Big Cats of the Masai Mara

Our team structures every day around optimal golden-hour angles, predator hunting cycles, and undisturbed time with wildlife.

Arrival & Setup Briefing

First Afternoon Drive

Airport meet and greet in Nairobi, followed by transfer to Ole Sereni Hotel. We conduct our evening welcome briefing, gear inspection, and camera setup.

Morning light-aircraft flight into the Mara, followed by lunch at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. We head out for our first afternoon photography session from 16:00 to 18:45.

The Daily Expedition Rhythm

Our routine begins with 05:30 wake-up, 06:00 fresh coffee, and 06:15–10:30 morning field sessions in pristine golden light. We return for brunch and midday rest, followed by 15:30–18:45 afternoon sessions until sunset, concluding with 19:30 dinner and dedicated image reviews.

Primary targets include lion prides and cubs, open-plains cheetah hunts, leopards resting in riverine trees, hyena clans, Mara River crocodiles, hippos, topi, elephants, and raptors. We include one full day with bush picnic lunch to stay continuously with active predators.

Sunrise Drive & Group Slideshow

Final Morning & Transfers

Final early morning sunrise session, productive afternoon tracking, followed by our celebratory farewell dinner and evening curated slideshow of the group's best captures.

Last early dawn session on the reserve, bush airstrip flight back to Nairobi Wilson airport, and seamless private transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Expedition Accommodation

Night 1: Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi (Bed & Breakfast). Enjoy peaceful city-edge lodging overlooking Nairobi National Park before flying directly into the wilderness.

Nights 2–8: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Masai Mara National Reserve (Full Board, or similar). Perched above the plains, providing immediate gate-free access to central predator hunting grounds.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Included in Package

Not Included

• All airport transfers and domestic flights • Nairobi hotel and full board lodge accommodation • All Masai Mara Reserve entrance and park fees • Dedicated custom 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs and beanbags • Expert professional guide-drivers • Photographic tuition and daily evening reviews • Drinking water on game drives • Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover

• International flights to and from Nairobi • Kenya electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) • Comprehensive personal travel insurance • Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges • Gratuities and tips for lodge staff and driver-guides • Laundry services • Optional Maasai village cultural visit entry fee

Booking Terms & Milestones

To secure your photographic vehicle seat, a US$ 500 deposit is required within 10 days of registration. The remaining balance is payable 90 days prior to expedition departure.

With only 3 to 4 photographers per vehicle, space across our three Land Cruisers is strictly limited to ensure uncompromising shooting angles and personal guidance.