Experience photography holidays in Kenya

Kenya is a delight for keen photographers, with many camps offering cameras and lenses to borrow and fascinating wildlife and scenery to watch. Expect great photo opportunities and driver guides who know exactly how to position the vehicle so you’ll get the best shot – this is truly a photographer’s heaven.

11 of our favourite places for photography holidays in Kenya

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Basecamp Maasai Mara
|70% (2 reviews)

Sitting on your deck with a camera at Basecamp Maasai Mara is always rewarding. Birds and monkeys often fill the trees near the tents, and there are areas in camp where you can get uninterrupted views across the Talek River to the herds of game in the reserve. More about Basecamp Maasai Mara
Giraffe Manor
|97% (23 reviews)

Giraffe Manor is a wonderful place to get close-up photos of giraffes. It also makes a very appropriate venue for photographing special occcasions. If you prefer to have this done by a professional photographer, Giraffe Manor can lay on a photo shoot at extra cost. More about Giraffe Manor
Kicheche Bush Camp
|99% (35 reviews)

With keen photographer Paul Goldstein a major shareholder and frequent visitor to the camp, Kicheche is well geared to photographers. The guides are very good at using light in their positioning, and the vehicles have bean bags, tables to rest on, and bars to attach lenses. More about Kicheche Bush Camp
Leleshwa
|90% (2 reviews)

Leleshwa guides know how to position a vehicle to get you the best shots. For birders, the riverbank location is particularly rewarding in terms of subject framing, as you can spot birds on branches opposite comfortable spots for setting up with a camera. More about Leleshwa
Mara Expedition Camp

Mara Expedition has two Canon 50D cameras that guests are invited to use. This is with a wide-angle and 100–400mm lens – fun for budding photographers to experiment with. The camp managers also have a good understanding of photography and so can offer up advice and tips. More about Mara Expedition Camp
Mara Plains Camp
|100% (10 reviews)

Mara Plains is great for serious photographers: Canon cameras and 400mm lens are available to borrow, while the vehicles are ideally set up and there’s a keen photographer if advice is needed. The camp can burn images to CD, but it's best to bring your own storage devices. More about Mara Plains Camp
Naboisho Camp
|98% (41 reviews)

Excellent wildlife and beautiful landscapes lead to some fantastic photographic opportunities in Naboisho. The camp has a specific photographic vehicle, with rotating chairs and drop sides, and the experienced guides know how to position the car allowing you to get the perfect shot... More about Naboisho Camp
Porini Lion Camp
|83% (8 reviews)

There are few other vehicles in the area, making the experience exclusive and very personal. The Porini Lion Camp Land Cruisers have a number of helpful modifications for photographers, including adept driver/guides and plug sockets. More about Porini Lion Camp
Satao Camp
|93% (8 reviews)

There's lots of wildlife around Satao Camp offering plenty of quirky photo opportunities. On our last visit this included a fairly relaxed bull giraffe, hippos after dark, a genet over the bar, insect life and numerous birds, including feed-from-your-hand hornbills. More about Satao Camp
Shimba Lodge
|80% (1 review)

Shimba Lodge is a delight for photographers. Night or day, just set up somewhere with a tripod and start shooting: there is always something fascinating to watch around the very large waterhole, in the trees on the other side of it, or in and around the lodge itself. More about Shimba Lodge
The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille

The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille is a great location for keen photographers. Combining wildlife, adventure and cultural activities, the range of subjects is wide, and that's before you take account of the wonderful landscapes in the area. And the fact that all stays here are ... More about Sanctuary at Ol Lentille