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Chris Austria

My life is an incredible adventure that has taken me down some very exciting and extraordinary paths. I have been fortunate to be able to follow my passions in life. This has been a challenge, and at times a difficult road, but worth it in unimaginable ways. A life with tigers and lions has been a dream of mine since I was a child. My work with the big cats eventually led me to wildlife conservation in East Africa. Currently, I am working for the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Uganda. In 1998, the sanctuary was founded by Dr. Jane Goodall and a group of founding trustees. This website is an account of my journey.

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Chris Austria

I am professional photographer, videographer, and the CEO of Chris Austria Safaris Ltd. in Uganda. Before moving to this beautiful country, I lived in Ethiopia, and Rwanda. My travel company offers customized wildlife, cultural, and photographic safaris in Uganda, and Rwanda. I’m very passionate about sharing the stunning beauty, culture, people, fashion, food and wildlife from the Pearl Of Africa. 

When I lived in the US, I worked with tigers, lions, and other animals for many years at Six Flags in Vallejo, CA and the San Francisco Zoo. This rewarding career inspired me to focus my energies towards wildlife conservation, tourism, and protecting endangered species. To see more of my work, visit ChrisAustriaSafaris.com, and ChrisAustriaPhotography.com

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Fashion Photography In Uganda

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Wildlife NFT

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The Lions of Uganda

This was a beautiful moment photographing a female lion and her young cub. My travel clients and I encountered these big cats in Kidepo Valley in the Karamoja region of […]

By Chris Austria Posted on 1 month ago

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Street art in Palermo, Italia

I love photographing in Italy. I found this dope mural while walking the streets in the city of Palermo.

By Chris Austria Posted on August 25, 2021

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Portraits in Kampala, Uganda

Model: Namuwonge Beckie

By Chris Austria Posted on February 5, 2021

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Primates in Uganda

By Chris Austria Posted on November 25, 2020

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Art in the time of Covid

While sheltering in place, I focused my time on expanding my creativity. The process of digitally painting my photographs was a fantastic experience, and helped me get through these challenging […]

By Chris Austria Posted on November 24, 2020

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Video: Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka- Conservation Through Public Health

Chris Austria Productions is filming a documentary on the work of Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. Her organization provides effective programs to protect the endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda, and to assist […]

By Chris Austria Posted on October 31, 2017

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African lion in Kidepo National Park – Uganda

I was excited to see this magnificent lion in Kidepo National Park, northeast Uganda. He looked so majestic as he surveyed his territory high up in the rocky terrain. Nothing […]

By Chris Austria Posted on July 16, 2017

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Video- Gelada Mountain Monkeys In Simien Mountain, Ethiopia.

It’s a breathtaking experience to be around the Gelada Monkeys, as they go about their lives in the Simien, northern Ethiopia. This spectacular area is a UNESCO World Heritage site. […]

By Chris Austria Posted on March 3, 2017

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Video-Wildlife Moments in Rwanda

Rwanda is a gorgeous country in East Africa. I took this footage at the Gisakura Tea Estates, Lake Kivu in Kibuye, Akagera National Park, and Nyungwe Forest. Music produced by […]

By Chris Austria Posted on March 3, 2017

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Video of Ngamba Island Chimpanzees

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary was founded in 1998 by Dr. Jane Goodall, and a group of founding trustees.  Home to 46 chimps that have been rescued from the illegal wildlife […]

By Chris Austria Posted on March 3, 2017

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Red-tailed Hawk In Flight

I am continually astounded by the beauty, elegance, and power displayed by birds of prey.

By Chris Austria Posted on February 14, 2017

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Video- The Elephants Of Uganda

This is my footage of the elephants in Uganda- East Africa. I filmed these powerful giants in Kidepo, Queen Elizabeth, and Murchison Falls National Parks. Thirty five thousand elephants are […]

By Chris Austria Posted on February 7, 2017

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Photography Website

Visit my website for more photos of wildlife and nature. This is a giraffe that crossed my path in Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda. http://www.chrisaustriaphotography.com

By Chris Austria Posted on December 17, 2016

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Sierra Club Webinar- Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

This is our Sierra Club webinar here on my YouTube channel. Suzanne York from Transition Earth spoke on conservation and health in Borneo . Karen Gaia Pitts spoke on her projects with […]

By Chris Austria Posted on September 15, 2016

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