The Best Of African Wildlife Photography.
Specializing in Night Blinds, The Big Tuskers, and Black Leopard.
Kenya, February 19 - March 6
5 Photographers, 1 leader, 2 Landcruiser Photography Vehicles, 3 Luxury Safari Camps
One Opening
Yes this is a special African Wildlife Photography Trip that you have never seen before because it has only been offered to a select group of return clients. In addition, no other trip has been put together the rare photo opportunities like those presented here all in one trip.
Lentorre: Built in Olkirimatian Conservancy, bordering Shompole, Lentorre Lodge offers access to the two conservancies totaling over 80,000 acres of conservation area.
This location gives you access to both day and night Water Level lighting controlled hide photography allowing for an intimate eye to eye perspective with the wildlife.
There is the option of going on a helicopter photography tour while staying at Lentorre flying over Lake Magadi and Natron known for its flamingoes but this is at an additional cost.
Craig, one of the few remaining Big Tusker Elephants, checking his buddies nest.
Amboseli National Park: Imagine photographing stunning images of the large herds of elephants, zebras, and giraffes as they roam through the dusty plains of Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. The images of big-tusked elephants or a tower of giraffe, set against the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro, has made it one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes.
African Wildlife Migrating
Amboseli is also a place of big skies, dramatic clouds, and far horizons, which makes it a favorite destination of fine art photographers at our exclusive Private concession where the biggest tusker often reside.
African Elephants marching to water.
Laikipia Wilderness Camp: This special conservancy is host to Giza, the most famous cat and black leopard. We continue to hope she will flourish, but this is nature, and anything can happen to her between now and then. However, the regular spotty leopard sightings are excellent. This conservancy is also ultra-exclusive with only one small main camp and even smaller sister camp. It is also located in the North, so it has all the exotic species of the north such as the grevys zebra, reticulated giraffe, oryx, gerenuk, vulturine guinea fowl, and wild dogs.Photo
Jess Lee Kenya Safari Itinerary:
Day 1 (Feb 19, 2024):
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight stay. Official check in time at the hotel is 1400hrs. Overnight at Macushla House
Day 2 (Feb 20, 2024):
Brekfast at the hotel and thereafter, you will be picked up by your guides at 0830hrs and transfer to Lentorre arriving at your lodge in time for lunch (approx. 3.5hrs drive)
Afternoon Game Activity with hide sessions as per your liking
Dinner and overnight at Lentorre (B, L & D – beverages and laundry included)
Day 3(Feb 21, 2024):
Morning and afternoon game activities with hide sessions
Dinner and overnight at Lentorre (B, L & D – beverages and laundry included)
Day 4(Feb 22, 2024):
Morning and afternoon game activities with hide sessions
Dinner and overnight at Lentorre (B, L & D – beverages and laundry included)
Day 5(Feb 23, 2024):
Morning and afternoon game activities with hide sessions
Dinner and overnight at Lentorre (B, L & D – beverages and laundry included)
Day 6(Feb 24, 2024):
Morning Hide Session
Transfer to the airstrip (approx. 30min) at 1000hrs for charter flight to Amboseli departing at 1100hrs
Upon arrival, pick up by the camp vehicles and transfer the camp in time for check in and lunch
Afternoon game drive in exclusive camp vehicle
Dinner and overnight at Elephant Garden Camp (B, L & D – soft drinks, house wines, local beer, standard spirits, and laundry included)
Day 7(Feb 25, 2024):
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives.
Dinner and overnight at Elephant Garden Camp (B, L & D – soft drinks, house wines, local beer, standard spirits, and limited laundry included)
Day 8(Feb 26, 2024):
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives.
Dinner and overnight at Elephant Garden Camp (B, L & D – soft drinks, house wines, local beer, standard spirits, and limited laundry included)
Day 9(Feb 27, 2024):
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives.
Dinner and overnight at Elephant Garden Camp (B, L & D – soft drinks, house wines, local beer, standard spirits, and limited laundry included)
Day 10(Feb 28, 2024)
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives.
Dinner and overnight at Elephant Garden Camp (B, L & D – soft drinks, house wines, local beer, standard spirits, and limited laundry included)
Day 11(Feb 29, 2024):
Morning Game Drives
Transfer to the airstrip for charter flight to Laikipia Wilderness departing at 1100hrs.
Upon arrival, you will be picked up by the camp vehicle and transferred (approx. 30min) arriving in time for check in and lunch
Afternoon Game in exclusive camp vehicle
Dinner and overnight at Laikipia Wilderness Camp (B, L & D – local beverages and laundry included)
Day 12(Mar 1, 2024):
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
Dinner and overnight at Laikipia Wilderness Camp (B, L & D – local beverages and laundry included)
Day 13(Mar 2, 2024):
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
Dinner and overnight at Laikipia Wilderness Camp (B, L & D – local beverages and laundry included)
Day 14(Mar 3, 2024):
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
Dinner and overnight at Laikipia Wilderness Camp (B, L & D – local beverages and laundry included)
Day 15(Mar 4, 2024):
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
Dinner and overnight at Laikipia Wilderness Camp (B, L & D – local beverages and laundry included)
Day 16(Mar 5, 2024):
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
Dinner and overnight at Laikipia Wilderness Camp (B, L & D – local beverages and laundry included)
Day 17(Mar 6, 2024):
Morning Game Drive
Transfer to the airstrip for your charter flight back to Nairobi departing at 1100hrs to arrive at 1140hrs.
Upon arrival, you will be picked up by your guides and transferred to your airport hotel for dayrooms
Transfer by the hotel to the air
Cost $18,500. Base on 5 participants and one leader. Two safari vehicles with one row of seats per photographer.Single Room $500. Price may have minor fluctuations depending on local price changes for Lodging and Transportation.
Deposit $5000. Final Payment October 31
Terms and Conditions
GROUP MINIMUM: Occasionally I am able to run a trip below our group minimum which is generally 3. In such instances, it may be necessary to apply a small group supplement. You would be contacted regarding such a situation but you would not be obligated to accept the new terms.RESERVATIONS: Your deposit is required to secure your place on any trip, with the balance due120 days prior to the departure date..Details of hotels, flight arrival recommendations, and other trip tips will be mailed when the tour is full. Deposits are non-refundable MEALS: Some meals and refreshments are included depending on the trip details, but not alcoholic beverages.ADMISSIONS: Access to public buildings and national parks etc. are not included in the land price.CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be confirmed in writing, and due to costs incurred by Jess Lee Photos in arranging a tour, deposits are non-refundable. Payment in full is required 120 days prior to departure. Cancellations after 120 days will receive a full refund ( except deposit) if your spot can be filled from a waiting list or if you can fill your spot.JessLeePhotos LLC strongly suggests that tour participants invest in trip cancellation insurance..CANCELED EXPEDITIONS: In the event of insufficient tour sign-ups, JessLeePhotos reserves the right to cancel any given trip. However, JessLeePhotos is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.LUGGAGE: JessLeePhotos request that tour participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag, and tripod. We ask that group members bear in mind space and comfort in our vehicles. All personal luggage is the responsibility of the owner so please keep the weight to a limit you can handle and other restrictions can be met.SMOKERS: Smoking is not permitted at meals or on vans. It can be permitted at photo stops where local ordinances permit, photography, and photographers are not affected.RESPONSIBILITY: JessLeePhotos LLC and its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, and as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay, or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause. JessLeePhotos reserves the right to substitute hotels, and other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.JessLeePhotos reserves the right to pass on to tour members any additional and unplanned expenditures incurred during the tour, via events beyond JessLeePhotos' control.The right is reserved to accept or decline any person as a member of any tour. Payment of tour fees by trip participants constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein including but not limited to injury, death, or other liability incurred during a trip.
