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Ultimate Kenya Wildlife

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI

AUGUST 26 - September 6, 2026

Price: TBA

This 12-day photographic safari will take guests to some of the most incredibly wildlife photography destinations in Southern Kenya.

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The first stop on this trip is Amboseli National Park, or more commonly known as 'Land Of The Elephants' by the local people. With over 1,600 individual elephants, this park offers endless photographic opportunities that provide a beautiful backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. This area is also home to Craig, one of the last remaining super tusker elephants left in Africa. With the help of our local trackers, the group will be lucky to be in the presence of such an icon.

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The next destination on this trip the famous Masai Mara where the focus will be on the overwhelming amount of predators that roam the plains. The commonly spotted predators include lions (large prides including the famous Marsh Pride and Paradise Pride), cheetah, hyena, jackal, and even the more illusive species such as leopard and even serval. 

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After our predator photography experience in the Masai Mara, the group will then head to the final location of the trip. The Shompole Conservancy. This location is where the group will have the opportunity to spend three days and nights in an underground hide designed for wildlife photography. This experience is included to provide guests with an entirely new perspective of wildlife photography. Photography wildlife from below eye level as animals come to the waterhole each day and night to drink.

AUGUST 26 - September 6, 2026

12days / 11 nights

PRICE: TBA

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Tour Highlights

  • Photograph large herds of Elephants as they walk graciously along the flat plains of Amboseli with picturesque backdrops of Mount Kilimanjaro

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  • Amboseli and the surrounding conservancies are among the very few locations in Africa to spot and photograph the last remaining Super Tusker Elephants on Earth. With only approximately 25 known Super Tusker Elephants still living, this is an extremely special photo safari

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  • Spend four nights in the Masai Mara National Reserve to photograph predators such as Lion, Leopard, Hyena, Cheetah and more. ​​

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  • Guests will have the opportunity to photograph some of the most iconic African wildlife. Potential sightings include Giraffe, Zebra, Rhino, Topi, Buffalo, Wildebeests, and much more

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  • Spend three nights in an underground hide designed for wildlife photographers and gain an entire new perspective to wildlife photography

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  • This is an all-inclusive photographic safari where each camp provides a luxury feel for our clients.

Your Photo Hosts

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Jaren A Fernley

Wildlife Photographer

Mark A Fernley - African Photo Safaris

Mark A Fernley

Wildlife Photographer

This photo safari is led by myself and my husband, Mark A Fernley. The two of us have been traveling Africa for years in search of the best wildlife photography destinations, and we are happy to share Amboseli National Park the Maasai Mara with our guests. With both of us by your side, we offer our professional assistance throughout the safari. 

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Our job is to help you obtain those once-in-a-lifetime, award-winning photographs that you see online or in magazines. From helping you get the shot while out on safari, to post processing and editing techniques back at the lodge, we are here for you. 

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Equipment to Bring

CAMERA BODY:​

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  • Guests are encouraged to bring a camera body with a minimum of 24-megapixels to guarantee the best results while on safari. This can be mirrorless or a DSLR, as myself and Mark are experienced with both and will be able to offer assistance whenever need be.

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  • A second camera body is always a great consideration, however, this is not mandatory. This can be used as a backup, or you can keep a second lens attached and switch back and forth between cameras.

LENSES:​

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  • A telephoto lens with a reach of at least 500 mm for safari outings in Amboseli & Masai Mara​

    • ​This can be a fixed/prime lens or a zoom lens

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  • If you intend to bring a fixed/prime lens of 500 mm or more, you will also need a closer range lens

    • ​A 100 - 400 mm or similar is a great option, as this will allow you to get shots of wildlife that comes closer to the vehicle

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  • For the close range photography at the photo hides, you may want to bring a 70 - 200 mm or even a 24 - 105 mm or similar to capture the plenty of animals that come to drink at the hide at once. 

Accommodation

KIBO SAFARI CAMP - AMBOSELI: Kibo Safari Camp is a luxury tented camp in Amboseli National Park in Kenya at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. The Camp is beautifully landscaped, incorporating an open terraced restaurant and bar under acacia trees and surrounded by beautiful wildlife.

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GOVERNOR'S CAMP - MASAI MARA: Governors’ Camp possibly occupies the best wildlife viewing location in the Reserve, nestled in the riverine forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, its waters teeming with bird-life, hippo and crocodile. 

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SHOMPOLE WILDERNESS: All six tents are set within the thick cordia bushes; two with river view, two looking out over the plains and two with a treehouse feel. They are all hidden from each other and totally private with large verandas. They have large netted windows all the way round to allow a good air flow through the tent.​​​​​

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Amboseli Photo Safari
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Governor's Camp Safari

Daily Itinerary

DAY 1

ARRIVAL DAY

The first day is designed for all photography participants to arrive in Nairobi at their own leisure. Transportation will be arranged  from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (airport code NBO) for each photographer’s arrival.

 

Guests who have arrived in advance and are already in the country/area should make their way to the Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel on this day. Check in and refresh, charge camera batteries, do any necessary repacking you may need to do, or just simply enjoy yourself.

 

The tour will start at 6 pm on this day, where the group will meet for the first time. I will be awaiting you with welcome drinks as you go through the itinerary, ask any questions, and get to know the fellow photographers in your group.

 

After our briefing/meet and greet, we will move over to the restaurant for dinner. After dinner you will have the opportunity relax with the others in the group.

Photographs by Photo Hosts Jaren A Fernley & Mark A Fernley, Kibo Safari Camp and Governor's Camp Collection

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