What is the best time of year for this photography safari?

The safari is excellent year-round, but the best light and dry conditions are typically from June–October and January–March, which also makes wildlife and bird photography easier.

Do I need prior photography experience?

No prior experience is required. The trip is suitable for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced photographers. Our guides provide tips on spotting, framing, and capturing wildlife and birds.

How physically demanding is this trip?

This safari is easy to moderate. Most photography is done from the vehicle or short walks. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, but strenuous trekking is not required

Is transportation provided?

Yes, Fieldman safari vehicles are provided throughout the trip, specially designed for wildlife and bird photography with open views and easy access to camera equipment.

3 DAYS BIRDING SUITABLE FOR BUSINESS/CONFERENCING BIRDERS

3 DAYS PHOTOGRAPHY, Mark

Embark on a 3-day wildlife photography safari covering Nairobi National Park and Amboseli National Park—two of Kenya’s richest birding and wildlife destinations. This experience is designed for photographers and bird enthusiasts seeking diverse habitats, excellent lighting conditions, and close encounters with hundreds of bird species and iconic African wildlife. From forest-edge species and waterbirds in Nairobi to the dramatic open plains and fresh-water habitats of Amboseli, you’ll capture everything from raptors and barbets to flamingos, bustards, and large mammals, all with expert guiding and structured morning and afternoon photography sessions.

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This 3-day photography safari takes you to two of Kenya’s most photogenic locations: Nairobi National Park and Amboseli National Park. Designed specifically for photography enthusiasts, this tour offers unparalleled opportunities to capture stunning images of birds, wildlife, and landscapes. With expert guidance and strategic timing for optimal lighting conditions, you’ll return with a portfolio of breathtaking photographs.

Day 01 :

Nairobi National Park Bird Photography Expedition

Early breakfast and drive to Nairobi National park. Here we will start our photography in the parking area where encounter White headed barbets, Brown backed barbet, Spot flanked barbet, Green backed honeybird, Bronzy sunbird, the entry into the bushy areas will enable us photograph Variable sunbird, Yellow breasted apalis, Tawny flanked prinia, Tropical boubou, Singing cisticola, White browed scrub robin, White eyed slaty
flycatcher, African moustached warbler, Red collared widowbird, Winding cisticola, Stout cisticola, Purple grenadier, Little bee-eater. The water pools enable us take pictures of Longtoed lapwing, Blacksmith lapwing, Spur-winged lapwing, Black crake, African rail, Common moorhen, Black headed heron, Grey heron, Great egret, Intermediate egret, little egret,
Reed cormorant, African darter and more while the grasslands will rovide Crowned lapwing, Yellow necked spurfowl, Shelley’s francolin, Black bellied bustard, White bellied bustard, Rosy breasted longclaw, Cuckoo-finch,Rufous naped lark, Red capped lark, the
acacia scrubs will provide Northern pied babbler, Black winged kite, Gabar and Shikra, Augur
buzzard and more. We will break the birding here into two: a morning section and and an
afternoon section, after we have taken lunch. We will be back at the lodge at 5:30 PM.

Day 02 :

Amboseli Transfer & Afternoon Waterbird and Wildlife Photography

After an early breakfast, we depart for Amboseli National Park, aiming to arrive by around 11:00 AM. Upon entry, we begin photographing iconic dry-land birds such as Eastern Pale Chanting Goshawk, Pygmy Falcon, Kori Bustard, Secretary Bird, Tawny Eagle, White-backed Vulture, and Lappet-faced Vulture.

A drive along the fresh-water marshes provides opportunities to capture Red-billed Duck, Blue-billed Duck, White-faced Whistling Duck, Fulvous Whistling Duck, African White-backed Duck, African Jacana, and Greater Painted Snipe. Although mid-day light is not ideal for photography, we may still get a few quality shots.

We check in at Oltukai Lodge, followed by lunch and rest. Later in the afternoon, when the light improves, we head back into the park for a focused photography session targeting Amboseli’s exceptional waterbirds and the park’s famous wildlife, including elephants and other big game that often allow close-range photography.

Day 03 :

Sunrise Flamingo & Marshland Photography in Amboseli + Return to Nairobi

After an early breakfast, we enjoy a sunrise drive through Amboseli to photograph iconic species including Greater and Lesser Flamingos, Goliath Heron, Purple Heron, Saddle-billed Stork, Double-banded Courser, Southern Ground Hornbill, Taveta Golden Weaver, and many more.

After a productive morning session, we return for lunch, followed by preparation for the journey back to Nairobi, marking the end of the photography safari