The incredible and colorful wildlife you’ll see on safari just calls out to be photographed. The drama of the natural world so close to you is something most haven’t experienced. You’ll want to save these moments.
What better way than through photography to memorialize these fantastic and often, life-changing experiences. And then share them with family and friends. It’s the perfect way to re-live your safari.
Luckily, Kenya’s wonderful parks and wildlife are a vast canvass to be photographed again and again. The groupings of animals are constantly changing as is the light giving you infinite opportunities to capture stunning images while enhancing the fun of your safari adventure.
The Most Photographic Parks in the World
We offer multi-day safaris to all of Kenya’s parks and within them, there’s no limit to the wildlife action you’ll see. Our 5 – 8 day safari packages include northern Kenya parks like the cool green rainforests of Aberdare where you’ll stay in a raised platform hotel, looking upon and photographing antelope, buffalo, baboon, and rhino as they emerge from the thick forest.
To the south, we’ll travel to Amboseli National Park – with its many free-ranging elephants parading before the snow-capped backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro. It’s a photographer’s dream location. Moving on to the great Masai Mara, Kenya’s most popular park, safari-goers, and photographers the world over come to see and “capture” the many prides of lions and especially the Great Wildebeest Migration – an explosive spectacle of thousands of animals pouring over the Mara River.
Capture the Colors
In contrast to the golds of the savannah, witness (and photograph) the myriad colors of Lakes Nakuru and Naivasha Parks, with their panoramas of birdlife – kingfishers, herons, egrets, and especially bright, pink flamingos.
The rainbow colors of the birdlife stand out against the blues of the lakes and the deep green foliage of the surrounding parks.
On this 5 – 8 day safari tour, you’ll have chances to meet with the aboriginal people of this land – the Samburu at Samburu Park, and the Maasai at either Amboseli or the Masai Mara. Come to their villages, which are islands of color with the bright shukkas they wear and their displays of dazzling beaded jewelry.
There’s no limit to the photographic possibilities as these native people show you their homes, their customs, and perform traditional dances.
And Now Some Tips
Finally, here are a couple of key pointers to get the most out of your photographic safari. You’ll be shooting a lot on your safari so bring plenty of memory cards and don’t forget to back your photos! A long telephoto lens is essential to get close images of those lions and flamingoes. We suggest at least a t 400 mm lens or a zoom lens that covers that range.
The sunsets on safari can be spectacular; you can’t miss those but keep shooting after the sun goes down. Use a tripod and a long time exposure to capture the bright eyes peering out at you in the dark.
There’s no lack of photographic opportunities while on safari but don’t forget to put the camera down and just enjoy the rich natural world before you. Sometimes our memories are the best way to record the moment.
Choose Your East Africa Safari Tour
Our Africa Safaris in Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar
Check out our many East Africa safari tours:
NAIROBI EXCURSIONS
Africa Kenya Safaris offers you full and half-day excursions & trips from Nairobi
KENYA SAFARI FROM NAIROBI
Explore our multi-day Kenya safari adventures ranging from 2 – 12 days from Nairobi.
NAIROBI TO DIANI BEACH SAFARIS
Enjoy a Kenya wildlife safari then finish up your holiday at Kenya’s Diani Beach.
DIANI BEACH KENYA SAFARIS
Explore our Kenya safaris from beach resorts of Diani – voted Africa’s leading beach destination
AMBOSELI KENYA SAFARIS
Explore Amboseli – famous for large herds of elephants and scenic views of Mount Kilimanjaro
KENYA FLIGHT SAFARIS
Book Kenya flight Safaris and explore Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu & Lewa Conservancy.
MASAI MARA KENYA SAFARIS
Masai Mara is home of the Great Wildebeest Migration, Big Five of Africa, Big cats, Masai culture etc.
KENYA BEACH TO NAIROBI SAFARIS
Book Exciting African safaris starting from/to the beautiful Diani beach resorts
KENYA-TANZANIA SAFARIS
Experience wildlife parks, beaches and mountains of Kenya & Tanzania.
KENYA SAFARI & DIANI BEACH
Experience the best of both worlds – a thrilling Kenya safari and a dream Diani beach vacation
KENYA SHORT GROUP SAFARIS
Join our exciting Kenya short Group safari Tours from Nairobi in 4×4 safari jeeps
TANZANIA SAFARI HOLIDAYS
Exciting 4×4 Tanzania safaris from Arusha town. Explore Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara & Tarangire.
ZANZIBAR BEACH HOLIDAYS
Pre/post your African safari holiday in Kenya & Tanzania, ‘escape’ to Africa’s leading beach destination – Zanzibar!
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING TOURS
Best Africa mountain climbing adventure tour packages and safaris. Climb Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro
EAST AFRICA BEACH HOLIDAYS
Best family-friendly beach holidays on the sandy beaches of Mombasa, Diani, Malindi, Watamu, Lamu & Zanzibar
HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES
You came to Africa to live an experience – to see the Big 5, Big cats, wildebeest migration & so much more!
Customize your dream African safari
At Africa Kenya Safaris we are always flexible with your options, we will offer our thoughts on seasons, budgets, lifestyle, accommodations, first-hand experience of the parks, and all the possible activities to fill out your safari story. We’ll work with your impressions and dreams and add our ideas on which to build your adventure.
