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Masai Mara Photo Safaris - Untamed Photo Safaris

AUGUST 6 - 14, 2025

​from $8,995 pp sharing

NOW 10% OFF!

KENYA WILDLIFE PHOTO SAFARI: 9-DAYS

SAFARI OVERVIEW

​The first destination on this 9-day trip is the famous Masai Mara where the focus will be on the overwhelming amount of predators that roam the plains. The commonly spotted predators include lions (large prides including the famous Marsh Pride and Paradise Pride), cheetah, hyena, jackal, and even the more illusive species such as leopard and even serval. Guests will also take a trip to potentially witness the Great Migration of Wildebeests that have made their way to the Mara Triangle.

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After our photographic experience in the Masai Mara, the group will then head to the final location of the trip in Southern Kenya. This location is where the group will have the opportunity to spend three days and nights in an underground hide designed for wildlife photographers. This experience is included to provide guests with an entirely new perspective of wildlife photography. Photograph wildlife from below eye level as animals come to the waterhole each day and night to drink.

GROUP SIZE:

4 max.

LOCATION:

Masai Mara & Southern Kenya

DURATION:

9 days / 8 nights

ACCOMMODATION:

Luxury

FITNESS LEVEL:

Deff Level

TOUR DATE

AUGUST 6 - 14, 2025

wildlife photography hide workshop

PRICING:

$8,995 USD

pp sharing accommodation

Single Supplement Fee: $900 USD

25% deposit due to confirm your booking

NOW 10% OFF!

NEW PRICE: $8,095 USD pp sharing

+ 800 USD Single supplement fee (if applicable)

- OFFER ENDS FEBRUARY 28, 2025 -

BRIEF ITINERARY

DAY 1:

Arrival Day in Nairobi

 

DAY 2:

Chartered flight to Masai Mara / evening safari

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DAYS 3 - 5:

Morning and afternoon safari in Mara

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DAY 6:

Chartered flight to Nairobi - road transfer south to Photo Hide / overnight photographic hide experience

 

DAYS 7 - 8:

Day & night photographic hide experience

 

DAY 9:

Road transfer to Nairobi / end of tour

(see detailed itinerary below)

waterhole hide photography
Photographic Hides

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • ​​​Spend four nights in the Masai Mara National Reserve to photograph predators such as Lion, Leopard, Hyena, Cheetah and more. â€‹â€‹

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  • Chance to witness the Great Migration of Wildebeests as they risk their lives crossing crocodile infested waters in search of fresh grazing plains.

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  • Guests will have the opportunity to photograph some of the most iconic African wildlife. Potential sightings include Giraffe, Zebra, Rhino, Topi, Buffalo, Wildebeests, and much more

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  • Spend three nights in an underground hide designed for wildlife photographers and gain an entire new perspective of wildlife photography

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  • This is an all-inclusive photographic safari where each camp provides a luxury feel for our clients. 

MEET YOUPHOTO HOST 

Mark A Fernley, African Wildlife Photography Guide, Untamed Photo Safaris

MARK A FERNLEY

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Masai Mara Photo Safaris - Untamed Photo Safaris

LOCATION

SOUTHERN KENYA

​This photo safari highlights two of the top wildlife photography destinations in Kenya, both of which are located in the southern-most part of the country, bordering Tanzania. 

 

Fly over the Great Rift Valley and get a birds eye view of this incredible landscape before arriving in one of the best safari destinations in Africa, the Masai Mara National Reserve where photographic opportunities of predators are endless. 

 

Situated right above Lake Natron, guests arrive at an underground photo hide. This region hosts great diversity; the camp, situated along the riverside provides a healthy environment for a large population of local wildlife, ideal for wildlife photographers.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT 

CAMERA BODY:​​

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  • Guests are encouraged to bring a camera body with a minimum of 24-megapixels to guarantee the best results while on safari. This can be mirrorless or a DSLR, however a MIRRORLESS camera is ideal for hide photography.​

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  • A second camera body is always a great consideration, however, this is not mandatory. This can be used as a backup, or you can keep a second lens attached and switch back and forth between cameras.

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LENSES:​​

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  • A telephoto lens with a reach of at least 500 mm​​. This can be a fixed/prime lens or a zoom lens. â€‹

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  • If you intend to bring a fixed/prime lens of 500 mm or more, you may also need a closer range lens​A 100 - 400 mm or similar is a great option, as this will allow you to get shots of wildlife that comes closer to the vehicle while in the Masai Mara.​

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  • For the photographic hide experience, we recommend a 70 - 200mm lens or similar. You may also want to consider a close range/wide angle lens like a 24 - 105 mm to capture multiple subjects drinking form the waterhole. 

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TOUR INCLUDES 

  • Airport pick-up/drop off (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • Chartered domestic flights (Wilson Airport to Masai Mara and return) 

  • 10kg extra baggage allowance on chartered flights (25kg in total baggage allowance per person)

  • All road transfers

  • All accommodation (1x Nairobi, 4x Masai Mara, 3x Photo Hide)

  • All game drives & photo hide activities

  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner each day)

  • All beverages (non-alcoholic and local beers, wines and spirits)

  • All national park entry fees

  • All conservancy fees

  • All photographic guidance / tutorials

  • one-on-one photo critiques (optional)

  • Pre-Tour meeting with your photography guide

TOUR EXCLUDES 

  • International flights

  • Personal Travel Insurance (required for all guests)

  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra activities, etc.)

  • Activities not listed in itinerary

  • Premium alcoholic beverages

  • Gratuities/tips for guides and staff

ITINERARY

DAY 1:

ARRIVAL DAY

  • Guests arrive in Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO))

  • Transfer to Nairobi airport hotel (Approx. 10 min drive from airport)

  • Meet and Greet with photo host at 6:00pm

  • Overnight in Nairobi

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(Guests must arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport no later than 4:00pm on arrival day)

DAY 2:

FLY TO MASAI MARA / AFTERNOON SAFARI

  • Transfer to Wilson Airport

  • Chartered flight: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

  • Evening photographic safari in Masai Mara 

  • Image selection and post processing with photo host at the lodge 

  • Overnight in Masai Mara

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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: The famous Marsh Pride Lions of the Musiara Marsh along with the neighbouring lion prides including the Paradise Pride and the Topi Pride

DAYS 3 - 5:

TWO SAFARI OUTINGS DAILY

  • Morning photographic safari in Masai Mara

  • Evening photographic safari in Masai Mara

  • Image selection and post processing with photo host at the lodge 

  • Overnight in Masai Mara

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**ONE FULL DAY ON SAFARI TO PHOTOGRAPH THE GREAT MIGRATION OF WILDEBEESTS**

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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: Predators of the Mara Northern Conservancy along with chance to photograph the Wildebeest Great Migration

DAY 6:

FLY TO NAIROBI - ROAD TRANSFER TO SHOMPOLE

  • Transfer to Musiara Airstrip

  • Chartered flight: Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Road transfer to Shompole Conservancy

  • Introduction to the photographic hide

  • Overnight in the photographic hide

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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: Photographic opportunities in the hide include many species of African wildlife including predators such as lion and leopard

DAYS 7 - 8:

OVERNIGHT PHOTOGRAPHIC HIDE EXPERIENCE

  • Early morning in the photographic hide

  • mid-morning rest and refresh at the lodge with photo editing and critique with photo hosts

  • Evening in the photographic hide

  • Overnight in the photographic hide​

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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: Photographic opportunities in the morning include many birds, giraffe, zebra, baboon, and much more. Evening photo opportunities in the hide include many species of African wildlife including predators such as lion and leopard

DAY 9:

ROAD TRANSFER TO NAIROBI / END OF TOUR

  • Early morning in the photographic hide

  • mid-morning rest and refresh at the lodge

  • Transfer to Nairobi

  • END OF TOUR​

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(Guests must depart no earlier than 9:00pm on this day)

ACCOMMODATION

​SENTINEL MARA CAMP: An exclusive safari retreat in Kenya's Masai Mara Reserve situated in an astonishing wildlife hotspot. With only nine rooms and an exclusive, private experience for our photography guests, this lodge offers a true safari experience like no other.  

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SHOMPOLE WILDERNESS: A quaint bespoke lodge offering an exclusive feel for our photography guests. This lodge offers guests two photographic hides to use during our stay.

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