Big Cats Africa Safari

Jan 11-21, 2027 - Sold Out!

Jan 21-31, 2027 - Sold Out!

Join our Big Cats Africa Safari to photograph cheetahs, lions, and leopards in action. We’ll observe these cats as they socialize, play, and hunt in their natural environment, spending long days in the field anticipating their movements and behavior. We’ll stay in two different camps in the Masai Mara, positioning ourselves where big cat activity is strongest. From there, we’ll take a charter flight to Amboseli to capture wildlife under the snow-capped peak of Mt Kilimanjaro. We conclude with a stop at Lake Naivasha for a small boat excursion to photograph hippos and fish eagles. With just six clients and two instructors, everyone will have their own row in the safari vehicle for unobstructed shooting. The workshop is all-inclusive, including charter flights between Nairobi and the Masai Mara.

Tuition

$12,995
11 Days All-Inclusive
Includes 2 Charter Flights

Max Group Size

3 Students per Instructor
Max 6 Students

Instructor(s)

Jeffrey Wu*
Wendy Casey

Physical Intensity

Animalscapes

Kilamanjaro

Big Cats

Baby Animals

Hunting

Black & White

Fish Eagles

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Highlights

Capture cheetahs, lions, and leopards in action throughout the Masai Mara!
Exclusive off-road driving permits and a flexible itinerary allow us to get exceptionally close to the action.
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.
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 over 1,000 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 over 11 action-packed days.
Personal airport escort to fast-track you through the airport and take you directly to the hotel driver.
Hotel day room on final day to allow you to repack and prepare for your international flight home.

Experience the Safari

Video by instructor Wendy Casey

Itinerary: Jan 11-21

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya (airport code NBO). As soon as you get off the plane, you'll be greeted by a personal escort to fast-track you through the airport and take you directly to the hotel driver.
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! We'll pay particular attention to capturing hunting behavior.
Days 3-7: 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. During our days in the Mara, we may stay at one camp or move to a 2nd camp midway through. We have good relationships with a number of camp owners, allowing us the flexibility to book our camps relatively last minute based on where the best sightings are happening.
Day 8: We enjoy our final morning safari in the Masai Mara, return for breakfast, and head to the airstrip to board a charter flight to Amboseli National Park. After checking in and having lunch, we head out on safari to photograph a variety of bird life before finding our sunset wildlife subjects in front of the awe-inspiring Mt Kilamanjaro.
Day 9: We have another full day in Amboseli with morning and evening safari drives. We'll take time midday for image critiques and post-processing help.
Day 10: It's our final morning safari in Amboseli. We return to the lodge, pack up, and meet our drivers who will take us back towards Nairobi. After a quick stop for lunch, we arrive at our accommodations at Lake Naivasha. That evening we take small motorized boats out on the lake, looking for all types of birdlife and hippo activity.
Day 11: The lake waters are totally calm this morning as we head out on the small boats. We focus on capturing the fish eagles as they dive to catch fish. We return to the lodge, pack up, and make the drive back to Nairobi arriving by 1PM. A hotel day room will be provided for all participants to allow you to re-pack and relax ahead of your international flight home. Transportation will be provided back to the airport. Most international flights occur late at night.

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Itinerary: Jan 21-31

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya (airport code NBO). As soon as you get off the plane, you'll be greeted by a personal escort to fast-track you through the airport and take you directly to the hotel driver.
Day 2: We'll start the workshop with Meet and Greet at breakfast and then meet our drivers to head into Amboseli National Park. After checking in and having lunch, we head out on safari to photograph a variety of bird life before finding our sunset wildlife subjects in front of the awe-inspiring Mt Kilamanjaro.
Day 3: We have another full day in Amboseli with morning and evening safari drives. We'll take time midday for image critiques and post-processing help.
Day 4: It's our final morning safari in Amboseli. We return to the lodge, pack up, and drive to the airstrip 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! We'll pay particular attention to capturing hunting behavior.
Days 5-9: 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. During our days in the Mara, we may stay at one camp or move to a 2nd camp midway through. We have good relationships with a number of camp owners, allowing us the flexibility to book our camps relatively last minute based on where the best sightings are happening.
Day 10: We enjoy our final morning safari in the Masai Mara, return for breakfast, and head to the airstrip to board a charter flight to Nairobi. We meet our drivers after exiting the airport who then transport us to our lodge at Lake Naivasha. That evening we take small motorized boats out on the lake, looking for all types of birdlife and hippo activity.
Day 11: The lake waters are totally calm this morning as we head out on the small boats. We focus on capturing the fish eagles as they dive to catch fish. We return to the lodge, pack up, and make the drive back to Nairobi arriving by 1PM. A hotel day room will be provided for all participants to allow you to re-pack and relax ahead of your international flight home. Transportation will be provided back to the airport. Most international flights occur late at night.

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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.

You can plan your return flight anytime after 5PM on Day 11. Most international flights depart late at night and a hotel day room will be provided once we get back to Nairobi around 1PM on Day 11.

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 travel fees. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information.

* Jeffrey Wu and Wendy Casey will be instructing the workshop in the Masai Mara. In Amboseli and Lake Naivasha, Rohan Shah (an international award-winning photographer) and Wendy Casey will be the instructors.

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).

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 with our small group, you will be asked to pay the single supplement.

When we are a few months out, 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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Sample Accommodation Photos

Pricing

$12,995/Person + Tax

Trip Includes:

10 nights double-occupancy lodging. 1 night in Nairobi, 6 nights in the Masai Mara, 2 nights in Amboseli, and 1 night in Lake Naivasha. Single rooms are available for $1600.
2 charter flights between Nairobi, the Masai Mara, and Amboseli.
All meals and snacks from breakfast on Day 2 to breakfast on 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.
Arrival day personal airport escort in Nairobi.

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.

The Fine Print

25% deposit required to hold your spot.
Another 25% payment is due 7/15/2026.
Remaining balance is due 9/15/2026 (120 days prior).
If you need to cancel, a full refund less a $300 cancellation fee will be given once your spot is filled by another participant.
Travel Insurance is highly recommended for this workshop.
We cannot offer the Loyalty Discount on this workshop as it is an international collaboration.
See the full Terms and Conditions

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Meet Your Instructors

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/

Wendy Casey

Photography Instructor

Wendy is proud to be a Utah Native and began hiking and camping with her parents at a very young age. She has many fond memories hiking to amazing viewpoints and taking in the grandeur that is Utah. Her interest in photography began in the 80’s where she made her film images come to life in a darkroom.

She now enjoys the creativity of the digital world by photographing a wide range of interests, from Landscape, Wildlife, Portraits, to Sports. Her favorite is capturing epic scenery with a human interest.

When Wendy and her husband Randy are not at home on their farm, they are out on a trail somewhere, exploring, photographing and creating videos of their adventures. Wendy has a lot of experience with horses on their ranch and will be an instructor on some of our wild horse and ranch workshops.

Over the years, she has participated in many art shows. Her local favorites are the Kimball Arts, Park City Art Festival and Midway Swiss Days. She has shipped her art around the world and has her work hanging throughout the state in hospitals, clinics and many large and small businesses. Her images have also been featured in and on the covers of local magazines.

Wendy loves to help others develop their passion for photography and capture through the viewfinder, winning scenes to last forever and an epic story to go with it.