Your journey to Kenya begins with your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport in Nairobi, where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative
and introduced to your professional driver guide who will accompany you
throughout the safari. After a brief welcome and assistance with your luggage,
you will be transferred to your hotel, Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, located
conveniently near the airport. After a long international flight, this first evening
will be dedicated to relaxation and recovery. The hotel offers comfortable rooms,
excellent dining options, and a quiet atmosphere that allows you to settle in
gently before the adventure begins. You will enjoy a restful overnight stay as you
prepare for the exciting safari ahead.

Dinner and overnight at: Crowne Plaza Hotel or similar
Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast

After an early breakfast in Nairobi, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your
scheduled flight to Samburu National Reserve. As you fly north, enjoy spectacular aerial
views of Kenya’s diverse landscapes, from the fertile highlands and rolling plains to the
rugged, semi-arid terrain of the northern frontier. Upon arrival, you will be met by your
guide and transferred to Soroi Larsen’s Camp, your home for the next four nights.
Nestled along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, the camp offers a perfect blend of
comfort, authentic safari atmosphere, and exceptional access to Samburu’s unique
wildlife and landscapes.

After lunch and some time to settle into your tent, visit the camp’s photo hide, a specially
designed photographic hide overlooking an active wildlife area. This quiet and
comfortable setting offers excellent opportunities to capture close-up images of animals
as they come to drink and feed. Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you
may encounter elephants, impalas, dik-diks, baboons, vervet monkeys, warthogs, and a
variety of colourful bird species, all from a unique eye-level perspective that allows for
intimate and unobtrusive wildlife photography.

Later in the afternoon, head out on your first game drive. Explore the reserve’s dramatic
scenery of acacia-dotted plains, riverine forests, and rocky outcrops while searching for
the region’s iconic wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, and the Samburu Special
Five:Grevy's zebra, Reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. As the
afternoon light softens, capture striking wildlife portraits and sweeping landscape images
before returning to camp at sunset.

After dinner, enjoy another session at the camp’s photo hide, where nocturnal visitors
often provide unique photographic opportunities. Keep watch for species such as genets,
porcupines, bush babies, civets, and other night-active animals that may visit under the
cover of darkness. Return to your tent for a restful night, ready for the exciting wildlife
encounters and photographic opportunities that await in the days ahead.

Photo Focus: Aerial views of central and northern Kenya • Contrasting ecosystems
from the air • First impressions of Samburu landscapes • Afternoon wildlife
photography • Golden-hour river and savannah scenes • Astrophotography and
night-sky shots from a photography hide

Dinner and Overnight at: Soroi Larsen Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Wake before dawn for an early morning game drive, when the wildlife of Samburu
National Reserve is at its most active and the soft golden light transforms the landscape
into a photographer’s dream. Traverse the riverine corridors and open plains in search of
lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of antelope species,
capturing intimate behavioural moments in their natural habitat. The early morning light
accentuates the textures of the animals’ coats and creates beautiful reflections along the
Ewaso Nyiro River, providing ideal conditions for both wildlife and landscape
photography.
Return to Soroi Larsen’s Camp for a hearty breakfast. Afterwards, spend time at the
camp’s photo hide, where you may photograph elephants, impalas, dik-diks, warthogs,
baboons, vervet monkeys, mongooses, and a variety of bird species as they visit the water
and surrounding vegetation. The hide offers exceptional opportunities for eye-level
wildlife photography and detailed animal portraits.
Following lunch and some time to relax during the warmest part of the day, enjoy another
session providing rewarding opportunities for close-up and action photography. In the
late afternoon, set out on a second game drive across dry riverbeds and open plains.
Search for elephants gathering near the river, crocodiles basking on the banks, lions
resting in the shade, graceful gerenuks browsing on their hind legs, and the distinctive
Grevy's zebra and Reticulated giraffe that make Samburu so special. As the sun dips
toward the horizon, enjoy sundowners from a scenic viewpoint, where panoramic views
of the plains, river, and scattered wildlife create superb opportunities for wide-angle
landscape photography.
After dinner, you will visit photo hide for nocturnal photography. Possible sightings
include genets, porcupines, bush babies, civets, hyenas, and other nocturnal creatures that
occasionally visit the area. Return to your tent and enjoy a peaceful night under the
African sky, reflecting on a day filled with exceptional wildlife encounters and
photographic opportunities.

📸 Photo Focus: • Contrasting ecosystems from the air • First impressions of
Samburu landscapes • Afternoon wildlife photography • Golden-hour river and
savannah scenes• Astrophotography and night-sky shots from a photography hide

Dinner and Overnight at: Soroi Larsen Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the heart of Samburu National
Reserve, taking advantage of the soft golden light when wildlife activity is at its peak.
Focus on photographing predators and herbivores in their natural habitat, with
opportunities to encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, Grevy’s zebras,
reticulated giraffes, gerenuks, Beisa oryx, and a variety of antelope species. Along the
banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, take time to photograph the rich river ecosystem,
including crocodiles, colourful birdlife, unique flora, and detailed close-up compositions
of smaller wildlife. Return to Soroi Larsen’s Camp for breakfast. Afterwards, enjoy a
session at the camp’s photo hide, where elephants, impalas, dik-diks, warthogs, baboons,
vervet monkeys, and numerous bird species frequently visit, providing excellent
opportunities for intimate wildlife portraits and eye-level photography.
Later in the morning, embark on a guided visit to a local Samburu people village. With
prior consent, photograph daily life, traditional customs, colourful attire, and the intricate
beadwork for which the Samburu are renowned. This cultural experience offers
exceptional opportunities for authentic portrait photography and storytelling images that
complement your wildlife portfolio. After lunch and a period of relaxation at camp,
return to the photo hide or spend time photographing birds and wildlife around the camp
grounds before heading out on an afternoon game drive through quieter sections of the
reserve. Search for the region’s distinctive wildlife while capturing dramatic landscapes,
acacia silhouettes, reflective river scenes, and the vast open plains that define Samburu’s
unique character.
As the day progresses into the golden hour, position yourself at elevated viewpoints
overlooking the river and savannah, where the warm light creates striking contrasts, long
shadows, and exceptional opportunities for panoramic landscape photography. As the sun
sets, photograph wildlife silhouettes against the glowing horizon and the final reflections
of the day along the river.After dinner, settle in for a relaxed evening at camp as the
sounds of the African wilderness come alive after dark. Listen to the distant calls of
nocturnal wildlife and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere along the river before retiring to
your tent. Reflect on the day's remarkable wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and
photographic highlights as you prepare for another exciting day.

📸 Photo Focus: •Predator and herbivore interactions •Samburu cultural portraits
and traditional beadwork, •River ecosystems and reflections • scenic landscapes and
acacia silhouettes • golden-hour wildlife photography •panoramic sunset
compositions. • Astrophotography and night-sky shots from a photography hide

Dinner and Overnight at: Soroi Larsen’s Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

After an early breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight from Samburu to
Nairobi. Enjoy spectacular aerial views of Kenya's diverse landscapes, from the rugged
northern wilderness and winding river systems to the dramatic escarpments of the Great
Rift Valley. Upon arrival in Nairobi, continue by road to the Shompole region, offering
further opportunities for landscape photography as the scenery transitions into the vast
plains and volcanic features of southern Kenya. The journey takes you through
increasingly remote terrain before arriving at Shompole Wilderness. Upon arrival,
transfer to Shompole Wilderness Camp and settle in before lunch. Nestled along the
banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River and surrounded by dramatic landscapes, the camp
provides an excellent base for both wildlife and landscape photography. After lunch and
some time to relax, explore the camp surroundings, where riverine forest, abundant
birdlife, and scenic river views offer rewarding photographic opportunities. You may
encounter kingfishers, herons, bee-eaters, hornbills, vervet monkeys, baboons, and a
variety of other species that frequent the riverine habitat.

Later in the afternoon, head into the conservancy for a game drive or guided nature
experience. The Shompole ecosystem is renowned for its remote wilderness, striking
scenery, and rich biodiversity. Search for giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, gazelles,
kudu, and other antelope species, while also keeping an eye out for elephants, buffalo,
hyenas, and predators that occasionally patrol the area. Photograph wildlife against the
dramatic backdrop of Shompole Mountain and the Great Rift Valley, where the late
afternoon light creates beautiful contrasts and highlights the textures of the surrounding
landscape. As sunset approaches, position yourself at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the
conservancy. Capture dramatic silhouettes of acacia trees, wildlife, and distant mountains
as the sky transforms with vibrant colours. The combination of wilderness scenery,
golden-hour light, and expansive views creates exceptional opportunities for landscape
photography and panoramic compositions.

After dinner, visit the camp’s photography hide for an opportunity to photograph nocturnal
wildlife and the spectacular African night sky. Positioned near a water source frequently
visited by wildlife, the hide offers the chance to photograph species such as striped hyenas,
black-backed jackals, bat-eared foxes, genets, civets, porcupines, bush babies, spring hares,
and occasionally aardvarks as they emerge after dark. Depending on seasonal wildlife
movements, larger mammals such as zebras, impalas, kudu, wildebeest, and buffalo may
also visit the area. With minimal light pollution, the hide provides excellent conditions for
astrophotography, allowing you to capture star-filled skies, the Milky Way, and dramatic
night-time wilderness scenes before returning to camp for a restful night

📸Photo Focus: • Aerial landscape photography • Great Rift Valley escarpments and
volcanic scenery • Riverine ecosystems and reflections • Wildlife within dramatic
landscapes • Acacia silhouettes and mountain backdrops • Golden-hour wilderness
photography • Panoramic sunset compositions• Astrophotography and night-sky
shots from a photography hide

Dinner and Overnight at: Shompole Wilderness Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Rise before dawn for an early sunrise game drive through the Shompole Conservancy, one
of Kenya’s most secluded and scenic wildlife areas. As the first light spreads across the
plains, the soft golden tones create perfect conditions for capturing elephants, giraffes,
zebras, and possibly lions or hyenas moving through the morning mist. The low, angled
light enhances textures and depth, ideal for both telephoto wildlife portraits and wide
landscape compositions. After an exciting morning in the field, return to camp for a relaxed
breakfast by the river, where the stillness of the Ewaso Ngiro provides opportunities for
tranquil nature shots. The midday hours are dedicated to rest and reflection. You may take
part in an informal photography workshop or equipment check session, ensuring your gear
is clean, charged, and ready for the next shoot. This is also an excellent time to organize
your images, back up memory cards. In the afternoon, embark on a gentle boat ride or
guided walk along the Ewaso Ngiro River, focusing your lens on the interplay of light and
water. Later, continue with a sunset drive toward the edges of the conservancy, where the
open plains and distant mountains are transformed by the warm evening glow perfect for
capturing dramatic landscape and wildlife silhouettes against the fading light.
After dinner, you may also spend time at the camp’s photography hide overlooking a
productive water source within Shompole Conservancy. This quiet setting offers
excellent chances to photograph wildlife as they come and go through the night. Typical
sightings may include larger mammals such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest,
buffalo, impalas, kudu, and occasionally predators like lions, leopards, or hyenas visiting
the water under the cover of darkness. Depending on movement in the area, other large
species such as hippos may also be observed in and around the river system. The hide
also provides a stable, low-light environment for astrophotography and dramatic nighttime silhouettes before returning to camp for a restful night.

📸 Photo Focus: Wildlife in golden light • River reflections • Plains landscapes at
sunset • Astrophotography and night-sky shots from a photography hide

Dinner and overnight: Shompole Wilderness Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

After an early morning coffee, set out to visit a local Maasai manyatta (village) within
Shompole Conservancy for a cultural photography experience. With prior consent and
respectful interaction, this visit offers an intimate glimpse into daily Maasai life. The soft
morning light beautifully illuminates the earthen huts and vibrant beadwork, creating
excellent conditions for portrait and documentary photography. Capture herding scenes,
beadwork activities, and family interactions focusing on authentic storytelling rather than
posed imagery. Return to camp for a late breakfast by the river and time to relax or
review your morning images. The afternoon is slower-paced, allowing for rest or a
guided photo review session focused on composition, colour grading, and visual
storytelling. Later, head out for a late afternoon game drive or ascend toward Shompole
Hill for panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley.As golden hour approaches, capture
wildlife and landscapes bathed in warm light, including species such as gerenuk, bateared foxes, and lesser kudu. Enjoy sundowners on a ridge as the sun sets over the valley.
After Dinner (Optional Night Activity): Photo Hide – Big Five Experience
After dinner, proceed to a guided photo hide session within Shompole Conservancy for
nocturnal wildlife photography. From a concealed hide near a water source, quietly
observe and photograph larger wildlife, including possible elephants, buffalo, lions, and
hyenas as they move through the area at night. This is an excellent opportunity for lowlight photography, silhouettes, reflections, and astrophotography under the African sky.
Return to camp for overnight rest, surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.

📸 Photo Focus: Masai cultural portraits • Daily life and beadwork • wildlife closeups. • Astrophotography and night-sky shots from a photography hide

Dinner and overnight at: Shompole Wilderness Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Begin the morning at Shompole Wilderness with a final sunrise over the riverine forest
and acacia woodlands along the Ewaso Ngiro River. Early light reveals soft silhouettes of
wildlife moving through the landscape, offering a last photographic opportunity in this
remote ecosystem. After breakfast, depart by road to Nairobi, travelling through the Great
Rift Valley. The drive offers strong visual moments dramatic escarpments, wide open
plains, and Maasai homesteads scattered across the landscape. On arrival in Nairobi,
transfer to Wilson Airport for your onward flight to Tsavo.
The aerial journey to Tsavo reveals Kenya’s shifting geography from green highlands and
volcanic formations to the dry, expansive south eastern plains. Upon landing, meet your
guide and begin the road transfer into Lumo Conservancy. The drive into Lumo
Conservancy immediately introduces wildlife viewing opportunities. Elephants, giraffes,
zebras, and antelope are often visible along the route as the terrain opens into rolling
savannah. Arrive at Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge, check in, and rest briefly before heading
out for an afternoon or evening game drive. During golden hour, focus on capturing
Tsavo Lumo’s signature atmosphere wildlife silhouettes against warm skies, dust-lit
plains, and wide panoramic horizons framed by acacia trees. Return to camp after sunset
for dinner under the stars.
After dinner (First Night Activity): Photo Hide Experience
After dinner, proceed to a guided night photo hide session. From a concealed hide
overlooking a waterhole or open clearing, you can quietly observe and photograph
nocturnal wildlife as they come to drink. Expect potential sightings of elephants, giraffe, ,
gazelles ,hyenas, bush babies, and other night-active species. This low light experience
offers unique opportunities for long exposure photography, silhouettes, and intimate
wildlife behaviour shots under natural darkness. Return to the lodge late evening for
overnight rest.

Photo Focus: • Contrasting ecosystems from the air • First impressions of Lumo
landscapes • Afternoon wildlife photography • Golden-hour and savannah scenes•
Astrophotography and night-sky shots from a photography hide

Dinner and overnight at: Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Wake up to the sounds of the African bush at Lumo Conservancy and depart early for a
sunrise game drive, when wildlife activity is at its peak and soft golden light spreads
across the savannah. The open plains, rolling hills, and scattered acacia woodlands create
a striking photographic backdrop for early morning wildlife encounters. Expect excellent
opportunities to photograph elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and various antelope
species in natural movement. Focus on both close-up portraits and wide environmental
compositions that place animals within their broader habitat. Birdlife is especially active
in the morning, adding colour, motion, and texture to riverine and woodland scenes.
Return to Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge for a relaxed breakfast, followed by mid-morning rest
as the heat builds. During this quieter period, continue photographing around camp
capturing acacia silhouettes, distant hills, and occasional wildlife movement near water
points. This is an ideal time for detail shots, abstract compositions, and experimenting
with light and shadow. After lunch, depart for an extended afternoon game drive across
different sections of Lumo Conservancy. As the day progresses, lighting conditions shift
dramatically, offering varied photographic moods from high-contrast textures to softer,
warmer tones. Search for predators such as lions and leopards, along with large herbivore
herds moving across open plains. As golden hour approaches, position yourself at
elevated viewpoints overlooking the conservancy. Capture sweeping landscapes, dust-lit
backlighting, and dramatic wildlife silhouettes against the sky. The wide-open terrain
makes this one of the most rewarding periods for panoramic landscape photography. End
the day with sunset photography over the savannah, where acacia trees and wildlife create
strong silhouette compositions against vibrant skies. Return to camp after dark for dinner
under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.
After dinner, proceed to a guided night photo hide experience within Lumo Conservancy.
From a concealed position near a waterhole or open clearing, quietly observe and
photograph nocturnal wildlife as they arrive to drink and move through the darkness. This
session offers unique opportunities for long-exposure photography, low-light storytelling,
and capturing natural behaviour without disturbance. Possible sightings may include
elephants, giraffe, lions hyenas, bush babies, serval cat and other night-active species.
Return to camp late evening for overnight rest.

📸 Photo Focus: •Sunrise wildlife activity and soft golden light •Predator tracking
and behavior shots • Acacia woodland and open savannah landscapes • Panoramic
sunset compositions and silhouettes• Astrophotography and night-sky shots from a
photography hide

Dinner and overnight at: Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Begin the day early with a sunrise game drive in Lumo Conservancy, heading out as first
light spreads across the rolling hills and open savannah. The cool morning conditions
bring peak wildlife activity, offering excellent opportunities to photograph elephants
moving between feeding areas, giraffes silhouetted against the rising sun, and herds of
zebra and antelope grazing across golden grasslands. Spend the morning exploring
quieter, more remote sections of the conservancy. The varied terrain open plains, rocky
outcrops, and acacia woodlands creates strong potential for layered compositions and
wide-angle storytelling images, where wildlife is captured within its broader environment
rather than as isolated subjects.
Return to Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge for breakfast and a relaxed mid-morning break. From
camp, continue photographing the surrounding landscapes, where wildlife often moves
through nearby clearings and water points. This period is ideal for detail-focused work:
animal behaviour, textures of the land, shifting light patterns, and creative compositions
using shadow and contrast. After lunch, depart for an extended afternoon game drive,
exploring different routes across Lumo Conservancy. As temperatures rise and then begin
to ease, wildlife activity increases again. Look for predators resting in shaded areas or
beginning to stir for evening movement, alongside large herbivore herds gathering across
open plains. As golden hour approaches, position yourself at elevated viewpoints
overlooking valleys, ridgelines, or waterholes. Capture dust-filled backlighting, dramatic
motion scenes, and sweeping panoramic landscapes. This is one of the most rewarding
periods for cinematic wildlife photography, where light, movement, and environment
align.
After dinner, proceed to a guided photo hide session within Lumo Conservancy. From a
concealed hide positioned near a waterhole or active wildlife corridor, quietly observe
and photograph nocturnal activity without disturbing natural behaviour. This is an
excellent opportunity for low-light and long-exposure photography, capturing reflections,
silhouettes, and subtle wildlife interactions under natural darkness. Possible sightings
may include elephants, giraffes, gazelles, hyenas, bush babies, and other night-active
species. After the session, return to camp for overnight rest, with optional stargazing or
low-light landscape photography around the lodge before settling in for the night,
surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

📸 Photo Focus: • Sunrise wildlife and grazing herds • Predator behaviour and
movement patterns •Rocky outcrops and acacia woodland landscapes
•Environmental storytelling compositions• Golden-hour dust-lit wildlife scenes•

Dinner and overnight at: Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Begin your final morning in Lumo Conservancy with an optional sunrise game drive,
taking advantage of the soft early light and the last chance to capture wildlife in this scenic
landscape. Photograph elephants, giraffes, and antelope as they move across the open
plains, along with acacia silhouettes and mist rising over the hills to create atmospheric
final images of the Tsavo ecosystem. Return to camp for breakfast and check out before
departing by road toward Tsavo. The drive offers continued photographic opportunities as
you move through the wider Tsavo landscape, with chances to spot wildlife along the way
and capture sweeping views of red-earth plains, volcanic hills, and acacia-dotted
savannahs. Upon arrival at the airstrip , board your scheduled flight to Nairobi. Enjoy aerial
photography of Kenya’s diverse terrain, transitioning from the wild south eastern plains to
the greener highlands surrounding the capital.Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or evening,
where your safari concludes with onward transfer to your hotel or international
departure.End of Safari.

📸Photo Focus: • Final sunrise wildlife in Lumo Conservancy •Tsavo landscapes and
roadside wildlife encounters •Aerial photography of south eastern Kenya Rift Valley
and highland transitions • Dusty savannah and acacia silhouettes • Final storytelling
images of the safari journey• Astrophotography and night-sky shots from a
photography hides

Dinner and overnight at: N/A
Meal plan: Breakfast only