COUNTRY: Kenya PHOTO TYPE: Wildlife TRIP LENGHT: 8 days DATES: February 1-8, 2025 GROUP SIZE: 8-12 guests
Join me on a trip to Kenya and Masai Mara Game Reserve for an exclusive photo adventure to photograph the amazing wildlife from specially built photography jeeps and with offroad permit in order to get close to he wildlife.
Steve Winter
In February 2025, join legendary National Geographic wildlife photographer Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup, photographer and National Geographic Explorer, on an exclusive, unique photo trip to Masai Mara. Explore Masai Mara and its amazing wildlife in specially designed safari vehicles jeeps that allow participants to shoot low—at eye-level with animals—and shoot through an open roof. In these Jeeps, which will have off-road permits and dawn-to-dusk daily safaris, you will have extraordinary photo opportunities.
Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya’s best and most famous park, home to the African Big 5. Sightings of, huge lion prides, cheetahs, leopards, and troops of baboons, as well as large herds of elephants, African buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, antelope, and zebras. common. We will also encounter other predators: cheetahs, bat-eared foxes, black-backed jackals, spotted hyenas. This is a birding paradise, with more than 470 avian species including mighty birds of prey.
Join world famous wildlife photographer Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup in the field and have the opportunity to make exclusive images of Masai Mara’s amazing wealth of wildlife., then this is the right trip for you!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Hundreds of wildlife species in the Masai Mara.
- The chance to photograph the “Big Five”.
- Africa’s largest lion prides and elephants herds.
- Custom-built photography jeeps that provide exceptional possibilities to make great pictures, photographing from eye-level.
- Off-road permits throughout the week.
- Full-day safaris from sunrise to sunset.
- Opportunities to photograph hunting predators.
- Photo tips and editing advice from Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup during the entire trip.
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BIG CAT CLOSE UP
WITH PHOTOGRAPHERS STEVE WINTER & SHARON GUYNUP
COUNTRY: Kenya
PHOTO TYPE: Wildlife
TRIP LENGHT: 8 days
DATES: February 1-8, 2025
GROUP SIZE: 8-12 guests
Join me on a trip to Kenya and Masai Mara Game Reserve for an exclusive photo adventure to photograph the amazing wildlife from specially built photography jeeps and with offroad permit in order to get close to he wildlife.
Steve Winter
In February 2025, join legendary National Geographic wildlife photographer Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup, photographer and National Geographic Explorer, on an exclusive, unique photo trip to Masai Mara. Explore Masai Mara and its amazing wildlife in specially designed safari vehicles jeeps that allow participants to shoot low—at eye-level with animals—and shoot through an open roof. In these Jeeps, which will have off-road permits and dawn-to-dusk daily safaris, you will have extraordinary photo opportunities.
Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya’s best and most famous park, home to the African Big 5. Sightings of, huge lion prides, cheetahs, leopards, and troops of baboons, as well as large herds of elephants, African buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, antelope, and zebras. common. We will also encounter other predators: cheetahs, bat-eared foxes, black-backed jackals, spotted hyenas. This is a birding paradise, with more than 470 avian species including mighty birds of prey.
Join world famous wildlife photographer Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup in the field and have the opportunity to make exclusive images of Masai Mara’s amazing wealth of wildlife., then this is the right trip for you!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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The amazing wildlife of the Masai Mara.
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The chance of photographing the “Big Five”.
- The large herds of lions.
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Custom-built photography jeeps that provide unique possibilities for great pictures.
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Off-road permits throughout the week.
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Full-day safaris from sunrise to sunset.
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Chance of photographing animals at eye level.
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Good chances of getting to photograph hunting predators.
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Participation from Steve Winter during the entire trip.
- Participation from Sharon Guynup during the entire trip.
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Photo guidance by Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup.
MASAI MARA
MASAI MARA
MASAI MARA
Masai Mara, in southwest Kenya, is the country most famous national park. These huge, stunningly beautiful grasslands are divided by the Mara and the Talek Rivers, which is why hundreds of species thrive here. Africa’s largest lion prides and elephant hers roam here, along with leopards, cheetahs. From the Jeep, you will encounter hyenas, jackals, giraffes, ibex, gazelles, to various antelope species, baboons, some 470 bird species and much more. In addition to the hippos and crocodiles that inhabit the rivers, you’ll see a wealth of wildlife drawn to the water’s edge.
PHOTOJEEPS, OFFROAD &
FULL DAY GAME DRIVE
PHOTOJEEPS, OFFROAD & FULL DAY GAME DRIVE
PHOTOGRAPHY JEEPS
Our vehicles are four-wheel drive Toyota Land Cruiser jeeps modified for photography expeditions. These spacious vehicles seat eight—with six “window seats” But we will book no more than five in each Jeep to offer the best photo opportunities.
OUR vehicles have large open sides, a low” photo slot”, and the roof can be folded up if you want to stand up to photograph. These modifications provide extraordinary, rarely available perspectives that will allow you to capture exceptional, distinctive images. we can remove seats, which makes it possible to sit or lie on hick rubber mats covering the floor to photograph animals at eye level. The car is also outfitted with small and large bean bags and six 230-volt electrical outlets to charge batteries for cameras and computers. Given the design of the Jeep, it is also easy to use a tripod, monopod, and bean bags.
OFFROAD PERMIT
With special offroad permits, we will be able to drive into the bush to obtain unique images off the beaten track and away from other vehicles. It will also allow us to encounter or follow and observe animals in a much more intimate way.
FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE
With full-day game drives in the park, we will have as much field time as possible and can follow the animals all day. We will eat breakfast and lunch out on the savannah.
TOUR ITINERARY
TOUR ITINERARY
FEBRUARY 1-8 2025
During the week Steve and Sharon will also give lectures and you will do image editing while they provides you with constructive criticism.
DAY 1, (FEB. 1) – ARRIVAL AT MASAI MARA
Steve, Sharon and a driver will greet you at Nairobi International Airport at 07:00 for the five-hour ride to Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp in Masai Mara. After check-in, we’ll share lunch. Then, we’ll set off on our first game drive. Dinner will be served back at camp. (L, D)
DAY 2-7, (FEB. 2-7) – FULL DAY IN THE PARK
On full-day game drives—with breakfast and lunch served in the savanna, we will explore the Masai Mara with knowledgeable Masai guides and a naturalist driver, under the guidance of award-winning photographer Steve Winter and photographer and writer Sharon Guynup, who will alternate between the jeeps. There will be ample opportunities for conversation, personal guidance, and advice and photo tips.
To provide maximum photo opportunities—including golden-hour shooting––we set off before sunrise and return after sunset to capture images of the 100-plus mammal species and some 470 bird species. Back at the camp, we have dinner by the campfire, sometimes accompanied by a talk from Steve or Sharon and photo editing if desired. (B, L, D)
DAY 8, (FEB. 8) – RETURN HOME
FEBRUARY 1-8 2025
During the week Steve and Sharon will also give lectures and you will do image editing while they provides you with constructive criticism.
DAY 1, (FEB. 1) – ARRIVAL AT MASAI MARA
Gathering at Nairobi International Airport at 07:00 where a driver meets us for transport to Masai Mara. There’s a five-hour bus ride before we arrive at the park. When we arrive at our camp, Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp, we will be met by Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup. After check-in, we share lunch together. Then it’s time for the first game drive in our specially built jeep that will give us unique photo opportunities in the coming days. After our first game drive in Masai Mara we have dinner at the camp. (L, D)
DAY 2-7, (FEB. 2-7) – FULL DAY IN THE PARK
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On full-day game drives—with breakfast and lunch served in the savanna, we will explore the Masai Mara with knowledgeable Masai guides and a naturalist driver, under the guidance of award-winning photographer Steve Winter and photographer and writer Sharon Guynup, who will alternate between the jeeps. There will be ample opportunities for conversation, personal guidance, and advice and photo tips.
To provide maximum photo opportunities—including golden-hour shooting––we set off before sunrise and return after sunset to capture images of the 100-plus mammal species and some 470 bird species. Back at the camp, we have dinner by the campfire, sometimes accompanied by a talk from Steve or Sharon and photo editing if desired. (B, L, D)
DAY 8, (FEB. 8) – RETURN HOME
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOGRAPHER
STEVE WINTER – Award-winning National Geographic photographer
Steve Winter is one of the world’s leading wildlife photographers, with a specialty in big cats. Asa photographer for National Geographic for over 25 years, he has received top honors as BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Wildlife Photojournalist of the Year, Best Nature Story awards from World Press Photo, and Pictures of the Year International’s Global Vision Award, among other awards. He has also produced three wildlife films for National Geographic TV and is a Nat Geo Explorer. Steve feels that he has a great responsibility not only to show and excite readers about wildlife and the natural world, but about the people who live beside these animals and work to protect them. His goal: to share the majesty and secret behaviors of these animals that inspire people to care about the natural world. He also strives to provide a front row seat to people who join him in the field for the adventure.
Read more about Steve here.
STEVE WINTER – Award-winning National Geographic photographer
Steve Winter is one of the world’s leading wildlife photographers, with a specialty in big cats. Asa photographer for National Geographic for over 25 years, he has received top honors as BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Wildlife Photojournalist of the Year, Best Nature Story awards from World Press Photo, and Pictures of the Year International’s Global Vision Award, among other awards. He has also produced three wildlife films for National Geographic TV and is a Nat Geo Explorer. Steve feels that he has a great responsibility not only to show and excite readers about wildlife and the natural world, but about the people who live beside these animals and work to protect them. His goal: to share the majesty and secret behaviors of these animals that inspire people to care about the natural world. He also strives to provide a front row seat to people who join him in the field for the adventure.
Read more about Steve here.
STEVE WINTER – Award-winning National Geographic photographer
Steve Winter is one of the world’s leading wildlife photographers, with a specialty in big cats. Asa photographer for National Geographic for over 25 years, he has received top honors as BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Wildlife Photojournalist of the Year, Best Nature Story awards from World Press Photo, and Pictures of the Year International’s Global Vision Award, among other awards. He has also produced three wildlife films for National Geographic TV and is a Nat Geo Explorer. Steve feels that he has a great responsibility not only to show and excite readers about wildlife and the natural world, but about the people who live beside these animals and work to protect them. His goal: to share the majesty and secret behaviors of these animals that inspire people to care about the natural world. He also strives to provide a front row seat to people who join him in the field for the adventure.
Read more about Steve here.
SHARON GUYNUP – Journalist, Photgrapher
Read more about Sharon here.
STEVE WINTER – Award-winning National Geographic photographer
Steve Winter is one of the world’s leading wildlife photographers, with a specialty in big cats. Asa photographer for National Geographic for over 25 years, he has received top honors as BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Wildlife Photojournalist of the Year, Best Nature Story awards from World Press Photo, and Pictures of the Year International’s Global Vision Award, among other awards. He has also produced three wildlife films for National Geographic TV and is a Nat Geo Explorer. Steve feels that he has a great responsibility not only to show and excite readers about wildlife and the natural world, but about the people who live beside these animals and work to protect them. His goal: to share the majesty and secret behaviors of these animals that inspire people to care about the natural world. He also strives to provide a front row seat to people who join him in the field for the adventure.
Read more about Steve here.
SHARON GUYNUP – Journalist, Photgrapher
Read more about Sharon here.
ACCOMODATIONS
ACCOMODATIONS
PRICE, FACTS & BOOKING
PRICE, FACTS & BOOKING
PRICE
Price per person: £ 4 600 or USD 5 500
Included:
- All ground transfers and luggage transportaccording to the itinerary.
- Accommodation in shared double room.
- Meals according to itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
- Gaem drives according to the itinerary.
- Offroad permits.
- Special photojeeps.
- Participation & workshops by Stewe Winter and Sharon Guynup.
- Local rangers during all game drives.
- A tour leader from Zoom Photo Tours.
- Various conservation activities and lectures during the tour.
- Hotel taxes and other local fees.
- Travel documents and other travel information.
Excluded:
- Single room supplement. £ 575 or USD 695
- International flights to Kenya.
- All expenses of personal nature like drinks, laundry etc.
- Tips to the rangers. Approximately USD 15-20 / day.
- Cancellation & travel insurance. For more details, click here.
- Any other item not mentioned as included.
FLIGHTS
You should arrive in Nairobi no later than 07:00 on February 1 and do not plan your return trip earlier than 20:00 on Febryary 8.
If you wish, we are more than happy to help you with your flight arrangements. Just send an email to info@zoomphototours.com and we will respond with flight suggestions and prices.
INFORMATION
Target group: photographers interested in developing their skills in animal and nature photography.
Min/max number of participants: 8-12
Other: for more information about Zoom Photo Expeditions, delivery conditions, etc. see our web under ”other”.
GROUP SIZE
In order to for you to get personal photo guidance and the best experience with our photographer our groups are always small. On this tour the minimum and maximum number of guests are 8 / 12.
PHOTO GEAR
- A DSLR Camera
- Telephoto lenses, at least 300 mm and up
- Wide-angle lens, like a 24-70 mm
- A monopod – easy to have in the jeep
- A Laptop computer with any of the Photoshop or Lightroom software.
- Extra batteries, chargers,
TOUR LEADER
Apart from an award winning photographer, our tours are always accompanied by a tour leader from Zoom with good photo knowledge. Our tour leader will handle all logistics and general matters and make sure your having the best possible experience in Selous.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For more information about Terms & Conditions click here.
BOOKING
You can book the trip by clicking on the button below. You are also welcome to call us on the phone +46 470 466 40 or email us at info@zoomphototours.com
PRICE
Price per person: £ 4 600 or USD 5 500
Included:
- All ground transfers and luggage transportaccording to the itinerary.
- Accommodation in shared double room.
- Meals according to itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
- Gaem drives according to the itinerary.
- Offroad permits.
- Special photojeeps.
- Participation & workshops by Stewe Winter and Sharon Guynup.
- Local rangers during all game drives.
- A tour leader from Zoom Photo Tours.
- Various conservation activities and lectures during the tour.
- Hotel taxes and other local fees.
- Travel documents and other travel information.
Excluded:
- Single room supplement. £ 575 or USD 695
- International flights to Kenya.
- All expenses of personal nature like drinks, laundry etc.
- Tips to the rangers. Approximately USD 15-20 / day.
- Cancellation & travel insurance. For more details, click here.
- Any other item not mentioned as included.
FLIGHTS
You should arrive in Nairobi no later than 07:00 on February 1 and do not plan your return trip earlier than 20:00 on Febryary 8.
If you wish, we are more than happy to help you with your flight arrangements. Just send an email to info@zoomphototours.com and we will respond with flight suggestions and prices.
INFORMATION
Target group: photographers interested in developing their skills in animal and nature photography.
Min/max number of participants: 8-12
Other: for more information about Zoom Photo Expeditions, delivery conditions, etc. see our web under ”other”.
GROUP SIZE
In order to for you to get personal photo guidance and the best experience with our photographer our groups are always small. On this tour the minimum and maximum number of guests are 8 / 12.
PHOTO GEAR
- A DSLR Camera
- Telephoto lenses, at least 300 mm and up
- Wide-angle lens, like a 24-70 mm
- A monopod – easy to have in the jeep
- A Laptop computer with any of the Photoshop or Lightroom software.
- Extra batteries, chargers,
TOUR LEADER
Apart from an award winning photographer, our tours are always accompanied by a tour leader from Zoom with good photo knowledge. Our tour leader will handle all logistics and general matters and make sure your having the best possible experience in Selous.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For more information about Terms & Conditions click here.
BOOKING
You can book the trip by clicking on the button below. You are also welcome to call us on the phone +46 470 466 40 or email us at info@zoomphototours.com
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