STEVE TURNER

Born in the wilds of East Africa, Steve's upbringing obviously fostered a very special and dedicated interest in not only natural history, but also the communities who live within these rich environments. He has travelled widely through the region with guests searching for similar experiences - including a massive 25,000 kms photographic expedition taking some 6 months across north, west and central Africa. His passion for wildlife and nature has taken him and his guests throughout the African continent, and as far afield as Australia, Asia, The Amazon, The Arctic and The Antarctica. He has received acclamation awards from The Roger Tory Peterson Institute for his in depth photography of endangered Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda, and his photographs have been published worldwide. He is CEO and Managing Director of Origins Safaris Ltd, East Africa's most specialized safari operator, Maasai Mara River Camp, the regions premier photographic destination and is a Trustee of the Kasigau Conservation Trust an organization dedicated to the development of community based environmental enterprises in Kenya's largest wilderness - Tsavo. Steve is the Chairman of "The Kenya Professional Guides Association" - an association to promote greater qualification for the tour guide, he is The Chairman of "Campfire Kenya" a consortium of conservationists working to promote greater conservation amongst pastoralist peoples, and a Board Member of The East African Natural History Society.

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