10 Days Authentic Guided Photo Safari in Maasai Mara & Samburu
Join us on a bespoke guided photo safari led by the distinguished cinematographer David Douglas and photographer Mia Collis. Partnered with the Soroi Collection and their spectacular camps we’ll experience Kenya’s majestic north through and it’s spectacular species such as reticulated giraffes and Grevy’s Zebras exclusive only to these Northern rangelands.
Guided Photo Safari - Brief Itinerary
| Day | Place | Highlights | Property |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi arrival | Arrival & transfer to the Hotel | Crown Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel |
| 2 | Nairobi - Samburu Game Reserve | Early breakfast & check-out | Soroi Larsens Camp |
| 3 - 5 | Samburu Game Reserve | Samburu Game Reserve | Soroi Larsens Camp |
| 6 | Samburu – Fly to Mara Game Reserve | Early breakfast at the camp and check-out | Soroi Mara Bush Camp |
| 7 - 9 | Maasai Mara Game Reserve | Full Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara | Soroi Mara Bush Camp |
| 10 | Departure to Nairobi | Fly from Mara Game Reserve to Nairobi Wilson Airport for Departure | N/A |
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TOTAL COST OF PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI
Based on exclusive use of a 4 x 4 safari-equipped Toyota Land Cruiser.
US$. 13,200.00 per adult sharing on a 09 nights / 10 days flight safari in Kenya.
Single room supplement
US$. 3,100.00 per adult in a single room on a 09 nights / 10-day flight safari in Kenya.
Festive supplement
(Applicable for 24th , 25th, 31st Dec 2025 & 01st Jan 2026)
US$. 220.00 per adult for the above dates.
Terms & Conditions
A US$. 4,400.00 deposit is required to confirm your slot, with the remaining US$. 8,800.00 due 90 days before the safari commences.
This is non-refundable – therefore, we strongly advise that you purchase travel/cancellation insurance to enable repayment of your deposit should you call off the safari.
The cost of this safari is based on a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 12. If guest numbers do not exceed 4 people, a supplement fee of US$ 250.00 applies.
Sunworld Safaris reserves the right to amend the applicable costs in case of changes in government taxes & levies or an increase in park fees. In this case, we shall advise on the supplement & the cost shall be passed directly to the guest
Guided Photo Safari - Other Information
- Sundowner experience in the Mara
- Bush breakfast experience in Samburu
- Access & photo hide use in Samburu
- Arrival and departure transfers as indicated
- Unlimited game drives in the mentioned parks
- Mineral water in the vehicle for the entire safari
- Unlimited game drives in the mentioned parks
- Visits to 2 grassroots Conservation Organizations.
- Services of a professional photographic driver / safari guide
- Image guidance and lectures and workshops by Mia & David
- 1 night Bed & breakfast accommodation at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in a superior room
- 4 nights Full board accommodation at Soroi Larsen’s Camp in a luxury tent
- 4 nights Full board accommodation at Soroi Mara Bush Camp in a luxury tent
- Day room access and use on the last day prior to departure
- One-way scheduled flight from Nairobi (Wilson Airport) – Samburu (Kalama Airstrip)
- One-way scheduled flight from Samburu (Kalama Airstrip) – Masai Mara (Ol Kiombo Airstrip)
- Baggage allowance of 23kgs per guest in soft bags(Inclusive of the hand luggage)
- Emergency evacuation insurance with AMREF (cost of hospitalization & treatment is payable directly)
- Exclusive use of photographic converted 4 x 4 safari equipped Toyota Land cruiser – 4 guests per car
- Park entrance fees & community levy for: Masai Mara National Reserve & Samburu National Reserve
- Change in itinerary.
- Travel / medical insurance.
- Tips/gratuities for driver/guide and hotel staff.
- Return international air fare & Visa fee.
- Items of personal nature i.e., beverages & laundry, telephone, souvenirs etc.
- Any extras not mentioned above e.g., extra meals, activities – balloon safaris, sundowners etc.
Patricia Wahome
Safari Planner+254 788 485 668
Key
| BB | Bed & Breakfast |
| Half Board: | 2 Meals per day (Breakfast / Dinner) |
| Full Board: | 3 Meals per day (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Eco-status: | Indicates the Environmentally friendly/ sustainable approach of the hotel |
| Eco-friendly status: | Bronze: | Silver: | Gold: |
Guided Photo Safari - Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Sunworld Safaris and thereafter transferred to The Hotel for an overnight stay. Depending on your arrival we can arrange various Nairobi excursions.
Accommodation
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2
Nairobi - Samburu Game Reserve
We will stay at the famous Soroi Larsens Camp in Samburu. It’s a five-star, boutique luxury camp set in the heart of Samburu National Park.
The camp has a unique history that rests on the banks of the stunning Ewaso Nyiro River. Supporting a photo hide at our disposal you’ll witness some of Kenya’s most endangered species from a close space and with unlimited game drives in a specially designed photo-adapted Landcruiser.
In addition, we’ll visit some of the world’s leading grassroots conservation organizations and their Indigenous teams saving and protecting critically endangered species such as lions and Gravy Zebras.
Accommodation
Soroi Larsens Camp
Hotel Type: Luxury Tented Camp
Location
At Soroi Larsens Camp, we’ve redefined the essence of a luxury safari. Each of our tents and suites is a haven of luxury that merges seamlessly with the natural surroundings. From private river frontages and personal butlers to outdoor showers and star beds, we’ve curated an immersive, luxurious experience that leaves no detail unattended. Indulge in the lap of luxury while engaging in a symphony with the Samburu wilderness.
Rooms
Based on a sustainability and community support foundation, Soroi Larsens Camp goes beyond the typical safari lodge. Our setup of 10 luxury tents, 2 family units, and 2 deluxe luxury tented suites offers unprecedented comfort and exclusivity, wrapped in an authentic African ambiance. Every stay is a personal journey crafted to leave an indelible imprint on your heart and memory. From private terraces offering exclusive river frontage to our deluxe suites’ outdoor showers and star beds, we’ve curated an unforgettable Samburu safari experience at Soroi Larsens Camp.
Facilities/Amenities
Amenities include:
Complimentary Wi-FiSpacious King-Size BedsLarge Walk-in WardrobePrivate Ensuite BathroomLarge Wooden TerraceCoffee, Tea & WaterSpaSwimming pool
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3 - 5
Samburu Game Reserve - Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Full day in SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE with unlimited game drive at your convenience.
Accommodation at SOROI LARSENS CAMP + HIDE USE.
Accommodation
Soroi Larsens Camp
Hotel Type: Luxury Tented Camp
Location
At Soroi Larsens Camp, we’ve redefined the essence of a luxury safari. Each of our tents and suites is a haven of luxury that merges seamlessly with the natural surroundings. From private river frontages and personal butlers to outdoor showers and star beds, we’ve curated an immersive, luxurious experience that leaves no detail unattended. Indulge in the lap of luxury while engaging in a symphony with the Samburu wilderness.
Rooms
Based on a sustainability and community support foundation, Soroi Larsens Camp goes beyond the typical safari lodge. Our setup of 10 luxury tents, 2 family units, and 2 deluxe luxury tented suites offers unprecedented comfort and exclusivity, wrapped in an authentic African ambiance. Every stay is a personal journey crafted to leave an indelible imprint on your heart and memory. From private terraces offering exclusive river frontage to our deluxe suites’ outdoor showers and star beds, we’ve curated an unforgettable Samburu safari experience at Soroi Larsens Camp.
Facilities/Amenities
Amenities include:
Complimentary Wi-FiSpacious King-Size BedsLarge Walk-in WardrobePrivate Ensuite BathroomLarge Wooden TerraceCoffee, Tea & WaterSpaSwimming pool Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6
Fly to Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Depart for the morning game drive with a drop off at the airstrip for your onward flight to the Maasai Mara National Reserve scheduled to depart at 0905 hrs and arrive at 1100 hrs.
On arrival, you will be met by another set of safari guides and transferred with a short game drive en-route for check-in and lunch.
Afternoon game drive at your convenience. Accommodation at SOROI MARA BUSH CAMP.
Accommodation
Soroi Mara Bush Camp
Hotel Type: Luxury Tented Camp
Location
Rooms
The tents have a spacious deck at the front, furnished with lounge chair and a table.
Facilities/Amenities
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7 - 9
Full day in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full day in MAASAI MAARA NATIONAL RESERVE with unlimited game drive at your convenience.
Accommodation at SOROI MARA BUSH CAMP + Access to Soroi Photo Studio
Accommodation
Soroi Mara Bush Camp
Hotel Type: Luxury Tented Camp
Location
Rooms
The tents have a spacious deck at the front, furnished with lounge chair and a table.
Facilities/Amenities
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 10
Fly back to Nairobi / Day Rooms / Outbound Departure.
Early morning game drive and breakfast.
Thereafter, freshen up and transferred to the airstrip to board your flight back to Nairobi scheduled to depart at 1100 hrs and arriving at 1200 hrs.
There will be vehicles available for the afternoon for possible shopping / lunch / sightseeing with bills payable direct. Dinner payable direct this evening.
Day rooms will be at CROWNE PLAZA NAIROBI AIRPORT HOTEL till 1900 hrs.
Airport hotel shuttle transfers will be provided as per the departures.
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Meet Your Guide
You’ll be lead by Mia Collis a multi award winning photographer and third generation Kenyan with a solid knowledge of the bush and David Douglas – the most experienced cinematographer in the IMAX camera world – David worked on IMAX’s Blue Planet in the Mara as well as 50 other IMAX feature documentaries around the world.
This trip is for everyone. Whether you bring an iphone or a large format camera, all will work. We’ll walk you through your own imagery. You’ll learn light (taking advantage of East Africa’s spectacular light windows), we’ll show you how to get the best perspectives, compositions and colour palettes.
We’ll teach story telling and how to work with your images in post. We’ll be with you to assist in the technical side and you’ll be surrounded by a team who know animal behaviours and how to deliver you into a natural scenario to garner the perfect imagery. You may just go home with some of the best shots you’ve ever taken!
The Team- Guided Photo Safari:
Any level of photography is welcome. From beginners to professionals. All image making tools are welcome. We’ll be a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 12. There will be no more than 4 guests in a spacious photographic vehicle at your disposal for the whole day. Game drives are unlimited!
Mia Collis is a multi award winning photographer and third generation Kenyan. Her recent collaboration with the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust resulted in the acclaimed coffee -table book The Unsung Heroes which sold out the first printing in 90 days.
Her photo assignments have covered a range of human and wildlife stories from clever rats in Tanzania to a conservation battle amid insurgent war in the Congo.
Her film production work includes seven years of coordination of BBC and other international film and TV teams, locating their subjects and connecting them to hundreds of African stories and species. IMAX /Warner Bros tapped her skills as production manager on 2 IMAX 3d wildlife features: “Born to Be Wild” and “Island of Lemurs: Madagascar”. Mia has delivered work for International humanitarian & conservation organisations, film studios, publishing companies, media houses, ad agencies and celebrities.
David Douglas’s camera work has contributed to over 50 giant screen documentaries from the deep ocean to Earth orbit, working on every continent with an evolving team of like-minded, specialists. Covering earth science in these decades has meant working for NASA, the Smithsonian Institution, National Wildlife Federation, IMAX and Warner Brothers and teaming up with Sir David Attenborough, Christopher Parsons, Morgan Freeman, and Graeme Ferguson amongst others.
Douglas traveled around the world capturing earth action sequences to correspond with the space views of astronauts shooting down from the space shuttle for the IMAX classic, Blue Planet. His efforts have tracked grey whale migrations down the Pacific coast to the calving grounds in Baja, Bald eagle gatherings in Alaska, the first humpback whale song recording in the waters off Maui, and the wild ocean tapestry of the sardine run along the wild coast of South Africa.
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