Wildlife & Conservation

Family of elephants walking across a dry savannah, with a wooden observation platform in the background.
Elephants at the waterhole near Porini Amboseli Camp in Selenkay Conservancy - Photo Credit Alison Mees

Porini Safari Camps: A Wildlife Gallery by Alison Mees

This wonderful selection of wildlife images is by our friend and regular guest Alison Mees. These were all taken whilst staying at our Porini Safari Camps in Kenya.

Alison has had a long association with Gamewatchers and Porini, having supported us over many years. Her husband, Tom, is one of our expert tour consultants based in Europe, helping clients plan their safari arrangements.

Alison is a professional photographer and has kindly shared these images from her visits to Porini Camps. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Join Alison in Kenya: Photographers of all levels – including beginners – can join Alison on one of her dedicated Photography Safaris. These small group safaris are designed to bring together like-minded photography enthusiasts to learn more about wildlife photography. Join as a single traveller, a couple or as a group of friends or family – all are welcome. Find out more: Photography Safaris …

Cheetah leaning against a gnarled tree in a sunlit savannah grasslandCheetah leaning against a gnarled tree in a sunlit savannah grassland
Cheetah walking toward a herd of wildebeest across the savannah under a clear skyCheetah walking toward a herd of wildebeest across the savannah under a clear sky
Cheetah standing in tall golden grass on a savannah, facing the camera.Cheetah standing in tall golden grass on a savannah, facing the camera.
Adult African elephant walking through tall savanna grass, facing the camera.Adult African elephant walking through tall savanna grass, facing the camera.
Grey crowned crane with a luminous gold crest towering above tall grass in a meadow.Grey crowned crane with a luminous gold crest towering above tall grass in a meadow.
Two African wild dogs standing together in a green grassy field, one resting its head on the other’s neck as they interact.Two African wild dogs standing together in a green grassy field, one resting its head on the other’s neck as they interact.
Hyena dragging a blood-streaked antelope carcass across a grassy field.Hyena dragging a blood-streaked antelope carcass across a grassy field.
Colorful lilac-breasted roller in midflight against a clear blue sky with wings spread wide.Colorful lilac-breasted roller in midflight against a clear blue sky with wings spread wide.
Two lions walking together across an open grassland, with one lioness nuzzling the other's neck in a savanna setting.Two lions walking together across an open grassland, with one lioness nuzzling the other's neck in a savanna setting.
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Two adult lions walking together across a grassy savannah with a distant horizon under a clear sky.Two adult lions walking together across a grassy savannah with a distant horizon under a clear sky.
Lioness with mouth open, facing the camera in a sunlit savannah settingLioness with mouth open, facing the camera in a sunlit savannah setting
Lioness wading across a muddy riverbank with one paw lifted toward the water.Lioness wading across a muddy riverbank with one paw lifted toward the water.
Two lion cubs sitting in tall grass, looking toward the camera in a grassy savannah setting.Two lion cubs sitting in tall grass, looking toward the camera in a grassy savannah setting.
Two lions playfully spar in a grassy savanna, facing each other with paws raised.Two lions playfully spar in a grassy savanna, facing each other with paws raised.
Two lion cubs playing together on the grass, one resting on the other with gentle nuzzles.Two lion cubs playing together on the grass, one resting on the other with gentle nuzzles.
Lioness in tall dry grass with mouth open, showing teeth, looking upward in a moment of vocalization or yawning.Lioness in tall dry grass with mouth open, showing teeth, looking upward in a moment of vocalization or yawning.
Silhouettes of several giraffes with necks raised against a warm orange sunset sky with scattered clouds on the horizon.Silhouettes of several giraffes with necks raised against a warm orange sunset sky with scattered clouds on the horizon.
Silhouettes of a zebra and a wildebeest grazing on a grassy savanna at sunset, with an orange sky above.Silhouettes of a zebra and a wildebeest grazing on a grassy savanna at sunset, with an orange sky above.
Golden eagle with wings fully spread gliding over a clear blue skyGolden eagle with wings fully spread gliding over a clear blue sky
White stork in flight with wings spread, red beak, and black-tipped wings against a blue cloudy sky.White stork in flight with wings spread, red beak, and black-tipped wings against a blue cloudy sky.
Close-up of a wildebeest with large curved horns and shaggy beard, facing left in a grassy habitat.Close-up of a wildebeest with large curved horns and shaggy beard, facing left in a grassy habitat.
Two zebras stand in a sunlit savannah, one nuzzling the other, with tall grasses and a blue sky on the horizon.Two zebras stand in a sunlit savannah, one nuzzling the other, with tall grasses and a blue sky on the horizon.
A flamingo in mid-flight over calm water, pink and white plumage with its reflection visible, background shows a flock of flamingos.A flamingo in mid-flight over calm water, pink and white plumage with its reflection visible, background shows a flock of flamingos.
Herd of elephants including adults and calves walking across a grassy savannah with trees in the background.Herd of elephants including adults and calves walking across a grassy savannah with trees in the background.
Adult African elephant walking in a dry savanna beside a wooden elevated viewing platform under a clear blue sky.Adult African elephant walking in a dry savanna beside a wooden elevated viewing platform under a clear blue sky.
Front view of an adult elephant walking toward the camera across a grassy savanna, ears spread and dust rising from its feet.Front view of an adult elephant walking toward the camera across a grassy savanna, ears spread and dust rising from its feet.
Adult African elephant standing in a dry savannah with tall brown grass and sparse trees in the background, tusks visible under a cloudy sky.Adult African elephant standing in a dry savannah with tall brown grass and sparse trees in the background, tusks visible under a cloudy sky.
African elephant standing in a grassy savannah under a cloudy blue sky.African elephant standing in a grassy savannah under a cloudy blue sky.
Adult elephant walking through a grassy savannah with distant trees and a hazy mountain range under a cloudy sky.Adult elephant walking through a grassy savannah with distant trees and a hazy mountain range under a cloudy sky.
Elephant standing in a grassy marsh, facing the camera with muddy skin and large ears spread open.Elephant standing in a grassy marsh, facing the camera with muddy skin and large ears spread open.
Family of elephants walking across a dry savannah, with a wooden observation platform in the background.Family of elephants walking across a dry savannah, with a wooden observation platform in the background.

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