On Safari: KENYA
March 22 - 31, 2026
The greatest concentration of terrestrial wildlife on the planet exists in Kenya. Join Jim for a once in lifetime adventure to experience the thrill of being up close and personal with lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, leopards and so much more. The profusion of birds is also amazing, from bateleur and tawny eagles to lilac breasted rollers and crowned cranes. At night, predators can often be heard from our camp. We stay in private reserves and conservancies for three reasons: We can drive off-road to approach animals closer, we can go on night drives, and there are far fewer vehicles. We also photograph from blinds, and the night photography of animals as they come to drink from a small pond nets absolutely stunning images. If Africa has been on your bucket list for years, now is the time to indulge yourself and experience one of the most amazing photo destinations in the world.
What you will learn on this photo tour:
-- The best shutter speeds for wildlife action
-- How to expose when you shoot into the sun
-- Best camera settings to photograph birds in flight
-- Technique for using HDR for wildlife
-- Technique for using focus stacking for wildlife
-- How to shoot the Milky Way
-- Dealing with elements interfering with autofocus
-- Using extension tubes for long lens close focusing
-- How to shoot the Milky Way
ITINERARY
Day 1, March 22, Sunday
Leave your home country and arrive in Nairobi, Kenya (airport code NBO) on this day. You will be met by a local representative and transferred to our hotel. Rest from the long flight, and then we'll meet in the lobby of the hotel at 6pm for a meet and greet, a discussion of the upcoming safari, and then we'll enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight Nairobi.
Days 2 - 4, March 23 - 25, Monday thru Wednesday
After breakfast we take our 4x4's to one of the most unique lodges in Kenya, Lentorre. It lies in the heart of the Great Rift Valley and is about a 3 1/2 hour drive from Nairobi. It is the only lodge in the area and has exclusive access to the Olkeramation
Conservancy. Driving, as opposed to flying, solves the problem of bringing heavy camera equipment on small planes. We spend the next three days here going on safari as well as shooting from ground-level blinds. At night, the small ponds that attract animals are illuminated, and the low angled perspective plus the dramatic lighting makes the photography unique, intimate and, breathtaking. The big cats, a wide range of herbivores, and many species of birds all drink from the pond giving us remarkable opportunities to capture some of the best wildlife images in Africa. Overnight Lentorre.
Days 5 - 6, March 26 - 27, Thursday thru Friday
Today we transfer to the Porini Ol Kinyei Safari Cottages. This exquisite world-renowned lodge offers every comfort, and it is located on a hill high
above the vast plains below offering spectacular views. Early morning and late afternoon game drives bring us within telephoto range of elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, Cape buffalo, hyenas, cheetahs, lots of birds, and beautiful landscapes. Located within the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, Ol Kinyek is renowned for its unspoiled and breathtaking scenery with diverse terrain. The abundance of water supports a wide variety of animal species. The annual wildebeest calving takes place in Ol Kinyei during February and March ensuring the presence of lots and lots of predators.
Days 7 - 9, March 28 - 30, Saturday thru Monday
Today we transfer to the Porini Lion Camp which boasts to having the greatest density of lions in Africa. Situated on 33,000 acres with very few other
vehicles, the photography is unparalleled anywhere on the continent. We have the opportunity to take guided walks with Maasai warriors and experience day and night game drives within the Olare Motorola Conservancy. This area borders the Masai Mara National Park, so we have the beautiful grassland environment of the Mara but without the restrictions on photographers typical of the park itself. The Mara ecosystem is home to approximately 25% of Kenya's wildlife. It hosts 95 mammal species and 550 different kinds of birds such as the crowned crane, right.
Day 10, March 31, Thursday
This morning we say goodbye to the Masai Mara and return to Nairobi to connect with our flight home, knowing we've captured great images of the most impressive wildlife on Earth. We arrive in Nairobi approximately 12pm.
Tour cost: $11,495. Includes 9 nights lodging based on double occupancy, all ground transportation including all morning and late afternoon game drives, English speaking guide throughout, all meals, soft drinks, beer, house wine, mineral water, bush picnics, sundowners from viewing points, guided bush walks, night drives, conservancy fees, laundry (at Lenore), photo instruction, and photo critiques on demand.
Not included: International airfare, items of a personal nature, gratuities for staff, drivers, guides, medical and trip cancellation insurance.
Single supplement fee: $975