Join Kevin Dooley
Kevin Dooley is an award-winning Wildlife and Wedding Photographer who grew up in Placitas, New Mexico. At the age of 18 he enlisted into the Navy and served on an Aircraft Carrier. After he completed his service he returned to New Mexico and opened his own Photography Studio in Albuquerque which is now retired. His passion for Wildlife Photography and Africa, led him to his Safari adventures and he eventually opened Idube Photo Safaris. Kevin is a certified FGASA (Field Guide Association of South Africa), Wildlife Guide and takes guests from all over the world on amazing photographic Safaris in Africa, Alaska and India, Brazil, Chile, and other locations. He also teaches wildlife, Landscape, and portrait photography workshops. Kevin is the Author of Wild Faces in Wild Places Volumes one and two. Kevin is a certified Master of photography and a certified photographic Craftsmen. Kevin has also been selected to represent the USA team in the World photographic cup five times.
Co-Host Angie Birmingham
Angie Birmingham is an award-winning nature photographer, educator, speaker, and workshop leader based in South Texas. She teaches landscape, bird, and wildlife photography, presenting at conferences, festivals, camera clubs, and educational organizations, and leading immersive workshops focused on creative vision, field skills, and storytelling through nature.
Introduced to photography by her parents at an early age, Angie’s passion grew through a high school photography class and developed into decades of photographing birds and wildlife across the United States and internationally. She has documented more than 550 bird species on her life list, reflecting a strong commitment to fieldcraft, patience, and time spent in the field.
Angie is a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography and holds a Master of Photography degree through the Professional Photographers of America. Her work has been featured in Diesel Magazine and Focus on Texas, and she is the author of Journey Through the Lens. She leads photography workshops and tours in destinations including Costa Rica, Alaska, Yellowstone, Caddo Lake, and throughout the bird-rich ecosystems of South Texas.
Your Lodge
This beautifully renovated 4-star resort is renowned for outdoor activities and adventure in a fresh and stimulating environment of spectacular scenic beauty. In a remote location at the heart of the Central Highlands, the wee village of Kinloch Rannoch is steeped in Scottish clan history and was once infamous as a seat of the rebellious Jacobite insurgency.
Day by Day
May 2oth
A representative will be at Inverness airport to greet guests on arrival and ensure that they meet up with their transport and driver.
Depending on the time of the flight arrival at Inverness, stops for lunch and photography opportunities can be made en-route to the Isle of Skye.
Depending on the time of the flight arrival at Inverness, stop at Eilean Donan Castle for a visit.
May 21st
On arrival on the Isle of Skye check-in to the Sligachan Hotel – set in the dramatic backdrop of the Red and Black Cuillins facing Loch Sligachan.
Lunch is at leisure
Dinner this evening is included in Seumas’ Bar (appetizer, main course and dessert – no drinks are included).
Sunset will be between 9.45pm to 9.55pm
May 22nd
Sunrise will be between 5am and 530am
7.30am to 10.00am – Breakfast is served.
Transport by 16-seater Sprinter vehicle is included today
Travelling distances from the Hotel to photographic sites on Skye:
The Old Man of Storr (30-minute drive)
The Quiraing (1 hour drive)
Fairy Glen (45-minute drive)
Lunch is at leisure.
Dinner is included in Seumas’ Bar this evening (appetizer, main course and dessert – no drinks are included).
Sunset will be between 9.45pm to 9.55pm
May 23rd
Sunrise will be between 4.30am and 4.45am.
7.30am to 10.00am – Breakfast is served
Transport by 16-seater Sprinter vehicle is included today for 8-hours.
Travelling distances from the Hotel to photographic sites on Skye:
Elgol Beach (1 hour drive)
Fairy Pools (30-minute drive)
Dinner is included in the Seumas’ Bar this evening – 3 course menu – appetizer, main course and dessert (no drinks are included).
Sunset will be between 9.45pm to 9.55pm
May 24th
Sunrise will be between 5.00am and 5.30am.
7.30am to 9.30am – Breakfast is served.
Transport by 16-seater Sprinter vehicle is included today for a maximum of 12 hours (the driver must have a minimum of 9 hours rest between the end of services today and the start of services tomorrow).
A light lunch is included.
A visit to the Wreck of Johan – no entrance tickets required
Dinner is included in the Seumas’ Bar this evening – 3 course menu – appetizer, main course and dessert (no drinks are included).
Sunset will be between 9.00pm to 9.30pm
May 25th
Sunrise will be between 5.00am and 5.30am.
7.30am to 9.30am – Breakfast is served.
Transport by 16-seater Sprinter vehicle is included today for a maximum of 12 hours (the driver must have a minimum of 9 hours rest between the end of services today and the start of services tomorrow).
A light lunch is included
Dinner is included in the Seumas’ Bar this evening – 3 course menu – appetizer, main course and dessert (no drinks are included).
Sunset will be between 9.00pm to 9.30pm.
May 26th
Sunrise will be between 5.00am and 5.30am.
7.30am to 9.30am – Breakfast is served.
Transport by 16-seater Sprinter vehicle is included today to the airport in Inverness.
11.00am – latest Hotel check-out time.
Some hiking will be required on this adventure.
Safari Investment
Inclusions:
- Hotels and room categories as stated in the itinerary.
- Buffet breakfast each morning.
- Access to the Spa facilities at the Loch Rannoch Hotel.
- Private transport by 16-seater coach – as stated in the itinerary (for a maximum of 8 hours per day).
- Coach driver gratuity.
- Coach driver accommodation and meals.
- Bottled water is provided in the vehicle throughout the tour.
- Representative to meet guests at Inverness Airport on day of arrival.
- 3 course set menu dinner on each evening as stated in the itinerary – appetiser, entrée and dessert (no drinks are currently included).
- Service charge for all meals included.
- Hotel porterage on arrival and departure.
- All taxes.
Exclusions:
All air travel and associated costs.
Any meals not specified in the itinerary.
Airport porterage.
All items of a personal nature (e.g. beverages, telephone calls, laundry, personal insurance).
