Big Cats Africa Safari

July 6-16, 2025 - 1 Spot Left!

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Join our Big Cats Africa Safari to capture cheetahs, lions, and leopards in action! We'll observe the cats in their natural environment socializing, playing, and even hunting. Expect to spend a lot of time in the field as we anticipate and predict the big cats as they seek out and hunt their prey.  We'll be based in two different camps in the Masai Mara depending on where the most pronounced big cat activity is. With a max group size of 6 clients and 2 instructors, everyone will have their own row in the safari vehicle for unobstructed shooting. Workshop is all-inclusive along with charter flights to/from the Masai Mara so you won't have any gear weight limitations.  So get your cameras ready!

Tuition

  • $10,750
  • 11 Days All-Inclusive
  • Includes 2 Charter Flights

Max Group Size

  • 3 Students per Instructor
  • Max 6 Students

Instructor(s)

  • Jeffrey Wu
  • 2nd TBA

Physical Intensity

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Highlights

  • Capture cheetahs, lions, and leopards in action throughout the Masai Mara!
  • Experience the thrill of the hunt, especially with newborn impalas and gazelles this time of year.
  • Dramatic clouds and gorgeous sunsets can make for spectacular animal-in-landscape shots.
  • Exclusive off-road driving permits and a flexible itinerary allow us to get exceptionally close to the action.
  • Lead instructor Jeffrey Wu is an award-winning wildlife photographer who spends 10 months out of the year following Kenya's big cats in the Masai Mara. He has photographed well over 700 cheetah hunts and intimately knows their behavior and habitat.
  • Small group of 6 photographers with 2 instructors.  Everyone will have their own dedicated row in the safari vehicle for unobstructed shooting.
  • Expert instruction both before and during the workshop on camera techniques, action shooting, composition, and post-processing.
  • Workshop includes all food, lodging, ground transportation, and 2 charter flights to/from the Masai Mara.
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Itinerary

 

  • Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya (airport code NBO). Transportation to the hotel will be provided along with a personal airport escort.
  • Day 2: We'll start the workshop with Meet and Greet at breakfast and then drive to the airport for our charter flight to the Masai Mara. Our camp is located in the center of what is called "The Circle of the Cats." This is the most concentrated area in the Masai Mara for finding cheetahs, lions, and leopards. Our expert drivers will get us in position for capturing the best action shots!  If we're lucky, we may even get to observe the hunting behavior.
  • Days 3-6:  We will stay at this camp for the next 4 nights.  We'll be going out early each morning on safari drives with a mid-morning bush breakfast. If there is good hunting action, we could be out until afternoon.  We'll return middday, have a rest break and then hold classroom sessions covering a variety of topics.  We then head out on an evening safari drive before returning to the camp for dinner.
  • Days 7-11:  Today we move to a different camp in the Masai Mara offering different scenery and new wildlife sightings.  Our schedule will remain the same with morning/evening safari drives and midday classroom sessions.
  • Day 11:  After our morning safari, we enjoy breakfast together and then head to the airstrip for our charter flight back to Nairobi.  We'll check into a hotel in Nairobi where you'll have a day-room where you can shower, re-pack, and rest before your international flight in the evening.  Transportation will be provided that evening to the international airport for your flight home.
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Logistics

Plan to arrive in Nairobi, Kenya anytime on or before Day 1.  Most international flights arrive in the evening and a hotel room will be provided for all participants.  We will meet together as a group at breakfast on Day 2.

We strongly recommend that all participants purchase their own travel insurance.  The proper policy will cover things like last-minute cancellations, medical emergencies, and any non-refundable fees connected to the workshop. We have partnered with Squaremouth, a website that allows you to compare policies from multiple providers to choose the best one for you. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information.

This workshop includes accommodations only on Day 1 and is all-inclusive from Day 2 until you are dropped back off at the hotel on Day 11 (transportation, meals, and accommodations). All you need to worry about is taking incredible photos!

The base price assumes double occupancy.  If you book as a single participant but want double occupancy, we will attempt to pair you with another participant of the same gender.  If that is not possible, you will be asked to pay the single supplement.

Shortly after registration closes, we will set up a Zoom meeting to discuss gear and pre-trip planning.  You will receive additional information via email to ensure you are set up for a successful and memorable trip!

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Pricing

$10,750/person + Tax

Trip Includes:

  • 10 nights double-occupancy lodging in Nairobi and 2 different camps in the Masai Mara. Single supplement is $1350.
  • 2 charter flights top/from Nairobi and the Masai Mara.
  • All meals and snacks from Day 2 to Day 11.
  • 4x4 Ground Transportation in two 9-seat Land Cruisers.
  • Park Entrance Fees and Conservation Fees.
  • Services of exceptional English-speaking guides.
  • In-field and classroom instruction by pro instructors.
  • Hotel day-room in Nairobi before your departing international flight.

Trip Does NOT Include:

  • Transportation to/from your home to Nairobi.
  • Travel/Medical/Interruption/Cancellation Insurance.
  • Passport and Visa Fees.
  • Gratuities for photo guides, local guides and/or drivers.
  • Meals on Day 1 and any meals on Day 11 after you are dropped back off at the hotel in Nairobi.

When you complete the checkout process, you will be given the option to either pay the full amount or put down a 50% deposit.  If you pay the deposit, the remaining amount will be charged 120 days prior to departure.  See the full Terms and Conditions.

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Jeffrey Wu

Jeffrey Wu is a world-renowned wildlife photographer, conservationist, author, and educator. He fell in love with Africa back in 2013 and has since spent 10 months each year photographing the wildlife in Kenya and beyond. Jeffrey's photos have won many awards and he is well known for his in-the-moment action shots and story-telling style.  As an active member of the Kenya Tourism Board, he is actively working to protect and preserve these fragile ecosystems.  Jeffrey's photos and articles have been published in over 120 publications worldwide.  His book "Beauty of the Wild" was the first wildlife photography guidebook ever published in the Chinese language.

Jeffrey is also passionate about teaching.  His innovative shooting and post-processing methods have been shared and viewed over half a million times online.  He has been invited to speak at many forums and conferences.  But he loves teaching small groups on his home turf in Kenya.  He intimately knows the wildlife and their behavior patterns.  Having captured more than 300 cheetah hunts, he is one of the foremost experts in finding unique, compelling, and exciting photographic opportunities.

Please visit his website to see more of his amazing work:  https://www.jeffreywuphotography.com/

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