Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Wildlife Photography Tour

Overview

A 6 nights 7 days Africa Wildlife Photography Expedition in 4x4 safari vehicles, covering the iconic landscapes of Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, offering extraordinary opportunities to photograph Africa’s legendary wildlife against some of the continent’s most spectacular backdrops.

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About The Tour

Embark on a 6 nights 7 days Africa Wildlife Photography Masterclass Expedition, specially designed for passionate wildlife photographers seeking an unforgettable safari experience across Kenya’s most celebrated national parks. Travelling in specially designed 4x4 safari vehicles, this expertly curated journey takes you through the elephant paradise of Amboseli National Park, the bird-rich landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the wildlife-rich plains of the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve.

The expedition begins in Amboseli, where magnificent elephant herds roam beneath the snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, creating one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife photography settings. The journey then continues to Lake Nakuru, renowned for its rich birdlife, white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and picturesque acacia woodlands. The final leg takes you to the world-famous Masai Mara, home to exceptional predator action, vast savannahs, abundant plains game, and some of the finest wildlife photography opportunities anywhere in Africa.

Led by a Senior DCP Panel Expert, this expedition combines outstanding wildlife encounters with intensive field-based photography learning. Participants will receive personalised guidance on camera settings, exposure techniques, composition, behaviour-based storytelling, and making the best use of changing natural light during game drives. Whether you are photographing an elephant herd at sunrise, a hunting cheetah on the open plains, a dramatic lion encounter, or the rich diversity of African birds, every safari becomes an opportunity to enhance both your technical skills and creative vision while building a world-class wildlife photography portfolio.

Quick Information

Route:

Nairobi - Amboseli - Lake nakuru - Masai Mara - Nairobi

Start Point:

Nairobi Airport

Duration:

6 Nights 7 Days

End Point:

Nairobi Airport

Inclusions

6 nights and 7 days of immersive wildlife photography across Kenya’s premier safari destinations.
Arrival and departure airport transfers in Nairobi.
All meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
All game drives as per the itinerary.
2 nights’ accommodation at Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli.
1 night’s accommodation at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru.
3 nights’ accommodation at Mara Simba Lodge, Masai Mara.
All national park and reserve entry fees.
Safari in specially designed 4×4 Land Cruisers with guaranteed window seats for photography.
Services of a qualified English-speaking professional driver-guide.
On-field photographic guidance by a Senior DCP Panel Expert
One litre of mineral water per person per day during road safaris.

Experts

Caesar Sengupta

Founder And Director

Dr Caesar Sengupta is a globally acclaimed Wildlife Conservation Photographer, a National Geographic acknowledged educator, freelance writer and trainer. He is a Canon India EOS Maestro, a qualified MD Medical Microbiologist and is also the Founder Director of DCP Expeditions LLP, which is India's one of the largest Wildlife, Nature and Travel Photography Community Platform, operating since 2010 and now present in 21 cities across India. He conducts regular photography workshops and field expeditions across the country. He has travelled far and wide across Indian geography and beyond. He has the timeless distinction of having a frog species discovered in 2014 named after him - The Indosylvirana caesari also known otherwise as the Maharashtra Golden Backed Frog. Through his photography, he tries to depict the untold and unseen beauties of nature.

Suggested airline / flight schedule (not included in package) - Mumbai to Nairobi - Kenya Airways KQ203 departing at 02:40 AM from Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport). Nairobi to Mumbai Kenya Airways KQ202 departing at 04:45 PM Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport).

**We recommend Flexi flight option for greater flexibility in unforeseen cancellations.

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Getting Ready

Things to carry:

Telephoto lenses – preferably above 400 mm for distant shots
Zoom lenses – for the flexibility that it offers for unanticipated circumstances
Wide angle lenses for opportunities of landscape and astro photography
Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries
Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop
Bean Bag (stuff with Bajra or thermacol or Rice).
Carry a big towel / cloth to protect your gear from dust
Carry a big cloth / bandanna / scarf to protect you from the dust
Body Warmer for the chilly early mornings.
Sun screens are very important
It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you.
Please carry Odomos to keep you protected from mosquito bites.
Carry a pair of good binoculars

Equipment available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.

Vaccinations (for Indian participants only)

Yellow fever vaccination to be taken at least 10 days before departure date mandatory for emigration clearance. Please get in touch with our team for any assistance.

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Kenya has waived off e-VISA requirement but they have introduced a new requirement which is called Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

It's a simple process which can be done here - https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en

Please keep the following documents and things handy before you start filling the application form.

Copy of the first and last page (in one single document). Please ensure passport is valid for at least six (6) months after your planned date of arrival into Kenya, with at least one blank page
Selfie or passport-type photo
Contact information, email address and phone number
Details of your arrival and departure itinerary and flight tickets
Accommodation booking confirmation(s) - (will be provided by us)
Credit card, debit card or other means of payment

This will cost you $ 35, which needs to be paid online to Kenya Govt.

Suggested airline / flight schedule (not included in package)

Mumbai to Nairobi

Kenya Airways KQ203
Departs: 02:40 AM
From: Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport)

Nairobi to Mumbai

Kenya Airways KQ202
Departs: 04:45 PM
From: Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport)

Itinerary

Day 1 - Nairobi to Amboseli

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi where you will be met by our representative after clearing with immigrations formalities and briefed about your safari. After an early breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park. The Park that is famous for its breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro. The Park also shelters more than 420 species of birds. Enormous Elephant population and other big game is attracted to the area by underground springs fed from the melting snows of Mount Kilimanjaro. Lunch is served at the lodge, have some time to relax and depart for an evening game drive. Return to the lodge and enjoy a scrumptious dinner.

Dinner and Overnight at Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge FB

Day 2 - Explore Amboseli

Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summits, we set off for a dawn game drive. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from wildebeest to giraffes to baboons. Midday becomes hot at the dry lake beds and finds us at your lodge for lunch and afternoon rest, thereafter depart for another exciting game drive at the park. Amboseli is also home to the legendary Maasai tribesmen whom you can see herding large groups of cattle with the devil’s dust rising in the backdrop. Maasai warriors are a famous and proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals is well known across the world.

All meals and Overnight at Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge FB

Day 3 - Amboseli to Lake Nakuru

After an early breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park where lunch will be served. Lake Nakuru National Park is regarded by avid birders' as the place for one of the greatest ornithological spectacles on planet Earth. The Park is famous for its millions of pink flamingoes lining on the lake shore as well as the fever trees and tree climbing lions.

A spectacular afternoon game run is planned for us today. It is a sanctuary to the Black Rhino, White Rhino and the Rothschild Giraffe along with lions and leopards which presents one of the most beautiful and unique settings for photographing leopards and lions on fever trees. Bird life include common species like the lesser and Greater Flamingoes, African fish Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Green Wood Hoopoes, Cliff Chat, Great White and Pink Backed Pelicans plus other intra-African Migrants.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru lodge, Nakuru.

Day 4 - Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After breakfast, you will drive to the famed Masai Mara Game Reserve via the Great Rift Valley. En route enjoy the beautiful scenery. Arrive at your Lodge/Camp in time for lunch and check in at the Lodge/Camp. Enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive. Spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators is the highlight of your day. This evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at your Lodge/Camp.

Dinner and Overnight at Keekorok Lodge or similar FB

Day 5 and 6: Full days of game-viewing!

Wake up before sunrise and proceed on a full-day game-viewing drive with packed breakfast and lunch in search of the myriad of game that make this reserve their home. If you are lucky, you can witness a live kill, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! Masai Mara is where you can expect to seed the famous 'Big 5' and even a river crossing of migrating herds as we are travelling during the famous migration period of the year.

All meals and Overnight at Keekorok Lodge or similar FB

Day 7: Masai Mara – Nairobi and Departure

Early morning transfer to Nairobi to catch your international departure flight of evening.

Field Learnings

Techniques for photographing African megafauna in diverse habitats
Framing wildlife against unique backdrops – from Kilimanjaro to flamingo-covered lakes
Best settings and approaches for fast-action and behavioral photography
Leveraging natural light in open savannahs for dramatic compositions
Ethics and best practices for photographing wildlife in international parks
Insights into storytelling and building a contest-ready portfolio

Package Cost

2875 USD per head including all taxes (Ex Nairobi)
(INR equivalent of 2875 USD to be paid as on date of transaction)

Cost Includes

Arrival and departure airport transfers in Nairobi.
2 nights’ accommodation at Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli National Park.
1 night’s accommodation at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru National Park.
3 nights’ accommodation at Mara Simba Lodge, Masai Mara National Reserve.
All meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
All scheduled game drives as per the itinerary.
All national park and reserve entry fees.
Safari in specially designed 4×4 Land Cruisers.
Services of a qualified English-speaking professional driver-guide.
On-field photographic guidance by a DCP Senior Panel Expert.
One litre of mineral water per person per day during road safaris.

Cost Doesn’t Include

International airfare and applicable airport taxes.
Kenya visa charges (if applicable) and mediclaim/travel medical insurance.
Travel and personal accident insurance.
Meals not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
Tips, gratuities, beverages, bar bills, telephone charges, laundry, and other personal expenses.
Foreign exchange required for personal expenses.
Optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any expenses arising due to flight delays, cancellations, natural calamities, medical emergencies, or circumstances beyond the control of the organisers.
Anything not specifically mentioned under Cost Includes.

Applicable TCS:

Section 206C(G) of Income tax act, 1961 mandates tour package operators selling overseas packages to collect TCS from the individuals travelling abroad. As announced in budget 2025, the threshold limit of remittances (under LRS) made to overseas tour package sellers is Rs. 10 lakh (except for medical and educational expenses). TCS is 5% below threshold and 20% above the threshold. As a mandate, we will therefore, be collecting TCS as per the mentioned threshold and depositing to Govt within the deadline. Don't worry, TCS isn't an extra fee! It is an advance tax payment that will be adjusted against your income tax liability when you file your returns.

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Nairobi

Policies

Cancellation policy

Cancellations 90 days or more prior to departure - 10% cancellation fee
Cancellations between 61 to 90 days prior to departure - 25% cancellation fee.
Cancellations between 46 to 60 days prior to departure - 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations within 45 days of departure - non-refundable.

Disclaimer – Force Majeure

The organizer shall not be liable for any delay, change, cancellation, loss, or additional expenses caused by natural calamities, adverse weather, government restrictions, transport disruptions, or any other force majeure events beyond its control. Any itinerary changes made for participant safety shall be binding. Any additional costs arising from such circumstances shall be borne by the participants, and no refund or compensation shall be payable for affected or unused services.

Kenya Airways KQ203
Departs: 02:40 AM
From: Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport)

Nairobi to Mumbai

Kenya Airways KQ202
Departs: 04:45 PM
From: Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport)

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