Testimonials

Our journey to Kenya was nothing short of magical, and we owe it all to the incredible Dr. Matrishva who planned and organized our entire experience. Right from the start, it was clear they understood exactly what travelers like us dream of when we envision an African adventure. They curated an itinerary that balanced excitement, comfort, and immersion into the beauty of Kenya.
Our stay at Hotel Sopa in Nairobi was enchanting, surrounded by lush nature and wildlife right on our doorstep, creating an experience that felt deeply connected to the spirit of Kenya. Every meal was delicious, showcasing the local flavors and making us feel even more connected to Kenya’s vibrant culture. Beyond accommodations and food, the team’s local contacts took the entire trip to another level. We felt we had the best in the country looking after us, whether it was for transportation, recommendations, or exploring the local areas. Their attention to detail and desire to make each moment special was so evident.
Zebra River Camp in Maasai Mara is truly amazing beautiful jungle views and such warm hospitality.
And the safari experience was the true highlight, and our guide made it unforgettable. Our guide Simon, was a fantastic guide . His knowledge of the jungle was unmatched, he knew the best spots, could track animals with expertise, and had stories and facts about every inch of the Mara. Answered all our curiosities with consideration.But what stood out most was his passion, he shared our excitement and took every effort to ensure we saw Kenya’s wildlife up close and personal. Each day felt like an adventure and he kept it fresh and light.
Throughout the trip, we were met with warmth, kindness, and genuine hospitality from everyone we encountered. The team was so thoughtful and attentive to our needs that we never felt like outsiders; it felt like we were traveling among friends who truly cared about making our stay unforgettable. Thanks to their impeccable planning, expertise, and the warmth of the people they work with, our African dream was more than a trip. it was an experience of a lifetime.
If you’re considering a visit to Kenya and want an inspiring experience, highly recommend Dr.Matrishva should be your first choice. He gave us the best guidance and was kind and considerate with all the choices.

We visited Masai Mara in November 2023 as a group of 12 people and it was a custom tour organized by Dr. Vyas. The entire experience was brilliant. He worked with us patiently in helping finalize our itinerary details, clarifying our queries. Before we departed, there was a meticulous set of preparatory list of things to do shared. During the tour, every single place we visited and experienced was exactly as specified and committed during the planning stage and specified in the itinerary. The hotels were clean and safe, the drivers and guides were brilliant, vegetarian food was well organized and the safari experiences were outstanding. All of us loved the safari experiences. During the tour also, in case we had any queries to ask of him, he was readily available on phone at all times of the tour.
All in all it was one of the best travel experiences we have had.

Our recent stay at Matla Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve was an unforgettable experience, elevated by the incredible expertise and hospitality of Dr. Matrishva Vyas. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this trip would be something special. The exclusivity of the arrangements, including private game drives, personalized service, and luxurious accommodations, made us feel like we had the entire reserve to ourselves.
One of the highlights of our stay was the immense photography knowledge shared by Dr. Vyas. As a seasoned wildlife photographer, his insights and tips transformed our safari experience. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned photographer, Dr. Vyas offers a unique perspective, helping you capture the raw beauty of Madikwe’s wildlife—from the majestic lions to the elusive cerval cats.. His patience, eye for detail, and passion for the animals made every game drive a masterclass in wildlife photography.
The lodge itself was a haven of comfort and tranquility. Nestled in the heart of the reserve, Matla Lodge offers sweeping views of the African bush. The private arrangements allowed us to enjoy uninterrupted moments with nature, from watching elephants at the waterhole to experiencing breathtaking sunsets. The staff was attentive and made sure every need was catered to, enhancing the sense of exclusivity.
Overall, the combination of the luxurious Matla Lodge, the pristine wilderness of Madikwe, and the exceptional guidance of Dr. Vyas made this trip an extraordinary adventure. If you’re looking for a safari experience that blends wildlife photography, luxury, and personal attention, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!

Hi, It’s a singular honor to write this piece. Madikwe Safari 2024 with Dr Matrishva Vyas group was an humungous blessing for me because no stone was left unturned or no detail however trivial was ignored. Planning was meticulous and executed with precision and perfection. For any serious amateur photographer, they must undergo at least one safari in his group to get the real picture of how much your photography potential’s can be achieved in toto. All doubts are answered even before asking for it. The camaraderie and dedication is seen to be believed. The guides, accommodation and food are all one the very best and most importantly lots of behind the scenes activities help in make it most cost effective. Ideally Madikwe on your own will burn a big hole in your pocket. Now coming to safaris, they very regulated by authorities so that no crowding or disturbances are encountered to the wildlife. Only hassle is only brief timeline is there to shoot at important or rare animals because of Que system for ALL JEEPS. Matla game lodge is big and animal density is spread out and hence luck is required in plenty like any other safaris. Our group had exclusive accommodation hence fantastic sighting at the water hole including Serval cats and male lions were encountered. Our Guides James Gradwell and Lazarus Mmpultani were top notch. We got see the elusive Brown Hyenas too. My maiden African Safari experience in this group is priceless and very glad that I was accepted into this fantastic mixture of physicians, surgeons and Orthodontists. It’s dream come true for me. Mahatma Gandhi once said best description of sugar is possible only on tasting it, likewise Wildlife safari with Matrishva Vyas is best experienced by joining his team. You will never regret it. Worth every INR. If opportunity presents itself again I would just do it all over again. Hope is a good thing and no good thing ever dies, it lingers on on on … Salute Vyas bhai. and may your energy never wane or wither ever. God bless.
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Bird photography, Sunrise, sunset etc could also be encouraged in African Safari because more importance is given to Big Five.

The whole program was very well organized. The Matla game resort was exclusively booked for our group. The arrangements were excellent. The safaris were wonderfully organized with very good sightings by James and Lazi. Overall everything was taken care of by Dr. Matrishva with excellent photography tutorials and guidance. My third visit to Madikwe with Dr. Matrishva, that says all.

My second time in Africa with Dr Vyas and another set of wonderful memories
Madikwe was magical and all promised by Dr Vyas 2as delivered
No hold barred teaching, superb itenary, no hidden costs and wonder co participants made it an week to remember
The icing for me personally was my wife joining me and thoroughly enjoying the tour only to ask where nextShow more
Where next Dr Vyas ?

Another African extravaganza with Dr Matrishwa both in terms of photography and ambience
Absolutely enjoyed the trip , the terrain and the photo opportunities and of course the guidance of Dr Vyas
All thanks to some meticulous planning and execution by Dr Matrishwa

My son and I just retuned from an excellent safari arranged by Dr. Matrishva Vyas in Namibia. It was a great pleasure spending time with him and the whole group for 8 days .
All arrangements for travel and accommodation throughout were excellent, including our guide who was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The itinerary, scenery and wildlife sightings were all wonderful!Show more
I am very impressed by Dr Vyas’s in depth knowledge of photography. His passion, enthusiasm and skill, both for photography and instruction are outstanding and contagious! He is an excellent instructor and is eager and happy to instruct and guide you both during active shooting, traveling in the vehicle and after hours! including post processing skills.
Moreover, Dr. Matrishva is easy going, light hearted, respectful and very professional. Both Christopher and I enjoyed ourselves immensely. The atmosphere through out the trip was very congenial, relaxed and jocular. It felt like being with family and friends!
I eagerly await doing another trip and many more with Dr. Matrishva. I would very highly recommend him and the safaris he arranges!

Dr Vyas planned and arranged this tour for four of us.We stayed at the Reto bush camp for three days. The facility is very well managed. Clean, spacious, with attentive service. It felt like home. The chef would prepare our dishes of choice everyday. Sam with his ever present smile, Chris with his knowledge of the masai customs, and Benson… a wonderful tour guide who never tired of showing us the animals.. from morning till night. Benson obviously loves animals and that reflects in his work ethic. We were regaled by a masai dance by the evening fire. Great experience.

I recently had the pleasure of booking a trip to Masai Mara with Dr Vyas, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the moment I stepped off the plane in Nairobi, I was taken care of with the utmost hospitality. The airport pickup was seamless, and every detail of my journey was meticulously arranged.
The guide (Simat) was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly fun. making the safari an unforgettable adventure. Throughout the planning process, Dr Vyas was extremely reachable and guided me through every step, ensuring that all my questions and concerns were addressed promptly.
As a solo female traveler, I felt incredibly safe and well taken care of the entire time. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to explore Masai Mara, especially solo female travelers. The level of service and attention to detail was exceptional, making this trip one of the best experiences of my life.

it’s a very great experience to attend the 2 days workshop conducted in SCBDCH, Cuttack on clinical photography in which Dr. Vyas Sir has guided us about the extra oral and intraoral clinical photography in a tremendous n simple way by giving live examples, demonstrating each n every view by adjusting different parameters..so it becomes interesting n easy to click every shot in an innovative way…. I wish that every institute should conduct such type of workshops so that Doctors should recognize minute errors which can change the whole diagnosis n treatment plan…. We wish to learn more from Dr. Vyas in future both clinical as well as wildlife photography……
thanks sir for guiding us
regards
Dr Neha Patyal

Gm all…
I must share a feedback about @Matrishva Vyas Clinical photography course which I have joined last month…
Trust me it is one of the best course I have attended so far, very practical points to implement, pure dedication by Dr Vyas to each participant’s smallest of query and to solve it, going slowly for the ease of participants and not in a hurry to finish the course, and I was doing clinical photography myself with Dslr but after this course I got almost 6-10 points new which I could easily incorporate in my clinical setup and which helped me immensely to improve my clinical photography skills…
Thank you Dr Vyas for everything…
Shared the feedback here so in case in future any member from our group can take the advantage of Dr Vyas’a course…
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“I was with sir on WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAHY LEARNING TOUR, TADOBA this weekend. Dr maitrishva Vyas Sir is having extreme knowledge and skill in wildlife photography, no doubt in that.
It was wonderful learning experience under the guidance of Sir.
During jungle safari sir’s tips for photography helped me to overcome my mistakes which I usually make.
I would like to be associated with you sir in future also.
Thank you sir.”

“We had a wonderful clinical workshop on diagnostic imaging with Dr.Matrishva Vyas.Being a 1st year MDS student(orthodontic and dentofacial orthopaedic) it has helped me to enrich my knowledge regarding the importance of taking a proper clinical photograph and the importance it plays in diagnosis of a case.Dr.Vyas has also shared with us how photography (being his passion) has enriched his professional life.With a take home message that we need not leave our passion for profession.A proper balance between the two can make our journey more interesting and beautiful”

“We had a wonderful time at Madikwe. Dr Vyas is very Proffessional in his approach at the same time very genuine and warm,not to mention fun loving . The six day at Madikwe was enjoyable at the same time very informative and useful specially from a photographic point. Would definitely recommend dr Vyas photographic camp. Worth every penny !”

“It was a wonderful and memorable experience. Learnt a lot in photography. The beautiful jungles, animals, the flora and fauna are all exceptional. Our drivers/guide’s were extraordinarily experienced and knew exactly what we wanted to see. The arrangements were excellent. All in all whatever I had dreamt for this safari, came true and much more. Thanks to Dr. Vyaas and his passion. Am seriously planning on joining for South Africa tour next year.”

“We had an amazing time with Dr. Vyaas. He personally picked us up from the Airport and joined us on the first safari with us. His knowledge about just the different flora and fauna etc is amazing. He shared different insights on photography which has led to us taking better pictures.”

“Had an enriching and learning experience with Matrishva sir at Bandhavgarh. He is a teacher par excellence, an individual who is so friendly and open to ones doubts. He voluntarily explained the key features, the techiques and skills involved in Wildlife photography. Would surely recommend his tours to the budding and serious photographers. Hope to join your future programmes some time again sir ��.
Thank you for wonderful memories.”

“Dr matrishva vyas is a great teacher and has a wealth of knowledge and share it in a very interesting way.
Really great full to have him in Divya Jyoti dental college.
Thank you sir”

“Dr Vyas is a great teacher and I learnt a lot about photography – both wildlife on the trip to Madikwe and clinical, from the course he held in Nairobi. He has a wealth of knowledge and shares it in an easy to understand form that allows you to put it into practice immediately.”

“A families Dream come true made possible with the help of Dr Vyas sir .It felt like being taken care of by a family member who helped us from that time of booking flight tickets to talking everday from africa making sure everything was going smooth. Anyone who wishes to go to Africa for the first time for wildlife should definitely take the guidance of Vyas sir. Thanks a million sir ?“

“I just finished a 2 day, tiger spotting safari at Tadoba. The trip was extremely well organized and educational, in more than one way. I hope my review does justice to this amazing trip.
We went along with Matrishva Uncle, as a family of 3, my dad, my 14 year old brother and me. The entire trip was jovial with uncle’s company and educational with the deep knowledge on wildlife that we were exposed to. We had so many things to learn, view and enjoy as a family. The stay was well organised and the safari itself was exceptional. We were taken to spots which were guaranteed hotspots for tiger spotting and it was worth the long waiting hours. Patience is a virtue and I’m glad I learn a lot about this important aspect in life.
Spotting 6 tigers in 2 days is something special for me. I learnt quite a bit of basic knowledge on how to use my DSLR camera too. Personally, I was always learning something new, be it about the wildlife habitat or about the camera work too. Hands down, it has been one of my best wildlife experiences and has kindled an amateur shutterbug in me. I hope to take forward my learnings and make my photography skills better too. Overall, we were well cared for and extremely happy that we got to experience something this wonderful. I hope to do more such trips in the future!”

“MY FIRST WILDLIFE TRIP TO TANZANIA—ABSOLUTELY THE BEST
Our experience with Dr Matrishva Vyas Wildlife Photography and safari exceeded all our expectations.It was one of the best trips I ever had.His choice of picking Joe as our tour driver made our trip, absolutely the best. Because of his vast knowledge of the area and animals is a huge plus.
After each game drive Dr Vyas finds time to see the photos we have taken, the mistakes we committed and advises us to improve the techniques.I learned so much about getting a great image of wild life , scenic images, birds and spectacle shots of the animal moves. It’s not just to watch the animals – it is to know the entire story,- Amazing experience.
The holiday went like watching a thrilling movie, with no hitches anywhere.
The quality of service and delivery of experience was surpassed… the moment we landed till they dropped us back to airport…was absolutely taken care.
This trip, absolutely exceeded my expectations.
Recommending with LOVE.“

“Having been on a tour led by the indomitable Dr Matrishva Vyas to Tanzania last month, I can say that his commitment and effort to provide the participants an amazing experience is highly commendable. It was a tour that was well-arranged, with fantastic sightings and the photos I got were certainly enhanced by Vyas’s advice and guidance. Highly recommended!!“

“Having been on a tour led by the indomitable Dr Matrishva Vyas to Tanzania last month, I can say that his commitment and effort to provide the participants an amazing experience is highly commendable. It was a tour that was well-arranged, with fantastic sightings and the photos I got were certainly enhanced by Vyas’s advice and guidance. Highly recommended!!“

“Had an amazing session today in Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi on Diagnostic photography in dentistry. It was a very entertaining and enlightening session. Looking forward to being associated with you sir in wildlife photography tours also and honing my photography skills.
Thankyou very much sir for today’s amazing session.“