Awesome Photography Safari in Kenya
We will see and photograph awe-inspiring animals from the magnificence of the Big 5 to the adorable mongoose during the Best Kenya Photo Safari. Africa has never once disappointed me. Considering I’ve been on over 600 game drives and 17 trips to Africa, that is saying a lot! African Safaris are my favorite experience to share with people. It is a personal experience for me, and I believe that everyone is moved by what we discover. I have done this safari itinerary many times and often back to back, and not once has it been the same, and not once has been less than astonishing. I can’t wait to show you the best of Kenya.
“Africa – You can see a sunset and believe you have witnessed the Hand of God. You watch the lope of a lioness and forget to breathe. You marvel at the tripod of a giraffe bent to water. In Africa, there are iridescent blues on the wings of birds that you do not see anywhere else in nature. In Africa, in the midday heart, you can see blisters in the atmosphere. When you are in Africa, you feel primordial, rocked in the cradle of the world.”
Jodi Picoult (American author)
This safari is designed to give you a unique look at the beauty that is Kenya. The safari takes place in January to be there during the green season, but before the rains return. There will be green grass and probably adorable baby animals. For photographers, this is the best time of the year to be on safari in Kenya.
We explore Meru National Park, a gem of a park with some unique not found in other parts of Africa. Meru is a fantastic place and so photogenic.
The legendary Masai Mara is Big Cat Country. Seriously the BBC even made a TV series, Big Cat Diaries in the Mara. Lion biologists confirm this thought, and our camp is in the epicenter of the densest population of lions on earth. We once saw 36 lions between the airstrip and the campsite!
You will leave this Kenya Safari with beautiful photos to show your friends and family. You will also leave with the unforgettable memories of an experience that cannot be compared to any other. From sunrise to sunset, Kenya was made to be photographed. Every moment in Africa is precious, and by the end of it, you may never want to leave. My advice is to prepare to fall in love with Kenya. She has a way of gripping your heart and never letting go.
“I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy.”
Ernest Hemingway
Client Testimonials Kenya Wildlife Photo Safari
What an awesome experience!
What an awesome experience! The accommodations were excellent, the local guides were the best, and the photo opps were amazing!
We cannot imagine a better leader and safari
My husband and I took Jeff’s Kenya Workshop in February 2020 and we cannot imagine a better leader and safari. Jeff is personable, knowledgeable, intuitive and downright funny. He has been visiting Kenya long enough that the agenda is fine tuned as to which camps, guides, vehicles & drivers we use, as well as knowing the optimum timing for the trip. The locations of our three awesome tented camps gave us an interesting variety of ecosystems and wildlife. Most of our game drives were in conservancies which means less crowds and the ability to drive off the trails to get close to the wildlife. Jeff and our Maasai guides were well versed on all the local flora and fauna and knew the history and personal stories on several of the individual animals and lion prides that we saw. Jeff is very observant and will casually offer suggestions like “be mindful of your background” when you are too darn excited to notice; and when asked a question, he will answer to any depth you require or want, including knowing most camera systems. He only takes a maximum of 6 participants so with 2 safari vehicles there was the ability to move from one side of the vehicle to the other to shoot moving wildlife, as well as ample room to store camera gear. We are now planning to sign up for another trip with Jeff. I would even do the same one again! And then there is that Juju Jacket….pure magic.
Impressive wildlife photography expertise
I first met Jeff Wendorff on one of his wildlife workshops and was most impressed with his expertise and experience with wildlife photography. When I learned he does a yearly Africa Photo Safari, I signed up immediately. I was not disappointed. Jeff hand-picked the 3 Porini Camps for our Kenya trip, selects his jeep guides and is the perfect host. The guides find where the wildlife are, put you in a perfect position for action shots considering lighting conditions and with only 3 per jeep, you have plenty of room to move around and stow gear. The lodging, food, and camp staff are outstanding at each camp site. Great stuff. I’m going back this year with Jeff to do it all over again. From lumbering elephant herds towering beneath Mt. Kilimanjaro, to black-mained lions, to leopard with cubs, to cheetahs on the hunt to rare spotted dogs to fantastic Africa sunset silhouette shots, it doesn’t get any better….But I’ll let you know when I get back…..JD Thompson
Jeff was well organized and informative from start to finish
This was my first trip with Jeff and I can guarantee it will not be my last. Jeff was well organized and informative from start to finish, with a very pleasant and genuine caring for each of the clients on the trip. Jeff made sure everybody was inclusive, and gave just the right feedback to every client. From the beginning in Nairobi, at Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage we knew this was going to be something special. Everyday was amazing and Jeff was excellent at instructing the drivers to get us in the right spot at the right time to take some awesome photographs. Our regular sundowner drinks at the end of the day was the perfect way to spend time with fellow travellers and reflect on how lucky we were to have just experienced nature at it’s best. Every night the mantra amongst our group was “it just keeps getting better”.
The accommodation, food and staff at the camps are first class. I could not believe how good the food was, all locally cooked by internationally trained chefs. The accommodation is clean and very comfortable. The staff are always smiling and go that extra bit to make sure you are happy.
If you are considering travelling to Africa on a safari then I highly recommend travelling with Jeff. I look forward to my next adventure with Wildlife Workshops.
Jeff’s guidance was incisive and very helpful
This was a small group trip which benefitted everyone. The organisation was extremely good so that none of us had to think about the practicalities of each day, and we could concentrate on the photography. Jeff’s guidance was non intrusive, incisive and very helpful. His experience helped me look at what I had in my viewfinder much more critically than I would have done previously, and to adjust my viewpoint when needed. Similarly when it came to post production, his comments helped me select those images that were worth looking at again and reject those that weren’t. At no time did I feel unable to ask for help since he is very approachable, easygoing, and has a wealth of experience. We all had a great deal of fun as well and we have already enquires about trips for 2021.
Exceeded Expectations
I recently returned from a Safari to Kenya with Jeff. I’ve been to Africa four times and this safari exceeded my expectations. Thanks Jeff for a wonderful experience!
I really appreciated Jeff’s knowledge
I have just returned from an amazing photo safari adventure in Kenya. I am still grappling with the overwhelming animals I saw and photographed. Some of the highlights of this trip included:
- Amazing number of wild animals and birds of every brilliant hue and colour
- Following the animals in their natural habitats – including observing a number of hunts
- Excellent hotel and glamping accommodations
- Great food including sunrise breakfasts in the wild and sunset happy hours
- Cultural experiences including a visit to a Masai village
I really appreciated Jeff’s knowledge about the wildlife we saw and identifying animals and birds in the photographs I took. With Jeff’s help, I managed to greatly improve my skills as a photographer.
This trip was always on my bucket list. It far exceeded my expectations. I will certainly join one of Jeff’s expeditions again. In fact, I have!! I have booked a trip with him to Brazil to photograph the jaguars.
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