10 DAYS MASAI MARA- LAKE NAIVASHA-AMBOSELI-TSAVO EAST PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI
Photo safari adventures don’t get more iconic than in Kenya—a land immortalized by award-winning nature documentaries and Hollywood classics. Known as the true home of the safari, Kenya offers a world-class wildlife photography experience with unmatched opportunities to capture both dramatic animal encounters and awe-inspiring landscapes. Photo safari lovers will be drawn to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, as well as Amboseli and Tsavo East, all teeming with abundant wildlife throughout the year. This is the ultimate African savannah journey—thrilling, raw, and made to be captured through your lens.
You will be picked from your hotel in Nairobi or airport and depart for Masai Mara National Reserve via the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Enjoy a drive via typical African savanna country dotted with local homesteads. Along the way, we shall have a brief stopover at the spectacular Great Rift Valley, which is fault line some 3,500 miles (5,600km) long stretching from Ethiopia’s Red Sea through Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, and into Mozambique. We will arrive at the camp with enough time to settle in before lunch with a little time to relax before we head out for our first game drive between. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Embark on a thrilling photo safari in the legendary Masai Mara, where you’ll capture breathtaking shots of vast African plains and incredible wildlife. This full-day game drive offers flexibility—choose to spend the entire day in the park with picnic lunches or split your adventure into early morning and late afternoon drives for the best light and wildlife action.
Experience the wild up close as you stand through the pop-up roof hatch or open your window for panoramic 360-degree views—perfect for photographers seeking that once-in-a-lifetime shot. Masai Mara is Kenya’s top game sanctuary and a dream for any photo safari enthusiast, offering prime opportunities to photograph the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. The Mara River adds to the drama with its crocodiles and hippos, while the reserve’s high concentration of big cats—especially lions, cheetahs, and leopards—makes it ideal for predator photography in their natural setting.

Spend a full day exploring the reserve, with flexible game drive options to suit your style—choose a full-day outing with picnic lunches or opt for early morning and late afternoon drives for ideal lighting and wildlife activity.Experience the wonders of Masai Mara on an unforgettable photo safari, where every landscape and encounter offers a new story to capture through your lens. Masai Mara’s diverse terrain enhances the photo safari experience. In the east, the Ngama Hills feature sandy soils and leafy thickets that attract the elusive black rhino. The Oloololo Escarpment defines the western edge with its dramatic rise to a scenic plateau. The Mara Triangle, alongside the Mara River, offers fertile grasslands and acacia woodlands, drawing huge numbers of wildlife—especially during the famed wildebeest migration. At the core of the reserve lie the Central Plains, vast open grasslands with scattered bushes and boulders, favored by plains game and perfect for wide-frame shots.This promises rich photographic opportunities across Kenya’s most iconic safari destination. Return to your safari lodge or camp for overnight
Head out a full day immersed in the heart of this iconic landscape on a photography safari, where every moment presents a chance to capture raw, untamed beauty through your lens. The Maasai Mara Game Reserve, often referred to as the cradle of mankind and Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserve, was honored in 2007 as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Frequently ranked among the top safari destinations, it offers an unparalleled experience for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The Great Migration, considered the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth, is the ultimate highlight. Between July and October (subject to shifting climatic patterns between the Serengeti and Masai Mara), over 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra, 400,000 Thomson’s gazelle, and around 12,000 eland, along with countless other grazers, embark on a treacherous journey in search of water and fertile grazing grounds.
For wildlife photographers, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to document dramatic scenes—from intense predator-prey interactions to powerful mass crossings and the emotional struggle for survival. With over 250,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebra lost annually to exhaustion, thirst, predators, and stampedes, the migration offers both beauty and brutality in its purest form.
A photography safari in the Maasai Mara during this period ensures front-row access to nature’s most dramatic performance. Return to your hotel for overnight.
Head out on a full day exploration of the expansive plains. The Masai Mara is one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife reserves—and what makes it truly unique is that it’s managed by local Maasai communities rather than the national wildlife service. Situated in the country’s southwest along the border with Tanzania, the Masai Mara merges seamlessly with the Serengeti ecosystem, forming one of the most spectacular and wildlife-rich regions on the African continent.With no fences between Kenya and Tanzania, or between the reserve and adjacent private conservancies, animals are free to migrate as they have for centuries. This open landscape provides exceptional opportunities for a photo safari, allowing wildlife to roam naturally and undisturbed. For enthusiasts seeking a world-class photography safari, the Mara offers unrivaled access to dramatic wildlife scenes, from predator-prey encounters to sweeping savannah vistas. Return to your safari camp/lodge for overnight
Begin your day with an early breakfast before checking out of your lodge or camp. Depart from the Masai Mara and enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Naivasha, located on the floor of the Great Rift Valley and surrounded by lush bushland and acacia forests.
Arrive in time for lunch.Later in the afternoon, head out for a unique adventure to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary—one of the few places in Kenya where you can walk freely among wild animals.
This walking safari offers an up-close and personal experience with wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, and various bird species—all without the barriers of a vehicle. With no large predators on the island, it’s a safe and immersive way to truly connect with nature. The experience is ideal for photography lovers looking to add unique perspectives to their photo safari collection.
Cap off the day with a peaceful boat ride across Lake Naivasha, where you may spot hippos in the water and a variety of waterbirds along the shores. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your hotel by the lake.
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi. Head out for the scheduled 1100hrs David Sheldrick elephant orphanage visit. After an hour stay with the elephants, proceed to giraffe centre for an upclose with the tallest mammals. You will have lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant. Depending on your flight time you will be dropped off at the airport bringing to an end what we believe will be a lifetime experience under the African blues.
Meal Plan:
- Breakfast and Lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (other drinks not included)
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing Lake Naivasha for a scenic and relaxed drive to Amboseli National Park, famously known as the “Royal Court of Kilimanjaro.” Arrive in time for lunch and take some time to unwind at your lodge or camp.
In the late afternoon, head out for an evening game drive, a perfect opportunity for a photography safari against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is renowned for its large herds of free-roaming elephants, offering iconic photo moments as they move gracefully across the plains.
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay, with your camera full of unforgettable shots from the day’s adventures.
Spend a full day exploring the breathtaking Amboseli National Park, with a picnic lunch in the wild to maximize your time in the field. Known for its iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain, Amboseli is one of the most photogenic locations for a photography safari in Kenya. On clear days, the snow-capped peak creates a dramatic backdrop for photographing wildlife in its natural habitat.

Amboseli is especially famous for its large, free-roaming elephant herds, often seen walking majestically across the plains beneath Kilimanjaro—a dream scene for any wildlife photographer. The park is also home to a thriving population of Burchell’s zebras, Maasai giraffes, buffalo, warthogs, impalas, waterbucks, dik-diks, and both Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles.
In the scattered woodlands and savannah, you might also capture images of baboons and vervet monkeys, while predators like lions, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, jackals, wildcats, and caracals add thrilling action to your lens.
Bird enthusiasts will find Amboseli equally rewarding, with over 400 bird species recorded in the area. Standout species include pelicans, flamingos, African fish eagles, secretary birds, crowned cranes, herons, ibis, martial eagles, ostriches, and several types of vultures and hornbills—offering excellent opportunities for both portrait and flight shots.
Whether you’re capturing vast landscapes or close encounters with wildlife, Amboseli offers some of the most striking and diverse scenes for a photography safari in all of East Africa.
Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and a restful overnight stay, with memory cards full of stunning images and unforgettable moments.
After breakfast, depart for Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s oldest and largest parks, known for its vast open landscapes and rugged beauty. Unlike other parks with dense vegetation, Tsavo East’s expansive savannahs and semi-arid terrain provide wide, unobstructed views—making it an exceptional destination for a photo safari.
What sets Tsavo East apart for wildlife photography is its striking red-dust scenery, dramatic baobab trees, and the park’s famous “red elephants”, which get their unique color from dust-bathing in the rich, red soil. These elephants, often seen in large herds, offer some of the most iconic photo opportunities in Kenya.
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife including lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes, all roaming freely across the open plains—ideal for clean, well-composed wildlife shots. Photographers will also enjoy spotting and capturing a diverse birdlife, with over 500 species recorded, including hornbills, kingfishers, Kori bustards, and the rare African finfoot.
Whether you’re looking to photograph dramatic landscapes, unique elephant behavior, or big cat sightings in golden light, Tsavo East delivers a truly raw and rewarding photography safari experience.
After your game drive, return to the lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi. Head out for the scheduled 1100hrs David Sheldrick elephant orphanage visit. After an hour stay with the elephants, proceed to giraffe centre for an upclose with the tallest mammals. You will have lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant. Depending on your flight time you will be dropped off at the airport bringing to an end what we believe will be a lifetime experience under the African blues.
Meal Plan:
- Breakfast and Lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (other drinks not included)
After breakfast, check out from your lodge and embark on a 2-hour morning game drive through the park. The early morning light paints the landscape in golden hues, creating a stunning backdrop for wildlife viewing and photography. It’s the perfect time to capture the raw beauty of the African wilderness as the animals begin their day.
After the game drive, you’ll be transferred to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and settle in for an overnight stay.
(Please note: Flights should be scheduled for no earlier than 20:00 hrs to allow for smooth connections.)
















