Cat Expeditions Guides
We pride ourselves in only utilizing the best guides for every single one of our tours. Their knowledge, ethics, and friendliness are key in making our tours so successful. We also always have hand-picked local guides in addition to our below featured international photography guides.
Sebastian Kennerknecht
Sebastian is a co-founder of Cat Expeditions. He is a wildlife and conservation photographer with over fifteen years of experience creating images of wild cats. He has photographed more wild cat species than any other person in the world, including some of the most elusive felines like the Borneo bay cat.
Sebastian has produced high quality editorial photographs, time-lapses, videos, and web content featured in and by BBC Wildlife, Smithsonian, the Economist, Science, and Conservation International, among others.
Sebastian graduated with a bachelor of science in ecology and evolution from the University of California - Santa Cruz, and is an associate fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP).
Sebastian leads these tours: Big Cats of Africa, Bobcats, Cats of Borneo, Canada Lynx, Cheetahs, Classic Safari, Eurasian Lynx, Iberian Lynx, Jaguars, Manul, Puma, Serval and Caracal, Snow Leopards, and Tiger Tour.
Rachel Tobias
Rachel is a co-founder of Cat Expeditions. She is a wildlife photographer and a customer experience expert. She makes sure that your entire cat expedition is seamless from beginning to end. Having traveled to over forty countries in search of photographing wildlife she knows what is involved into creating an all around experience that is unforgettable.
Besides always exploring new accommodations and dining options for our tours, Rachel co-leads tours with Sebastian, providing photography instructions and ensuring our guests are always well taken care of.
Rachel leads these tours: Big Cats of Africa, Bobcats, Cats of Borneo, Canada Lynx, Cheetahs, Classic Safari, Eurasian Lynx, Iberian Lynx, Jaguars, Manul, Puma, Serval and Caracal, and Tiger Tour.
Andres Novales
Andres Novales is a Guatemalan wildlife photographer and expedition leader with more than a decade of field experience. His path began with a deep interest in biology, which grew into a career combining science, conservation, and photography.
His work focuses strongly on big cats, as well as reptiles and amphibians, which have been lifelong passions. Andres is drawn to species that are often elusive, difficult to photograph, or under pressure from environmental threats. He believes in using photography not only as a creative pursuit but also as a way to spark curiosity, awareness, and conservation action.
Andres is committed to expanding his work with global species of wild cats while continuing to collaborate with local communities and conservation groups. His goal is to keep building bridges between people and nature.
Andres leads these tours: Big Cats of Africa, Cats of Borneo, Cheetahs, Iberian Lynx, Manul, Puma, Serval and Caracal, and Tiger Tour.