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My wife and I were first-time Photo Safari travelers. We could not have been happier with Akari for the experiences in arranging the travel, the accommodations, the photographic opportunities and the wonderful people we met on each adventure!

It was an amazing trip- came home with so many great memories and photos! Highly recommend it! I had wanted for a long time to photograph the Mongolian Eagle Hunters. It exceeded my expectations! Zayaa, our logistics person, was outstanding. She has great knowledge to share and was very motherly in making sure everybody was taken care of. She even loaned me a jacket and scarf because she was concerned that I was not warm enough. Smaller groups mean more personal contact with the guides and fewer people trying to get a shot.

This was the best workshop I've joined to date! Kevin was just an outstanding leader in every respect and Skarpi adds a wealth of local knowledge that makes for an outstanding experience. To top that off they are both fun and really good people!

If you have a chance to take the Akari tour to Mongolia, don't hesitate! The Naadam Festival opening ceremony rivals the Olympics. The huge number of cultural opportunities to photograph is wonderful. Kevin and David's willingness to take advantage of new opportunities as they arise during the tour creates many great photo shoots. The close relationship with one eagle hunter family (nurtured over many years) make it feel like you are staying with a family, not just a tourist opportunity. If you are interested in eagle hunters, cultural photography and seeing the pride of a nation, then this is the tour for you. Don't hesitate to sign up!

The Mongolia photography tour with Akari Photo Tours was unforgettable. Kevin’s guidance and Zayaa’s warmth and organization made every moment seamless. From camel herders to Kazakh eagle hunters, archers, and surprise cultural sessions, the photographic opportunities were incredible. Staying in gers and local accommodations added authenticity, and the hospitality of local families—sharing salt tea, dried curds, and Airag—made the experience even richer. I came home with stunning images and memories I will treasure forever

I have gone on many photography workshops, and this was my first time with Akari. I will definitely go on other Akari tours. Top notch instruction, top notch scouting prior to the start of the workshop to know the animals' behaviors, territories, and best places to photograph them. Very attentive in the field to students' needs, fun, kind, and respectful of the various levels of knowledge and skill of the students in the group. With 3 leaders and 7 students, the quality of instruction and attention to detail was remarkable. And it was fun, what could be better!