A safari designed for visual drama and feline encounters. This 7-day journey captures the essence of Kenya’s big cats in motion and majesty. From the dense corridors of Ol Pejeta to the open plains of Masai Mara, Lens & Lions delivers golden-hour light, expert tracking, and unforgettable frames, crafted for photographers who chase moments, not just sightings.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Nairobi
- Meet your dedicated big cat photography guide
- Optional shoot at Nairobi National Park or Giraffe Centre
- Overnight at boutique lodge and safari briefing
Day 2 :
Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Travel north to Ol Pejeta: home to endangered species and elusive leopards
- Afternoon game drive with focus on rhinos, lions, and predator-prey tension
- Sunset shoot at watering hole or conservancy lookout
Day 3 :
Ol Pejeta: Leopard Tracking & Predator Behavior
- Full-day safari with early start for prime feline activity
- Capture leopards in wooded zones, lion prides on patrol
- Afternoon scenes: cheetah stalking, scavenger interactions
- Return to camp for golden hour photography across open plains
Day 4 :
Scenic Flight to Masai Mara
- Light aircraft flight over Great Rift Valley into the Mara
- Aerial shooting opportunity of savannah expanses and herds
- Evening game drive tracking lion pride movement and hyena clans
Day 5 :
Masai Mara: Lions, Cheetahs & Dust Trails
- Dawn departure to known cheetah territories and lion hunting grounds
- Motion photography: sprinting, stalking, and predator communication
- Wide-angle scenes of elephants and wildebeest with depth and texture
Day 6 :
Mara River Drama & Storytelling Frames
- Focus on predator-prey dynamics near the river and thickets
- Capture crocodiles, scavengers, and intense feline concentration
- Sunset drive designed for silhouette framing and herd behavior
Day 7 :
Final Drive & Departure
- Short morning drive targeting final cat sightings
- Transfer to Nairobi via road or flight for onward connection
- Optional overnight or extension to coast, forest, or conservation project
