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9 Day Ol Pejeta & Maasai Mara Wildlife Photography Safari

Join photographer Alison Mees on a wildlife photography safari combining Ol Pejeta Conservancy with Ol Kinyei and the Maasai Mara. Photograph rhino, elephants and big cats, use a dedicated wildlife photography hide at Porini Rhino Camp, and enjoy expert guidance throughout.

Rhino - photo credit Alison Mees

Ol Pejeta & Mara Conservancies Safari

Dates:

21st – 29th January 2027 [Hurry only 2 spaces left]

6th – 14th February 2028 [Hurry only 3 spaces]

Join photographer Alison Mees on an 8-night wildlife photography safari combining the rhino-rich wilderness of Ol Pejeta Conservancy with the exceptional wildlife of Ol Kinyei Conservancy and the Maasai Mara Conservancies.

Stay for three nights at Porini Rhino Camp, where a dedicated wildlife photography hide overlooks a waterhole, offering opportunities to photograph rhino, elephants and other wildlife at close range. Continue to Porini Mara Camp (winner of Kenya’s Leading Tented Safari Camp 2026 World Travel Awards) in Ol Kinyei Conservancy for four nights of game drives, guided walks and opportunities for night-time wildlife photography.

Alison’s expert guidance makes this safari suitable for photographers of all levels and anyone looking to improve their wildlife photography skills.

Alison Mees - Wildlife Photographer
Alison Mees is a wildlife conservationist, qualified guide and award winning photographer, who gained the ARPS (Associate of the Royal Photographic Society) in 2021. Alison was born in the UK, and from an early age had a passion for wildlife and photography.
Before the pandemic Alison was living and working in Africa for over 17 years, she started in South Luangwa, Zambia then moved to East Africa – Kenya & Tanzania, where she was managing tented safari camps with her husband Tom.
Alison has been actively involved with cheetah conservation, supporting researchers with valuable data & photographs.  She has also been involved with local community projects over the years, supporting communities and school projects.  Currently she is working with PadMad & Gamewatchers Safaris to support girls continue their education with supplying re usable sanitary pads. 
Since the pandemic Alison leads small safari groups to Kenya, where she shares her knowledge and passion for the wildlife, conservation and photography that she knows so well.
Join Alison on one of her memorable safaris at Porini Camps.

Duncan Locke

Thank you for an absolutely excellent safari.  Particularly memorable were the Baby Giraffe, the Leopard in the tree and the Cheetah with kill.  I will make time in the next few days to look through my pictures on a big screen.

Safari Details

Zebra - photo credit Alison Mees
A Warm Welcome in Nairobi

Begin your journey with a friendly welcome at Nairobi International Airport, where a Gamewatchers Safaris representative greets you and transfers you to Nairobi Tented Camp for a restful first night.

Guided Photographic Exploration

Embark on a specialised photographic safari with expert guidance from Alison Mees, featuring game drives, guided walks, scenic picnics, and night outings designed to capture wildlife in a range of natural settings.

Unforgettable Sundowners

Enjoy peaceful sundowner moments at carefully chosen viewpoints—perfect opportunities to photograph Kenya’s striking evening skies as the landscape transitions into dusk.

All-Inclusive Small-Group Experience

Travel in a small group with open-sided 4×4 vehicles, guaranteed window seats, off-road access, scheduled flights, and eco-camp stays—all seamlessly coordinated under Alison’s expert guidance.

Ol Pejeta Big Five & Photography Haven

Ol Pejeta Conservancy — a stronghold for the Big Five and home to the world’s last two Northern White Rhinos — Porini Rhino Camp offers exceptional wildlife encounters in a protected, low-impact setting. The camp features a dedicated photography hide overlooking a busy waterhole, giving photographers and wildlife enthusiasts rare close-up perspectives and uninterrupted viewing throughout the day.

Wildlife Haven in Ol Kinyei Conservancy

Discover Ol Kinyei Conservancy in the Maasai Mara ecosystem—18,700 acres of protected wilderness where lions, cheetahs, and large herds roam freely in a rich, unspoiled habitat.

Price Includes
  • Accommodation and board basis as described.
  • Meet and greet on arrival in Nairobi.
  • All internal flights & transfers.
  • Exclusive 4×4 safari vehicle.
  • Optional guided walk or night drive.
  • Park and Conservancy fees.
  • Emergency evacuation cover.
Price Excludes
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Visa
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any personal items or anything not mentioned in the itinerary
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LENGTH

8 Nights I 9 Days

SAFARI DATES

21st - 29th January 2027

** 2 Spaces Left **

FROM

US$ 6,490

Single Supplement on Request

LENGTH

8 Nights I 9 Days

SAFARI DATES

6th – 14th February 2028

** 3 Spaces Left **

FROM

US$ 7,490

Single Supplement on Request

Itinerary in Detail

DAY BY DAY

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Tour Experiences

Day 1 - Nairobi

Met on arrival at Nairobi International Airport by a Gamewatchers Safaris Representative, who will welcome you to Kenya and transfer you to Nairobi Tented Camp, where Alison will be waiting to greet you and to share the plan for your safari.

Overnight at Nairobi Tented Camp.

Days 2/3/4 - Ol Pejeta Conservancy,

Fly from Wilson Airport in Nairobi for a short morning flight to Nanyuki. Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be met and transferred to the nearby Porini Rhino Camp in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with an exciting game drive en route. You will arrive in time for check-in and lunch.

During your stay at the Porini Rhino Camp you will get some tips & guidance from Alison on photography. You will wake up at dawn for an early game drive in the conservancy, returning to camp for a late breakfast. You also have the option of taking escorted nature walks in the conservancy and using the Photography Wildlife Hide for a chance to see & photograph the wildlife up close.

3 nights at Porini Rhino Camp.

Days 5/6/7/8 - Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Maasai Mara

Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airstrip for the  flight to Olseki Airstrip in the Maasai Mara (this may be routed via Nairobi).  Porini Mara Camp staff will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to camp for 4 nights (fully inclusive of meals, beer, wine, soft drinks, mineral water, gin & tonics, day and night game drives, guided walks, sundowners and park fees) .

Game drives and walks will be taken in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Masai Mara National Reserve to photograph the wildlife with Alison. Night game drives will also be taken.

*Optional Balloon Safari for a chance to take some stunning aerial shots of the Mara Eco-system.

4 nights at Porini Mara Camp .

Day 9 - Nairobi

Final early morning game drive followed by breakfast at Porini Mara Camp and then transfer to the airstrip to fly back on the 11h00 flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, arriving at around 12h20. Met on arrival and transfer to the international Airport or Nairobi Hotel, depending on your onward connection.
**End of Tour**

 

(please note that hotel accommodation is not included but can be arranged for an additional fee).

You may choose to add extra nights at any of the Porini Camps. Alternatively, consider extending your stay by flying to the Kenya Coast or the  Island of Zanzibar, where you can unwind on the pristine white beaches of the Indian Ocean.

Tour Experiences

Day 1 - Nairobi

Met on arrival at Nairobi International Airport by a Gamewatchers Safaris Representative, who will welcome you to Kenya and transfer you to Nairobi Tented Camp, where Alison will be waiting to greet you and to share the plan for your safari.

Overnight at Nairobi Tented Camp.

Days 2/3/4 - Ol Pejeta Conservancy,

Fly from Wilson Airport in Nairobi for a short morning flight to Nanyuki. Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be met and transferred to the nearby Porini Rhino Camp in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with an exciting game drive en route. You will arrive in time for check-in and lunch.

During your stay at the Porini Rhino Camp you will get some tips & guidance from Alison on photography. You will wake up at dawn for an early game drive in the conservancy, returning to camp for a late breakfast. You also have the option of taking escorted nature walks in the conservancy and using the Photography Wildlife Hide for a chance to see & photograph the wildlife up close.

3 nights at Porini Rhino Camp.

Days 5/6/7/8 - Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Maasai Mara

Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airstrip for the  flight to Olseki Airstrip in the Maasai Mara (this may be routed via Nairobi).  Porini Mara Camp staff will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to camp for 4 nights (fully inclusive of meals, beer, wine, soft drinks, mineral water, gin & tonics, day and night game drives, guided walks, sundowners and park fees) .

Game drives and walks will be taken in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Masai Mara National Reserve to photograph the wildlife with Alison. Night game drives will also be taken.

*Optional Balloon Safari for a chance to take some stunning aerial shots of the Mara Eco-system.

4 nights at Porini Mara Camp .

Day 9 - Nairobi

Final early morning game drive followed by breakfast at Porini Mara Camp and then transfer to the airstrip to fly back on the 11h00 flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, arriving at around 12h20. Met on arrival and transfer to the international Airport or Nairobi Hotel, depending on your onward connection.
**End of Tour**

 

(please note that hotel accommodation is not included but can be arranged for an additional fee).

You may choose to add extra nights at any of the Porini Camps. Alternatively, consider extending your stay by flying to the Kenya Coast or the  Island of Zanzibar, where you can unwind on the pristine white beaches of the Indian Ocean.

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