Kenya
A wildlife photographer's dream locale
January 11-23, 2025 | Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Tuition: $11,930 | Deposit: $2,300
Deposit due upon registration, full tuition due 120 days before the workshop. Workshop limited to 10 participants.
Packed with adventure
This all-inclusive workshop is designed for you to see many aspects of this stunning country and make the most of the trip! We’ll start in Nairobi, traveling first to Aberdare National Park, a lush cloud forest known for its elephants and rare black leopards. Next, we head to Ol Pejeta Reserve, famed for its rhino conservation and iconic wildlife, from lions and cheetahs to wild dogs. Continuing north to Lake Nakuru, we’ll search for tree-climbing lions, then venture west to explore the unique Kakamega Forest, Kenya’s last remaining rainforest. Our journey ends at the legendary Masai Mara, where luxury lodges and unmatched wildlife await. Join us for an unforgettable Kenyan safari adventure!
topics we will cover
Wildlife photography
Travel photography
Conservation storytelling
Landscape photography
Workshop Itinerary
The 10th is an optional (advisable) early arrival day. Airport pickup will be arranged through our group hotel close by and located on the edge of the Nairobi Game Preserve. The 11th will be a rest day to sort gear and take an afternoon safari into Nairobi National Park.
After an early breakfast we will hop in our land rovers and drive 5 – 6 hours from Nairobi to Samburu National Park in the center of Kenya. After checking into the Samburu Ashnil Lodge in the late afternoon, we will head out into the park to explore before dinner.
The next two days will be spent exploring the heart of Samburu. Unlike most of Kenya which is classic African savannah, Samburu offers a much drier and remarkable desert environment. Considered one of the best places in the country to observe and photograph elephants, the park is also home to large packs of African wild dogs which will be a main focus of our explorations there. While staying at the park expect early morning and late evening excursions each day with plenty of time to relax and edit photos during the mid-day heat.
After breakfast we will venture south to the spectacular slopes of Mount Kenya. After checking into the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club we will spend the evening exploring the park’s spectacular high altitude ecosystem and vistas. This will be one of the more unique and historic stays of the entire trip.
Full day exploring Mount Kenya National Park while enjoying some free time at the historic and utterly charismatic Fairmont Hotel.
Buckle up for a long but beautiful travel day. From Mount Kenya we will drive south approximately eight hours to Tsavo East National Park which lies in the southeast corner of the country just inland from Mombasa. After checking into the Ashnil Lodge we will spend the evening exploring the park’s dry grassland ecosystem in search of lions, cheetahs, zebras and more.
After an early morning game drive in Tsavo East, we will drive to Tsavo West National Park which lies along the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Tanzanian border. Check in to the Kilaguni Safari Lodge.
Tsavo East National Park is one of Africa’s premiere destinations to view and photograph an incredibly diverse array of wildlife. We will be traveling here during calving season which means there is a high chance of spotting baby animals including lion, cheetah, and leopard cubs. Our three full days in Tsavo will be spent on early morning, late evening, or full-day excursions searching for a variety of animals. Our guides are deeply familiar with this park which means if there is anything specific the group wants to find, we will be in good hands to make it happen!
At long last our incredible trip has come to an end. After an early breakfast we will return to the Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi where we can arrange day rooms to shower and relax before catching our late night flights home.
Meet Your Instructors
Ian Segebarth
Chris Steppig
Workshop Information
- Like any African safari, our trip will entail many hours in the car driving between locations and out looking for animals. Our landrovers are perfect for such a journey and include large and comfortable seating in addition to a pop-up roof for watching animals.
- Expect a variety of temperatures ranging from cool mornings and hot afternoons.
- Our safari lodges are charismatic and hand-picked to provide memorable accommodations on this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
- Spouse and companion discounts are available for this workshop! These discounts are for non-photographers who want to share in this amazing experience with you. Please contact us for more information.
Past Student Work
Did we mention all-inclusive?
Costs included in tuition:
- Nairobi airport-hotel pick up/drop off shuttle
- Transport in customized pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruisers (3 rows of seats) with 4 passengers per vehicle
- Services of experienced English speaking safari guides/drivers.
- All accommodation in Kenya
- Park entrance fees
- All meals on safari
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
- Government taxes and fees
- Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
Not included:
- Soft drinks and alcohol
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Single Room Supplement
