— Big Adventure Safari
• Expedition Standard

How It Works - From Enquiry to the Savannah

15 Guests

Strict cap per departure

Dedicated window seats for every photographer in custom open-sided 4x4 Land Cruisers across the Mara and Samburu ecosystems.

Small-group wildlife photo safaris in Kenya, run by photo tour specialists since 2005. Everything you need to know about reserving your place, vehicle arrangements, preparation and all expedition inclusions.

Reservation Journey

Booking in 4 steps

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1 Enquire

2 Reserve

3 Prepare

4 Pre-trip briefing

Choose your safari and send the form; we reply within 24 hours with full itinerary details, vehicle allocation, and live cabin availability.

Complete the registration form and pay a US$ 500 deposit within 10 days to secure your seat. With only 15 places per departure, seats fill quickly.

Balance is due 90 days before departure; you receive our comprehensive packing list, camera gear advice, and complete visa checklist.

Join an online video briefing with your photo guide and fellow travellers 4 weeks before departure to review gear and game drive tactics.

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What is covered

What's included

Not included

• Airport pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
• All accommodation in selected lodges and tented camps (twin share)
• Full board on safari
• National park and conservancy fees
• Domestic flights or road transfers as per itinerary
• Photo-adapted 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, max 3-4 photographers per vehicle
• Beanbags and camera charging points in vehicles
• Professional local driver-guides
• Continuous photo tuition by our professional photo guides
• Daily image reviews and editing critique sessions
• Bottled drinking water during game drives
• Emergency evacuation cover (Flying Doctors)

• International flights to Nairobi
• Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA visa)
• Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
• Gratuities for driver-guides and lodge staff
• Alcoholic beverages and cellar selections
• Laundry and personal lodge expenses
• Single room supplement (from US$ 850)

Group & vehicles

Who is it for

We operate with a strict maximum of 15 guests divided across 4 to 5 bespoke vehicles. Everyone enjoys an unobstructed window seat with beanbag mounts and rotates positions daily for equal shooting angles.

Welcoming passionate beginners through to seasoned wildlife photographers looking to elevate their portfolio. Non-photographing partners are warmly welcomed to immerse themselves in Kenya's finest private conservancies.

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Payments & cancellation

US$ 500

Deposit within 10 days of registration

Tiered

Cancellation terms

100%

Operator guarantee

Remaining balance is due 90 days before departure date to guarantee lodge and flight confirmations.

More than 90 days prior: deposit retained. 90 to 60 days: 50% fee. Under 60 days: 100% cancellation charge applies.

If we must cancel a departure, you receive a full refund. We strongly recommend travel insurance with comprehensive cancellation cover.

Ready to go? Send an enquiry

Join us on an unforgettable small-group photographic journey through Kenya's wildest regions.

Big Adventure Safari

Wildlife photo safaris and photo tours since 2005

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