MAASAI MARA WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP IN KENYA

Experience close wildlife encounters in an iconic setting.

TOUR GALLERY

THE DESTINATION

Made famous by multiple BBC and National Geographic TV series, the Maasai Mara is wildlife photography heaven. This is where the iconic African Big Five are: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and cape buffalo. The Great Migration happens here: millions of wildebeest and zebra cross an amazing ecosystem. Cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, giraffes, impala, and countless other animals are everywhere to be seen. There’s also an amazing abundance of exotic birds, including the brilliantly coloured lilac-breasted roller, splendid starlings, several species of kingfisher, and a ruthless cast of vultures, marabou storks, hawks, eagles, and owls – the list is endless.

ACCOMMODATION

During this Maasai Mara photo safari, you will be staying at Mattikoko Safari Lodge, a charming lodge with a perfect setting. Nestled in the heart of the Lemek Conservancy, Mattikoko will give you a true wilderness experience – with wildlife frequent roaming around camp. The lodge also offers great comfort and service. You’ll have comfortable beds, warm showers, and electricity. Delicious meals will be prepared for you in the boma in a friendly setting, where you’ll chat with the rest of the group, tutors and guides. Breakfasts and lunches will either be tasty, pre-cooked meals taken out with us on a game drive and eaten under a tree, or freshly cooked and eaten back in the boma.

THE PHOTOGRAPHY

We’ll ensure incredible wildlife photography opportunities during this photo safari. We’ll spend most of our time out on game drives, when we’ll be surrounded by an abundance of wildlife. You can expect to photograph the African Big Five: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and cape buffalo. Countless other animals call the Mara their home too, including cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, giraffes, gazelles, impala, as well as an impressive cast of birds. And if we’re lucky, we’ll catch the mass migration of wildebeest and zebra; an incredibly spectacular phenomenon that happens on an annual basis. Though it’s not fully predictable, our workshop is timed to experience and photograph this great wildlife event. We’ll be absolutely spoilt for choice, and you can expect to find a huge amount of photographic inspiration. All this unfolds on a beautiful landscape of rolling grassy hills, allowing for great landscape photography too.

Everyone gets a window seat in the large safari vehicles, ensuring plenty of space for all photographers to move around and store equipment. Kaleel and Alan will move between each vehicle throughout the day to ensure everyone gets the tuition they need. You’ll also be accompanied at all times by experienced local guides.

Kaleel and Alan will be there to assist you throughout the workshop and help you take the best possible wildlife images. Their tuition will be completely tailored to everyone’s level; you’ll be able to get as much or as little guidance as you’d like. Tuition will most likely include camera settings, exposure, aperture, creative techniques, as well as post-processing. The tuition will happen both during game drives, and during sessions at the lodge; it’s flexible and adaptable to everyone’s needs.

DATES & FEES

You can join this photo safari for 7, 11, or 15 nights. Your options are:
Aug 26 – Sep 2: £5895
Aug 26 – Sep 6: £8545
Aug 26 – Sep 9: £11790
Sep 2 – Sep 9: £5895

YOUR 8-DAY ITINERARY