Kenyan Photo Safari - June 1 - June 13, 2025.
Limited to 12 Travelers.
Most bucket lists have “African Safari” right at the top. It’s called “The greatest wildlife show on Earth” and after just a few hours of being on your first safari you’ll agree. You will see the planet Earth in its most natural form. With travel photographer Kelly Fajack as your guide and instructor you’ll journey to intimate locations in the Samburu and Maasai Mara National Parks. There you’ll witness a diversity of big and small game wildlife against the beautiful Kenyan savannah, and visit the local tribes. You’ll experience Kenyan hospitality at it’s best. Every part of your trip has been planned in detail so you can relax and enjoy your African experience. Everyday your breakfast will be ready when you awake, dinner and a cold drink after your game drive. The only thing you’ll lift is your camera. While on safari Mr. Fajack will help you hone your photography skills and help you identify compelling elements of an image like lighting, framing and composition. You’ll be taught how to use manual settings on your camera that put you in control of your photography and enhance its beauty. There will be ample time for each guest to receive one on one tips and instruction on techniques like motion panning, rule of thirds, polarizing filters and astrophotography. Via screen sharing each traveler will also receive an hour of Photoshop instruction once you’re back home and you’ve narrowed it down to your best shots.
The Safari
This is a ten day trip with eight full days in the parks “on safari.”
Day one: You’ll arrive in Nairobi and be welcomed at the Eka Hotel.
Day two: Breakfast at the Eka Hotel then a minibus to the Simba Lodge in the Samburu National Reserve. You’ll enjoy a quick lunch and then go straight into the first game drive that afternoon. Samburu and its golden grasslands are famous for an abundance of rare Northern Kenyan species of Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk Oryx and families of elephants. Large predators such as the Lion, Leopard and Cheetah are also common in this unique protected area, along with wild dog sightings. 450 species of birds have been recorded here including the Taita Falcon, African Darter, White-headed Vulture, and the Yellow-billed Ox-pecker. Throughout the afternoon Kelly will be having one on one instruction with each guest to see where everyone is in their photography knowledge and making sure your camera is set up correctly. You’ll cap the day off with a traditional dinner at the hotel.
Day three: Breakfast at Simba Lodge and a morning game-drive. After lunch we’ll rest then back out for an afternoon game-drive and overnight at Simba Lodge.
Day four: You’ll travel deeper into the Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives, with a focus on sharpening your photography skills.
Day five: After breakfast you’ll transfer to the airstrip and fly to the world famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. With its vast stretches of rolling grasslands and plenitude of wildlife this part of Kenya offers an incredibly rich photographic experience. The “Mara” is one of the most important conservation and wildlife areas on Earth, renowned for its exceptional populations of lion, African leopard, cheetah and African bush elephant. Each day we will explore different parts of the park. September, October is the tailend of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Cape buffalo, Thomson’s gazelle, topi, baboon, and zebra are also in abundance. On arrival you’ll head to the Mara Siria Camp for lunch and then an afternoon game-drive.
Day Six: Early game drive with a packed breakfast to go. After the park there will be a visit to a local Maasai village where you’ll witness their traditional way of life. Lunch at our Mara Siria camp. Afternoon game drive and dinner back at camp.
Day Seven: Early game drive with a packed breakfast to go. Lunch will be a picnic under the shade of an Acacia in the middle of the Mara. Afternoon game drive and then dinner back at camp. A hot air balloon ride is available for an extra $450 per person.
Day Eight: Early game drive with a packed breakfast to go. Lunch at our Mara Siria camp. Afternoon game drive and dinner back at camp.
Day Nine: Breakfast and a quick flight back to Nairobi.
Day Ten: Transfer to airport.
All this for only $6499 double occupancy. $6999 single. Airfare, alcohol and travel insurance not included.
An all inclusive three day/night trip to beautiful Tiwi Beach is an option for only $699. A great way to relax before or after your safari. Airfare included.