Kenya safari trip: Visit the world’s top wildlife photography destination

I’ve taken many Kenya safari trips in my time, and Kenya has long been one of my favourite places on Earth to visit. The abundance of wildlife in the country is simply unprecedented – it truly is a wildlife photographer’s dream location!

So, it was no surprise to me when I heard that Kenya has been named as the premier destination for wildlife spotting and photography. After all, it’s home to the Maasai Mara, and more than 25,000 animal species.

Top destinations for wildlife photography

The findings were based on a recent study which reviewed 70 million wildlife photographs, as shared on an image-sharing website. Of these, it was found that half of the images were captured in African countries, and - in terms of the number of wildlife photographs captured there - the country which dominated overall was Kenya.

Other countries within Africa, including Tanzania, Namibia, and South Africa, also made the top ten of the list. The African continent is certainly the go-to destination for wildlife photography enthusiasts.

Kenya safaris 2025

In my opinion, the Maasai Mara in Kenya is the best destination for photography safaris in the world.

If you’re interested in African wildlife, there is simply no other place where you can witness such an abundance of incredible wildlife, and where you can indulge in wildlife photography to your heart’s content.

On a Kenya safari trip, there is always something to observe and capture on camera. The African wildlife never fails to impress and no day in the Maasai Mara is the same as the next. This creates an exciting challenge even for the most highly skilled and experienced wildlife photographers!

Related reading: How to prepare for your first photography safari

Giraffes are a common sight on a Kenya safari trip

Join one of my Africa safari tours and get world-class photography tuition

My Africa photo safaris are available throughout the year.

1) Kenya Masaai Mara Migration

You can choose to visit Kenya during July, August or September, to witness The Great Migration – the mass movement of 1.5 million animals from the Masaai Mara into the Serengeti in Tanzania – a stunning spectacle!

2) African Big Cats

Alternatively, the equally beguiling Big Cat Safaris are available during February, March and November each year.

Both of these Kenya safari trips are the perfect opportunity for both photographers and non-photographers alike and you’ll get to see a whole host of majestic African wildlife; everything from lions, cheetahs and elephants to zebra, giraffes, antelope, and many more besides.

Related: Essential tips for choosing your photo safari

Witness African big cats on a Kenya safari trip

How much does a Kenya safari cost?

All the details of what’s included in my photo safari tours, as well as information about the investment, itinerary and accommodation are available to view here on my website.

Simply visit the safari tours page, or the page relating to the Kenya safari trip you are most interested in, to find out more:

·         African Big Cats

·         The Great Migration

Bookings are being taken now for Kenya safari trips in 2025

If you’re a photographer keen to develop your wildlife photography skills and expand on your African wildlife portfolio, you’ll benefit from personalised image reviews, photography tuition and support from me to hone your wildlife photography skills.

Plus, you’ll come away with breathtaking images of the animals you see as well as stories and experiences you’ll never forget!

So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with me today to enquire and potentially secure your place on an upcoming wildlife photography tour to Kenya. You won’t regret it!

David

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