Discover The Best Times For Your African Photography Safari In Kenya
Want to discover the best times for your African photography safari? You've come to the right place! Find peace of mind & answers to your questions about the best time for your Kenya Africa photography safari! Plus African wildlife photography tips & exclusive Kenya safari deals. Make time to live your dream! Most countries in Africa are a year round destination. This is especially true of Kenya. In Kenya, you can have a wonderful African safari or vacation anytime of year. But there are “peak seasons” and “low seasons” for
Kenya safaris that affect the availability of deals.
Indeed the 80 plus African safaris that we have taken since 1993 have been during all times of year – low season, shoulder season, high season and peak season. And we have taken African island vacations – to places like Zanzibar – in off season as well. First, we give you some useful tips on taking photos of wildlife in Africa. Second, we’ll tell you what to expect in terms of Kenya weather. Third, we give you a free monthly game viewing guide for Kenya’s top wildlife parks.
 | Splendid African Birds Like This Malachite Kingfisher Offer Great African Photography Safari Shots photo courtesy of Michael Poliza |
"I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke that I was not happy" Ernest Hemingway
Our Top 3 African Photography Safari Tips
Here Are Our Top 3 Wildlife & Cultural Photography Tips- 1. Read up on animal behavior so you know what types of terrain to expect certain animals in. This will help you plan the best photos for your African photography safari. Also ask your guide for advice.
- 2. Never interfere with the natural behavior of animals to take a better photo.
- 3. If you want to take pictures of African tribal people, ask first.
Click here to learn more about African lighting, lens you need for your wildlife photography safari
African Photography Safari Tips - Kenya Seasons & Weather
Kenya Seasons and WeatherKenya has a definite rainy season that occurs from April or March to May. It is known as the long rains and it is common that to have a sunny morning and a downpour later in the day. The rains are short and usually aren’t a big problem for your African photography safari. Spring: September – November Summer: December – March Fall: April – June Winter: July – August
African Photography Safari Tips - Kenya African Wildlife Park Game Viewing Guide
Kenya Safari Parks At A Glance | | | Aberdere National Park | | How Big | 776 sq. km or 296 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - Excellent -- Jan, Feb
- Very Good -- June - Sept, Dec
- Good -- Mar, Oct, Nov
- Fair -- April, May
| | Where Is It | In lower central Kenya, near Navaisha | | Why Visit | - Beautiful scenery
- It has the Big Five as well as elusive, rare animals like the bongo antelope
- Night drives
| | Amboseli National Park | | How Big | 392 sq. km or 151 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - Excellent: June-Sept
- Very Good: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov
- Good: Mar, Dec
- Fair: April, May
| | Where Is It | In southern Kenya, bordering Tanzania, near Namanga | | Why Visit | - Spectacular backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Second favorite park in Kenya
- Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo plus over 400 bird species, including the bee-eater, kingfisher, African fish eagle, martial eagle
- Maasai people live in Amboseli
| | Meru National Park | | How Big | 870 sq. km or 336 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - Excellent -- Jan, Feb
- Very Good -- June - Sept, Dec
- Good -- Mar, Oct, Nov
- April, May
| | Where Is It | In north central Kenya east of Mt Kenya & Aberderes | | Why Visit | - Lion, elephant, leopard
- Home of "Born Free" conservationists George and Joy Adamson; see the grave of Elsa the lioness
- Luxurious jungle of forest, swamp and tall grasses
| | Masai Mara National Park | | How Big | 320 sq. km or 124 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - Excellent: July-Sept
- Very Good: Oct-Dec
- Good: Jan-June
- For annual migration: approximately July - October
| | Where Is It | In southern Kenya, on border with Tanzania near Navok | | Why Visit | - Most popular game park in Kenya
- Big five
- Annual migration of up to two million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebra, gazelle - a wildlife spectacular
- Balloon safaris
| | Nairobi National Park | | How Big | 117 sq. km or 45 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - All year round - especially during the dry season: July - September
| | Where Is It | In southern Kenya, outside Nairobi | | Why Visit | - Close to Nairobi, easily accessible
- Big four (no elephant) - chances of spotting a rhino are good
- Oldest park in Kenya
| | Samburu, Buffalo Springs & Shaba National Reserves | | How Big | Together they equal around 300 sq. km or 116 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - Excellent: Jan, Feb, Mar, July, Aug, Sept
- Very Good: Dec
- Good: May, Oct-Nov
| | Where Is It | In central Kenya, near Nanyuki | | Why Visit | - These parks are much less visited than Masai Mara and Amboseli - giving more a wilderness sense
- Big four (no rhino)
- Close up sightings of elephants
- See rare animals like Grevy's zebra, the beautiful reticulated giraffe and the beisa oryx
| | Tsavo East & Tsavo West National Parks | | How Big | 20,812 sq. km or 8,033 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - Excellent: June - Sept
- Very Good: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov
- Good: Mar, Dec
- Fair: April, May
| | Where Is It | In southern Kenya, near Tsavo | | Why Visit | - Kenya's largest park
- Elephant, rhino, lion, leopard
- Not as congested as other parks
- Huge variety of habitats and scenery
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Handpicked African Photography Safari Special
Here's an exceptional African photography safari deal with a small groupAfrican Photography Safari - Kenya Highlights 5 Nights / 6 Days Day 1 - Nairobi to Sweet Waters - Nanyuki This morning depart on the scheduled Air Kenya flight to Nanyuki departing 09h15 arriving 10h00. Met on arrival and transferred to the Sweet Waters Tented camp. Lunch at the Camp followed by afternoon game viewing drives in the chimpanzee sanctuary. This is a great opportunity for chimp photos on your African photography safari. Dinner and overnight at the Sweet Waters Tented Camp. Day 2 - Sweet Waters Breakfast at the Sweet Waters Tented Camp. Morning and afternoon game viewing drives in the Sanctuary. One of the four private game reserves in Kenya, Sweet Waters excels in the provision of privileged seclusion and private game viewing. The animals are habituated, used to people, though still wild. This is great for close up shots on your African photography safari. Lunch, dinner and overnight at the Sweet Waters tented Camp. Day 3 - Nanyuki to Masai Mara Breakfast at the Sweet Waters Tented Camp, transfer to the Nanyuki airstrip to catch the scheduled Air Kenya flight to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Depart 10h00. Arrive 11h30 in Masai Mara Transfer to Mara Serena Safari Lodge set on the saddle of a hill overlooking the rolling plains, woodlands and rivers that make up the "Mara Triangle" - one of the world's richest wildlife sanctuaries. This is one of the most exceptional places for your African photography safari. Check in and continue on the morning game viewing drives. Lunch will be at the lodge, followed by afternoon Game viewing drive returning to the Lodge. Dinner and Overnight at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge. Mara Serena Safari Lodge Perched on the saddle of a hill, the Mara Serena Safari Lodge has one of the most spectacular views imaginable across the vast plains, forests and rivers that make up the Masai Mara - one of the world’s richest wildlife sanctuaries. There is no better place for your African photography safari! It is on this very terrain that the annual migration takes place when millions of zebra, wildebeest and gazelle cross the plains below, on their way to the rich new grasses of the Serengeti. This is a spectacle that should be witnessed at least once in a lifetime. The hotel has been designed to mirror a traditional Masai village or manyatta and all the guest rooms are located in individual domed huts grouped in a circular manner. The furnishings of each room have been inspired by traditional Masai art and each one has a private balcony with views that stretch over the vast savanna. Day 4 and 5 - Mara Serena Early morning wake up call, followed by room service coffee/tea. One of the days depart for the early morning game viewing drives in the Masai Mara followed by bush hippo pool breakfast. A 15 minutes drive gets you to a hearty welcome; one cannot resist the charming “Jambo” from the chefs as they welcome you to our wonderfully set breakfast buffer of hot dishes made to your specifications as you wait. The hippos keep you company and only say “Kwaheri” after you have had enough. Lunch at the lodge, followed by afternoon game viewing drives. Dinner and Overnight at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge. Day 6 - Masai Mara to Nairobi Breakfast at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge then transfer to the Airstrip for scheduled flight to Nairobi.. 11h00 depart from Mara Serena Airstrip to Nairobi Wilson Airport to arrive at 12h15. Prices: from 1st April to 15th June: from US$ 3520 per person sharing 15th June to 15th December: from US$ 3,755 per person sharing Intrigued? Or want more personalized advice? Contact us now for a free customized African photography safari vacation itinerary suited to your interests and budget!
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