Kenya By Land, Air, and Night

Mar 18-29, 2026 - Sold Out!

Join us in Kenya for an unforgettable wildlife photography adventure—by land, air, and night! As the rainy season approaches, dramatic skies set the stage for breathtaking silhouettes and wide-angle shots.

Spend three days in Amboseli National Park, capturing wildlife against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Then, take a charter flight deep into the Great Rift Valley for three nights at a sunken hide, photographing elusive nocturnal animals at eye level, with the stars as your backdrop. There will also be optional aerial photography. Finally, we fly to the Masai Mara for five nights, focusing on big cats—socializing, playing, and hunting in their natural habitat.

With a max group size of six, everyone gets their own row in the safari vehicle. So get your cameras ready for some action!

Tuition

$14,200
12 Days All-Inclusive
4 Charter Flights

Max Group Size

3 Students per Instructor
Max 6 Students

Instructor(s)

Jeffrey Wu
David Swindler

Physical Intensity

Sunken Hides

Cheetahs

Aerials

Animals and Stars

Animal Aerials

Big Cats

Animalscapes

Black & White

Hunting

Cubs

Kilamanjaro

Highlights

Stay 3 nights at a 5-Star Luxury Camp with exclusive access to a brand new night hide!! You'll photograph nocturnal animals at eye level against a backdrop of stars.
Exclusive off-road driving permits and a flexible itinerary allow us to get exceptionally close to the action.
Capture cheetahs, lions, and leopards in action throughout the Masai Mara. You might even photograph a hunt!
Dramatic clouds and gorgeous sunsets can make for spectacular animal-in-landscape shots.
Open-door helicopter aerial photography of flamingos over the multicolored swirls of Lake Magadi (optional - extra cost).
Capture gorgeous views of elephants in front of massive Mt Kilamanjaro and they roam across the plains.
Learn from expert wildlife photographers David Swindler and Jeffrey Wu both in the field and the digital darkroom.
Small group of 6 Photographers with your own row in the safari vehicle for unobstructed shooting.
Personal arrival escort at the Nairobi Airport.
Workshop includes all food, lodging, ground transportation, and FOUR charter flights between Nairobi, Amboseli, Lake Magadi, and the Masai Mara.
Hotel day room for final afternoon to prepare for your international flight home.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya (airport code NBO). You will be greeted by a personal escort who will expedite you through passport control and ensure you get to the hotel quickly.
Day 2: The workshop begins with a Meet and Greet at breakfast and then we drive to the domestic airport for our charter flight to Amboseli National Park. After our scenic flight, we check into our lodge and head out for an evening safari drive.
Day 3: We spend our day photographing wildlife in Amboseli National Park with the imposing Mt Kilimanjaro as our backdrop. Expect to find species such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and flamingos.
Day 4: We enjoy our last morning with the wildlife in Amboseli and then it's back to the airstrip for our charter flight into the Great Rift Valley. We check into our luxury accommodations, with a brand new night hide designed to capture animals against the starry skies!
Days 5-6: We have 3 total nights at the sunken hides. After lunch, we have the option to take flight in an open-door helicopter (not included in base price) above Lake Magadi to photograph flocks of flamingos as they fly over the beautiful multicolored swirls. We also can do aerial wildlife photography at sunset with the long shadows across the ground. As the light retreats, we head to our sunken hide and have our cameras ready for some special sightings as we photograph deep into the nighttime hours.
Day 7: We leave the Great Rift Valley and take a charter flight to the Masai Mara. We check into our lodging which is booked last minute so we are central to the best wildlife activity zones. After lunch, we head out on a wildlife safari drive.
Days 8-11: We have 4 full days to spend in the Masai Mara. March is the prelude to the rainy season, so expect lots of dramatic skies and interesting weather! We'll be on the lookout for any big cat hunting activities. If you're lucky, you'll be able to photograph a hunting sequence! We'll use the middle part of the day for post-processing education.
Day 12: After a morning safari and late breakfast, we pack up and board our charter flight back to Nairobi. A day-room will be provided for all participants where you can shower, re-pack, and rest before your international flight in the evening.

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 onward (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.

The helicopter aerial photography over Lake Magadi is optional and will be paid separately to the helicopter company. The exact price may vary depending on fuel costs, how many hours you want to fly, and how many members in the group decide to participate.

**The new sunken hide is a small luxury lodge that is exclusive for our group. However, they do not have sufficient rooms for single occupancy. For the 3 nights we are at this location, everyone will be required to have double occupancy with a participant of the same gender (separate beds).

When we are a few months out, we'll 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

$14,200 per Person + Tax

Trip Includes:

11 nights double-occupancy lodging. 1 night in Nairobi, 3 nights in 5-star Luxury Camp, 2 nights in Amboseli Lodge, and 5 nights in Masai Mara Camps. Single supplement is $1400.
4 charter flights between Nairobi, Amboseli, the Masai Mara, and the Great Rift Valley.
All meals and snacks from Day 2 to breakfast on Day 12.
4x4 Ground Transportation in 4-row Land Cruisers.
Park Entrance Fees and Conservation Fees
Services of exceptional English-speaking guides.
In-field and classroom instruction by pros Jeffrey Wu and David Swindler.
Exclusive use of 5-star luxury resort with sunken hides for night photography
Hotel day-room in Nairobi before your departing flight home.

Trip Does NOT Include:

Transportation to/from your home to Nairobi.
Travel/Medical/Interruption/Cancellation Insurance.
Meals on Day 1 and Meals on Day 12 after you are dropped at the hotel.
Helicopter Flights. See Aerial Photography Section Below.
Passport and Visa Fees.
Inoculations and Testing.
Gratuities for photo guides, local guides and/or drivers.

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. Loyalty discount are not available for this workshop. See the full Terms and Conditions.

Aerial Photography

The helicopter aerial photography over Lake Magadi is optional and fees will be paid separately to the helicopter operator. We will fly in an open-door helicopter with 2 participants on the shooting side of the aircraft. One instructor will accompany you on the other side of the aircraft. We hope to capture the exquisite patterns over Lake Magadi, often accompanied by flamingos in flight! We also hope to take some sunset flights over wildlife with their long shadows stretching across the landscapes.

Aerial photography is not for everyone. If you are prone to motion sickness or have fear of heights, we would advise against going up. If you do not fly, there is still plenty to do, especially since we will be up all night long photographing in the sunken hide. Also, flying is contingent upon the weather. However, it is unlikely we'd get weathered out two days in a row.

For the best results, we recommend 3 flight hours per person.

The exact price may vary depending on fuel costs, how many hours you want to fly, and how many group members decide to participate. At the time of writing, prices are as follows:

Entire Group Flying Time:

3-6 Hours: $850/person/hour
7-10 Hours: $800/person/hour
11+ Hours: $750/person/hour

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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/

David Swindler

David Swindler is an award-winning landscape and wildlife photographer. Among others, he has been recognized by Sony World Photography Awards, International Landscape Photographer of the Year, and National Geographic. He received a degree in chemical engineering and worked in the semiconductor industry specializing in optics and photolithography. In 2014, he left his day job to follow his true passion. He has traveled to some of the most remote regions of the world and has extensive experience photographing a wide variety of subjects and conditions. He finds great satisfaction in helping others learn photography, especially in the wild desert environment near his home in Kanab, UT. David is an expert in night photography and loves to get out and shoot the starry night skies. Catch a glimpse of David's work in the slideshow, and follow the links below to see more!

Gallery Awards and Media Coverage

Having guided photo tours for years, David is very familiar with many different types of cameras. He is a master with light and composition. But most importantly, his dedication to his clients is what really sets him apart! Just read what others are saying here: Trip Advisor.

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