Photography Safaris

Africa Vision safaris specializes in taking small groups on dedicated photography tours and Safari to some of the famous wildlife destinations in Kenya and Tanzania.

We offer small group exclusivity with 2 to 4 photographers per vehicle, our wildlife and birding safari packages, offer a totally different experience with less movement and unlimited game drive, Packed picnic breakfasts and lunches enables you to maximize time in the field, start with sunrise end with sun set, the mix of savannah grass land vegetation, the semi- arid to the acacia forest of the lakes.

The value of being in small group is enormous. It enables you to spend quality time with animals, have plenty of space for equipment and guarantees a 360 degrees’ movement. Access different angles on both sides of the safari vehicle, and easy communication with your safari guide.

Comfortable en-suite accommodation at either Luxury tented camps, luxury safari lodges or low budget camps, all providing comfort and standard meals and recharging facilities.

We’ve designed our Kenya Photography Safari packages to take you to the heart of the region’s best photographic locations Samburu Game Reserve, with rare and unique Animals such as Oryx, gravy Zebra, Gerenuk, and rare grey necked Somali ostrich will time and again makes you photography a real Africa experience, Olpejeta conservancy and Lake Naivasha at each location, we spend extensive time to get a real “sense of place” and to devote the time necessary to experience the wildlife.

The most exciting photo locations in the country, the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, it is arguably the greatest wildlife location in Africa, the Mara is the northernmost corner of the Serengeti ecosystem—and is so remarkable that one cannot do justice to it in a brief description. This region is one of the continent’s best locations for lions and cheetahs. We spend five days here focusing on the predators and their prey. Birds are always a big part of the Mara experience; This Photographic Safari itinerary is an extraordinary opportunity to photograph four of East Africa’s most unparalleled wildlife locations.

Photography Safari 1

Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara

Day 1 - On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta international airport our driver will be there to receive you and transfer you to the NAIROBI HOTEL to relax as you prepare for the safari, we can tour the elephant orphanage and giraffe center depending on the time of arrival. Here you will be on bed and breakfast.

Day 2 - Breakfast will be served from 0630hrs. 0730hrs After breakfast you will check out, your safari guide will be there to load the suit case in vehicle, you will set and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park thru the Great rift Valley, with a brief stop at the view point for photos, you will thereafter drive past lake Naivasha to arrive at lake Nakuru national park mid-morning, after clearance at the entrance you will have the roof popped up for a short safari, later check in the Lake Nakuru lodge, you will then check in and later lunch will be served. After lunch you will relax as you enjoy the cool weather under the acacia trees. At 1500 hrs. you will be served with tea/ coffee and later head out for your afternoon safari drive, you will look out for the tree climbing Lions, Rothschild giraffes, and both black and white rhinos are found in the park, later after the sunset and before dark you will return to the lodge for an entertainment by local dancers before dinner is served.

Day 3 - 0600hrs Early morning game drive in search of the cats believed to be more active in the early hours of the morning, lions and leopards later return to the lodge for breakfast. 10:00hrs. After breakfast you will check out and drive to the famous Masai Mara game reserve thru Narok Masai town for lunch, thereafter drive sekenani gate and after clearance you will start your game drive in the park in search of the big five which includes, Lions, leopards, Elephants, Rhinos and Buffalos, others includes cheetahs, giraffes among others. Later check inn at MARA tented camp or LODGE, there after dinner will be served, you will enjoy a bonfire before going to bed.

Day 4 - 0600 hrs. You will head out with picnic breakfast and lunch, you will spend the day in the park watching the wild life, you will look for the big five and other animals, the drive will take you to the famous Mara river for hippos and crocodile, you will then break for lunch under acacia tree, later continue with game drive and return to Lodge later in the evening. You will freshen up and later dinner and overnight stay. Masai Mara crown’s the climax of every safari in Kenya. Its rolling grasslands and acacia savannah have time and again been captured on the film with the movie out of Africa, and the big cat diary. It is a home to the big five the elephants, buffalo, Rhino, Lion and Leopard as well as the cheetahs and other game. Apart from the big five the Masai Mara is most famous for the spectacular annual migration of over a million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. From the Serengeti in the northern Tanzania crossing the Mara River in to Kenya’s Masai Mara in search of fresh feeding grounds. This happens between Julys to October. During these hundreds of animals are swept away by the first moving Mara River and killed by the furious African crocodiles. This crossing gives the true meaning of the phrase.

Day 5 - 0600hrs Early morning game drive in the park later return to lodge, later lunch will be served. After lunch the guest will enjoy the serenity around the camp or swim. 1500hrs. the guest will be served with Kenyan coffee and tea, then head out for the evening safari, you will drive deep in the Savannah in search of the big five, Lions, Leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes, among others, after the sun set and before dark you will return to lodge, freshen up before dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 - 0800hrs After breakfast you will check out and drive to Nairobi for lunch at the famous Carnivore restaurant, later you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Photography Safari 2

Samburu - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha

Day 1 - 0345hrs Arrive at arrival at Jomo Kenyatta international airport with Turkish airline, your safari guide will meet you he will be holding a paging board with your names for easy identification you will have coffee at Paul’s restaurant as you wait to dawn. 0530hrs After loading the suitcase, the safari starts driving through the highland with a stop on the way and across the equators to the northern frontier of different ethnic Kenya communicate town of Isiolo, and further to the semi-arid national game reserve of Samburu, a home to the Samburu people who are cousins to the Masai people speaking the same language called the “MAA”. The park has over the years been a home of the endangered animals like Gravy Zebra, reticulated giraffes Somali Ostrich and the Oryx. The river Ewaso nyiro provides water the Samburu people and the wildlife, the game reserve has big herds of Elephants, lions and leopards are also spotted. The park has a number of hotels on both sides of the river and the Shaba reserve side which is adjusted to Samburu game reserve. You will arrive at Samburu Sopa lodge (mid-range Accommodation) for Lunch the drive will take about 6 ½ hours, after lunch you will relax or take a swim to cool the hot heart of this semi-arid zone, you will later go for the afternoon game drive, the park is known for the big herd of elephants, lions and leopards, the rare gravy Zebra, gerenuk and Oryx, after the sun set you will return to the lodge for dinner and over night

Day 2 - 0600hrs leave the lodge for the morning game drive with picnic breakfast spend the morning hours in the park photographing both animals and birds. You will break for breakfast under the acacia tree around 900hrs, later continue with game drive before returning to the lodge at around 1130hrs, you will relax or swim thereafter lunch will be served. 1530hrs head out for the evening safari a long ewaso nyiro river and us you wait for the sun to go down and take the famous sunset shot. After the sunset return to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Sopa lodge (Mid-range Accommodation)

Day 3 - Another day in Samburu game reserve. 05:45hrs early morning game drive with picnic breakfast, game drive and photograph till 1130hrs return to the lodge and relax. 15:30hrs Another game drive till sunset when you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4 - 07:00hrs after breakfast you check out and drive to Lake Nakuru national park, you will have lunch on the way, thereafter arrive for game and photography at Lake Nakuru park till sunset when you drive and check in at Lake Nakuru Lodge. Later dinner and overnight

Day 5 - 0545hrs. leave for early morning game drive, with picnic breakfast look out for the tree climbing Lions, Leopards and other animals, you will also photograph different birds with Lake Nakuru park. 12:00hrs. You will break for lunch at Lake Nakuru lodge. 15:00hrs Another game drive and photography till sunset when you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 - 0600hrs leave the lodge for early morning game drive and sunrise, later you will return to the lodge for breakfast. 1000hrs you will check out, load up and drive to the famous Masai Mara Game reserve which is referred as the jewel of the Kenya’s park. The drive will take about 4 ½ hours. This is Kenya’s number one park and it is always on every tourist’s “must see list” Mara is full of life with various type of animals and birds, Masai Mara crown’s the climax of every safari in Kenya. Its rolling grasslands and acacia savannah have time and again been captured on the film with the movie out of Africa, and the big cat diary. It is a home to the big five the elephants, buffalo, Rhino, Lion and Leopard as well as the cheetahs and other game. Apart from the big five the Masai Mara is most famous for the spectacular annual migration of over a million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. From the Serengeti in the northern Tanzania crossing the Mara River in to Kenya’s Masai Mara in search of fresh feeding grounds. This happens between Julys to October. During these hundreds of animals are swept away by the first moving Mara River and killed by the furious African crocodiles. This crossing gives the true meaning of the phrase “survival for the fittest”. 1200hrs you will have lunch at Narok town. After lunch in Narok town you will drive on and arrive Julias River Camp Accommodation, you will have a game drive deep in the savannah grass land in search of the big five, later after the sunset check in at the camp. Later dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7 - 0530hrs leave the camp with picnic breakfast for the morning game drive look out for the big pride of lions, leopard and cheetah before breaking for breakfast. Another day in this 0930hrs breakfast under acacia tree. 1130hrs return to the camp and relax before lunch is served. 1530hrs head out for another game drive, look for giraffe on the horizon as the sun goes down and get this famous shot. Later return to the camp for dinner and overnight. You will enjoy the bonfire outside as you watch the stars before going to bed.

Day 8 - Another day in Masai Mara. 0530hrs leave the camp with both picnic breakfast and lunch and spend the day in the park watching wildlife. 0900 you will have you picnic breakfast. 1000hrs Drive to the famous Mara River wildebeest crossing points and also see hippos and crocodile. Later continue with safari before having picnic lunch under a tree, later continue with game drive till sunset when you return to the camp.

Day 9 - Another day in the Mara. 0530hrs leave the camp for an early morning game drive.

Day 10 - 0700hrs breakfast will be served. 0800 check out and drive to Lake Naivasha, one of the fresh water lakes with the Rift Valley, you will have lunch on the way, later drive to Lake Naivasha Carnalley’s camp. afternoon free relaxing afternoon and enjoy the beautiful nature walk within the compound. Later dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11 - 0530hrs. drive to the boat point for an early boat ride and sun rise, again prove your photograph skill by getting the face of fish eagle as he takes fish from boat guide, after the boat you will later return to the lodge for breakfast. 1500hrs have another boat ride and try the sunset After the boat ride around the lake have a walk to a close look of zebras, water back, giraffes and impalas.

Day 12 - 09:00 hrs. Breakfast will be served, later you will check out and drive to Nairobi and you can have an excursion within Nairobi. Lunch on your own, later transfer to the airport for you flight to connect your flight

Photography Safari 2

Samburu – Olpajeta - Lake Bogori - Lake Baringo - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha

Day 1 - Arrive at arrival at Jomo Kenyatta international airport, your safari guide will meet you, he will be holding a paging board with the names of the guest for easy identification and load the suitcase into the safari jeep, he will transfer you to the hotel for your overnight stay on bed and breakfast meal plan.

Day 2 - The safari starts driving through the Kenya highlands and coffee farms with a stop on the way and across the equators to the northern frontier of different ethnic Kenya communicate town of Isiolo, and further to the semi-arid national game reserve of Samburu, a home to the Samburu people who are cousins to the Masai people speaking the same language called the “MAA”. The park has over the years been a home of the endangered animals like Gravy Zebra, reticulated giraffes Somali Ostrich and the Oryx. The river Ewaso nyiro provides water the Samburu people and the wildlife, the game reserve has big herds of Elephants, lions and leopards are also spotted. The park has a number of hotels on both sides of the river and the Shaba reserve side which is adjusted to Samburu game reserve. You will arrive at Samburu Sopa lodge (mid-range Accommodation) for Lunch the drive will take about 5 ½ hours, After lunch you will relax or take a swim to cool the hot heart of this semi-arid zone, you will later go for the afternoon game drive, the park is known for the big herd of elephants, lions and leopards, the rare gravy Zebra, gerenuk and Oryx, after the sun set you will returning to the lodge for dinner and over night

Day 3 - 0600hrs leave the lodge for the morning game drive with picnic breakfast spend the morning hours in the park photographing both animals and birds. You will break for breakfast under the acacia tree around 900hrs, later continue with game drive before returning to the lodge at around 1130hrs, you will relax or swim thereafter lunch will be served. 1530hrs head out for the evening safari a long ewaso nyiro river and us you wait for the sun to go down and take the famous sunset shot. After the sunset return to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Sopa lodge (Mid-range Accommodation)

Day 4 - 0600hrs leave the lodge for the morning game drive, later return to the lodge for breakfast. 10:00 hrs. after breakfast, you will check out and drive to OlPejeta conservancy around Mount Kenya region, the drive will take about 3 hours with a short toilet break, you will have a short game viewing on the way to the stable budget Banda’s (low budget accommodation) after checking in lunch will be served from 1300hrs, after lunch you will you again relax. 1500hrs taking the afternoon game drive, the drive will take you to the endangered chimpanzees which have found home and breeding territory in this private game ranch, the OlPejeta game ranch is a home to the big five, lion, leopard, elephants, Rhinos and buffalos, you will also visit the black tamed Rhino, black rhino is among the most dangerous and ill-tempered animal but for this tamed one which has been given the name Baraka, you not only see it close but you can touch it as well. After the sunset you will return to the Banda for dinner and overnight.

Day 5 - 0545hrs. leave for early morning game drive, look out for the Lions and cheetahs, later you will return to the stables for breakfast. 10:00hrs after breakfast you will check out and drive to Lake Boringo soi lodge (mid-range Accommodation). 1300 hrs. You will break for lunch at Nakuru town. 1400hrs after lunch drive to Lake Baringo and relax with a short birding photography walk, later dinner at Lake Baringo soi lodge, you will relax after dinner before going to bed

Day 6 - 0545hrs take the boat ride around Lake Baringo as you take the reflection of sunrise, and feed the fish eagle, you will watch the kingfisher and other water birds. Later you will return to the lodge for breakfast. 1230hrs Lunch will be served at Lake Baringo soi Lodge. 1430 hrs drive to Lake Bogoria alkaline water lake famous for both greater and lesser flamingos, you will also visit the hot water springs and after the sunset return to Sio lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 - 0800hrs you will check out and drive to lake Nakuru national park, the drive takes 3 ½ hours across the equator to the southern hemisphere, after clearance at the gate drive to Lake Nakuru lodge and check in later lunch will be served. 1530hrs you will embark on the afternoon game drive and look out for the tree climbing lions, the Rothschild giraffe among other animals and birds, after the sunset and before dark return to Lake Nakuru Lodge (luxury accommodation) for dinner and overnight

Day 8 - 0600hrs leave the lodge for early morning game drive and sunrise, later you will return to the lodge for breakfast. 1000hrs you will check out, load up and drive to the famous Masai Mara Game reserve which is referred as the jewel of the Kenya’s park. The drive will take about 4 ½ hours. This is Kenya’s number one park and it is always on every tourist’s “must see list” Mara is full of life with various type of animals and birds, Masai Mara crown’s the climax of every safari in Kenya. Its rolling grasslands and acacia savannah have time and again been captured on the film with the movie out of Africa, and the big cat diary. It is a home to the big five the elephants, buffalo, Rhino, Lion and Leopard as well as the cheetahs and other game. Apart from the big five the Masai Mara is most famous for the spectacular annual migration of over a million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. From the Serengeti in the northern Tanzania crossing the Mara River in to Kenya’s Masai Mara in search of fresh feeding grounds. This happens between Julys to October. During these hundreds of animals are swept away by the first moving Mara River and killed by the furious African crocodiles. This crossing gives the true meaning of the phrase “survival for the fittest”. 1200hrs you will have lunch at Narok town. 1400hrs after lunch you will drive on and arrive Mara Julia’s camp Budget Accommodation, you will have a game drive deep in the savannah grass land in search of the big five, later after the sunset check in at the camp. Later dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9 - 0530hrs leave the camp with picnic breakfast for the morning game drive look out for the big pride of lions, leopard and cheetah before breaking for breakfast. Another day in this 0930hrs breakfast under acacia tree. 1130hrs return to the camp and relax before lunch is served. 1530hrs head out for another game drive, look for giraffe on the horizon as the sun goes down and get this famous shot. Later return to the camp for dinner and overnight. You will enjoy the bonfire outside as you watch the stars before going to bed.

Day 10 - Another day in Masai Mara. 0530hrs leave the camp with both picnic breakfast and lunch and spend the day in the park watching wildlife. 0900 you will have you picnic breakfast. 1000hrs Drive to the famous Mara River wildebeest crossing points and also see hippos and crocodile. Later continue with safari before having picnic lunch under a tree, later continue with game drive till sunset when you return to the camp.

Day 11 - Another day in the Masai Mara. 0530hrs leave the camp for an early morning game drive.

Day 12 - 0700hrs breakfast will be served. 0800 check out and drive to Lake Naivasha, one of the fresh water lakes with the Rift Valley, you will have lunch on the way, later drive to Naivasha Carnelley’s camp, Low budget Banda’s afternoon free relaxing afternoon and enjoy the beautiful nature walk within the compound. Later dinner and overnight stay.

Day 13 - 0730hrs. After breakfast you will check out and drive to the boat point and take a boat ride around the lake, again prove your photograph skill by getting the face of fish eagle as he takes fish from boat guide, after the boat you will have a walk to a close look of zebras, water back, giraffes and impalas. 12noon Break for Italian lunch at Matteo’s restaurant. After lunch drive to fisherman camp and check in a free afternoon relaxing.

Day 14 - Another day in Naivasha free day. 0700hrs breakfast there after drive to hell’s gate national Park, the only park that permits cycling and walking. You can opt to cycle to the gorge then a walk along the gorge. There after exit the park and return to fisherman’s camp. Afternoon free time you can walk around the camp and photography. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 15 - 11:00 hrs. Breakfast will be served, later you will check out and drive to Nairobi and you can have an excursion within Nairobi. Lunch on your own, later transfer to the airport for you flight to connect your flight