A safari through Kenya’s breathtaking landscapes offers unparalleled opportunities for photographers to capture iconic wildlife, dramatic scenery, and diverse bird species. This 10-day photography adventure takes you deep into Amboseli, Tsavo, and Mombasa, ensuring a mix of big game, volcanic terrain, and coastal beauty.
From elephants silhouetted against Mount Kilimanjaro to predator sightings in Tsavo East and marine photography along Kenya’s coastline, every moment is designed to deliver perfect compositions for professionals and photography enthusiasts alike. Expert guides ensure optimal lighting and positioning for golden-hour shots, while specialized excursions uncover hidden birdwatching gems across Kenya’s top reserves.
With luxury accommodations, strategic game drives, and diverse landscapes ranging from savanna to sea, this safari promises exceptional photographic moments and lasting memories. Pack your lenses and prepare to capture Kenya’s wild beauty in its most stunning forms!
Itinerary
- Arrival: Land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), where our representative will welcome and transfer you to your hotel.
- Relax & Unwind: Stay at Fairview Hotel, offering a comfortable retreat before your adventure begins.
- Stay: Fairview Hotel | Meals: B
- Scenic Drive: Depart after breakfast via Namanga border town, arriving at Amboseli National Park for a game drive en route to the lodge.
- Photographic Opportunities: Capture breathtaking sunrise & sunset images of Mt. Kilimanjaro, with its snow-capped peaks towering over the plains.
- Birdwatching Highlights: Amboseli is home to over 400 species, including African jacana, grey-crowned cranes, saddle-billed storks, and pygmy falcons.
- Wildlife Encounters: Amboseli is famed for its large elephant herds, offering striking compositions against the mountain backdrop.
- Stay: Amboseli Serena Lodge | Meals: B, L, D
- Scenic Transfer: Journey to Tsavo West National Park, covering over 9,065 km² of stunning landscapes.
- Unique Photography Spots: Capture the Shetani Lava Flow, a striking volcanic feature, along with Mzima Springs, home to hippos and crystal-clear waters.
- Birding Gems: Tsavo is a paradise for bird lovers, featuring black-headed lapwings, Fischer’s starlings, Narina trogons, and African finfoots.
- Stay: Kilaguni Serena Lodge | Meals: B, L, D
- Big Cat Photography: Venture deep into Tsavo East, infamous for its Man-eating lions of Tsavo and vast open plains perfect for action shots.
- Scenic Game Drives: Explore photogenic locations such as Voi Wildlife Lodge, a prime base for capturing the raw beauty of Tsavo.
- Birding Highlights: Spot golden-breasted starlings, African skimmers, martial eagles, and lesser kestrels throughout your safari drives.
- Stay: Voi Wildlife Lodge | Meals: B, L, D
- Optional Excursions: Explore Mombasa’s coastal attractions, including:
- Mombasa Marine National Park for vibrant underwater photography.
- Arabuko Sokoke Forest, home to rare forest-dwelling birds like Sokoke scops owls and Amani sunbirds.
- Shimba Hills National Reserve, with forest raptors and palm-nut vultures.
- Stay: Serena Beach Hotel | Meals: B, D
- Relaxation: Enjoy a leisurely morning at the beach before transferring to Moi International Airport, Mombasa.
- Final Flight: Board a domestic flight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) for your onward journey home.