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Wildlife Photography Experience
(Half-Day)

Overview

Experience Itinerary

Overview

What’s Included

Who Is This For

Optional Add-Ons

Duration

3-5 hours (morning or
afternoon session)

Location

Da Nang,
Vietnam

Program Cost

$50 USD / person (Includes equipment, guide, drinks, transportation, and post-experience support.)

Join the team behind Viet Endangered Narratives (VEN) for a half-day experience combining conservation, photography, and creative storytelling. Explore the Son Trà Nature Reserve in search of rare wildlife like red-shanked douc langurs and tropical birds, learn how to use professional camera gear, and create your own mini wildlife story to share with the world.

Experience Itinerary

Part 1 - Meet & Briefing at VEN Space (30 minutes)

  • Welcome drink (herbal tea/juice) at VEN’s base in Da Nang.

  • Introduction to VEN's conservation mission and the power of visual storytelling.

  • Orientation to the experience and short training:

  • Intro to Son Trà Nature Reserve

  • Safety & wildlife etiquette

  • Invitation to join the “Volunteering Through Stories” series

  • Equipment intro & camera basics

Part 2 - Wildlife Exploration in Son Tra (3-4 hours)

  • Travel together to the reserve (transportation arranged by VEN or meet directly).

  • Guided hike/drive through Son Trà with stops at wildlife hotspots.

  • Search for and observe:

  • Red-shanked douc langurs

  • Tropical birds

  • Insects, butterflies, and forest flora

  • Guests use professional cameras (provided by VEN) to capture images/videos

  • VEN team supports with:

  • Camera handling tips

  • Wildlife tracking

  • Creative composition advice

Part 3 - Your Story, Your Voice (30-60 min)

  • Back at VEN space or via WhatsApp follow-up:

  • Add intro/outro to your best photo/video

  • Optional help with short caption or story text

  • We post your work on VEN’s social media (with your name/handle tagged)

  • You’re invited to tag us and share your story with #VENWildTales or something simila

What’s Included

  • Welcome drink

  • Entry permit or fee (VEN’s yearly contribution to Son Tra management board’s work)

  • Transportation to/from Son Tra (or meet-up coordination)

  • Photography equipment

  • Wildlife guide + camera support

  • Light post-production assistance (intro/outro, upload help)

  • Your story published on VEN’s media

  • Invitation to join our storytelling volunteer community

Who Is This For

  • Nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts

  • Eco-travellers and mindful tourists

  • Beginner or aspiring photographers

  • Creators and storytellers

  • People who want to do good while exploring

Optional Add-Ons

  • Edited video/photo reel professionally prepared for you

  • Donation to support VEN’s conservation work

Have any questions?

Check out our FAQs section! The answer might already be there.

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