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Experience close wildlife encounters in an iconic setting.

The Maasai Mara is Africa at its best. With its vast stretches of rolling grasslands, plenitude of wildlife, and its colorful people, this part of Kenya offers incredibly rich photographic experiences. We invite you to join us here for our Maasai Mara photo safari – an exclusive wilderness experience that’s guided by two professional wildlife photographers.

Wildlife photography here is an absolute dream; the Maasai Mara is densely populated with a wealth of animals, so expect to photograph lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalos, and much more. The Maasai Mara is also the stage for the famous Great Migration; an annual spectacle of millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the plains. While the timing of this epic display is not entirely predictable, our photo safari runs in the right season, so we might get lucky enough to witness and photograph some of it. 

This photo safari is guided by wildlife photographers Alan Hewitt and Kaleel Zibe, who will share their expertise throughout the trip. It’s a wonderful way to experience the magic of the Maasai Mara for keen photographers of any level. 

Quick Facts

Maasai Mara, Kenya
Aug 26 - Sep 2, 2025 (2026 dates coming soon)
Wildlife Photography
Photography Guides: Alan Hewitt & Kaleel Zibe
Group Size: Max 12
All Photography Levels

Tour & Destination Highlights

  • Enjoy some of the best wildlife photography opportunities on the African continent 
  • Photograph big cats, elephants, buffalo, huge herds of zebras and wildebeest, as well as a wealth of smaller mammals, reptiles, and birds 
  • Enjoy tutoring by two professional wildlife photographers, as well as guidance by expert local guides and trackers 
  • Have an opportunity to photograph the epic Great Migration 
  • Stay at a lodge within a game reserve, and find yourself totally immersed in the African wilderness

Quick Facts

Maasai Mara, Kenya
Aug 26 - Sep 2, 2025 (2026 dates coming soon)
Wildlife Photography
Photography Guides: Alan Hewitt & Kaleel Zibe
Group Size: Max 12

PRICING OVERVIEW

USD $7450GBP £EUR â‚ĴZAR RAUD $
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At the current exchange rate. Please note final quote might vary slightly


per person sharing

INCLUDING

  • Accommodation
  • Internal flights transfer from Nairobi & extra baggage allowance
  • All Meals
  • All transportation & Airport Transfers
  • Photographic tutoring
  • All activities as per the itinerary
  • Access to the surrounding wildlife Conservancies and National Reserve

EXCLUDING

  • International flights
  • Tips / Gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
EXPLORE

Photography in Kenya

We’ll ensure incredible wildlife photography opportunities during this photo safari.

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WHAT TO EXPECT IN KENYA

Your Photographic Experience

Made famous by multiple BBC and National Geographic TV series, the Maasai Mara is wildlife photography heaven. This is where the iconic African Big Five are: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and cape buffalo. The Great Migration happens here: millions of wildebeest and zebras cross an amazing ecosystem. Cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, giraffes, impala, and countless other animals are everywhere to be seen. There’s also an amazing abundance of exotic birds, including the brilliantly coloured lilac-breasted roller, splendid starlings, several species of kingfisher, and a ruthless cast of vultures, marabou storks, hawks, eagles, and owls – the list is endless. We’ll ensure incredible wildlife photography opportunities during this photo safari. We’ll spend most of our time out on game drives, when we’ll be surrounded by an abundance of wildlife. You can expect to photograph the African Big Five: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and cape buffalo. Countless other animals call the Mara their home too, including cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, giraffes, gazelles, impala, as well as an impressive cast of birds. And if we’re lucky, we’ll catch the mass migration of wildebeest and zebra; an incredibly spectacular phenomenon that happens on an annual basis. Though it’s not fully predictable, our workshop is timed to experience and photograph this great wildlife event. We’ll be absolutely spoiled for choice, and you can expect to find a huge amount of photographic inspiration. All this unfolds on a beautiful landscape of rolling grassy hills, allowing for great landscape photography too. Everyone gets a window seat in the large safari vehicles, ensuring plenty of space for all photographers to move around and store equipment. Kaleel and Alan will move between each vehicle throughout the day to ensure everyone gets the tuition they need. You’ll also be accompanied at all times by experienced local guides. Kaleel and Alan will be there to assist you throughout the workshop and help you take the best possible wildlife images. Their tuition will be completely tailored to everyone’s level; you’ll be able to get as much or as little guidance as you’d like. Tuition will most likely include camera settings, exposure, aperture, creative techniques, as well as post-processing. The tuition will happen both during game drives, and during sessions at the lodge; it’s flexible and adaptable to everyone’s needs.
WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE

Your Accommodation

During this Maasai Mara photo safari, you will be staying at MATTIKOKO SAFARI CAMP, a charming lodge with a perfect setting. Nestled in the heart of the Lemek Conservancy, Mattikoko will give you a true wilderness experience – with wildlife frequent roaming around camp. The lodge also offers great comfort and service. You’ll have comfortable beds, warm showers, and electricity. Delicious meals will be prepared for you in the boma in a friendly setting, where you’ll chat with the rest of the group, tutors and guides. Breakfasts and lunches will either be tasty, pre-cooked meals taken out with us on a game drive and eaten under a tree, or freshly cooked and eaten back in the boma.

WORKSHOP LEADER

Alan Hewitt

Alan Hewitt

WORKSHOP LEADER

Alan Hewitt

Alan Hewitt is a wildlife and conservation photographer, writer, and workshop leader. Mainly driven by his appreciation for and fascination of wildlife, Alan’s aim with his photography is to document our natural world and use this as a tool for conservation. His work has been used to support wildlife conservation organisations in Kenya, as well as ones closer to his home in the UK, including campaigns to save nature reserves that are home to iconic and endangered species. Alan is an official UK ambassador for FUJIFILM.

WORKSHOP LEADER

Kaleel Zibe

Kaleel Zibe

WORKSHOP LEADER

Kaleel Zibe

Kaleel Zibe is an award-winning wildlife and sports photographer and filmmaker. Based in the UK, Kaleel photographs for a wide range of clients and publications, including the BBC, the RSPB, Bird Watching, and Outdoor Photography. In 2011, he published ‘Wildlife of the Farne Islands,’ an extensive photography and guide book that documents the islands’ natural beauty in a stunning way. Kaleel also regularly hosts photography workshops and safaris, and is passionate about creating incredible photographic opportunities for his participants.

EXPERIENCE

Your Photo Tour Itinerary

Day 1Hello Mattikoko
Arrive in Nairobi by 6am to meet and transfer to Wilson Airport for short internal flights to Mara North airstrip in the Maasai Mara and short road transfer to Mattikoko. After settling in and enjoying refreshments at Mattikoko we’ll be ready to head out for our first afternoon / evening photo safari.
Day 2 - 7Full Day Photo Safaris
Morning and afternoon / evening or full day photo safaris in one or more of the following each day: Lemek Conservancy, Ol Chorro Conservancy, Enonkishu Conservancy, Mara Triangle Conservancy, Maasai Mara National Reserve. We’ll also be meeting up with the Mara Predator Project and visiting a Rhino Conservancy.
Day 8Good Bye & Departure
Morning photo safari then afternoon flight back to Wilson Airport and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta for international flights or Nairobi hotels.

Maasai Mara Photo Safari

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At Penda, we're all about creating incredible photographic opportunities.

Our photo tours and safaris will take you to the right place, at the right time, to get that epic shot. You'll be guided by a professional photographer, who will help you take your photography to the next level, and we keep our trips exclusive by traveling in small groups. Whether it's in Kenya's sprawling savannahs, Yellowstone's snowy interior, or the jungles of India, your journey will be filled with photography magic.

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