Photographic Safaris
Photographic Safaris
The Masai Mara is regarded as one of the best wildlife destinations in Africa and a photographer’s dream. Renowned for the Big Cats: lion, leopard and cheetah, but not forgetting elephant, giraffe, hippo, hyena, zebra, antelopes and the huge variety of birdlife. This is the trip where wild Africa is within your reach. Each day as we begin our game drive you will be filled with excitement and anticipation as you imagine what wonders will await us!
Amboseli is the place for elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro. We will spend 1 day in the National Park, around the marsh area families of elephants can be found, great reflections in the waters of elephants, wildebeest, flamingo and a variety of water birds. On clear days a stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Conservancy has 3 waterholes, 2 have viewing decks where you can sit and watch/photograph the wildlife coming down to drink.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy has the largest concentration of Black & White Rhino in East Africa. Families of elephants, large numbers of zebra, giraffe and other antelopes can be seen on a regular basis on the open plains or near the water hole areas.
Join me on a very special guided photographic safari to these famous regions of East Africa. Experience one of the world’s last true wildernesses and bring back your own photographs of its iconic wildlife and landscape.
Is This Safari For You?
All Photographers and Non Photographers Are Welcome
Photographers of all levels are welcome. These safaris are small intimate groups, maximum of 3 or 4 people in a vehicle, giving plenty of room to move around and myself the opportunity to spend time with everyone.
Location
The camps I use on safari are based in Conservancies, close to the action and far less crowding. The crowds of 30+ vehicles per sighting that can be seen in the Reserve are never at risk in the conservancies. I have personally spent over 3.5 years living and working in the Mara and know the Conservancies and some of the lion prides and cheetahs well.
Knowledge of the animal’s behaviour is a key component to wildlife photography and this allows us to often predict where the animal will be in a few minutes time when we are on a sighting. This allows the animal to come to us which is a much better experience and most importantly for the wildlife as it puts them at ease (no chasing). As with any natural environment, the wildlife comes first and us second. We ensure that the welfare of the wildlife is not compromised or impeded by our presence.
Using small tented camps giving an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Meals are freshly prepared each day, so any diet requirements can be catered for.
Vehicles
Using open sided 4x4 vehicles with a maximum of 3 or 4 people in a vehicle. Giving you plenty of space to move around when needed.
How Do I Book?
My tour groups are small 3 or 4 participants in a vehicle.
To reserve your spot in this amazing safari please email me at alisonmeesphotography@gmail.com
Single supplements are available for those who would like their own tent. Otherwise single travellers will be paired with another single traveller of the same gender.
Dates & Costs 2025
An Exciting New Trip - Women On Safari
9th OCTOBER 2025 - 18th OCTOBER 2025 FULL USD6383 per person sharing a tent
10 days/9 nights
This safari is a combination of game drives in Ol Pejeta Conservancy & Ol Kinyei & Mara Ripoi Conservancy, Masai Mara. Ol Pejeta is a sanctuary for Black & White Rhinos. Also great for elephants, reticulated giraffe and general game, the Masai Mara is well known for the Big Cats - lion, leopard & cheetah. However, you will still get the opportunity to see hyena, jackal, zebra, giraffe, elephants, buffalo - just to name a few.
An amazing combination of walking, game drives, photography opportunities and supporting local conservation and communities on safari.
An 8 night wildlife and community adventure awaits you, the experience in this beautiful country, taking home great photos, memories and making new friends. We will be supporting women’s community projects as much as possible.
October Big Cat Safari FULL
This safari is for 3 clients - so 1 row in the vehicle per photographer.
17th October 1 night Eka Hotel
18th October 4 nights Cheetah Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Mara
22nd October 3 nights Lion Camp, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Mara
Dates & Costs 2026
February & October
Safari 1 1 space available
8th February 1 night Eka Hotel, Nairobi
9th February 3 nights Amboseli Camp,
12th February 4 nights Mara Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Mara
Price US Dollars 5706 sharing - a single supplement is available on request.
Safari 2: Big Cat Safari - This safari is for 3 guests – FULL
15th February 1 night Eka Hotel, Nairobi
16th February 4 nights Cheetah Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Mara
20th February 3 nights Lion Camp, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Mara
Safari 3 Big Cat Safari - This safari is for 3 guests/photographers per vehicle
6th October 1 night Eka Hotel, Nairobi
7th October 3 nights Cheetah Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Mara
10th October 3 nights Lion Camp, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Mara - afternoon flight back to Nairobi
Price US Dollars 5700 sharing - a single supplement is available on request.
Financial Protection
Payments for all safaris are made through Gamewatcher Safaris which means you have the financial protection of booking through a registered tour operator. Your money is 100% safe and if one of the suppliers goes bust, your money is fully protected. Both of the tour operators can book international flights for you.
What is Included:
• 1 night Nairobi Hotel on B & B basis, to reduce the stress and rushing on arrival in Kenya.
• Flights to and from the Masai Mara/Amboseli or Ol Pejeta from Wilson Airport
• All airport transfers
• 7 nights accommodation, meals and safari activities at the camps
• Local alcoholic beverages at the camps
• Exclusive 4 x 4 vehicles, giving us full control over our activities.
• Park fees in the Conservancies
• 1 visit to a Masai Village
• Optional walking safari or night drive
• Flying Doctor emergency medical service
What is not Included:
• International Flight (I can book this for you)
• Kenya Visa ($34)
• Travel Insurance (I can book this for you)
• Items of a personal nature and gratuities
Typical Itinerary:
Our time out on safari is flexible, depending what is happening at the time, so I wanted to give you an idea of what to expect.
Day 1: Arrive at Nairobi Airport and transferred to Hotel overnight. This is on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Day 2: We transfer to Wilson Airport for the morning flight. The flight time will be approximately 45 minutes. Our game drive begins from the time we land at the airstrip, driving to camp. We check in and lunch at the camp. Around 3:15pm/3:30pm we meet for afternoon tea and then head out for our first game drive. About 7pm we return to camp, freshen up, put those camera batteries on charge and download photos or have a drink around the camp fire. Dinner is normally 7:30pm / 8pm.
Day 3 & 4: We are woken with a pre-dawn tea, coffee & biscuits in the tent. Then head out on our morning game drive whilst it is still dark, to ensure we photograph in the best light of the day. Taking a picnic breakfast with us, we will continue to around midday depending on the wildlife activity. Back to camp for lunch, rest, downloading your images. Around 3:15pm/3:30pm we meet for afternoon tea and then head out for our afternoon game drive. About 7pm we return to camp, freshen up, put those camera batteries on charge and download photos or have a drink around the camp fire. Dinner is normally 7:30pm / 8pm.
Day 5: We either go for an early game drive and then back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast we pack and transfer to our 2nd camp, this will be either via flight or driving - depending on the combination of camps. We check in and lunch at the camp. Around 3:15pm/3:30pm we meet for afternoon tea and then head out for our first game drive. About 7pm we return to camp, freshen up, put those camera batteries on charge and download photos or have a drink around the camp fire. Dinner is normally 7:30pm / 8pm.
Day 6, 7 & 8: We are woken with a pre-dawn tea, coffee & biscuits in the tent. Then head out on our morning game drive whilst it is still dark, to ensure we photograph in the best light of the day. Taking a picnic breakfast with us, we will continue to around midday depending on the wildlife activity. Back to camp for lunch, rest, downloading your images. Around 3:15pm/3:30pm we meet for afternoon tea and then head out for our afternoon game drive. About 7pm we return to camp, freshen up, put those camera batteries on charge and download photos or have a drink around the camp fire. Dinner is normally 7:30pm / 8pm.
Day 9: We will have an early morning game drive before returning to camp for breakfast around 8:00am/8:30am. After breakfast we will drive across to the airstrip to catch the morning flight to Nairobi. Transferring to Nairobi Airport for the international flight home.
Twende Tusafiri – ‘Let’s Travel in Swahili
The Masai Mara is regarded as one of the best wildlife destinations in Africa and a photographer’s dream. Renowned for the Big Cats: lion, leopard and cheetah, but not forgetting elephant, giraffe, hippo, hyena, zebra, antelopes and the huge variety of birdlife. This is the trip where wild Africa is within your reach. Each day as we begin our game drive you will be filled with excitement and anticipation as you imagine what wonders will await us!
Amboseli is the place for elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro. We will spend 1 day in the National Park, around the marsh area families of elephants can be found, great reflections in the waters of elephants, wildebeest, flamingo and a variety of water birds. On clear days a stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Conservancy has 3 waterholes, 2 have viewing decks where you can sit and watch/photograph the wildlife coming down to drink.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy has the largest concentration of Black & White Rhino in East Africa. Families of elephants, large numbers of zebra, giraffe and other antelopes can be seen on a regular basis on the open plains or near the water hole areas.
Join me on a very special guided photographic safari to these famous regions of East Africa. Experience one of the world’s last true wildernesses and bring back your own photographs of its iconic wildlife and landscape.
Is This Safari For You?
All Photographers and Non Photographers Are Welcome
Photographers of all levels are welcome. These safaris are small intimate groups, maximum of 3 or 4 people in a vehicle, giving plenty of room to move around and myself the opportunity to spend time with everyone.
Location
The camps I use on safari are based in Conservancies, close to the action and far less crowding. The crowds of 30+ vehicles per sighting that can be seen in the Reserve are never at risk in the conservancies. I have personally spent over 3.5 years living and working in the Mara and know the Conservancies and some of the lion prides and cheetahs well.
Knowledge of the animal’s behaviour is a key component to wildlife photography and this allows us to often predict where the animal will be in a few minutes time when we are on a sighting. This allows the animal to come to us which is a much better experience and most importantly for the wildlife as it puts them at ease (no chasing). As with any natural environment, the wildlife comes first and us second. We ensure that the welfare of the wildlife is not compromised or impeded by our presence.
Using small tented camps giving an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Meals are freshly prepared each day, so any diet requirements can be catered for.
Vehicles
Using open sided 4x4 vehicles with a maximum of 3 or 4 people in a vehicle. Giving you plenty of space to move around when needed.
How Do I Book?
My tour groups are small 3 or 4 participants in a vehicle.
To reserve your spot in this amazing safari please email me at alisonmeesphotography@gmail.com
Single supplements are available for those who would like their own tent. Otherwise single travellers will be paired with another single traveller of the same gender.
Dates & Costs 2025
An Exciting New Trip - Women On Safari
9th OCTOBER 2025 - 18th OCTOBER 2025 FULL USD6383 per person sharing a tent
10 days/9 nights
This safari is a combination of game drives in Ol Pejeta Conservancy & Ol Kinyei & Mara Ripoi Conservancy, Masai Mara. Ol Pejeta is a sanctuary for Black & White Rhinos. Also great for elephants, reticulated giraffe and general game, the Masai Mara is well known for the Big Cats - lion, leopard & cheetah. However, you will still get the opportunity to see hyena, jackal, zebra, giraffe, elephants, buffalo - just to name a few.
An amazing combination of walking, game drives, photography opportunities and supporting local conservation and communities on safari.
An 8 night wildlife and community adventure awaits you, the experience in this beautiful country, taking home great photos, memories and making new friends. We will be supporting women’s community projects as much as possible.
October Big Cat Safari FULL
This safari is for 3 clients - so 1 row in the vehicle per photographer.
17th October 1 night Eka Hotel
18th October 4 nights Cheetah Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Mara
22nd October 3 nights Lion Camp, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Mara
Dates & Costs 2026
February & October
Safari 1 1 space available
8th February 1 night Eka Hotel, Nairobi
9th February 3 nights Amboseli Camp,
12th February 4 nights Mara Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Mara
Price US Dollars 5706 sharing - a single supplement is available on request.
Safari 2: Big Cat Safari - This safari is for 3 guests – FULL
15th February 1 night Eka Hotel, Nairobi
16th February 4 nights Cheetah Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Mara
20th February 3 nights Lion Camp, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Mara
Safari 3 Big Cat Safari - This safari is for 3 guests/photographers per vehicle
6th October 1 night Eka Hotel, Nairobi
7th October 3 nights Cheetah Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Mara
10th October 3 nights Lion Camp, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Mara - afternoon flight back to Nairobi
Price US Dollars 5700 sharing - a single supplement is available on request.
Financial Protection
Payments for all safaris are made through Gamewatcher Safaris which means you have the financial protection of booking through a registered tour operator. Your money is 100% safe and if one of the suppliers goes bust, your money is fully protected. Both of the tour operators can book international flights for you.
What is Included:
• 1 night Nairobi Hotel on B & B basis, to reduce the stress and rushing on arrival in Kenya.
• Flights to and from the Masai Mara/Amboseli or Ol Pejeta from Wilson Airport
• All airport transfers
• 7 nights accommodation, meals and safari activities at the camps
• Local alcoholic beverages at the camps
• Exclusive 4 x 4 vehicles, giving us full control over our activities.
• Park fees in the Conservancies
• 1 visit to a Masai Village
• Optional walking safari or night drive
• Flying Doctor emergency medical service
What is not Included:
• International Flight (I can book this for you)
• Kenya Visa ($34)
• Travel Insurance (I can book this for you)
• Items of a personal nature and gratuities
Typical Itinerary:
Our time out on safari is flexible, depending what is happening at the time, so I wanted to give you an idea of what to expect.
Day 1: Arrive at Nairobi Airport and transferred to Hotel overnight. This is on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Day 2: We transfer to Wilson Airport for the morning flight. The flight time will be approximately 45 minutes. Our game drive begins from the time we land at the airstrip, driving to camp. We check in and lunch at the camp. Around 3:15pm/3:30pm we meet for afternoon tea and then head out for our first game drive. About 7pm we return to camp, freshen up, put those camera batteries on charge and download photos or have a drink around the camp fire. Dinner is normally 7:30pm / 8pm.
Day 3 & 4: We are woken with a pre-dawn tea, coffee & biscuits in the tent. Then head out on our morning game drive whilst it is still dark, to ensure we photograph in the best light of the day. Taking a picnic breakfast with us, we will continue to around midday depending on the wildlife activity. Back to camp for lunch, rest, downloading your images. Around 3:15pm/3:30pm we meet for afternoon tea and then head out for our afternoon game drive. About 7pm we return to camp, freshen up, put those camera batteries on charge and download photos or have a drink around the camp fire. Dinner is normally 7:30pm / 8pm.
Day 5: We either go for an early game drive and then back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast we pack and transfer to our 2nd camp, this will be either via flight or driving - depending on the combination of camps. We check in and lunch at the camp. Around 3:15pm/3:30pm we meet for afternoon tea and then head out for our first game drive. About 7pm we return to camp, freshen up, put those camera batteries on charge and download photos or have a drink around the camp fire. Dinner is normally 7:30pm / 8pm.
Day 6, 7 & 8: We are woken with a pre-dawn tea, coffee & biscuits in the tent. Then head out on our morning game drive whilst it is still dark, to ensure we photograph in the best light of the day. Taking a picnic breakfast with us, we will continue to around midday depending on the wildlife activity. Back to camp for lunch, rest, downloading your images. Around 3:15pm/3:30pm we meet for afternoon tea and then head out for our afternoon game drive. About 7pm we return to camp, freshen up, put those camera batteries on charge and download photos or have a drink around the camp fire. Dinner is normally 7:30pm / 8pm.
Day 9: We will have an early morning game drive before returning to camp for breakfast around 8:00am/8:30am. After breakfast we will drive across to the airstrip to catch the morning flight to Nairobi. Transferring to Nairobi Airport for the international flight home.
Twende Tusafiri – ‘Let’s Travel in Swahili