Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya
Airport pickup and overnight at a boutique photography-friendly lodge
Welcome dinner & pre-trip photography briefing with your guide
Accommodation: Emara Ole Sereni or similar
Focus: Street scenes, Nairobi skyline, sunset silhouettes
Day 2–4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Big Cats & Rhinos
Transfer to Laikipia and settle into a private tented camp in Ol Pejeta
Daily game drives focusing on black & white rhinos, lions, cheetahs, and elephants
Visit the last northern white rhinos under 24/7 armed guard
Optional low-angle rhino photography sessions from hides
Accommodation: Kicheche Laikipia Camp
Focus: Endangered species, golden hour predators, black & white conversions
Day 5–7: Loisaba Conservancy – Wild Dogs & Walking Perspectives
Transfer to Loisaba, home of some of Kenya’s most successful wild dog populations
Use of custom low-roof photography vehicles
Track carnivores with experienced scouts and get up-close perspectives on foot
Night drives for Astro, spotlight, and nocturnal wildlife photography
Accommodation: Loisaba Lodo Springs
Focus: Wild dogs in action, astrophotography, low-light big cats
Day 8–10: Lekurruki & Community Conservancy
Visit a Maasai-run conservancy that blends wildlife and cultural storytelling
Community photography sessions: portraits, daily life, and traditional ceremonies
Sunrise shoots in dramatic escarpments, acacia-studded backdrops, and river valleys
Option to fly drones (with permits) for aerial wildlife and landscape compositions
Accommodation: Sarara Camp
Focus: Cultural portraiture, landscape layers, community conservation visuals
Day 11–12: Private Hide & Conservation Storytelling
Use of exclusive waterhole hides for low-angle wildlife photography (elephants, buffalo, hyenas)
Photo storytelling workshop with Jaz Abaho: editing, composing for conservation, and building a visual narrative
One-on-one portfolio review sessions and creative feedback
Accommodation: Elewana Loisaba Starbeds
Focus: Behavioral photography, intimate angles, story composition
Day 13: Return to Nairobi – Departure or Extension
Optional photo walk in Nairobi (markets, wildlife-art community, street scenes)
End of tour with post-processing wrap-up and departure assistance
Option to extend to:
Masai Mara (Great Migration, river crossings, lion pride)
Amboseli (elephants with Kilimanjaro, dust storms, flamingos
Best Time to Go
January–March: Calving season, strong colors, fewer tourists
June–October: Dry season with best visibility, dramatic light, predator action
November: Post-rain greens, active wildlife, perfect for dramatic skies
Book Your Spot
This is a limited-space, high-demand experience curated for those who want to come home with more than just snapshots. Come away with a world-class portfolio, unforgettable memories, and a deeper connection to African wildlife and communities
