Best of Kenya Bird & Wildlife Photography Safari – 15 Days / 14 Nights

15 Days 14 Nights

Kenya is a photographer’s paradise. From the pink swathes of flamingos along Rift Valley lakes, the forests of Kakamega filled with rare turacos, to the drama of lions hunting wildebeest in Maasai Mara, this safari is designed to offer exceptional opportunities to capture both birds and iconic African wildlife.

This carefully curated 15-day journey combines Kenya’s finest birding habitats with prime game-viewing areas, with a focus on positioning you in the right place at the right time for the best photographic light. Vehicles are fitted with wide pop-up roofs and designed for photographers who need space for equipment and flexibility in positioning. You’ll be guided by a professional safari guide with knowledge of both ornithology and photography, ensuring you come back with once-in-a-lifetime images.

Whether you are aiming for action shots of raptors in flight, macro details of bee-eaters, or portraits of elephants under golden light, this safari balances patience, expertise, and access to deliver the ultimate Kenyan photography adventure.

Itinerary

Cost

Itinerary

Day 01 :
Arrival – Nairobi

Arrival in Nairobi.

Evening orientation session on photography techniques and safari planning.

Day 02 :
Nairobi National Park
  • Full-day in the park photographing raptors, bustards, and large mammals with city skyline backdrops.

Day 03 - 04 :
Lake Naivasha & Lake Nakuru

Morning and evening light photography sessions.

Boat rides designed for close-up shots of Fish Eagles diving, Kingfishers, and Hippos at water level.

Nakuru: flamingo flocks, pelicans in flight, and rhinos against the lake.

Day 05 - 07 :
Kakamega Forest

Two full days photographing tropical forest species: Great Blue Turaco, Hornbills, and butterflies.

Walks arranged for canopy light conditions, using early mornings for soft light photography.

Day 08 - 09 :
Lake Victoria

Papyrus swamps for Gonolek and swamp specialists.

Sunset shoots over Africa’s largest lake.

Day 10 -11 :
Lake Baringo

Cliff photography hides for owls and eagles.

Boat rides for dramatic shots of herons, kingfishers, and crocodiles.

Day 12 - 13 :
Samburu

Full days photographing Vulturine Guineafowl, Bee-eaters, and iconic mammals like elephants against arid backdrops.

Sunset and sunrise shoots planned for golden light.

Day 14 :
Mount Kenya Foothills

Forest species, waterfalls, and mountain landscapes.

Day 15 :
Departure

Morning editing/review session.

Transfer to airport for departure.

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Best of Kenya Bird & Wildlife Photography Safari – 15 Days / 14 Nights