Maasai Mara · 5 days · 4 nights · Best Jun – Oct & Jan – Mar
Photographic Safari
A safari engineered around photography. You get a private 4x4 fitted with bean-bag supports and a charging setup, low-window seating, and a specialist guide who reads the light and animal behaviour so you're in position before the action — not chasing it. Five nights in a conservancy means off-road access, no time limits at a sighting, and the freedom to stay out for golden hour at both ends of the day. Suits everyone from phone-shooters to pros.
From $4,000 per person
Specimen itinerary for planning purposes only — not a confirmed booking document.
Logistics & transport
- Pickup
- Confirmed 24 hours before departure on WhatsApp
- Guide language
- As selected at booking
- Group
- Private / small group · max 4 guests
Where you'll stay
Lodging varies by trip — tented camp, safari lodge, beach hotel, or city hotel as your package requires. The property for this package is confirmed in writing after you book — ask us on WhatsApp if you want options before paying.
Included in your package price — exact camp, lodge, or hotel confirmed after booking.
Indicative schedule — day by day
Planned rhythm for your trip — your guide may adjust on the day for conditions, light and wildlife.
Day 1: Into the Mara
Fly or drive in. Afternoon orientation drive — your guide learns your kit and goals, and scouts the resident prides for the days ahead.
Day 2: Golden hours
Out before dawn for first light, back after sunset. Full flexibility — we stay with a sighting as long as the light and the moment hold.
Day 3: Behaviour & backlight
Targeting specific shots — cheetah on a mound, backlit dust, river action. Bush breakfast in the field. Optional night drive for nocturnal species.
Day 4: Low-angle & portraits
Off-road in the conservancy for eye-level portraits and clean backgrounds. A hide session at a waterhole if conditions suit.
Day 5: Last light, depart
A final dawn shoot, brunch, then fly or drive back to Nairobi with a full memory card.
Trip inclusions
- 5 nights full-board conservancy camp
- Private 4x4 with bean-bags & charging
- Specialist photographer-guide
- Conservancy & reserve fees
- Off-road & night-drive access
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
Trip exclusions
- International flights
- Kenya eVisa ($51)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Light-aircraft flights ($380 pp, optional vs road)
- Camera gear hire (on request)
- Tips
Preparation & packing
Before you go
- This section is general Kenya travel guidance — not a substitute for official advice or your doctor.
- We confirm trip-specific details (property, pickup times, park rules) with you on WhatsApp before departure.
- Questions about Photographic Safari? Message us anytime — we'd rather you ask than guess.
Visa & entry
- Most visitors need a Kenya eVisa before travel — apply at evisa.go.ke and check current fees and rules.
- Passport usually needs 6+ months' validity and blank pages — verify with your airline and immigration.
- Keep a printed copy of this itinerary and your eVisa for border control.
Health
- Yellow fever certificate may be required depending on where you are travelling from — check Kenya's latest entry rules.
- Malaria prevention is commonly recommended for safari areas — ask your doctor well before you fly.
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is strongly recommended.
- Bring personal medication in original packaging.
Weather & clothing
- Safari mornings and evenings are often cooler than midday — layers work better than one heavy coat.
- Neutral colours (khaki, olive, beige) are standard for game drives.
- Rain can appear in any season — a light waterproof layer is worth packing.
- We send a short weather note for your dates once your trip is confirmed.
Packing list
- Comfortable closed shoes for walking + sandals for camp or lodge
- Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Binoculars if you have a pair (optional — ask us if you'd like a recommendation)
- Power bank + travel adaptor (Kenya commonly uses Type G plugs, 240V)
- Soft bag often works better than a hard suitcase if your trip includes light-aircraft legs — we'll confirm luggage limits for your routing
- Some cash in USD (clean, newer bills) or KES for tips and small purchases
- Insect repellent
Money & connectivity
- Cards work in Nairobi and at many properties; cash is still useful for tips and markets.
- M-Pesa is widely used in Kenya — we can walk you through it on arrival if helpful.
- Wi‑Fi varies by property (lodge, camp, or hotel) — signal on game drives is usually limited.
- Tipping customs vary by property and guide — we share current guidelines for your trip before you travel.