Journal

Behind the Safari Canvas

Read more about the stories behind the itineraries, the tales of life on safari and pick up a few photography tips and tricks along the way.

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda: Highlights Guiding A Once In A Life Time Experience

If you’re considering gorilla trekking in Rwanda then you’ve probably wondered what it actually feels like. Not the logistics or the accommodation, but the moment itself. Standing toe to toe with a wild gorilla. There are no words that do it justice, but the following tells the story of the first 24 hours in Rwanda on a recent privately guided safari.

William Fortescue

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Remembering Craig

Reflections on my time with one of Africa's most iconic animals.

William Fortescue

January 5, 2026

Where It All Began: Part 3 - I don't want to be a photographer anymore!

The final chapter in my 'Where It All Began' series. In which, ironically, I decided I no longer wanted to be a photographer and moved to Australia on the basis of a drunken FaceTime.

William Fortescue

September 26, 2025

Where It All Began: Part 2 - What Now?

The second leg of my "Where Did This All Begin" story. From explaining to an angry frenchman why he could not use his hairdryer on safari to turning my burgeoning hobby I to a degree - something I had always promised myself I would never do.

William Fortescue

Where It All Began: Part 1 - Interning

Introducing a new series - Long Reads. The first looks at the questions I am often asked most in interviews; how did you get in to all this?

William Fortescue