Join Me On A Maasai Mara Photo Safari
An Experience Of A Lifetime
8 Day Maasai Mara Photo Safari From Only US$4,850!
(see dates and availability below)
A Maasai Mara Photo Safari
As a result of the abundance of animals in the Mara, top quality Maasai guides and high quality animal sightings, the photographic opportunities in the Maasai Mara are second to none.
I am a passionate wildlife lover and an award winning wildlife photographer, recently selected as the 2024 runner-up “Africa Geographic Photographer Of The Year”. I regularly arrange small groups of photographers and wildlife lovers to accompany me on a safari in the Maasai Mara, staying at the Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp.
Typically these groups are a maximum of 2 guests per car, plus myself and our guide. Maximum 2 cars. However, larger groups of friends travelling together are certainly also possible.
A Maasai Mara photo safari is a great experience which I love sharing with others and I will assist you with all the logistics related to the trip as well as ensure that your stay in the Mara is a memorable one. An experience of a lifetime.
If you are looking for a personal, full-on, dawn to dusk Maasai Mara photo safari experience, then this safari is undoubtedly for you!
Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp
There are many camps to stay at in the Maasai Mara, ranging from very basic tent accommodation to luxurious lodges with pools.
However, for all the reasons below, I choose to stay at the Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp and all the images on this website were taken while on safari with Oltepesi.
Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp is a specialist photographic safari camp in the Maasai Mara founded in 2017 by award winning, Norwegian wildlife Photographer, Arnfinn Johansen and his Maasai partner John Siololo.
Oltepesi camp is a lovely camp. It is impeccably clean and comfortable, but has no frills like swimming pools, day-spas or lounges overlooking a river. This is because at Oltepesi, you are out all day on safari and, for this reason, the luxury frills are not only unnecessary but also keeps the cost down!
The accommodation is in the form of large tents, each with two double beds.
Each tent has its own private bathroom and shower facilities. There is a communal boma for dining room and relaxation.
The food is basic but good. All dietary requirements can be met. Dinner is served in the camp boma and a picnic style breakfast and lunch is enjoyed in the bush.
The Oltepesi experience is designed to meet the needs of professional wildlife photographers, nature photo enthusiasts and, especially, wildlife lovers.
Most importantly, however, Oltepesi offers the very best guides in the Maasai Mara, all of whom have many years experience working with nature photographers.
With the abundance of wildlife, the best Maasai guides, and specially modified vehicles for low-angle photography, a Maasai Mara photo safari staying at Oltepesi Camp provides you with the best opportunities to capture amazing wildlife images. Consequently, Oltepesi clients have taken many award winning images over the years.
In addition, the camp includes full-day game drives as standard, and at no extra cost. This ensure that you are always out where the action is and in the very best light.
When is the best time to go to the Maasai Mara?
Please see here for information on the different seasons in the Mara.
The Cost
January to June: The cost for a 7 night/8 day package is US$4,850 per person with additional days at US$600 per day.
July to December: The cost of a 7 night/8 day package is US$5,750 per person with additional days at US$700 per day.
* Inclusions
- Transfers between Mara Olkiombo Airstrip and the camp
- Accommodation in your own safari tent with ensuite bathroom at Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp.
- Food and drinks, full board (alcohol is extra)
- Private safari vehicle specially modified for photography, and for our exclusive use. Maximum 2 guests per vehicle.
- Full day safaris. Returning to camp during the day would only be if you want to
- Professional and highly skilled Maasai guide
- Reserve fee for Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Photographic guidance and tuition as well as Adobe Lightroom workshops, if required
- No surcharge for those travelling solo
- A guaranteed great time
* Exclusions
- International flight to Nairobi and return domestic flight from Nairobi to Mara Olkiombo Airstrip which costs around US$400
- Taxi/Transportation in Nairobi. Cost is around US$100
- Hotel in Nairobi, if needed. Around US$250 a night per room
- Travel insurance and cancellation insurance
- Any costs of personal matters, tips and gratuities and other expenses not specified as included
To help you with some planning, please see this suggested 8 day/7 night Safari itinerary.
For more information about Oltepesi and to request a very detailed brochure, please get in touch with me.
Dates and Availability
June/July 2026:
No more availability
August/September/October 2026:
Availability:
– 1 space available between 13th and 20th of September. US$5,750 for 8 days with addtional days at US$700 per day
– 1 space available between 21st and 30th of September. US$5,750 for 8 days with addtional days at US$700 per day
June/July and August/September 2027:
I have not yet set exact dates for 2027 but if you are interested in coming along in June/July or August/September 2027, please contact me and I will hold a place for you
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