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Our Guide Team

Our ethos is simple: we go to the very best wildlife places to get you the very best shots. But what makes us different? Of course we want to get you the very best shots of iconic species, but we also want to make sure that you have fun doing it! Part of this experience is making sure that you have the very best photographic guides - experienced professionals who know how to get you the very best shots, whilst helping your photography out along the way. The difference with our team is that they all have background teaching photography; from absolute beginners to competent photographers, we know how to elevate your shots.

Andy Rouse

WildBunch Expeditions is the photographic safari company founded by leading wildlife photographer Andy Rouse. One of the most prolific wildlife photographers in the UK, Andy Rouse has been been a pro for nearly 25 years, and during this time has received over 30 International Awards, including being placed in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year nine times. He is an established photographic tour leader and and has led photographic expeditions all over the world. He prides himself in only offering the very best destinations, and has built a reputation as one of the best photographic safari guides in the world. Put simply, if you book a WildBunch safari, you can rest assured that you will be guided by one of the very best in the business. Andy’s safaris are always packed with fantastic opportunities, expert guidance and a drive to get the very best for his clients, as well as being a lot of fun - you are on holiday after all!

Andy shoots with the Sony A1 Mark II, but rest assured no matter what system you use, Andy will be able to help you get the most from your system and yourself.

Away from work he is a proud husband, Dad and West Ham fan!

Suzie Rouse

Suzie Rouse is an experienced wildlife photographer and birdwatcher, having travelled all over the world adding to her birding life list and capturing images of some iconic species.  Whilst guiding Suzie brings her keen birdwatchers eyes and is a fantastic animal spotter.  Away from the travel Suzie is a University lecturer; specialising in teaching students all about forensic imaging and photography.  As part of her work Suzie has taught countless complete beginners how to image a variety of situations.   

Suzie is also a capable videographer; supporting Andy by filming and co-producing video content for Andy's Patreon site.  Suzie also post-processes using Adobe Lightroom and complements Andy's Photoshop processing tutorials by producing her own tutorials on Lightroom. 

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A man holding a camera with a large telephoto lens inside a vehicle.

Jamie Peters

Andy has known professional macro and wildlife photographer Jamie Peters for over 10 years. In his previous life Jamie was an Army Photographer for 11 years. During that time he went to many places photographing the army including Afghanistan, Kenya, Nepal, Ukraine and Sierra Leone. He was also an instructor at the Defence School of Photography, so Jamie has exactly what it takes to help you achieve the very best from your safari.

As well as an excellent teacher Jamie has won awards for his stills and videos including the prestigious and fiercely competitive Army Photographer of the Year. His real passion though is nature photography and he spends his spare time photographing tough species near his home. An expert at leading tours in Africa and India his experience not only covers fieldcraft but all genres of photography and videography.

Jari Peltomaki

Jari is a well known and respected professional Finnish nature photographer and has won many awards and accolades over the years for his bird photography. He has also judged many of the international wildlife photography competitions. Jari is the author of several bird and wildlife books and articles, and his images have been used in magazines and books worldwide.

Jari and Andy have been friends for over 20 years. They have a bond of friendship that is unusual in this industry and are both accomplished and internationally recognised professional photographers. They have run countless tours together in Finland, all of which are laid back and a lot of fun!

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Out and About

We have a wonderful relationship with all of our local guides. We do not regard them as employees but they are genuine friends whom we build our relationships with year on year. That means we build trust and from trust comes a shared desire to give clients the best trips possible.

Talking of clients we have a great atmosphere on our safaris and they certainly deliver in more ways than one. You can read some genuine client testimonials here.

Check out the image gallery below and if you like what you see come and join the fun!

Two men smiling at the camera, outdoors in a park with green trees and a grassy area in the background. One man is wearing a plaid shirt and cap, the other a gray shirt and orange cap.
Three people smiling in front of a waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.
Two men wearing flower garlands smiling outdoors.
Four smiling men posing outdoors with thumbs up, wearing casual clothing and hats, in a sunny safari setting near a water body.
Group of four people outdoors, smiling for a selfie. Three are wearing casual outdoor clothing and hats, and the fourth is dressed in traditional Maasai attire with beadwork and colorful patterns. Trees and a thatched building are visible in the back
Three people posing together outdoors in a grassy area with green foliage and cloudy skies in the background.
Two men wearing hats and sunglasses smiling in front of a small airplane parked on a grassy airstrip. A group of people is boarding the plane, and the sky is blue with some clouds.
Two smiling men wearing jackets and hats taking a selfie outdoors in a lush, green area.
Three people taking a selfie in a grassy safari park with rhinos in the background under a blue sky with clouds.
Man in outdoor setting smiling and posing with a rhinoceros, holding rhino's horn gently, rhino eating branches.
Man in a green outdoor jacket smiling in a scenic landscape with bushes, trees, and rocky hills in the background under a blue sky.
Two men wearing hats and sunglasses, smiling outdoors, with tropical plants and a building in the background.
Two men smiling, wearing casual outdoor attire and caps, standing in a tropical setting with trees and a thatched-roof building in the background.
Three people smiling and posing in front of a lush, mountainous landscape with greenery and a palm tree, standing on a wooden deck.
Group of people with cameras and tripods on a wooden observation deck overlooking a forested landscape.
Group of people smiling and wearing marigold garlands in front of a red and white arched doorway.
Group of four people in safari attire smiling in front of a safari vehicle, with tree and savannah landscape in the background.
Three men in a safari vehicle with cameras near a lake and flamingos in the background.
A group of photographers with large telephoto lenses sitting in a safari vehicle, capturing wildlife photography. The photographers are dressed in camouflage and outdoor gear, focusing intently on subjects in a natural setting with trees and grass.
Group of people in outdoor gear standing on a beach, with a lake and trees in the background.
Group of people posing in a muddy field with mountains in the background, all wearing outdoor clothing. One person is taking a selfie in the foreground.
A group of people posing energetically in an open grassy field under a blue sky.
Group of people on a safari, some taking photos with cameras, in an open-top vehicle near a water body; a man stands smiling in front.
Group of people smiling on a balcony with forest in the background.
Group of people on a small motorboat in a river surrounded by greenery, engaged in bird watching with cameras and binoculars.
People in red life vests on a longboat in a river surrounded by lush greenery.
Group of people standing outdoors at night under starry sky with large rock formation in background.
Two people covered in colorful powder celebrating Holi festival with happy expressions.