Imagine experiencing an adventure where you’ll learn photography amidst the vast landscapes of Casanare. Here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to capture the iconic plains scenery, the wetland birds of Casanare, and the diverse wildlife that thrives within the different hatos (traditional ranches) united in the mission to conserve the biodiversity of Colombia’s Orinoquía.
These hatos have joined forces for biodiversity conservation, embodying how photography and conservation tourism can come together to prioritize the lives of species inhabiting the Orinoquía. During this journey, we’ll stay in a rural environment adapted with all comforts, based on a conscious model that minimizes ecosystem impact.
You’ll have the chance to master the theory behind exceptional photography in our in-depth classes and put your learning into practice in hands-on photography sessions. Capture birds in flight, such as the spectacular Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber), and mammals like the charming capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris).
What are you waiting for? Join this adventure of endless savannas and fiery sunsets—a photographic journey filled with moments ready to be immortalized. We look forward to sharing this experience with you!
Birds
Rynchops niger – Black Skimmer
Eudocimus ruber – Scarlet Ibis
Busarellus nigricollis – Black-collared Hawk
Jabiru mycteria – Jabiru Stork
Neochen jubata – Orinoco Goose
Amazonetta brasiliensis – Brazilian Teal
Anhima cornuta – Horned Screamer
Himantopus mexicanus – Black-necked Stilt
Platalea ajaja – Roseate Spoonbill
Phaetusa simplex – Large-billed Tern
Buteogallus meridionalis – Savanna Hawk
Athene cunicularia – Burrowing Owl
Mammals
Odocoileus virginianus – White-tailed Deer
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris – Capybara
Myrmecophaga tridactyla – Giant Anteater
Tamandua mexicana – Northern Tamandua
Reptiles
One of the best amphibian, reptile and wildlife photographers in Colombia. He leads workshops and photographic tours. He is a biologist and expert in macro-photography, full-time nature photographer and leading tour guide in Colombia.
He has published 14 scientific articles contributing to the knowledge and conservation of various species in Colombia. His photographic work has taken him to explore every corner of the country. His photos have been featured in magazines such as Enfoque Visual, RowZine, and the Catalog of Amphibians and Reptiles of Colombia, among others. He won the environmental advocacy category in the Agenda del Mar photography competition (2022). He uses photography and biology as tools to promote conservation through various initiatives, contributing to a deeper understanding of species’ behaviors and their interactions with ecosystems. These two passions have allowed him to offer a unique perspective on the hidden and unknown world beneath the mysterious landscapes of Colombia’s mountains and plains, aiming to create a bridge between memory and nature.
Day 1 | Yopal, Casanare | Welcome to Casanare
We’ll start in Yopal, departing for Buenaventura Nature Reserve on a 7-hour journey. Upon arrival at Hato Altagracia, we’ll settle into our accommodations, ending the day with dinner and rest.
Day 2 | Buenaventura Reserve | Savanna Tour
After breakfast, we’ll begin with two masterclasses: Composition and Color Theory and Macro Photography by Jhonattan Vanegas. After lunch, we’ll head to the wetlands for a boat tour to photograph birds. At sunset, we’ll return and take advantage of the night to search for amphibians and reptiles. Dinner and rest.
Day 3 | Buenaventura Reserve | Evening Folk Show
Following breakfast, we’ll continue with masterclasses on Exposure and Sharpness and Workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop, guided by Jhonattan Vanegas. After lunch, we’ll start a walk across the savanna to spot birds and mammals. We’ll return at sunset for dinner and rest.
Day 4 | Buenaventura Reserve | Wetland Photography Day
We’ll rise early for breakfast and begin an exciting walk to the wetlands, dedicating the day to a boat tour in search of the best images of birds and mammals like capybaras and otters. We’ll have lunch in the field. At sunset, we’ll return and explore the night in search of amphibians and reptiles. Dinner and rest, with an option for a night walk.
Day 5 | Buenaventura Reserve | Last Adventure in the Savanna
After an early breakfast, we’ll walk to the nearby wetland. We’ll return for lunch and rest before our second tour across the savanna. At dusk, we’ll return to our accommodation for dinner and rest.
Day 6 | Yopal, Casanare | Farewell to the Workshop
We’ll wake up early, have breakfast, and prepare to return to Yopal, concluding our photography workshop filled with unforgettable experiences and unique photo opportunities.
OUR WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
OUR WORKSHOP DOES NOT INCLUDE:
We will begin an immersive photographic adventure in nature where you will discover and tell your version of your story through your photographs. We have some recommendations that will be very useful when choosing your equipment depending on the approach you want to explore. We want to travel comfortably and protect our equipment. We’ll give you some tips on what to keep in mind.
keeeping is passion for nature, love for photography.
Accommodation
Complete Feeding
Photographic Assistance
Hydration
Photography Lessons
Day and Night Tours
Snacks
Souvenir
Health Insurance
Water Transport
Ground Transport
We will be happy to talk to you and clarify all your doubts about your next photographic experience, select one of our customer service lines, we will answer you as soon as possible.
Each adventure is unique and so is its level of difficulty. Visit our blog to learn how we classify the physical intensity of our tours and find the one that’s right for you.
Keeping Nature Tours is a tour operator that promotes photography, nature tourism, and wildlife observation with the goal of helping to conserve the most threatened ecosystems, which are affected by deforestation, lack of awareness about species, or cultural beliefs.
Through photography and nature tourism, we can showcase the most beautiful side of Colombia, creating new opportunities for the remote communities in our country.
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