8 Day Maasai Mara Photo Safari – Kenya

8 Day Maasai Mara Photo Safari – Kenya

Mlima Cottage

JUNE 2028
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE

MAASAI MARA

THE GREATEST WILDLIFE SHOW ON EARTH!

 

Are you ready to take off on the ultimate Maasai Mara photographic safari experience?

With a maximum of just six guests and only three guests per vehicle, you’ll be guaranteed an unmatched level of exclusivity.

You’ll always have an exclusive-use vehicle with your own safari guide, and be accompanied by professional wildlife photographer, Michael Snedic, to help you capture spectacular shots on your unforgettable adventure .The Maasai Mara is known as the original safari country and the ultimate wildlife safari destination. Here you can photograph some of the biggest prides of lions in Africa, witness impressive herds of elephants, experience colourful cultures and so much more. The photographic opportunities are endless!

DATE & PRICE

JUNE 2028 - PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!

PRICE PER PERSON SHARING: $AU8995 (price includes $US100 per day parks fee)

Single supplement to guarantee exclusive room use: $AU1750 PER PERSON (If no other guest is available to share, the single supplement will be charged and you will have your own room)

Minimum departure: 3 guests

Maximum departure: 6 guests, using two guides and two vehicles for maximum comfort and photographic opportunities

PLEASE NOTE:

FOR THREE GUESTS, WE USE ONE GUIDE/VEHICLE WITH MULTIPLE ROWS

FOR FOUR TO SIX GUESTS, WE USE TWO GUIDES/VEHICLES WITH MULTIPLE ROWS

WHAT TO EXPECT

On this eight day luxury Kenya photo safari we'll take in the world famous Maasai Mara, home to an incredible variety and numbers of wildlife! The 'Mara' island of great plains, big cats and adrenalin-fuelled wildlife action! Our Maasai Mara photo safari offers incredible photographic opportunities, including outside of the typical migration period. In fact, many an award-winning image have been captured during the shoulder season either sides of the migratory movements. The Mara remains a quintessential safari experience in the Mara Experience Season and is still one of the bucket list items that any wildlife and nature enthusiast and photographer should tick off.I only use the most experienced guides, who are photographic specialists. They know where to go for the best wildlife experiences and when the best times are to go. Once there, the guides navigate their safari vehicles for best angles and lighting to ensure the best possible photos. They also take ‘requests’, especially if you have certain species you wish to photograph.

We generally leave camp around 5.30am, heading out to search for wildlife to photograph, as the sun is rising. At around 8.30-9am, we search for a suitable location to have out 'bush breakfast'. We then head on out searching for more photographic opportunities, before heading back to our safari lodge for lunch. After lunch there's time to have a break and rest during the heat of the day and download any images if you wish. I will be available for any photography questions and to help with any issues you may be experiencing. At around 3 to 3.30pm, we head on out once again on a game drive, before returning back to base after sunset.

As a professional wildlife photography tutor with over 20 years of experience, I am with you on each and every game drive, giving instruction on how to best capture amazing images of African wildlife and landscapes. I guarantee you will be thrilled with your Maasai Mara Photography Safari!

Massai Guides - Kenya

Mlima staff

Photo Safari participants

ACCOMODATION AT MLIMA COTTAGE – WE DON’T STAY IN TENTS!

At Mlima Cottage, we have the place to ourselves. Your accommodation will be very comfortable, with each room having its own toilet and shower, electricity and fast wifi. Over the many safaris I have presented over the years, I still get chills up my spine when I’m in my room and I either encounter wildlife up close or I hear them nearby. Giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, jackals and more can be sign right near the cottages. Don’t worry, there are electric fences around the property to keep out any unexpected  furry guests! Unlike many other safari camps, we have the place to ourselves - NO OTHER GUESTS!

And yes, there’s a fireplace we can sit around at night : - ))

PRIME LOCATION

Our camp is situated in the heart of the Maasai Mara, Kenya and close to prime wildlife habitat, reducing travel time and increasing time spent in the field.Understanding the unique needs of wildlife photographers, we’ve designed our facilities and schedules to prioritise field time, ensuring you have every opportunity to capture those once-in-a-lifetime shots.

Mlima

Mlima Cottage

Mlima with giraffes

Mlima bedroom

ROOMS

The camp has four self contained cottages, each accommodating two people on a sharing basis, or sole occupancy if room is available, which includes:

  • King-size double bed (or two twin beds) with egyptian cotton bed linen and cotton bath towels
  • Ensuite bathroom with hot showers and/or baths, flush toilets, shampoo and body wash  and hairdryers
  • Living areas with desk and chairs for photography editing and charging with free high-speed WiFi (Starlink)
  • Veranda space with outdoor seating

MEALS

All meals are cooked fresh at Mlima Cottage, by our very own chef! Local produce is used where possible and meals are hearty and scrumptious. Food intolerances and preferences are catered for.

Meals

Meals

Meals

CUSTOMISED VEHICLES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Understanding the unique needs of photographers, our safari vehicles are specially modified to enhance the photographic experience.

Features include:

  • Dedicated spaces to accommodate camera equipment
  • Open-sided designs provide clear lines of sight for capturing wildlife in action.
  • Photographer's beanbags available to help stabilise heavy lenses

On safari

Kenya safari group

Mlima guide

EXPERT GUIDES

Our team comprises local Maasai who were born in the Mara. They are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in wildlife photography and guiding, working with professional photographers and film makers.

Our guides offer:

  • A deep understanding of animal behaviour and movements to anticipate and position for the perfect shot.
  • Radio connection to a local network of Maasai guides to always allow us to know immediately what sightings are happening.

Fighting Hippos

Giraffe family

Mother and cub

WILDLIFE IN ABUNDANCE

The Maasai Mara National Reserve, also known as "The Mara," a wildlife conservation area in southwestern Kenya, is renowned for its abundance of wildlife, both in species types and numbers. I call it ‘The Greatest Wildlife Show On Earth’ for good reason!

The Mara is especially known for the high concentration of big cats like leopards, cheetahs and lions. It also hosts a vast array of other wildlife. Apart from the various cats, some other mammal species found there include the ‘regulars’ such giraffe, rhinos, hippos, wildebeest and elephants, as well as Black-backed jackals, Bat-eared foxes, various types of mongoose, to name but a few. Bird species are abundant and include the Hammerkop, Lilac-breasted Roller, Secretary bird, Bateleur and Fish eagles, Kingfishers and more, as well as a variety of reptiles. During my latest trip to the Mara (June 2025) we saw an astounding 136 different wildlife species in eight days!! Most of these were able to be photographed, many at incredibly close range!

YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED IN THIS MAASAI MARA PHOTO SAFARI!

 

Practise hunting

Sunrise Zebras

Lilac-breasted Roller

INCLUSIONS

  • A private eight day photographic safari in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, accompanied by professional photographer and tutor Michael Snedic from WildNature Photo Expeditions
  • Park and conservancy fees. These fees are $US100 per day in the off season (January to June) and $US200 per day in the high season (July to December)
  • Exclusive accomodation at Mlima Cottage. We do NOT stay in safari tents but in newly-renovated cottages.The cottages are for us only with NO OTHER GUESTS
  • All meals, including 'bush breakfast' whilst out on safari, lunch and dinner. Delicious, home-cooked meals are cooked by our own chef
  • Laundry
  • Fast wifi (Starlink)
  • Pick and drop off to local airstrip (Musiara)

EXCLUSIONS

  • International and local airfares
  • Kenya Visa
  • Travel & medical insurance (required)
  • Gratuities
  • Extra luggage allowance

LOCAL TRAVEL PACKAGES AVAILABLE

We have a service available, at an extra cost, which includes the following:

  • International Airport greeting and drive to hotel
  • Top class hotel in Nairobi
  • Transfer to Nairobi Wilson airport
  • Return flights from Nairobi Wilson airport to Mara Musiara airstrip 

That way, you can travel stress-free and enjoy your bucket-list Maasai Mara Photo Safari : - ))

Bookings and Contact:

To secure your booking, we require a 25 percent non-refundable deposit. The balance is due 120 days before the safari start date. TRAVEL INSURANCE NECESSARY

CANCELLATION POLICY - Deposit is non-refundable. Cancellation up to 120 days before departure - 50% of total workshop price forfeited. Cancellation less than 90 days before departure or during tour, 100 percent of the safari will be forfeited.

To ask any questions you may have regarding this unique photographic safari, or to book one of the limited places, please contact Michael Snedic from WildNature Photo Expeditions via email or call 0408 941 965

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Carol and Laureen - Kenya

Learn how to take better photos

8 Day Maasai Mara Photo Safari – Kenya

8 Day Maasai Mara Photo Safari – Kenya

Mlima Cottage

7TH TO 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2026
FULLY BOOKED! 

MAASAI MARA

THE GREATEST WILDLIFE SHOW ON EARTH!

 

Are you ready to take off on the ultimate Maasai Mara photographic safari experience?

With a maximum of just six guests and only three guests per vehicle, you’ll be guaranteed an unmatched level of exclusivity.

You’ll always have an exclusive-use vehicle with your own safari guide, and be accompanied by professional wildlife photographer, Michael Snedic, to help you capture spectacular shots on your unforgettable adventure .The Maasai Mara is known as the original safari country and the ultimate wildlife safari destination. Here you can photograph some of the biggest prides of lions in Africa, witness impressive herds of elephants, experience colourful cultures and so much more. The photographic opportunities are endless!

DATE & PRICE

7TH TO 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2026 - FULLY BOOKED!

PRICE PER PERSON SHARING: $9695 (includes $US200 per day parks fee) HIGH SEASON - INCLUDES THE GREAT MIGRATION

Single supplement to guarantee exclusive room use: $AU1750 PER PERSON (If no other guest is available to share, the single supplement will be charged and you will have your own room)

Minimum departure: 3 guests

Maximum departure: 6 guests, using two guides and two vehicles for maximum comfort and photographic opportunities

PLEASE NOTE:

FOR THREE GUESTS, WE USE ONE GUIDE/VEHICLE WITH MULTIPLE ROWS, SO EVERYONE GETS A 'WINDOW SEAT'

FOR FOUR TO SIX GUESTS, WE USE TWO GUIDES/VEHICLES WITH MULTIPLE ROWS. ONCE AGAIN, EVERYONE GETS A 'WINDOW SEAT'

WHAT TO EXPECT

On this eight day luxury Kenya photo safari we'll take in the world famous Maasai Mara, home to an incredible variety and numbers of wildlife! The 'Mara' island of great plains, big cats and adrenalin-fuelled wildlife action! Our Maasai Mara photo safari offers incredible photographic opportunities, including outside of the typical migration period. In fact, many an award-winning image have been captured during the shoulder season either sides of the migratory movements. The Mara remains a quintessential safari experience in the Mara Experience Season and is still one of the bucket list items that any wildlife and nature enthusiast and photographer should tick off.I only use the most experienced guides, who are photographic specialists. They know where to go for the best wildlife experiences and when the best times are to go. Once there, the guides navigate their safari vehicles for best angles and lighting to ensure the best possible photos. They also take ‘requests’, especially if you have certain species you wish to photograph.

We generally leave camp around 5.30am, heading out to search for wildlife to photograph, as the sun is rising. At around 8.30-9am, we search for a suitable location to have out 'bush breakfast'. We then head on out searching for more photographic opportunities, before heading back to our safari lodge for lunch. After lunch there's time to have a break and rest during the heat of the day and download any images if you wish. I will be available for any photography questions and to help with any issues you may be experiencing. At around 3 to 3.30pm, we head on out once again on a game drive, before returning back to base after sunset.

As a professional wildlife photography tutor with over 20 years of experience, I am with you on each and every game drive, giving instruction on how to best capture amazing images of African wildlife and landscapes. I guarantee you will be thrilled with your Maasai Mara Photography Safari!

Massai Guides - Kenya

Mlima staff

Photo Safari participants

ACCOMODATION AT MLIMA COTTAGE – WE DON’T STAY IN TENTS!

At Mlima Cottage, we have the place to ourselves. Your accommodation will be very comfortable, with each room having its own toilet and shower, electricity and fast wifi. Over the many safaris I have presented over the years, I still get chills up my spine when I’m in my room and I either encounter wildlife up close or I hear them nearby. Giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, jackals and more can be sign right near the cottages. Don’t worry, there are electric fences around the property to keep out any unexpected  furry guests! Unlike many other safari camps, we have the place to ourselves - NO OTHER GUESTS!

And yes, there’s a fireplace we can sit around at night : - ))

PRIME LOCATION

Our camp is situated in the heart of the Maasai Mara, Kenya and close to prime wildlife habitat, reducing travel time and increasing time spent in the field.Understanding the unique needs of wildlife photographers, we’ve designed our facilities and schedules to prioritise field time, ensuring you have every opportunity to capture those once-in-a-lifetime shots.

Mlima

Mlima Cottage

Mlima with giraffes

Mlima bedroom

ROOMS

The camp can accommodate a group size of up to eight, or six with a tour leader.

The camp has four self contained cottages, each accommodating two people on a sharing basis, or sole occupancy if room is available, which includes:

  • King-size double bed (or two twin beds) with egyptian cotton bed linen and cotton bath towels
  • Ensuite bathroom with hot showers and/or baths, flush toilets, shampoo and body wash  and hairdryers
  • Living areas with desk and chairs for photography editing and charging with free high-speed WiFi (Starlink)
  • Veranda space with outdoor seating

MEALS

All meals are cooked fresh at Mlima Cottage, by our very own chef! Local produce is used where possible and meals are hearty and scrumptious. Food intolerances and preferences are catered for.

Meals

Meals

Meals

CUSTOMISED VEHICLES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Understanding the unique needs of photographers, our safari vehicles are specially modified to enhance the photographic experience.

Features include:

  • Dedicated spaces to accommodate camera equipment
  • Open-sided designs provide clear lines of sight for capturing wildlife in action.
  • Photographer's beanbags available to help stabilise heavy lenses

On safari

Kenya safari group

Mlima guide

EXPERT GUIDES

Our team comprises local Maasai who were born in the Mara. They are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in wildlife photography and guiding, working with professional photographers and film makers.

Our guides offer:

  • A deep understanding of animal behaviour and movements to anticipate and position for the perfect shot.
  • Radio connection to a local network of Maasai guides to always allow us to know immediately what sightings are happening.

Fighting Hippos

Giraffe family

Mother and cub

WILDLIFE IN ABUNDANCE

The Maasai Mara National Reserve, also known as "The Mara," a wildlife conservation area in southwestern Kenya, is renowned for its abundance of wildlife, both in species types and numbers. I call it ‘The Greatest Wildlife Show On Earth’ for good reason!

The Mara is especially known for the high concentration of big cats like leopards, cheetahs and lions. It also hosts a vast array of other wildlife. Apart from the various cats, some other mammal species found there include the ‘regulars’ such giraffe, rhinos, hippos, wildebeest and elephants, as well as Black-backed jackals, Bat-eared foxes, various types of mongoose, to name but a few. Bird species are abundant and include the Hammerkop, Lilac-breasted Roller, Secretary bird, Bateleur and Fish eagles, Kingfishers and more, as well as a variety of reptiles. During my latest trip to the Mara (June 2025) we saw an astounding 136 different wildlife species in eight days!! Most of these were able to be photographed, many at incredibly close range!

YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED IN THIS MAASAI MARA PHOTO SAFARI!

 

Practise hunting

Sunrise Zebras

Lilac-breasted Roller

INCLUSIONS

  • A private eight day photographic safari in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, accompanied by professional photographer and tutor Michael Snedic from WildNature Photo Expeditions
  • Park and conservancy fees. These fees are $US100 per day in the off season (January to June) and $US200 per day in the high season (July to December)
  • Exclusive accomodation at Mlima Cottage. We do NOT stay in safari tents but in newly-renovated cottages.The cottages are for us only with NO OTHER GUESTS
  • All meals, including 'bush breakfast' whilst out on safari, lunch and dinner. Delicious, home-cooked meals are cooked by our own chef
  • Laundry
  • Fast wifi (Starlink)
  • Pick and drop off to local airstrip (Musiara)

EXCLUSIONS

  • International and local airfares
  • Kenya Visa
  • Travel & medical insurance (required)
  • Gratuities
  • Extra luggage allowance

STRESS FREE LOCAL TRAVEL PACKAGES AVAILABLE

We have a service available, at an extra cost, which includes the following:

  • International Airport greeting and drive to hotel
  • Top class hotel in Nairobi
  • Transfer to Nairobi Wilson airport
  • Return flights from Nairobi Wilson airport to Mara Musiara airstrip 

That way, you can travel stress-free and enjoy your bucket-list Maasai Mara Photo Safari : - ))

Bookings and Contact:

To secure your booking, we require a 25 percent non-refundable deposit. The balance is due 120 days before the safari start date. TRAVEL INSURANCE NECESSARY

CANCELLATION POLICY - Deposit is non-refundable. Cancellation up to 120 days before departure - 50% of total workshop price forfeited. Cancellation less than 120 days before departure or during tour, 100% of the safari will be forfeited.

To ask any questions you may have regarding this unique photographic safari, or to book one of the limited places, please contact Michael Snedic from WildNature Photo Expeditions via email or call 0408 941 965

mlima maasai mara

Carol and Laureen - Kenya

Learn how to take better photos

8 Day Maasai Mara Photo Safari – Kenya

8 Day Maasai Mara Photo Safari – Kenya

Mlima Cottage

6TH TO 13TH OF JUNE 2027
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE

MAASAI MARA

THE GREATEST WILDLIFE SHOW ON EARTH!

 

Are you ready to take off on the ultimate Maasai Mara photographic safari experience?

With a maximum of just six guests and only three guests per vehicle, you’ll be guaranteed an unmatched level of exclusivity.

You’ll always have an exclusive-use vehicle with your own safari guide, and be accompanied by professional wildlife photographer, Michael Snedic, to help you capture spectacular shots on your unforgettable adventure .The Maasai Mara is known as the original safari country and the ultimate wildlife safari destination. Here you can photograph some of the biggest prides of lions in Africa, witness impressive herds of elephants, experience colourful cultures and so much more. The photographic opportunities are endless!

DATE & PRICE

6TH TO 13TH OF JUNE 2027 - PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!

PRICE PER PERSON SHARING: $AU8995 (price includes $US100 per day parks fee)

Single supplement to guarantee exclusive room use: $AU1750 PER PERSON (If no other guest is available to share, the single supplement will be charged and you will have your own room)

Minimum departure: 3 guests

Maximum departure: 6 guests, using two guides and two vehicles for maximum comfort and photographic opportunities

PLEASE NOTE:

FOR THREE GUESTS, WE USE ONE GUIDE/VEHICLE WITH MULTIPLE ROWS

FOR FOUR TO SIX GUESTS, WE USE TWO GUIDES/VEHICLES WITH MULTIPLE ROWS

WHAT TO EXPECT

On this eight day luxury Kenya photo safari we'll take in the world famous Maasai Mara, home to an incredible variety and numbers of wildlife! The 'Mara' island of great plains, big cats and adrenalin-fuelled wildlife action! Our Maasai Mara photo safari offers incredible photographic opportunities, including outside of the typical migration period. In fact, many an award-winning image have been captured during the shoulder season either sides of the migratory movements. The Mara remains a quintessential safari experience in the Mara Experience Season and is still one of the bucket list items that any wildlife and nature enthusiast and photographer should tick off.I only use the most experienced guides, who are photographic specialists. They know where to go for the best wildlife experiences and when the best times are to go. Once there, the guides navigate their safari vehicles for best angles and lighting to ensure the best possible photos. They also take ‘requests’, especially if you have certain species you wish to photograph.

We generally leave camp around 5.30am, heading out to search for wildlife to photograph, as the sun is rising. At around 8.30-9am, we search for a suitable location to have out 'bush breakfast'. We then head on out searching for more photographic opportunities, before heading back to our safari lodge for lunch. After lunch there's time to have a break and rest during the heat of the day and download any images if you wish. I will be available for any photography questions and to help with any issues you may be experiencing. At around 3 to 3.30pm, we head on out once again on a game drive, before returning back to base after sunset.

As a professional wildlife photography tutor with over 20 years of experience, I am with you on each and every game drive, giving instruction on how to best capture amazing images of African wildlife and landscapes. I guarantee you will be thrilled with your Maasai Mara Photography Safari!

Massai Guides - Kenya

Mlima staff

Photo Safari participants

ACCOMODATION AT MLIMA COTTAGE – WE DON’T STAY IN TENTS!

At Mlima Cottage, we have the place to ourselves. Your accommodation will be very comfortable, with each room having its own toilet and shower, electricity and fast wifi. Over the many safaris I have presented over the years, I still get chills up my spine when I’m in my room and I either encounter wildlife up close or I hear them nearby. Giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, jackals and more can be sign right near the cottages. Don’t worry, there are electric fences around the property to keep out any unexpected  furry guests! Unlike many other safari camps, we have the place to ourselves - NO OTHER GUESTS!

And yes, there’s a fireplace we can sit around at night : - ))

PRIME LOCATION

Our camp is situated in the heart of the Maasai Mara, Kenya and close to prime wildlife habitat, reducing travel time and increasing time spent in the field.Understanding the unique needs of wildlife photographers, we’ve designed our facilities and schedules to prioritise field time, ensuring you have every opportunity to capture those once-in-a-lifetime shots.

Mlima

Mlima Cottage

Mlima with giraffes

Mlima bedroom

ROOMS

The camp has four self contained cottages, each accommodating two people on a sharing basis, or sole occupancy if room is available, which includes:

  • King-size double bed (or two twin beds) with egyptian cotton bed linen and cotton bath towels
  • Ensuite bathroom with hot showers and/or baths, flush toilets, shampoo and body wash  and hairdryers
  • Living areas with desk and chairs for photography editing and charging with free high-speed WiFi (Starlink)
  • Veranda space with outdoor seating

MEALS

All meals are cooked fresh at Mlima Cottage, by our very own chef! Local produce is used where possible and meals are hearty and scrumptious. Food intolerances and preferences are catered for.

Meals

Meals

Meals

CUSTOMISED VEHICLES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Understanding the unique needs of photographers, our safari vehicles are specially modified to enhance the photographic experience.

Features include:

  • Dedicated spaces to accommodate camera equipment
  • Open-sided designs provide clear lines of sight for capturing wildlife in action.
  • Photographer's beanbags available to help stabilise heavy lenses

On safari

Kenya safari group

Mlima guide

EXPERT GUIDES

Our team comprises local Maasai who were born in the Mara. They are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in wildlife photography and guiding, working with professional photographers and film makers.

Our guides offer:

  • A deep understanding of animal behaviour and movements to anticipate and position for the perfect shot.
  • Radio connection to a local network of Maasai guides to always allow us to know immediately what sightings are happening.

Fighting Hippos

Giraffe family

Mother and cub

WILDLIFE IN ABUNDANCE

The Maasai Mara National Reserve, also known as "The Mara," a wildlife conservation area in southwestern Kenya, is renowned for its abundance of wildlife, both in species types and numbers. I call it ‘The Greatest Wildlife Show On Earth’ for good reason!

The Mara is especially known for the high concentration of big cats like leopards, cheetahs and lions. It also hosts a vast array of other wildlife. Apart from the various cats, some other mammal species found there include the ‘regulars’ such giraffe, rhinos, hippos, wildebeest and elephants, as well as Black-backed jackals, Bat-eared foxes, various types of mongoose, to name but a few. Bird species are abundant and include the Hammerkop, Lilac-breasted Roller, Secretary bird, Bateleur and Fish eagles, Kingfishers and more, as well as a variety of reptiles. During my latest trip to the Mara (June 2025) we saw an astounding 136 different wildlife species in eight days!! Most of these were able to be photographed, many at incredibly close range!

YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED IN THIS MAASAI MARA PHOTO SAFARI!

 

Practise hunting

Sunrise Zebras

Lilac-breasted Roller

INCLUSIONS

  • A private eight day photographic safari in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, accompanied by professional photographer and tutor Michael Snedic from WildNature Photo Expeditions
  • Park and conservancy fees. These fees are $US100 per day in the off season (January to June) and $US200 per day in the high season (July to December)
  • Exclusive accomodation at Mlima Cottage. We do NOT stay in safari tents but in newly-renovated cottages.The cottages are for us only with NO OTHER GUESTS
  • All meals, including 'bush breakfast' whilst out on safari, lunch and dinner. Delicious, home-cooked meals are cooked by our own chef
  • Laundry
  • Fast wifi (Starlink)
  • Pick and drop off to local airstrip (Musiara)

EXCLUSIONS

  • International and local airfares
  • Kenya Visa
  • Travel & medical insurance (required)
  • Gratuities
  • Extra luggage allowance

LOCAL TRAVEL PACKAGES AVAILABLE

We have a service available, at an extra cost, which includes the following:

  • International Airport greeting and drive to hotel
  • Top class hotel in Nairobi
  • Transfer to Nairobi Wilson airport
  • Return flights from Nairobi Wilson airport to Mara Musiara airstrip 

That way, you can travel stress-free and enjoy your bucket-list Maasai Mara Photo Safari : - ))

Bookings and Contact:

To secure your booking, we require a 25 percent non-refundable deposit. The balance is due 120 days before the safari start date. TRAVEL INSURANCE NECESSARY

CANCELLATION POLICY - Deposit is non-refundable. Cancellation up to 120 days before departure - 50% of total workshop price forfeited. Cancellation less than 90 days before departure or during tour, 100 percent of the safari will be forfeited.

To ask any questions you may have regarding this unique photographic safari, or to book one of the limited places, please contact Michael Snedic from WildNature Photo Expeditions via email or call 0408 941 965

mlima maasai mara

Carol and Laureen - Kenya

Learn how to take better photos

8 Day Maasai Mara Photo Safari – Kenya

8 Day Maasai Mara Photo Safari – Kenya

Mlima Cottage

9TH TO 16TH OF JUNE 2026

MAASAI MARA

THE GREATEST WILDLIFE SHOW ON EARTH!

 

Are you ready to take off on the ultimate Maasai Mara photographic safari experience?

With a maximum of just six guests and only three guests per vehicle, you’ll be guaranteed an unmatched level of exclusivity.

You’ll always have an exclusive-use vehicle with your own safari guide, and be accompanied by professional wildlife photographer, Michael Snedic, to help you capture spectacular shots on your unforgettable adventure .The Maasai Mara is known as the original safari country and the ultimate wildlife safari destination. Here you can photograph some of the biggest prides of lions in Africa, witness impressive herds of elephants, experience colourful cultures and so much more. The photographic opportunities are endless!

DATE & PRICE

1ST TO 8TH OF JUNE 2026 - FULLY BOOKED!

9TH TO 16TH OF JUNE 2026 - A FEW PLACES LEFT!

PRICE PER PERSON SHARING: $AU8495 (includes $US100 per day parks fee) LOW SEASON

Single supplement to guarantee exclusive room use: $AU1750 PER PERSON (If no other guest is available to share, the single supplement will be charged and you will have your own room)

Minimum departure: 3 guests

Maximum departure: 6 guests, using two guides and two vehicles for maximum comfort and photographic opportunities

PLEASE NOTE:

FOR THREE GUESTS, WE USE ONE GUIDE/VEHICLE WITH MULTIPLE ROWS, SO EVERYONE GETS A 'WINDOW SEAT'

FOR FOUR TO SIX GUESTS, WE USE TWO GUIDES/VEHICLES WITH MULTIPLE ROWS. ONCE AGAIN, EVERYONE GETS A 'WINDOW SEAT'

WHAT TO EXPECT

On this eight day luxury Kenya photo safari we'll take in the world famous Maasai Mara, home to an incredible variety and numbers of wildlife! The 'Mara' island of great plains, big cats and adrenalin-fuelled wildlife action! Our Maasai Mara photo safari offers incredible photographic opportunities, including outside of the typical migration period. In fact, many an award-winning image have been captured during the shoulder season either sides of the migratory movements. The Mara remains a quintessential safari experience in the Mara Experience Season and is still one of the bucket list items that any wildlife and nature enthusiast and photographer should tick off.I only use the most experienced guides, who are photographic specialists. They know where to go for the best wildlife experiences and when the best times are to go. Once there, the guides navigate their safari vehicles for best angles and lighting to ensure the best possible photos. They also take ‘requests’, especially if you have certain species you wish to photograph.

We generally leave camp around 5.30am, heading out to search for wildlife to photograph, as the sun is rising. At around 8.30-9am, we search for a suitable location to have out 'bush breakfast'. We then head on out searching for more photographic opportunities, before heading back to our safari lodge for lunch. After lunch there's time to have a break and rest during the heat of the day and download any images if you wish. I will be available for any photography questions and to help with any issues you may be experiencing. At around 3 to 3.30pm, we head on out once again on a game drive, before returning back to base after sunset.

As a professional wildlife photography tutor with over 20 years of experience, I am with you on each and every game drive, giving instruction on how to best capture amazing images of African wildlife and landscapes. I guarantee you will be thrilled with your Maasai Mara Photography Safari!

Massai Guides - Kenya

Mlima staff

Photo Safari participants

ACCOMODATION AT MLIMA COTTAGE – WE DON’T STAY IN TENTS!

At Mlima Cottage, we have the place to ourselves. Your accommodation will be very comfortable, with each room having its own toilet and shower, electricity and fast wifi. Over the many safaris I have presented over the years, I still get chills up my spine when I’m in my room and I either encounter wildlife up close or I hear them nearby. Giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, jackals and more can be sign right near the cottages. Don’t worry, there are electric fences around the property to keep out any unexpected  furry guests! Unlike many other safari camps, we have the place to ourselves - NO OTHER GUESTS!

And yes, there’s a fireplace we can sit around at night : - ))

PRIME LOCATION

Our camp is situated in the heart of the Maasai Mara, Kenya and close to prime wildlife habitat, reducing travel time and increasing time spent in the field.Understanding the unique needs of wildlife photographers, we’ve designed our facilities and schedules to prioritise field time, ensuring you have every opportunity to capture those once-in-a-lifetime shots.

Mlima

Mlima Cottage

Mlima with giraffes

Mlima bedroom

ROOMS

The camp can accommodate a group size of up to eight, or six with a tour leader.

The camp has four self contained cottages, each accommodating two people on a sharing basis, or sole occupancy if room is available, which includes:

  • King-size double bed (or two twin beds) with egyptian cotton bed linen and cotton bath towels
  • Ensuite bathroom with hot showers and/or baths, flush toilets, shampoo and body wash  and hairdryers
  • Living areas with desk and chairs for photography editing and charging with free high-speed WiFi (Starlink)
  • Veranda space with outdoor seating

MEALS

All meals are cooked fresh at Mlima Cottage, by our very own chef! Local produce is used where possible and meals are hearty and scrumptious. Food intolerances and preferences are catered for.

Meals

Meals

Meals

CUSTOMISED VEHICLES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Understanding the unique needs of photographers, our safari vehicles are specially modified to enhance the photographic experience.

Features include:

  • Dedicated spaces to accommodate camera equipment
  • Open-sided designs provide clear lines of sight for capturing wildlife in action.
  • Photographer's beanbags available to help stabilise heavy lenses

On safari

Kenya safari group

Mlima guide

EXPERT GUIDES

Our team comprises local Maasai who were born in the Mara. They are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in wildlife photography and guiding, working with professional photographers and film makers.

Our guides offer:

  • A deep understanding of animal behaviour and movements to anticipate and position for the perfect shot.
  • Radio connection to a local network of Maasai guides to always allow us to know immediately what sightings are happening.

Fighting Hippos

Giraffe family

Mother and cub

WILDLIFE IN ABUNDANCE

The Maasai Mara National Reserve, also known as "The Mara," a wildlife conservation area in southwestern Kenya, is renowned for its abundance of wildlife, both in species types and numbers. I call it ‘The Greatest Wildlife Show On Earth’ for good reason!

The Mara is especially known for the high concentration of big cats like leopards, cheetahs and lions. It also hosts a vast array of other wildlife. Apart from the various cats, some other mammal species found there include the ‘regulars’ such giraffe, rhinos, hippos, wildebeest and elephants, as well as Black-backed jackals, Bat-eared foxes, various types of mongoose, to name but a few. Bird species are abundant and include the Hammerkop, Lilac-breasted Roller, Secretary bird, Bateleur and Fish eagles, Kingfishers and more, as well as a variety of reptiles. During my latest trip to the Mara (June 2025) we saw an astounding 136 different wildlife species in eight days!! Most of these were able to be photographed, many at incredibly close range!

YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED IN THIS MAASAI MARA PHOTO SAFARI!

 

Practise hunting

Sunrise Zebras

Lilac-breasted Roller

INCLUSIONS

  • A private eight day photographic safari in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, accompanied by professional photographer and tutor Michael Snedic from WildNature Photo Expeditions
  • Park and conservancy fees. These fees are $US100 per day in the off season (January to June) and $US200 per day in the high season (July to December)
  • Exclusive accomodation at Mlima Cottage. We do NOT stay in safari tents but in newly-renovated cottages.The cottages are for us only with NO OTHER GUESTS
  • All meals, including 'bush breakfast' whilst out on safari, lunch and dinner. Delicious, home-cooked meals are cooked by our own chef
  • Laundry
  • Fast wifi (Starlink)
  • Pick and drop off to local airstrip (Musiara)

EXCLUSIONS

  • International and local airfares
  • Kenya Visa
  • Travel & medical insurance (required)
  • Gratuities
  • Extra luggage allowance

STRESS FREE LOCAL TRAVEL PACKAGES AVAILABLE

We have a service available, at an extra cost, which includes the following:

  • International Airport greeting and drive to hotel
  • Top class hotel in Nairobi
  • Transfer to Nairobi Wilson airport
  • Return flights from Nairobi Wilson airport to Mara Musiara airstrip 

That way, you can travel stress-free and enjoy your bucket-list Maasai Mara Photo Safari : - ))

Bookings and Contact:

To secure your booking, we require a 25 percent non-refundable deposit. The balance is due 120 days before the safari start date. TRAVEL INSURANCE NECESSARY

CANCELLATION POLICY - Deposit is non-refundable. Cancellation up to 120 days before departure - 50% of total workshop price forfeited. Cancellation less than 90 days before departure or during tour, 100 percent of the safari will be forfeited.

To ask any questions you may have regarding this unique photographic safari, or to book one of the limited places, please contact Michael Snedic from WildNature Photo Expeditions via email or call 0408 941 965

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Learn how to take better photos

7 Day Mountain Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Shoebill Photo Safari – Uganda

Uganda Photo Safari

14th to 20th of September 2026
FULLY BOOKED! 

WHAT TO EXPECT

We journey into the heart of Kibale Forest, Uganda – one of Africa’s most enchanting rainforests and home to the highest density of primates on the continent, including chimpanzees. Kibale offers a unique and rare opportunity to intimately observe and photograph our closest relatives in their natural habitat. Towering fig trees, dappled forest light, and the calls of chimpanzees echoing through the canopy set the scene for an unforgettable experience.
We then venture deep into the misty montane forests of southwestern Uganda for one of the most profound wildlife photography experiences on Earth — coming face to face with the endangered mountain gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

This immersive expedition is crafted specifically for photographers, offering rare access to spend intimate moments with habituated gorilla families in their natural environment. Led by experienced guides and trackers, and with special permits, we will follow these gentle giants, documenting everything from playful juveniles to silverbacks resting in regal silence. With extended time in the forest and support tailored to photographers, you’ll have the best chance to frame powerful and authentic images.

Perfect for photographers and non-photographers, this journey combines immersive primate encounters with the magic of one of East Africa’s most biodiverse ecosystems.

Chimps

Cute Baby Mountain Gorilla

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DATE & PRICE

14th to 20th of September 2026
$AU10985 per person (plus $AU1600 for single supplement))

ITINERARY

DAY ONE

We fly from Nairobi to Entebbe on the afternoon, and arrive to our lodge for the first night.

Accommodation – Hotel Horizon Entebbe

DAY TWO

The following morning we depart early for Kibale Forest. We stop in Fortal Portal in time for lunch en route and arrive in the afternoon to our forest lodge. We take a bird watching and primates photography walk in the early evening at the community reserve.

Driving – 4x4 Landcruiser. Around 6 hours.

Accommodation - Guereza Canopy Lodge

DAY THREE

We set out before sunrise to meet our forest trackers and local guide. We will spend all day in the forest walking with the Kanyantale chimpanzee community.

The Kanyantale chimpanzee community is the most well-known and habituated group of wild chimpanzees in Kibale and has been the focus of chimpanzee tracking and research for several decades.

They are a large community of around 120 individuals (numbers fluctuate) with a well- established social hierarchy and dynamic social interactions. Encounters typically involve following the chimpanzees as they move, feed, groom, vocalise, and sometimes display dramatic interactions. It’s common to observe intimate family moments, dominance displays, tool use, and other complex behaviours. The forest itself is alive with other primates, birds, and a rich diversity of flora and fauna.

Accommodation - Guereza Canopy Lodge

DAY FOUR

The following morning we depart early for Bwindi Forest. We fly from Kasese to Kisoro and then drive the remaining distance to arrive to our forest lodge and take time to rest with expansive views of the forest.

Driving / Flight – 2 hours drive to Kasese. 1 hour 15 mins flight to Kisoro. 2 hours 30 mins drive to Bwindi.

Accommodation – Gorilla Mist Lodge

Crowned Crane

Baby_Mountain_Gorilla

Shoebill

DAY FIVE

We set out before sunrise to meet our forest trackers and local guide. We will spend all day in the forest walking with the Mukiza gorilla family group. The Mukiza famliy is one of the habituated mountain gorilla groups located in the Ruhija sector of Bwindi. The group is named after its dominant silverback, Mukiza, whose name means “saviour” in the local language. The Mukiza typically consists of 10–15 members, including females, juveniles, and infants. The family offers rich photographic opportunities of family interactions, mother-infant bonding, and playful behaviour among young gorillas.

Ruhija is one of the quieter tracking areas, making encounters more intimate and less crowded. The diverse age groups in the family provide a range of natural behaviours to photograph—from feeding and grooming to playing and resting.

Accommodation – Gorilla Mist Lodge

DAY SIX

We fly back to Entebbe in the morning and take a late lunch at our hotel. We venture out to remote wetlands of Mabamba Swamp near Lake Victoria in the late afternoon to look for the elusive shoebill. Towering at over four feet tall with its prehistoric appearance and massive shoe-shaped bill, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for wildlife enthusiasts and bird photographers alike.

Driving / Flight – 2 hours 30 mins drive to Kisoro. 1 hour 30 mins flight to Entebbe.

Accommodation – Hotel Horizon Entebbe

DAY SEVEN

We leave early morning on a guided canoe tour to again look for the shoebill in the soft morning light, surrounded by a misty landscape teeming with other waterbirds. Patience is rewarded with breathtaking close-up shots as the shoebill remains remarkably still while hunting, providing ample opportunities for dramatic portraits. Uganda’s pristine wetlands not only offer intimate access to this rare species but also a serene, unforgettable adventure into one of Africa’s richest birding habitats.

We return to the hotel for lunch and to pack, before departing on our international flight in the afternoon / evening.

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Guereza Lodge Bedroom

Gorilla Mist Camp

INCLUSIONS

  • Photography tuition by professional photographer and tutor, Michael Snedic
  • Permits for both Mountain Gorilla and Chimpanzee treks
  • Private vehicle, driver and guide
  • Guided canoe tour looking for Shoebills and other birds
  • Accommodation for six nights, as stated above
  • All meals
  • Internal flights

EXCLUSIONS

  • International flights
  • Uganda Visa
  • Tips and gratuities

Bookings and Contact:

To secure your booking, we require a 25 percent non-refundable deposit. The balance is due 120 days before the safari start date. TRAVEL INSURANCE NECESSARY FOR THIS SAFARI

CANCELLATION POLICY

The deposit is non-refundable. Cancellation up to 120 days before departure - 50% of total workshop price forfeited. Cancellation less than 90 days before departure or during tour - 100% of the workshop will be forfeited.

To ask any questions you may have regarding this unique photographic safari, or to book one of the limited places, please contact Michael Snedic from WildNature Photo Expeditions via email or call 0408 941 965

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Learn how to take better photos_Mar26

5 Day Tarkine Photography Workshop (Tasmania)

5 Day Tarkine Photography Workshop (Tasmania)

Tarkine Photography Workshop and Tour - Tasmania

Sunday 25th to Thursday 29th of October 2026

Date

Sunday 25th to Thursday 29th of October 2026

Price

$AU4495 (plus GST) per person twin share

$AU1100 (plus GST) extra for single room supplement

 

Please note: WildNature Photo Expeditions will endeavour to find someone to share with you, from the photography group. If no one is available to share, then a single supplement will be added and you will have your own room.

Pieman River

Tutor

Professional Photographer and Tutor, Michael Snedic

Meeting Point

Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston

Transport

12 seater bus with luggage trailer

Photography Level

All levels of photography are catered for. You will receive plenty of individual one-on-one time that will be geared towards your own personal skill levels and needs.

Common Wombat

Accommodation

4 nights at Corinna Cabins, surrounded by the Tarkine Wilderness.

Meals

Meals can be purchased at Corinna Wilderness Lodge

Tarkine accomodation

Inclusions

  • Photography tuition by Michael Snedic
  • Four nights accommodation at Corinna Homestead (twin share)
  • All transport during workshop (12 seater bus)
  • Two different river cruises, including a trip to the rugged west coast of Tasmania

Pieman River Cruise

Exclusions

  • Meals
  • Alcohol
  • Accomodation at the Grand Chancellor Hotel on the 25th of October 2026
  • Transport to/from Launceston
  • Hotel “in-room” expenses
  • Other personal expenses

Maximum 8 Participants

This workshop is capped at 8 participants, giving you maximum tuition time with Michael and Georgina

Highlights

 

  • Rainforest photography including moss covered forests
  • Pieman River Cruise on Arcadia ll to the Pieman heads on Tasmania’s wild west coast
  • Sweetwater cruise on the Savage River, including a visit to Lover's Falls
  • Landscape shoot over the plains of Mt Donaldson
  • Image critique session
  • Audiovisual presentation

Copyright - Michael Snedic

About Michael

Michael is a widely-published photographer. He has authored many articles over the years, for magazines such as BBC WildlifeAustralian Photography, Australian Geographic, Australian Birdlife and Wildlife Australia. His images have featured in calendars, diaries, books and billboards and has had his own photographic books published on Australia’s wonderful wildlife. His work has also featured at Tasmania’s own Wilderness Gallery at Cradle Mountain. Michael is also a Nikon School tutor. He is passionate about photography and loves sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with workshop participants.

Michael Snedic bio

Itinerary & Other Important Information

  • Day 1:   Depart Launceston approx 10:00am, with a rainforest walk along the way.  Arrival at Corinna Homestead at approx 6:00pm.
  • Day 2:   Photography around the numerous rainforest trails around Corinna. ASfternoon landscape shoot overlooking Mt Donaldson.
  • Day 3:  Cruise along the Pieman River, including beach walk to the 'Heads'.
  • Day 4   An early morning cruise to photograph the stunning Savage River, including a hike to Lover's Falls. Landscape shoot in the afternoon, then more fungi and macro photography.
  • Day 5:  Early morning bird photography session. Depart Corinna and transfer to Grand Chancellor Hotel in Launceston, with photographic stops on the way.

Philosophers Falls

Bookings and Contact:

To reserve your place or just to ask more questions about this photo expedition, please contact Michael either via his CONTACT FORM or by calling +61 408 941 965.

Your position on this workshop will be guaranteed immediately upon the receipt of a AU$1100.00 (plus GST) non-refundable deposit. The balance will be required 90 days before the workshop commencement date.

Tarkine landscape

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation up to 90 days before departure - deposit non-refundable or transferable. Cancellation between 90 and 60 days before departure - 50% of total workshop price forfeited. Cancellation less than 60 days before departure or during tour, no refund available.

Red Fungi

Misty Tarkine

Tarkine

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