Black Leopard Photo Tour

We journey to the heart of Laikipia, one of Kenya’s wilderness regions, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to seek out the mysterious and incredibly rare black leopard. Against the backdrop of rolling hills and acacia-studded plains, this exclusive safari offers photographers the chance to track and photograph this legendary creature, whose sleek, shadowy form moves silently through the night. Alongside the black leopard, Laikipia teems with diverse wildlife, from elephants and wild dogs to Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe.

Itinerary

Day ONE

We fly from the Mara to Laikipia, to arrive in time for lunch on the first day. We meet for tea and biscuits at 4 pm and start our afternoon safari at 4:30 pm, with our focus on the black leopard. The leopard is a female called Giza Mrembo and is resident around the camp. She is found on around five nights a week so we have a high success of finding her.

Day TWO

We start the morning safari at 6.15 am, following tea and coffee, again focused on the black leopard but also other spotted leopards that are resident in the area. We take brunch at the dam, while we wait for grey zebra, reticulated giraffe and elephants to come to drink.

The afternoon safari will start at 4:30 pm again until around 8pm and back in time for dinner.

Day THREE

After a morning safari, we fly back to Mara and arrive back in time for lunch. Alternatively, we can fly to Nairobi for our international flight, depending on our itinerary.

PRICE

We usually add this tour to the beginning or end of a Kenya Maasai Mara tour. Please contact us for more information and to talk through options.
  
What is included in the tour cost:

• call prior to your departure, with John Haskew, to run through preparations, kit and ensure you are ready to start photographing before arriving
• Meeting on arrival at Nairobi and transfer to hotel on the first night
• Bed and breakfast at the hotel on the first night 
• All road transfers and internal flights in Kenya
• Full board accommodation for the duration of the stay in Kenya
• House wines, beers, local spirits and soft drinks
• Park fees
• Community fees
• Experienced, qualified local guide

Not included in the tour cost:

• International flights to Nairobi  (BA  flights  recommended if flying from the  UK)
• eTA (electronic travel authorisation) – cost US$ 34 / GBP£ 27)
• Personal travel and health insurance

GALLERY

A selection of images and moments captured on this tour. Please click to enlarge the image.