Kenya is renowned for its unparalleled wildlife, habitat diversity and fascinating cultural heritage. A wide range of ecological zones—semi-arid plains and vast savannahs, tropical mountain forests, a rugged Northern Frontier, and the Great Rift Valley—provide for a tremendous array of fauna and flora. On this photo safari in Kenya we will take you to explore the best-known and most distinguished parks and reserves in East Africa, with a special emphasis on wildlife photography.

During this trip we will visit 4 different locations though out Kenya. Samburu Game Reserve, OL Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha, and the fabulous Maasai Mara where we will experience the annual wildebeest migration!

  • AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK - 6 Game Drives

    • Amboseli National Park is a world-famous wildlife reserve in southern Kenya, celebrated as the "Land of Giants" for its massive herds of free-ranging elephants. The park is most famous for its stunning, postcard-perfect views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, which towers over the plains right across the border. Because the landscape is flat and open, visitors can easily spot a rich variety of animals, including lions, cheetahs, zebras, and giraffes. Water from the melting snow of Kilimanjaro flows underground to create lush, green swamps throughout the park, providing a vital gathering place for hippos, buffaloes, and hundreds of beautiful bird species.

  • Lentorre Lodge and Private Game Reserve - 4 Game Drives - 3 Night Hide Sessions

    • Lentorre Lodge is an ultra-exclusive, luxury safari property hidden deep within the rugged Great Rift Valley of southern Kenya. Nestled at the foot of the Nguruman Escarpment, it is the only lodge located inside the private 25,000-hectare Olkiramatian Conservancy. This uncrowded, pristine wilderness area offers travelers an authentic and incredibly private alternative to busier tourist parks.

      The Famous Photographic Hide

      The absolute crown jewel of Lentorre is its underground, eye-level photographic hide. Built directly next to a permanent watering hole, the hide allows photographers and nature lovers to sit safely behind one-way glass just inches from the water. At night, powerful, non-intrusive lights illuminate the area, giving you unprecedented close-ups of rare, nocturnal wildlife like leopards, striped hyenas, aardwolves, and porcupines as they come down to drink.

  • Shompole Wilderness - 4 Game Drives - 3 Night Hide Sessions

    • Shompole Wilderness is an intimate, family-run tented safari camp nestled in the heart of Kenya's southern Great Rift Valley. Tucked beneath giant fig trees along the muddy banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River, this eco-lodge sits on community-owned Maasai land within the pristine Shompole Conservancy. It is managed directly by the du Toit family alongside a dedicated local Maasai team.

    • The Shompole Plains Hide: Located 5 kilometers from camp, this specialized hide features a comfortable underground bunker equipped with four beds, a bathroom, and a dining setup.

    • Pro Night Lighting: Photographers can sit safely at water-level behind a 180-degree view while custom, adjustable studio backlights illuminate the watering hole.

    • Nocturnal Animals: It gives you rare opportunities to shoot stunning night photos of lions, leopards, striped hyenas, lesser kudus, and porcupines drinking just inches away.

  • Maasai Mara Game Reserve - 8 Game Drives

    • This northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem, one of the world’s most rewarding wildlife observation sites, virtually throbs with life. The rich savannah is famous for its concentration of plains game and their predators, including Leopard, Cheetah and hyena. As we take off through the Great Rift Valley, we will pass the extinct volcanoes of Mt. Longonot and Mt. Suswa. We will begin to see Masai herding their cattle, as we arrive at Masai Mara. The Masai, perhaps the best-known and most colorful African group, still follow their traditional ways as semi-nomadic pastoralists. Young warriors carry spears and decorate themselves with red ochre, and the women wear elaborate and beautiful beadwork. The social life of the Masai makes them a fascinating and special people, and we shall see their herds and villages among the plains animals through much of our journey.

Photo Tour / Workshop Details

  • Cost
    $15,450.00 USD per photographer (double occupancy)
    Single Room Supplement - $1900 USD

  • Number of Participants
    Limited to 6 Photographers

  • Session 1 - January 17 - February 1, 2027 - 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE
    Session 2 - February 2-17, 2027 - 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Includes:
- All land transportation within Kenya.
- 3 In-country chartered flights between camps.
- Accomodations at the finest lodges / tent camps. All with in suite facilities.
- Full board accommodations whilst on Safari.
- 4x4 Land Cruiser with every photographer having their own seat row.
- All meals (excludes drinks).
- Bottled water during game drives.
- All transfers from airport, hotels, lodges and tented camps.
- All National Park and Game Reserve Entry Fees.
- Membership in the Flying Doctors Program / East Africa.
- All applicable taxes.

Does not include:
- Airfare to and from Nairobi, Kenya.
- Passport and Kenya Entry Visa fee ($50 USD)
- Bottled drinks w/ meals at certain camps.
- Items of personal nature, such as laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, etc.
- Gratuities for local guide / drivers.

 

We are limiting the number of photographers to 6 so you can get our full attention and be very comfortable at all shooting locations and during transport with your photo gear.

A $2500 deposit is required at the time of enrollment with full payment due by November 1, 2026.

Deposit can be paid via PAYPAL (plus 3% fees) by clicking here:

SESSION 1 - PAYPAL DEPOSIT CLICK HERE
SESSION 2 - PAYPAL DEPOSIT CLICK HERE

or by mailing a U.S. Check or U.S. Money Order Payable to:
      
Hector D. Astorga
PO Box 74
Delmita, TX 78536

 

Deposits & Cancellation Policy:

  • A $2500 deposit is required at the time of enrollment with full payment due by November 1, 2026.

  • Deposits and tour/workshop fees are non-refundable.

  • If the photo workshop is full and someone from the waiting list can take your spot, your tuition is fully refundable minus a 15% cancellation fee.

  • We are not responsible for cancellations due to medical or any other reasons.

  • Should cancellation be required due to severe weather, an alternate date will be scheduled at no additional charges.

  • No fees will be refunded if you withdraw after the photo workshop begins.

  • We are not responsible for any fees associated with non-refundable air travel, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. For travel and trip insurance quotes visit www.insuremytrip.com.

 
For more information or questions please contact Hector Astorga:
Email: hector@hectorastorga.com 
Phone: (956) 821-0701.