Kenya Photography Expedition
10 Min 2 Pax

Kenya Photography Expedition

Capture Kenya’s diverse wildlife and dramatic landscapes.

Starting From

$6799

Per person sharing

Safari Overview

Kenya Photography Expedition This 10-day tour is meticulously crafted for photographers seeking to capture Kenya’s diverse wildlife and dramatic landscapes. We focus on extended golden-hour game drives and strategic positioning for the best shots. Client: Photography Group (Price based on 2 Pax sharing) Validity: 2026 Season (Excludes July-October Peak Surcharge)

Northern special five, chimps &rhinos,birdlife, Mt.kilimanjaro and the big tuskers

Safari Review

Duration
10
Location
Rift Valley Wonders: South & Central Circuit
Difficulty
Moderate
Best For
Photo enthusiasts

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival in Nairobi

Route: Nairobi

Arrival: Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to your hotel. Activity: Afternoon briefing with your lead photographer/guide. Optional visit to the Giraffe Centre for close-up portraits. Accommodation: Eka Hotel / Tamarind Tree Hotel (Mid-range) Meals: Dinner

Afternoon Activities

  • Afternoon briefing with your lead photographer/guide. Optional visit to the Giraffe Centre for close-up portraits.
Accommodation: Eka Hotel / Tamarind Tree Hotel (Mid-range)
Meals: Bed &Breakfast
2

Samburu National Reserve (The Northern Special Five)

Departure: 0700hrs
Route: Nairobi-Nanyuki-Isiolo
Travel: 6-7hrs
Arrival: in time for lunch

Focus: Rare species found only north of the equator (Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Somali Ostrich, and Gerenuk). Photography: The Ewaso Nyiro River provides excellent reflection shots and leopard sightings.

Afternoon Activities

  • Afternoon gamedrive

Top Highlights

  • special five
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meals: Full board
3

Samburu

Departure: 0600-830hrs
Route: Gamedrive
Travel: Game drive
Arrival: back for lunch

explore Samburu

Morning Activities

  • Early morning game drive

Afternoon Activities

  • Afternoon game drive
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meals: Full board
4

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Rhinos & Chimpanzees)

Departure: 0700hrs
Route: Nairobi-Nanyuki
Travel: 3-4hrs
Arrival: In time for lunch

Focus: High density of Black and White Rhinos. Visit the world's last two Northern White Rhinos. Photography: Dramatic views of Mount Kenya as a backdrop for wildlife shots.

Afternoon Activities

  • Afternoon game drive
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp (Standard Wing)
Meals: Full Board
5

Lake Nakuru National Park (Birds & Rhinos)

Departure: 0730hrs
Route: Nanyuki-Nakuru
Travel: 5-6hrs
Arrival: in time for lunch

Focus: White and Black Rhinos and the Rothschild’s Giraffe. Diverse birdlife (Flamingos, Pelicans). Photography: The yellow fever tree forests offer unique "moody" lighting for leopard and rhino shots.

Afternoon Activities

  • Afternoon game drive

Top Highlights

  • lake nakuru, rhinos,flamingos
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru sopa/Sarova lionhill
Meals: Full board
6

Masai Mara National Reserve (The Big Cats)

Departure: 0700hrs
Route: Nairobi-Narok
Travel: 5-6hrs
Arrival: in time for lunch

Focus: Africa’s greatest wildlife theater. Home to the "Marsh Pride" and high densities of cheetahs and leopards. Photography: Vast savannahs, dramatic sunsets, and high-action predator-prey interactions.

Afternoon Activities

  • Afternoon game viewing

Top Highlights

  • Big cats
Accommodation: Pride inn Mara/Ashnil mara
Meals: Full board
7

Mara

Departure: 0600hrs
Route: mara
Travel: game
Arrival: game

explore mara

Afternoon Activities

  • game drives
Accommodation: Pride inn mara/Ashnill mara
Meals: Full board
8

Mara

Departure: 0600hrs
Route: game drive
Travel: game
Arrival: game drive

explore the mara

Accommodation: Pride in mara/Ashnil mara
Meals:
9

Lake Naivasha (Aquatic Birdlife & Hippos)

Departure: 0730hrs
Route: mara-narok-naivasha
Travel: 5-6hrs drive
Arrival: in time for lunch

Activity: Morning drive from Masai Mara to Naivasha. Afternoon boat safari on Lake Naivasha. Photography: Water-level shots of hippos and fish eagles in action. The sunset over the lake provides a serene landscape opportunity.

Afternoon Activities

  • boat ride

Top Highlights

  • hippos and birds
Accommodation: enashipai
Meals: Full Board
10

Amboseli National Park (Elephants & Kilimanjaro)

Departure: 0700hrs
Route: naivasha-amboseli
Travel: 6-7hrs
Arrival: in time for lunch

Activity: Early morning drive to Amboseli. Full day focusing on the "Big Tuskers." Focus: The legendary elephants of Amboseli with the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro in the background.

Afternoon Activities

  • Afternoon game viewing
Accommodation: Oltukai lodge
Meals: Full board

Included

  • • Full board accommodation
  • • Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
  • • Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
  • • All park entrance fees and conservancy fees.
  • • $100/day driver guide allowance as requested.
  • • 1 Litre of bottled water per person per day.
  • • Airport transfers in Nairobi.

Excluded

  • • International flights and Visa fees.
  • • Gratuities (Tips) for lodge staff and driver-guide.
  • • Personal travel insurance.
  • • Optional activities (Hot Air Balloon: ~$450pp; Masai Village Visit: ~$30pp).

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