Join us on an action-packed photo safari to two of Kenya’s most famous and photographic wildlife reserves: Amboseli national park and the Masai Mara.
Amboseli is world renowned for its large herds of elephant – it’s considered by many photographers to be one of the best places in the world to photograph these charismatic animals. The snow-capped peak of distant Mount Kilimanjaro provides the perfect backdrop. The Masai Mara needs no introduction, its varied habitats of savanna grassland, gently rolling hills, woodland, rivers and marshes are home to more than 80 species of mammal and 450 species of bird and it’s been dubbed the predator capital of Africa for its high number of big cats. We’ll be looking out in particular for lion, cheetah and spotted hyena, there’s a good chance of leopard and black rhino sightings, and there are plenty of elephant, hippos, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and assorted antelope to keep our shutter fingers busy.
We’re visiting on the cusp of the dry season and the start of the rains, so with luck we’ll be treated to some dramatic afternoon thunderstorms, adding an extra dimension to our wildlife shots. With the great migration largely finished, there are fewer tourists on the reserve, making for a much more pleasurable experience in our view. There’s always a chance of a late river crossing, and our camp is located right by the Mara river, so we’re well placed if it happens. But even without the huge wildebeest herds, there’s bountiful resident wildlife, and with fewer easy pickings the big cats have to work harder for their prey, meaning there’s a good likelihood of frequent activity such as lions stalking or cheetah chases. The grass has been grazed low, making it easier to spot predators, and there’s a better chance of caracal and serval sightings.
We’ll be using customised photo vehicles driven by expert local guides, with only three photographers in each, meaning you’re guaranteed access to both sides of the vehicle. We’ve chosen excellent accommodation in prime locations, offering immediate access to photography, so no time wasted travelling back and forth. And we’ve bought extra luggage space on the internal flights, so you’ll not have to worry about how much gear you can bring. As with all our trips, there will be a maximum of six guests, ensuring you’ve all the personal attention, help and advice from ourselves that you may need, whatever your level of expertise.
