Call Us
TOUR OVERVIEW
This exclusive 5-day photography safari takes you to Kenya’s rugged northern frontier, home to the Samburu people and the rare “Samburu Special Five.” From elephants crossing the Ewaso Nyiro River at sunrise to leopard portraits in acacia woodlands and the striking red-dust sunsets of Samburu, this itinerary is crafted to deliver exceptional wildlife and cultural photo opportunities.
Destinations: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve – Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Aberdare National Park.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Rare northern wildlife species unique to Samburu.
- Dramatic light and dust scenes for moody wildlife shots.
- Cultural photography with Samburu warriors.
- Rhinos and chimpanzees in Ol Pejeta.
- Forest and night photography in Aberdare.
ITINERARY
Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or airport. Arrive in time for lunch followed by a sunset photography game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Best Shots: Elephants, reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, and river reflections during golden hour.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Samburu Intrepids Camp / Ashnil Samburu Camp / similar.
Sunrise shoot over the river and surrounding hills — best light for elephants and leopards. Breakfast and photo review session.
Extended game drive for the “Samburu Special Five”: Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk (the giraffe gazelle) and Somali Ostrich.
Evening: Capture samburu warriors at sunset (optional cultural shoot with consent).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Same as day 1.
Game drive in Ol Pejeta, a leading conservation area for rhinos and chimpanzees.
Best Shots: Black & white rhinos, lions, and landscape shots with Mount Kenya backdrop.
Optional: Visit the endangered Northern White Rhino sanctuary for documentary-style portraits.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp / Ol Pejeta Bush Camp.
Afternoon: Check in at your lodge located within the forest. From the viewing decks, photograph elephants, buffalo, and bushbuck at the floodlit waterhole.
Best Shots: Night photography – long exposure wildlife shots.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: The Ark Lodge / Treetops Lodge.
Morning: Forest sunrise photography and birdlife session.
Afternoon: Optional photo stop at the equator line or local market scenes en route.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
This tour is customizable and can be tailored to your interests, budget, and travel dates for a personalized safari experience.
LOCATION MAP
INCLUDED & EXCLUDED
- Opportunities for aerial drone shots (where permitted).
- Accommodation as per itinerary.
- All park entry fees.
- Flexible schedule — prioritizing golden-hour and action scenes.
- All meals as per itinerary.
- Professional driver-guide experienced in wildlife photography positioning.
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with open roof and beanbags.
- Special Features for Photographers.
- Airport transfers.
- Bottled mineral water while on safari.
- International flights to/from Kenya.
- Travel & medical insurance.
- Visa fees.
- Tips & personal expenses.
- Extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS (EXTRA COST)
- Drone photography permits (where allowed).
- Post-safari Lightroom & Photoshop editing workshop.
- Cultural village visit and portrait session.
- Extra night in Nairobi or Samburu.