"I cannot recommend the manul trip in eastern Mongolia with Sebastian and Rachel more highly. I have travelled extensively in Africa and India to see big cats and other wildlife, but our trip to Mongolia to photograph the manul was one of the most memorable. Months before this tour I contacted Cat Expeditions to find out more about another trip. Sebastian was incredibly generous with his time, setting up calls at a convenient hour (I am based in Sydney) to talk me through their ethical approach to seeing and photographing cats in the wild. When a space opened up on the manul trip unexpectedly, I jumped at the chance to join. Rachel was incredible in flawlessly organising a separate tour for me prior to the manul trip, and her agency recommendation was spot on! The manul trip exceeded all my expectations - we had incredible sightings of the cats and their numerous playful kittens from our first day in the field, to the last. Sebastian even took the time to finesse some of my default camera settings which has transformed how I capture images! Both he and Rachel generously shared their post production expertise by providing hands on guidance on Lightroom editing. The group size (4 guests) was perfect, and it was a privilege to be able to stay at the research and conservation centre where we learnt first hand about the important work being conducted by the researchers. (A portion of the trip cost is also donated to the research centre). On top of all this, we also had a lot of laughs. Sebastian and Rachel were the perfect hosts. Their genuine ethical approach puts the welfare of the cats first, while also providing the opportunity for guests to experience truly unforgettable sightings of these beautiful cats. I have now signed on for their 2025 pumas trip! All in all, an unforgettable, life changing experience!"

- Kate Walton

"This tour is a one of a kind gem. With no other cat species can you photograph such rarely seen behaviors while only 30 meters away from adorable kittens and a cat super mom. While behind a photo blind, we were quiet and patient, and got to experience manul kittens playing, stalking, and even nursing! We got to stay in gers surrounded by Mongolian steppe with no one around for miles. And a sizable percentage of the cost goes directly towards funding research to better understand the manul. If you want your life to be changed forever by adorable manul kittens and the superhero researchers and guides that protect them, this tour is for you. Are you ready for a life changing adventure?"

- Daniel Dahan

"One of my best encounters with wild cats. Being in the mongolian remote areas to meet the shy manuls is one of my best encounters with this little wild cat. Everything was tiptop from the organisation to the local guide and all opportunities to meet these very shy cats. Do highly recommend this trip for people who are interested in saving the wild cats!"

- Maria Tf

"The Manul trip was spectacular. We spent hours at the den sites every afternoon, watching kittens play and run to greet their mothers whenever they returned from a hunt. We even came to recognize individual kittens and see differences in their personalities. I never dreamed I’d be able to watch and photograph wild cat kittens like this, let alone those of a species as elusive as the Manul! The cat sightings are worth the whole trip, but it was also excellent in so many other ways. I loved staying in a ger on the beautiful endless green steppe, which is unlike any place I’ve experienced. We had great encounters with other wildlife like Corsac Foxes, Steppe Eagles, Eurasian Eagle-owls, and Mongolian Gazelle. I can’t recommend this trip highly enough!"

- Carrie Smith

"From the moment we arrived in Manul camp in Mongolia, the sightings began. Lots of cats and lots of action. In the morning we would drive with our skilled local guide and see beautiful species like owls, steppe eagles, and corsac foxes. Afternoons were all Manul for hours, it was unbelievable. From a cultural perspective, Manul camp is fantastic. Delicious home-cooked meals for any type of eater from vegetarians to carnivores. Staying in a beautiful Ger with hand-carved wood ceilings and beautiful details is something I will never forget. Working with a skilled cat guide like Sebastian helped us prepare for the cats' behavior and how to position for the best images. And, best images we sure did get."

- Michelle Liles

"The manul trip with Sebastian and our local guide delivered an experience of a lifetime. We could observe Pallas’s Cat families around their den sites for hours every day. It was amazing to watch the kittens pounce around, play with each other and interact with mom. We also had a chance to photograph other species on this tour as well: corsac fox, steppe eagle and eagle-owl were just some of my personal favorites. Staying in the gers out in the steppe, eating the local, delicious home cooked meals and spending time with our wonderful hosts was absolutely priceless!"

- Zita Quentin

"The trip exceeded my expectations! Ethical wildlife viewing is hugely important to me. Oogii’a knowledge and experience, combined with Sebastian’s expert understanding of both the cats, and photography allowed us to experience wildlife safely and with minimal disturbance. We came back with a greater knowledge of the manul - and some great images!"

- Julie Jessen

"This trip exceeded expectations. We had so many opportunities to observe and photograph the manul cats and kittens, hunting, playing, hanging out and more. I thoroughly enjoyed the ger camp, the food was perfect, our research hosts were lovely and accessible, and we got to also photograph a variety of other native mammals and birds, including the Steppe eagle."

- Jodi Frediani

"Sebastian and his team were very friendly, welcoming, professional and knowledgeable. They provided lots of interesting information about the Manul as well as the other species that we observed including fox, gazelle, eagles, falcons, badger, and vultures. We were fortunate to see Manul kittens relaxing on rocks, playing, and hunting every day while out on the steppe. Sebastian encouraged questions and his suggestions significantly improved the quality of my photographs. Sebastian and the host family provided a very relaxed environment at the ger camp. The food was good and the gers were quite spacious and comfortable. Thank you Sebastian for such a wonderful experience."

- Sue Stretton