Wild Indonesia

15 Days Wildlife Photography

Dates:	1 October 2025 - 15 October 2025
Locations:	Sumatra & Borneo/Kalimantan
Group size:	Limited to 4 participants
Activity level:	Moderate
Experience:	Wildlife

Fully booked

The Wild Indonesia Photo Expedition is the first ever wildlife photography experience of its kind in Indonesia and offers the exceptional opportunity to photograph Sumatran Tigers, Sumatran Elephants, Bornean Orangutans, and a myriad of other fascinating wildlife and bird species, in their natural habitats.

Our adventure begins in Jakarta, from where we take a domestic flight to the island of Sumatra. Sumatra is the home of Indonesia’s Big Five: Sumatran Tiger, Sumatran Elephant, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Sun Bear, and the Sumatran Tapir (also known as the Malayan or Asian Tapir). All five species are found in the two habitats we will be exploring. Through our close ties with wildlife conservation organisations and specialist rangers we have been permitted exclusive access to locations not open to the general public.

From Sumatra we transfer to Kalimantan (Borneo) where we explore a river system by traditional boat, known as a klotok, to capture emotive and engaging photographs of Bornean Orangutans, Proboscis Monkeys, Macaques, and a variety of bird species.

This sensational workshop is complemented by first-rate local support, comfortable lodgings, and authentic Indonesian cuisine. We look forward to sharing wonderful Indonesia with you!

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What to Expect

This workshop takes place in the dry season, with the chance of scattered rain periods. All of our locations are either at or very close to sea level. The temperature range is typically 24°C to 31°C (75°F to 88°F).

Activity Level

Moderate

Guests should be in good health and able to:

Take walks up to approximately five hundred metres on flat and/or undulating terrain
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.

Workshop Fees

To confirm your place on this workshop we require a deposit payment of 50% of the total fee. Balance of the workshop fee is due on 2 June 2025. Payments may be made by internet or international bank transfer. We also accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express payments (+3% card fee).

What's Included

Accommodation in comfortable, private rooms for 14 nights
All-inclusive meals from dinner on Day One until breakfast on the departure day
Domestic flights as indicated in the itinerary
Jungle safari drives as indicated in the itinerary
Premium hotel accommodations 4 - 5 Star
Jungle lodge stay in Tanjung Puting National Park, private rooms with A/C and Western facilities
Private-charter riverboat in Tanjung Puting National Park with purpose-built rooftop photography deck
Tanjung Puting National Park entrance and Park Ranger fees
Orangutan Feeding Stations fees
Private transfers throughout the workshop by modern, comfortable vehicles with only 3 persons per vehicle
Local taxes and fees
Local guide fees
Conservation Fees

What's Not Included

Any travel services required to arrive at the workshop commencement location
Any personal items such as alcoholic beverages and souvenirs
Gratuities for support crew, guides, and porters
Visa and other immigration fees where applicable

Terms and Conditions

Please ensure you read our terms and conditions.

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.

Reviews

Did a recent trip with Phillip and top notch from start to finish, have been on many many trips with him and there is a reason - extremely well planned, top notch subject matter, and lots of fun. Highly recommended.

David and Wipada Salmanowitz

Phillip is an experienced and thoughtful workshop leader. Having traveled with him previously in Indonesia I can say his trips are well-planned, offering a variety of photographic experiences. His years of experience, and ability to speak the local language, made for a journey that was amazing and intimate. I’m looking forward to when I return to Indonesia with Phillip in 2025. (Reviewed on Google)

Dale Grosbach

I just returned from a wonderful photo trip to Indonesia with professional photographer Phillip Bartlett. This was my second time in Indonesia and third overall trip with Phillip Bartlett. Like every time before, everything was planned with meticulous detail. As always. Phillip worked hard behind the scenes to make sure all the domestic airline trips, hotel accommodations and transportation services ran smoothly. Again this was my third trip with Phillip and definitely won't be my last.

Dr. Lawrence Korpeck

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