Orangutans & Dragons

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From the island-dotted waters of the Komodo National Park to the wild jungles of Borneo, this exhilarating photo workshop will take you into the very life of Indonesia. We begin our journey in the Komodo National Park, part of the Flores island group. Travelling by private-charter luxury phinisi (traditional wooden sailing ship) we navigate through the maze of volcanic islands searching for the world’s largest monitor lizard: the Komodo Dragon. We then fly to Borneo (known in Indonesia as Kalimantan) to photograph orangutan, proboscis monkeys, and a variety of other animal and bird species which are found in the jungles of the Tanjung Puting National Park. 

Indonesia is a land brimming with the fabulous and fantastic; the diversity of experiences on this adventure is astounding and complemented by first-rate local support, comfortable lodgings, and authentic Indonesian cuisine. 

What to Expect

This workshop takes place in the dry season, with the chance of scattered rain periods. The temperature range in Komodo and Kalimantan is typically 25°C to 32°C.

Activity Level

Easy

Guests should be in good health and able to:

• Take short walks on flat and/or undulating terrain on well-formed trails
• Carry your own camera equipment on walks

Visas

A very easy online purchase of a Visitor Visa is all that is required for most nationalities to enter Indonesia for up to 30 days. ASEAN country citizens can enter visa-free.

Trip Leader

Phillip Bartlett

Phillip is a professional nature and wildlife photographer, workshop instructor, and expedition leader whose exploration of Indonesia began in 1992. Together with his gifted wife Engelina, a descendant of the Royal Kingdom in Central Java, they began leading Indonesia photo workshops and photography tours in 2015.

Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, the official language of Indonesia, Phillip has a deep understanding of its diverse cultures. His ability to communicate fluently has enabled him to establish a wide network of relationships across the archipelago, ranging from remote Papuan hill-tribes to the President's personal security detail — a tale in itself.

With over two decades of experience as a full-time photographer, Phillip generously shares his knowledge and passion for Indonesia with photographers from around the world. His commitment to providing exceptional experiences has led to collaborations with respected international photo workshop providers.

Phillip is also credited with pioneering New Zealand multi-region photography workshops. In 2005, he founded Capture New Zealand, offering exclusive photography workshops in New Zealand.

Currently, Phillip is focusing on photographing Indonesia's most elusive and endangered wildlife species, celebrating the natural wonders that call the world's largest archipelago home.

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