Photographer and National Geographic contributor Pascal Mannaerts travelled deep into the remote Ulaan Taiga region of northern Mongolia to document the lives of the Tsaatan – a reindeer-herding community that has lived in this isolated landscape for thousands of years.
The Tsaatan move their reindeer between five and ten times a year, following cooler plains where the animals can graze. Every part of the reindeer is essential to daily life: the hair is used for clothing, the milk for cheese, and the dung for fuel.
Today, their numbers have dwindled to around 40 families, due to a combination of interbreeding and illness within the herds. With their traditional way of life under increasing pressure, Pascal set out to capture a culture that may one day disappear entirely.
Inspired to explore Mongolia? Let us create a tailormade journey into Mongolia’s wild north – with expert guides, sensitive cultural encounters, and time to truly connect with this extraordinary land.
Alaskan Wildlife Adventure
Alaska United States of America North America
-
Jetboat into the wilds of Alaska
-
Hike and take photographs on Spencer Glacier
-
Take a flight to Tukta Lodge while spotting moose, bears and eagles
-
Visit Katmai National Park, home to the largest population concentration of brown bears in the world
-
Go on a kayak tour of Tukta bay
.jpg)
Classic Uganda
-
Observe the antics of wild chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, Uganda
-
Take a boat cruise down the Kazinga Channel in search of hippos
-
Spot rare black-maned, tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
-
Be humbled by a gorilla encounter in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
-
Enjoy unbelievable birdwatching opportunities in Africa
The Parks of Madagascar
- Experience Madagascar’s unique wildlife, including lemurs
- Marvel at the UNESCO-listed limestone peaks in the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
- Witness sunset at the famous Avenue of the Baobabs
- Spot rare, endemic bird species including Appert’s greenbul, found only in the Zombitse National Park
