Photography trip Kenia
Kenya, one of eastern Africa’s gems. It hides a rich world of wildlife and indigenous people like the Masai and Samburu people. The national parks are a feast for the eyes, especially when their habitants show themselves. It’s a delight and a privilege to watch the animals in their own habitat. Learn about the culture and get up close and personal with a real ‘warrior’ of the Masai community.
Wat ga je zoal fotograferen tijdens deze 14-daagse ‘once in a lifetime’ fotografierondreis?
A small selection of highlights:
The Samburu culture, their way of life and traditions. We visit their community and organize a private shoot with the warriors.
The Samburu National Reserve, a fantastic park to spot wildlife. Large herds of elephants adorn the landscape.
We visit Solio Ranch, a rhino reserve where you’ll find the Big Five. An intimate setting with a beautiful landscape. A real gem!
We stay in the national parks to be able to photograph by sunrise and sunset.
We have a great chance of seeing the great migration that runs until October
The famous Masai Mara National Reserve, the Big Five has never been this close!
The Masai culture and their way of life. We have a private shoot with the Masai people and warriors.
Minimum 5 participants, maximum 9 participants
Date: September 11th until September 24th - 2026
Cost per participant with 5 participants: 4975 euro per person
Extra charge for a single room: 645 euro per person
Heavyness of the trip
- ***** this trip is suitable for everyone with normal health
Extra personal cost:
- Depending on your spending pattern, you can count on 20 euros a day
It is customary to tip with an average of 5 euros a day
Included:
- All accommodations as mentioned
- Breakfast in Fairview Nairobi
- Full board Samburu Riverside Camp
- Full board Aberdare Country club
- Full board Maji Moto
- Full board Crocodile Camp Masai Mara
- Transport with an experienced driver/guide in a safari vehicle
- Safari Samburu National Reserve
- Safari Solio Ranch
- Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Experienced wildlife guide
- Excursion by the Masai people through their habitat
- Costs Fyling Doctors
- Professional photographer guidance throughout the trip
Excluded:
- Drinks and snacks, other than mentioned above.
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- (international) flights
- Visa
- Photoshoots with the Masai & Samburu warriors. We'll decide this together
- Travel insurances
During this tour you can enjoy everything that beautiful Kenya has to offer. We travel during low season, when there are less jeeps competing for the best spots. We always have the best spot and can decide ourselves how long we want to stay with the animals and get the right photos. The landscape is luscious green in November, it gives that little extra touch to wildlife photography. And you can still easily see the animals this time of year. This ‘once in a lifetime’ photography tour through Kenya is simply an unforgettable experience. The photoshoots with the warriors are unique and YOU have the chance to meet them.
We also visit the Nairoshi Foundation, where we make a donation to this fantastic organization that is committed to Kenyan youth. You can read here all about it.
If you’re interested in another workshop, please have a look here. Or maybe you’re more into photography tours? Then check out our photo trips and tours. Of lees over diverse nieuws items en fotografietips.
Till clicks!
Day to day shedule
We have carefully put together a route through Kenya. A nice variety of game drives in national parks and the characteristic indigenous people. We visit places where tourists normally don’t come and have arranged some unique photoshoots. Also we have a great chance of seeing the great migration that runs until October. Get surprised by the riches of Kenya.
Day 1: Arrival Nairobi
We will receive you at the airport. After receive check in at the hotel and have a rest after your flight. If everybody arrived we will have a welcome meeting.
Day 2: Nairobi-Samburu
We start at 7am from our hotel. We head out to Samburu, since Nairobi isn’t photography worthy. Once in Samburu, we visit the Samburu warriors. During sunset (if the light is nice)we have a private photoshoot with the warriors.
Day 3: Samburu National Reserve
After our breakfast we head towards the gates of the National Park. We have a full day of nature photography. The park is beautiful, large herds of elephants adorn the landscape. We spend the night in the park to take photos at sunset.
Day 4: Samburu National Reserve
We start our day early in the morning at the gates of Samburu National Reserve. We have a full day of wildlife photography and start with tracking the lions, which are most active during morning hours.
The park is gorgeous, large herds of elephants adorn the landscape.
We stay the night in the park.
Day 5: Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast we slowly get ready and move towards Solio Ranch. In the evening we have room for a lecture, photo discussion, post-processing or free time.
Day 6: Solio Ranch
After a rich breakfast we go to Solio Ranch. A less well-known park, which is not justified. The variety of landscapes makes this park a true gem. We have the entire day to watch and photograph the wildlife. This park hides lots of rhinos, lions, giraffes, buffalos and antelopes.
Day 7: Maji Moto
We strengthen the inner man and set course for Maji Moto. We stay in an eco camp at a beautiful location with magnificent views. We arrange another photoshoot with the Masai tribe and their warriors during sunset. Unique images guaranteed.
Day 8: Maji Moto & Narok
In de vroege ochtend hebben we ons ontbijt en na het ontbijt vertrekken we naar Narok om de Nairoshi Foundation te bezoeken. Hier bezoeken we de school en ontmoeten we het hoofd van de Nairoshi Foundation. Hij zal ons kennis laten maken met zijn Masai-gemeenschap. Deze keer hebben we de kans om de ‘weduwen’ van het Masai-volk te fotograferen. Genoeg gesprekstof om tijdens het kampvuur nog eens door te nemen.
Day 9: Maji Moto & Narok
Vanzelfsprekend kan een bezoek aan de Manyatta’s niet ontbreken als we in Kenia zijn. We hebben vandaag de eer om bij een kleine Maasai community op bezoek te gaan en hun leefwijze van dichtbij mee te maken. Een begeleide tocht door het landschap leert ons hoe ze omgaan en in harmonie leven met de natuur. Als kers op de taart sluiten we deze culturele belevenis af met een fotoshoot met indrukwekkende ‘Morans’
Day 10 & 11: Masai Mara National Reserve
Another huge highlight, the Masai Mara National Reserve. This famous park with its idyllic views is the place to spot the big 5. We arrive after breakfast in the morning and have 2 nights at our disposal. The landscape extends as far as the horizon can be seen and yet predators live side by side here as neighbors. We will stay inside the park and of course go out for the Great Migraition, if we have the change to witness it.
Spotting wildlife is a delight in this park that lives up to its reputation. We have the whole day to fully enjoy it. And the great thing about staying in the park is that during the night you have the chance to hear the sounds of the animals.
Day 12: Masai Mara National Reserve
After all, this ‘once in a lifetime’ trip to Kenya is for you, so we spend the final morning on a beautiful game drive before saying goodbye to the Masai Mara. In the afternoon, it’s time to return to Nairobi, where we part ways after a unique experience we have shared together.
Day 13: Return flight back home
Een enerverende reis die we samen hebben gedeeld komt tot een einde. Ongetwijfeld om nog vaak aan terug te denken. Vandaag staat in het teken van de retourvlucht. We verblijven de nacht voor terugvlucht in een comfortabel hotel om uitgerust aan de terugreis te kunnen beginnen.
Dag 14: Aankomst thuis
Praktische informatie
Guidance:
Mark Brands owner and founder of Travelmarks-photography
Mark Brands is a passionate world traveler and photographer behind Travelmarks Photography. With an infectious enthusiasm and passion for photography, he guides photo workshops all over the world. With an eye for detail, patience and personal attention, he helps every participant to push his or her photographic boundaries.
Mark has years of experience in photography and knows better than anyone how to capture the power and beauty of the world with your camera. From rugged mountain landscapes to subtle details in the morning light - his work exudes wonder and respect for the environment. With sincere commitment and a keen eye for composition, he helps others to deepen their photographic view and look at photography with a different eye.
Julius Mwangi Ngure
is a tourism, wildlife and conservation enthusiast, born in mountainous central Kenya and grew up on the savannah grasslands plains of the Great Rift Valley. Because of his love for nature and outdoor activities from an early age, he enrolled at Moi University in Kenya to pursue his childhood dream in wildlife and tourism. After completion in 1992, he enthusiastically joined the tourism industry sector first as a trekking and mountaineering guide before proceeding to work as a naturalist with a five star hotel, lodges, and resorts chain in East Africa, conducting evening wildlife and cultural lectures to guests. Today he guides, cordinates and manages individuals, families and tour groups on a visit to Kenya and East Africa. He loves sharing his professional guiding experiences and his immense information and knowledge. He is keen listener, engaging on very fine details and going extra miles to ensure tourists meet their expectations. Kindly join him in touring and exploring the rich cultural diversity, wildlife and sceneries that East Africa offers.
Jackson Maina Ndungu
An energetic professional who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife and Natural resources management with over 15 years’ experience in guiding tourists and travelers through national parks and reserves, museums and mountaineering. I have superior talent for entertaining my audience and delivering high level of customer service. I pride myself in having extensive knowledge of birds, plants and animals found in the Eastern Africa forests; cultures and traditions of the local communities; and their changes due to the effects of industrial and technological evolution in East Africa. I am able to learn, retain and recall extensive amounts of information quickly.
Practical information:
- We meet in Nairobi, at a time to be determined
- If you have any food allergies or diets, please inform me about this.
- Non-photographing partners are more than welcome to join. We visit a lot of authentic, non-touristic sites that are worth a visit.
- During this diverse program, you’ll also have a lot of free time.
- Together we decide which workshops to do.
- You can pay with the Kenyan Schilling or get money at a bank with your credit card or debit card. The US dollar will be accepted at some places.
- You need a visa which you can apply for online. If requested, we can help you with the application.
- You need vaccinations. Please check carefully and on time which ones you need.
- This is a country program, you have to book the flight separately. If requested, we can help you with your booking.
Climate
We are travelling during low season, safaris will be intimate and intense, this is enjoying with a capital E! Because of the short period of rainfall, the landscape is luscious green, something that adds to your wildlife photography. Even in this time of the year the animals are seen easily and the rain is just a short shower now and then.
On https://www.klimaatinfo.nl/kenia/ you will find a lot of useful information about the weather. It is the ideal time to enjoy the wealth that Kenya has to offer in peace and quiet, without mass tourism.
Accommodations
Day 1 Fairview Nairobi
https://fairviewhotel.com-kenya.com/en/
Day 2 DikDik Camp
https://samburudikdik.com/about-us/
Day 3t/m 5 Samburu riverside tent
Our Tents – Samburu Riverside Camp & Safari
Day 6&7 Aberdare Country Club
https://aberdarecountryclub.com/gallery/
Day 8 until 10 Maji Moto Eco Camp
https://www.majimotocamp.com/
Day 11 & 12 Crocodile Camp
https://crocodile.co.ke/
Day 13 Fairview Nairobi
https://fairviewhotel.com-kenya.com/en/
Guarantee & Sustainability
- STO Garant
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