SOUTH OF FRANCE - PHOTO TOUR
Flamingos, Cranes, Vultures, Wallcreepers & More
17th October to 24th October 2026
£1500 Per Person
Group size: Min. 3, Max. 4
Join me in the Camargue and Verdon Gorge for a diverse wildlife photography experience spanning wetlands, plains, and dramatic limestone cliffs.
In the Camargue, we’ll photograph elegant flamingos in the salt flats and cranes across open lagoons and farmland, working with changing light and expansive landscapes. We’ll also be looking out for glossy ibis & other wildlife and heading to Les Alpilles in search of wallcreepers. We’ll then drive to the Verdon Gorge, where stunning scenery provides the perfect backdrop to photograph soaring vultures.
With small group sizes and plenty of guidance on fieldcraft, composition, and camera settings, this trip is ideal for photographers looking to build a varied portfolio while experiencing two of southern France’s most striking wildlife regions.
What’s included?
Self catering accommodation in both the Camargue & Verdon Gorge.
All local travel - including to and from Marseille airport
Breakfast & lunch
Full camera support
Photo reviews
A group call 1 month before the tour
What you will need:
Your favourite camera (preferably mirrorless or DSLR, although a bridge camera will also work).
A lens with focal length of 500mm or above - a zoom lens would be perfect.
A wide angle lens for any landscape opportunities.
Tripod or monopod for landscape or if unable to handhold long lens.
Spare batteries, SD cards and anything else you would find useful for multi-day photography
Optional: Laptop to review images and external hard drives to back up images.
Outdoor clothing with layers. At this time of year the weather will be fairly warm, but there is the possibility of heavy downpours. As we travel towards the Verdon Gorge, the temperature will start to drop so I would recommend a good fleece/jacket.
What’s not included:
Flights to & from Marseille airport
Evening meals & snacks
Soft & alcoholic drinks
Insurance
Camera equipment
Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Marseille airport, go to the supermarket & settle into accommodation. If time allows then an evening drive through the camargue.
Day 2 to Day 5: Our exact itinerary will depend on the weather, but our priorities will be:
Cranes at sunrise
An afternoon to sunset for flamingos
An afternoon to sunset at a reserve for Glossy Ibis and other birdlife
A morning or afternoon session photographing Wallcreepers
Sunrise/sunset on salt flats with flamingos
Day 6: Breakfast and then drive to Verdon Gorge & photograph vultures until sunset
Day 7: Late morning drive to photograph eagles, vultures & chough. Afternoon & evening with vultures.
Day 8: Breakfast and then back to Marseille airport
Dates: 17th October to 24th October 2026.
Group Size: minimum of 3, maximum of 4.
Fitness Level Required: A reasonable level of fitness will be needed during our time in the Verdon Gorge, there will be a 3km walk with a fairly steep incline up to the vultures.
Cost: £1,500 per person.
Deposit: A non-refundable £300 deposit required at time of booking.