Nick is an award-winning wildlife photographer, acclaimed author and popular tour leader.
The plate-billed mountain toucan is one of the spectacular jewels of cloud forests 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.
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.
The amazing giant leaf-tailed gecko in Montagne d'Ambre National Park, Madagascar © Nick Garbutt
His images appear in high quality publications globally (National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Terre Sauvage, 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.
One of the world's largest insects, the Atlas three-horned rhinoceros beetle, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo © 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.
YELLOWSTONE: Wild West Winter Wonderland, January 2025, 3 places remain: please enquire
INDIA, LADAKH: Searching for Snow leopards, February 2025, 2 places remain: please enquire
SOUTHERN SERENGETI: The Great Migration, March 2025, 1 single place remains: please enquire
AUSTRIA: Close-up on Alpine Nature, June 2025, places remains: please enquire
New 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.
Due January 2025
Published by Bloomsbury, UK & Princeton UP, USA
Handbook of Mammals of Madagascar
The culmination of 26 months of work, this completely new 450 page volume is the definitive work on the remarkable mammal fauna of Madagascar. Detailed descriptions of all native and introduced species, with supporting chapters covering habitats, threats and conservation, the best places to watch mammals and the extinct mammals. Illustrated with over 370 high quality photos, many of species rarely seen or photographed.
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Published by Bloomsbury, UK & Princeton UP, USA
Nick Garbutt Natural Selection Photo Library
A Window into the Wild
ADVERTISING, EDITORIAL, EDUCATIONAL - over 7000 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