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Born Free Foundation
RSPB
Royal Photographic Society
Royal Institute of Watercolours
The Scout Association
Rotary Clubs of GB
Birmingham University
NFU
George Corderoy & Co
Les Routiers
Booker Wholesale Foods
Burlington Art Fair
Channel 4
The Artist Publishing Company
EMAP Active
Geographical
The Great Outdoors
Financial Times
Daily Telegraph
Bird Watching
Sir John Soane Museum
Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme
Wildlife & photographic hosts
Professional artists
Mountain instructors & leaders
Alan Hinkes OBE
Dave Green
John Whittle
Pete Hawkins
Steve Elliott
Frag Last
Dave Green
John Whittle
Pete Hawkins
Steve Elliott
Frag Last
Wildlife & Photographic Safaris
Mountain Gorillas with Stephen Mills
January / February 2014Close encounters with endangered Silver Backs and Mountain Gorillas in the Virunga Mountains that straddle Bwindi in Uganda and the Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda. Three tracking visits to different gorilla troops included. Hosted by an expert naturalist and wildlife researcher.
Big Cat Safari with Simon King OBE
20th - 28th Jan 2013Discover the magic of The Mara and learn the subtleties of animal behaviour with one of the best naturalists and wildlife film-makers in the world. Watch and photograph Big Cats as well as elephants and other wonderful wildlife.
Camargue wildlife with Simon King OBE
20th - 26th Apr 2013Explore the flat lagoons, salt étangs, dunes fresh water marshes, reed beds, rivers and meadowland of The Camargue – a desolate and beautiful wilderness that is the habitat of wild horses, bulls and large numbers of nesting and migratory birds including Greater Flamingo and Marsh Harrier, with one of our greatest field naturalists.
Shetland Safari with Simon King OBE
28th Jun - 6th Jul 2013Experience the wild wonders of the Shetland Isles and close encounters with otters, Storm Petrels, puffins, killer whales and much more. A Shetland diary not to be missed.
Big Cat Diary Week with Simon King OBE
7th - 15th Oct 2013An intimate Masai Mara safari following the lives of Big Cats and other wildlife with a world-class naturalist and staying in a luxury mobile tented camp.
Ethiopian Wolf Expedition with Prof. Claudio Sillero
6th - 16th Nov 2013Exclusive 10-trip with Claudio Sillero and the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme team when they will be monitoring wolf packs in The Bale Mountains, where over half of the world’s 400 Ethiopian wolves live. Special focus will be on the emergence of new pups typically born in October.
Serengeti Spectacular with Stephen Mills
30th Nov - 10th Dec 2013Live the African dream out on the Serengeti Plains and in the Ngorongoro Crater, where you are guaranteed to see the Big Five. Hosted by an informed naturalist and wildlife film-maker, and experienced leader.
African Wild Dog Safari with Steve Leonard, Dr Greg Rasmussen and Peter Blinston
7th - 18th Jun 2014A rare opportunity to visit African wild dog conservation projects in Mana Pools and Hwange National Park with PDC Patron and wildlife vet Steve Leonard, Canid Specialist Dr Greg Rasmussen and other PDC field staff, and re-discover Zimbabwe’s wildlife and experience one of the seven wonders of the world – the Victoria Falls.
Painting Holidays
Paint in Sri Lanka with Hazel Soan
9th - 22nd Mar 2013Capture the natural beauty of the emerald island of Sri Lanka and its ancient and exotic culture with one of our most popular artists
Essaouira, Morocco with Ken Howard OBE, RA
10th - 17th Mar 2013A rare chance to paint alongside one of our leading Royal Academicians in the small coastal town of Essaouira.
The Canadian Rockies with David Bellamy
1st - 14th Sep 2013Capture The Rockies at their greatest and wildest with one of our most famous landscape painters and tutors. Two-centre holiday based at Lake Louise in Banff National Park and Sunwapta Falls in Jasper National Park.
Watercolour Painting Holiday with Lucy Willis - Istanbul & Tbilisi
22nd Sep - 2nd Oct 2013Paint the architectural gems and capture the atmosphere of two culturally rich cities where East meets West, with one of our most well-known and well-travelled artists.
Paint in Verona & Lake Garda with Hazel Soan
28th Sep - 9th Oct 2013A dream Italian painting holiday capturing the romantic city of Verona and beautiful Lake Garda with one of our most popular tutors and staying in charming luxury boutique hotels.
Instructional Painting Workshop in Venice with Glyn Macey
3rd - 11th Nov 2013Tuition-based painting workshop in one of the world’s best painting destinations with a talented artist and dynamic tutor who will boost your confidence and cover the fundamental basics for beginner and amateur students
Walking Holidays
Photographic Journey and walk to Lo-manthang in Mustang, Nepal with Pete Hawkins
12th - 30th Sep 2012Lo Manthang 3,800m, is the 15th century capital of the former Kingdom of Lo. The Lobas its inhabitants are closely related culturally and ethnically to Tibetans and many of the ancient rituals and ceremonies are still performed. Lomanthang was closed to the outside world until 1992 and even today the number of visitors are limited. There is no other place like Lomanthang – it is a unique settlement and can only be reached on foot from Jomsom.
Mountain Expeditions
Mont Blanc (4,804m)
Prepare for the technical skills and acclimatisation needed to summit Western Europe’s highest mountain by first completing the Classic Haute Route and summiting the Breithorn (4,163m).
Kilimanjaro (5,896m)
A quality trek in association with TGO and led by an IFMGA instructor. Fully portered and catered expedition of the highest standards with appropriate preparation and acclimatisation providing you with the best chances for summiting Kili.
Everest Basecamp (5,456m)
A non-technical trek through the Khumbu Himal to the world’s highest mountain. Before crossing the Khumbu glacier and setting foot on Everest itself you’ll summit Kala Pattar (5,545m).
Trail Riding Adventures
The Rockies
Head to the heart of cowboy and rodeo country and experience the Wild West at its best. Enjoy riding high and fast in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming from our camp, which is 22 miles from civilization
South Africa
Explore two contrasting areas of South Africa on horseback - the beautiful Western Cape and the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains. You’ll be travelling through remote areas and staying in cottages, tents and caves.
New Zealand
Your Kiwi adventure starts on the north island riding amongst the Maori and staying in traditional meeting houses and tents and ends on the south island when you’ll be riding down from the mountains to the sea.
Australia
Explore the largest sand island in the world with its rainforests, open beaches, sand dunes and lakes, and the rugged mountains of Australia’s Alpine National Park on horseback Ozzie style.
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What the experts say...
"I have had the good fortune to work with Liz Drake at Spencer Scott Travel taking small groups on safari to East Africa and India. All aspects of the journey are handled in a most personal, thorough and sensitive way, and all the arrangements are organised with admirable attention to detail. I have always boarded the plane from London knowing we were all going to have the holiday of a lifetime."
Virginia McKenna OBE
Born Free Foundation
"I've done lots of trips tour guiding for Spencer Scott Travel (Cuba, Peru, South Africa, Botswana, Uganda) and they have all been of the highest order, well planned, great itineraries, excellent support and clients always totally satisfied. They are a total pleasure to work for and I have loads of great memories to treasure as a result. Check them out if you want something special."
Chris Packham
wildlife TV presenter, photographer & author
"I love working with Spencer Scott because I can be confident that, wherever we go, the Company will have secured the best available accommodation, services and back-up. This frees me to concentrate on what I enjoy most, which is finding really special wildlife experiences to share with our clients"
Stephen Mills
BBC Wildlife