrid, a few super motivated and top drivers/guides, and equally enthusiastic and cool travel companions . If the previous trip hadn't already made me fall in love with Africa, this one absolutely did.

This safari was a unique experience. You get very close into contact with the African animal world. But the best part was Ingrid's photographic guidance: practical and personal. Her passions for the country, the animals and the photography are clear and drag you into a motivational overall experience. She is also very helpful, concerned about her fellow travelers and has almost everything under control.
The only way to get home without nice pictures is by not joining.

Why Africa with Ingrid? She showed me the heart of Africa and taught me how to take pictures in a way that keeps touching me.

Always a great atmosphere with stays in very pleasant lodges/tented camps. A professional guidance from a top photographer... it's always a pleasure to go to Africa with Ingrid!

Africa, a continent full of surprises, full of beautiful colors, natural opulence, a big zoo ... Ingrid takes you on an adventurous, fascinating and challenging adventure in this super-large, fun zoo. Because going on safari you do with high expectations ... in the hope of ... and for making those nice pictures ... And, if that hope becomes reality because the very experienced rangers have seen something move in the bush, then Ingrid is TIRELESS to help her "photographer cubs" with advice and action. Tanzania, my third safari, was a hit again with its beautiful locations, beautiful nature and then again the unexpected .... all those felines ... sublime. Thank you Ingrid for all that beauty, for your passion and especially for your concern about your fellow travelers.

Our trip to Tanzania together with Ingrid exceeded all other safaris that we did until now and, it has to be said, we already had some experience!!! Together with an enthusiastic group and excellent drivers (that went looking for wildlife with us from 6 am until 6:30 pm) we have been able to spot an enormous amount of animals. This hasn’t happened to us on any other trip! Ingrid splits her attention perfectly over all participants. Not only when it comes to taking photos but also technically she is very knowledgeable. The manual of any camera whatsoever was known by her. At last I have learnt how to use my camera flexibly. Ingrid doesn’t position herself « above » her clients but « among » her clients. Thanks Ingrid, you did this very well. I would recommend to everyone to go to Africa with you… however, first we have to enroll ourselves again for next year. That is a fact!!

This was our first photo safari and we immediately "hit the jackpot". Together with the two experienced drivers Ingrid knew how to take us to all the special places at the right time. And together with her love and enthusiasm for and knowledge about the people and the animals of Africa, her technical knowledge of all cameras present, her involvement with us all, she has made this trip into an unforgettable one! Thanks Ingrid! See you next year.

This was my 12th safari and the last two - with Ingrid - were without a doubt the best of all. The accommodation and food are at least on the level of a very good commercial safari. But then the real pluses: maximum 4 people in a jeep (there's just one row of seats taken out, so you have lots of space!), very professional drivers (they have their radio system but don't need it, they are more than capable of spotting animals themselves and are a rich source of information), great company of like-minded people (loving both animals and photography….) But the biggest plus is called INGRID: her perpetual good mood, her patience, her organizational skills, her knowledge of both photography and animals, and her clear explanations make a very good safari into a super experience! The moments when you're with her discussing your pictures are very instructive and the quality of my photos is still improving (if I may say so - very modestly - myself). Next year is already booked.

A big thank you for the Tanzania trip, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. You were extremely well prepared and we could feel that during the trip: nothing could go wrong or the solution was already at hand (even for cancelled flights). I had expected that Africa would get to me, but not to this extent… the passion for Africa that you feel, radiates off you and it encourages everyone to even more enthusiasm. I think I caught the Africa fever too… When leading a group of people, it's not easy to find a way in which everybody is happy…yet you have given me - and I think also the others - the feeling that we got a lot out of this trip… I noticed on many occasions during the trip - and this speaks for you - that you gave up your position in the vehicle whenever there was a photographic opportunity. Several times you told me 'come over here, this is a better position' and you moved out of the way. Every time I wholly appreciated this. Thanks so much for doing that… The Tanzania trip was an overwhelming introduction to Africa and it certainly won't be my last visit. Greetings from a very happy…

This trip was (again) a success in all respects. Perfectly organised, a good atmosphere and excellent tutoring in photography and wildlife observation. The choice of accommodation and the very neat and shipshape meals make you feel comfortable and safe. The nature is overwhelming and with a bit of patience and good spotting, there is a lot to see. Whoever does not find something to their liking here, will probably not find it anywhere. In any case a trip to cherish in your memory and to look forward to repeating.

Michiel and I are very happy about the safari. We have learned a lot about photographing wildlife in the right way. We saw lots of animals, beautiful scenery and met great people... For us it was an amazing and wonderful adventure to explore Africa and Tanzania. The beautiful colors of the birds, the hunting of wild animals in order to survive… the garden of Eden where all animals can live so peacefully together. Definitely a must to experience. A safari to dream of that has been on my wish list for a long time.

I have to say I'm extremely enthusiastic about the whole thing. It was fun and super...Before I realized I was on holiday, I was back home again. That shows how good it really was. For me the photography was a revelation and very instructive.

The safari was an experience beyond my wildest dreams... We were warned in advance that you never know what you will see. However, with the experience of Ingrid and the drivers we managed to spot, follow and photograph so many animals, much more than I ever expected. To see an elephant and a lion so close that it was a real struggle to get them into focus, creates an unforgettable memory. I have full appreciation for Ingrid's photographic support. I gained a lot of experience and got a lot of good tips. The accomodation in the tented camps and hotel was fantastic. The food was superb. It was clean, there was no vermin, and at night we were treated to the sounds of wildlife, which made us feel one with nature without ever feeling threatened. Pure pleasure! For photographers who love wildlife a safari with Ingrid is highly recommended.