Nick is an award-winning wildlife photographer, acclaimed author and popular tour leader.
A spectacular sword-billed hummingbird in Ecuador © Nick Garbutt
He is best known for his work in tropical rain forests, where the diversity and complexity of life prompts relentless curiosity and inspiration. Additionally, he is intrigued by the peculiarities of islands, with the faunas of Madagascar and Borneo being particular favourites.
Madagascar's largest carnivore, the fosa, is a skilled and agile climber © Nick Garbutt
Nick’s other major passion is cats, especially big cats and he has seen and photographed all seven of the world’s big cat species in the wild.
Petaca, my favourite puma in Torres del Paine, on the front cover of BBC Wildlife © Nick Garbutt
His images appear in high quality publications globally (National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Terre Sauvage, Ranger Rick, Terra Mater, Geographical etc.), while his books, that combine his photography, writing and illustration have received wide critical acclaim.
Wildlife photography has never been more popular and an ever-increasing number of keen photographers, whether beginners or experienced, are travelling to indulge their interest. Nick works with Wildlife Worldwide to offer a diverse programme of specialist photography tours: the aim being to offer unmatched experiences that maximise opportunities while helping participants improve their photography, irrespective of level of experience.
There is nothing quite like seeing a tiger in the wild - they are so much more than simply a lion with stripes! © Nick Garbutt
The Andean cock-of-the-rock can be seen a lek sites in Ecuador and Peru. This male is in full display © Nick Garbutt
The Ndutu area at the boundary of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) and Serengeti NP is one of the finest wildlife areas in Africa: here a lioness begins the stalk towards a group of wildebeest © Nick Garbutt
Surely one of the most adorable of animals to see in the wild, an adult red panda climbs in dense bamboo forest in Singalila National Park, India / Nepal Border © Nick Garbutt
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Tour Availability & News
Here are some tours with places remaining. Please check availability on any tour you might be interested in. There are occasionally cancellations so places may open up on trips previously indicated as full.
- ECUADOR: Andes to Amazon Photography Workshop, Jan 2027, places remain: please enquire
- TANZANIA: Southern Serengeti: Great Migration, March 2027, places remain: please enquire
- BORNEO: Macro Buganza, Sept 2027, places remain: please enquire
- INDIA: Red Pandas & Tigers, March 2028, places remain: please enquire
- MADAGASCAR: An Island Apart, September 2028, 1 place remains: please enquire
Exhibitions
Forest Worlds: Myth of the Forests (Mythos Wald)
Jewel of the Rainforest: male resplendent quetzal © Nick Garbutt
I am delighted to have been chosen as one of the contributing photographers, in a major new international exhibition in Germany. Forest Worlds at Gasometer Oberhasen (near Duisburg), is a celebration of the world’s forests, the wildlife and their inter relationship with humans. The exhibition, a collection of over 90 images, five of which are mine, highlights the extraordinary diversity and extreme fragility of the world’s many and varied forest environments.
Gasometer Oberhasen is one of Germany’s most impressive exhibition spaces. Located in the industrial heartland of the Ruhr Valley, the converted gas storage unit (built to hold steel and iron blast furnace gas) is an iconic symbol of industrial renewal that has been hosting major exhibitions since 1994.
Forest Worlds runs until 31st December 2026.
Recent Books
Field Guide to Mammals of Madagascar
An abridged ‘field’ version of the acclaimed Handbook of Mammals of Madagascar (Bloomsbury 2023), providing a concise guide to all 217 native species. Illustrated with over 200 high quality photos.
Published by Bloomsbury, UK & Princeton UP, USA
Handbook of Mammals of Madagascar
The culmination of 26 months of work, a completely new 450 page volume, the definitive work on the remarkable mammal fauna of Madagascar. Detailed descriptions of all species, with chapters covering habitats, threats and conservation, the best places to watch mammals and the extinct mammals. Illustrated with over 370 high quality photos.
Published by Bloomsbury, UK & Princeton UP, USA
Nick Garbutt Natural Selection Photo Library
A Window into the Wild
ADVERTISING, EDITORIAL, EDUCATIONAL - over 8000 stunning images of wildlife and the world's wild places
Nick Garbutt Wildlife Worldwide Photography Tours
Tours and workshops around the world combining unrivaled photographic opportunities with tuition