Specialist Camps
Photograph Africa’s most elusive animals in their natural habitat staying at the reknowned Kicheche Camps.
Set out on a photographic safari through the heart of wild Kenya. Capture the best of Africa’s wildlife on camera, in private conservancies, with exclusive use of a vehicle and guide. Fly between Laikipia and the Masai Mara, spending time at luxurious tented camps.
Photograph Africa’s most elusive animals in their natural habitat staying at the reknowned Kicheche Camps.
Take advantage of exclusive-use vehicles with accompanying guides.
Track lions across the plains of Laikipia and visit the last surviving northern white rhinos.
Have the chance to take a sunrise balloon ride over the vast Masai Mara.
Wildlife encounters abound throughout both conservancies, but the exclusive nature of this trip means that photographers can make the most of them. Private vehicles afford flexibility that can be invaluable, whilst the protected nature of the conservancies makes for incredible, uninterrupted encounters. Both camps cater expertly to the demands of photographers offering complete flexibility, with game drives having no fixed length or schedule.
Day 1
Nairobi - Laikipia
Day 2 - 3
Laikipia
Day 4
Laikipia - Masai Mara
Day 5 - 6
Masai Mara
Day 7
Masai Mara - Nairobi
Day 1
Nairobi - Laikipia
Photograph Africa’s most elusive animals in their natural habitat staying at the reknowned Kicheche Camps.
Day 2 - 3
Laikipia
Track lions across the plains of Laikipia and visit the last surviving northern white rhinos.
Day 4
Laikipia - Masai Mara
Take advantage of exclusive-use vehicles with accompanying guides.
Day 5 - 6
Masai Mara
Have the chance to take a sunrise balloon ride over the vast Masai Mara.
Day 7
Masai Mara - Nairobi
The guides on this trip are all a minimum of silver standard (as per the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association grading system). They have all been trained in dealing with the needs of photographers on safari and excel on vehicle approach, positioning and the importance of lighting.
Just as important is that Kicheche’s guides have all received training on how to actually take good wildlife photos themselves and many have become keen and talented photographers. This could explain why many pro photographers choose Kicheche:
“Patrick at Kicheche is one of the finest specialist photographic guides on the entire continent, he certainly is the finest I have ever worked with!”
Greg du Toit – Winner of BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 2013
Safaris will be taken in Toyota Land Cruisers that have been built around the needs of the photographer, with an open roof, super-wide window frames and bean bags as standard with camera platforms available on request.
Begin this wildlife-focussed trip in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in Laikipia. Stay at the intimate Laikipia Kicheche Camp, which lies between a dense indigenous forest and popular waterhole. Explore the plains, canyons and valleys of this private reserve in search of black rhinos, elephants, buffalos, giraffes, lions, cheetahs and more.
The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is not just bursting with wildlife. It is also packed with additional activities. Track collared lions as they stalk their prey, take bush walks through the reserve, visit the last surviving population of northern white rhinos, canoe quietly across sheltered waters and mountain bike over pristine landscapes.
Fly to the famous Masai Mara, home to one of the most fascinating wildlife phenomena – the annual migration of wildebeests. Here, stay in the beautiful Olare Motorogi Conservancy, which offers uncrowded, exclusive wildlife viewing. Again make use of private vehicles and guides; head out in search of the countless species that either hunt or graze on the plains of the Mara.
Take advantage of this outstanding natural environment and set out on foot to explore the conservancy. Bush walks offer a more intimate, more natural experience, which can be enhanced by a night fly camping in the bush. Alternatively, take to the air at dawn and float above the landscape as wild animals wander noiselessly below, then land to a champagne breakfast.
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The hottest month across much of the country, and an excellent time to spot wildlife with lower visitor numbers. The seas are at their clearest, the landscape is still lush, but it is dry and sunny in general.
The high temperatures continue, and it remains virtually dry, but the landscape should still be fairly green. Conditions are still excellent for wildlife viewing, with lower visitor numbers.
The start of the main rainy season, but still good for wildlife viewing with the chance to see newborns.
This is not the ideal time to travel. Some lodges close as the rainy season gets into full swing. Roads can be treacherous, and the coast becomes very hot and wet.
May is the height of the rainy season and so many places will be closed with driving conditions becoming poor due to the heavy rainfall.
The rains start to abate, and the landscape is as green and lush as it gets. This does make spotting wildlife a little trickier, but it is a beautiful time across the country.
The start of the mass migration into the Masai Mara. Dry weather dominates across the country, with the occasional shower. This is the coolest month, with visitor numbers increasing.
This is peak season in Kenya, especially in the Masai Mara, where it is the peak of the Great Migration. Exceptional game viewing is possible as animals congregate around watering holes and rivers.
The weather remains dry, and there are still fantastic opportunities for game viewing in the Masai Mara as wildlife gathers around watering holes.
As the temperatures rise, so does the chance of a shower or two. The herds of wildlife begin to leave the Masai Mara, but plenty of residents can still be seen. Visitor numbers are lower and it is a great time to visit across the country.
The start of the short rainy season, as temperatures continue to increase. Many destinations are open, but around Laikipia, places close at this time.
The end of the year brings the peak of the short rainy season. Hot and wet conditions dominate, but the scenery is beautiful and green, and there is still plenty of wildlife to be seen.
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