highlights

Amboseli is known for its dramatic landscapes, dense populations of elephants and close proximity to Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. The area is renowned for its diverse ecosystems, including open plains, acacia woodlands, swamps, and the dry, dusty savannah. The combination of these elements makes for a unique safari experience.

This tour focuses on photographing Super Tuskers and family groups of elephants. We focus on classic portraits, elephants in their landscape and a combination of fine-art black and white and colour.

Itinerary

Day ONE

We fly from the Mara to Amboseli, to arrive in time for lunch on the first day. We meet for tea and biscuits at 3 pm and start our afternoon safari at 3:30 pm, with our focus on the Super Tuskers and family groups of elephants. We will spend time in local conservancies as well as the main reserve. We will spend all day in the field if needed to maximise these opportunities and to capture great wildlife images.

Day TWO

We start the morning safari at 6.00 am, following tea and coffee, again focused on elephant in different habitats and lighting. We Will visit the dry lake bed where we have the opportunity to photograph family groups of elephants as they move into the marsh to drink during the heat of the day. This is a really special place, and we find unique locations to photograph in a private conservancy.

Day THREE

After breakfast, 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.