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9 Day Photography Safari: 

Through the Lens: Kenya Photo Safari

SAMPLE ITINERARY

(We offer fully customizable trips)

Amboseli • Lake Nakuru • Masai Mara

Perfect for: Photographers seeking adventure and once in a lifetime moments 

Day 1:

Welcome to Nairobi

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where your photography journey begins. You’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel for a rest and briefing with your guide, a professional wildlife photographer.

Overnight: Nairobi

Day 2:

Amboseli Awaits – Golden Hour in the Shadow of Kilimanjaro

Drive to Amboseli National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in time for a sunset game drive, where you’ll have the first chance to photograph wildlife in golden light.

Highlights: Elephants, wildebeest, giraffes, Kilimanjaro backdrops, dramatic clouds and dust

Overnight: Amboseli

Day 3:

Full-Day in Amboseli – Elephants & Endless Horizons

Spend the entire day in the field, with ample time at key spots perfect for wildlife photography. Expect long-range views, shallow wetlands, and opportunities to capture elephants, buffalo, zebras, and birds at close range.

Overnight: Amboseli

Day 4:

Amboseli – Silhouettes, Reflections & Movement

Start at sunrise to capture the soft morning light, followed by strategic positioning near waterholes where animals gather. The afternoon brings chances for backlit dust scenes and sunset silhouettes.

Overnight: Amboseli

Day 5:

Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Forest Scenes

Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its pink flamingos, rhino sightings, and acacia woodland. The scenery shifts here, offering new perspectives and birdlife diversity.

Highlights: Flamingos, white and black rhinos, waterbucks, African fish eagles, Rothschild giraffes

Overnight: Lake Nakuru

Day 6:

Lake Nakuru – Up Close with Rhinos & Birds

Enjoy morning and afternoon drives tailored for composition and framing. Watch for tree-climbing lions, pelicans, and perfect mirror-like lake reflections at dawn.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru

Day 7:

Masai Mara – Enter the Photographer’s Paradise

Drive to Masai Mara, Kenya’s most iconic park. Your late afternoon drive offers opportunities to photograph antelopes, elephants, and possibly big cats against expansive golden backdrops.

Overnight: Masai Mara

Day 8:

Masai Mara – Full-Day Game Drive

Spend the day tracking wildlife through diverse terrain. This region is renowned for its concentration of predators. With the help of your guide and professional photographer, you’ll be positioned for ideal lighting and angles.

Highlights: Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, zebras, and dramatic savannah landscapes

Overnight: Masai Mara

Day 9:

Sunrise Shoot & Return to Nairobi

Capture the Mara at dawn, perfect light, still air, and quiet moments with wildlife. Return to Nairobi with memory cards full and a heart full of awe.

End of Safari 

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