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Overview

5 nights 6 days of Wildlife Photography Masterclass Expedition with the Bedi Brothers exploring the raw wilderness of lesser explored Kenya.

DCP Experts

Entry fees

Full Day Safari

Meals

Off Roading

Open Vehicle

Stay

About The Tour

If you are looking for something beyond the regular African Safari, you should not be missing this expedition, because of more than one reason. Laikipia plateau has a lot to offer from spectacular landscapes to its extra – ordinary wildlife. The area is largely unfenced and home to a variety of wildlife, which includes large permanent herds of elephant, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, common zebra, warthog, hippo, buffalo, and many different antelope species.

Rare wildlife, wild dogs and melanistic leopards

The place is home more than 70% of the world’s remaining Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, zorilla, striped hyena, aardwolf, wild dog, and melanistic leopard. Laikipia is famous for some incredible wild dog sightings. The ‘Phoenix Pack’ is a very popular pack and offer frequent sightings.

Laikipia has become famous for sightings of black leopards, since Will Burrard Lucas captured it originally in 2019. The female melanistic leopard is seen frequently is fairly habituated with human presence thus offer amazing photography opportunities.

Quick Information

Route:

Nairobi - Laikipia - Nairobi

Start Point:

Nairobi

Duration:

5 nights 6 days

End Point:

Nairobi

Inclusions

  • 5 Nights 6 Days Wildlife Photography Masterclass Expedition to Laikipia
  • Laikipia offers spectacular landscapes and amazing wildlife
  • Known for sightings of melanistic leopards and wild dogs
  • Hands on training in field by Masterclass Bedi Brothers
  • Private vehicle (Black leopard special vehicle)
  • Night safari with an experienced tracker and guide
  • Accommodation in river camp (twin sharing basis)
  • All meals as mentioned in itinerary
  • Unlimited drinks on the house
  • All game drives as per itinerary
  • All park entrance fees
  • 4 x 4 Open Land Cruiser
  • Services of a qualified English Speaking Driver Guide

Experts

How To Reach

Arrive at Jommo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. You will be met and greeted by our airport manager and will be transferred to Laikipia Wilderness Camp.

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Getting Ready

Things to carry:

  • Telephoto lenses – preferably above 400 mm for distant shots
  • Zoom lenses – for the flexibility that it offers for unanticipated circumstances
  • Wide angle lenses for opportunities of landscape and astro photography
  • Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
  • Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries
  • Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop
  • Bean Bag (stuff with Bajra or thermacol or Rice).
  • Carry a big towel / cloth to protect your gear from dust
  • Carry a big cloth / bandanna / scarf to protect you from the dust
  • Body Warmer for the chilly early mornings.
  • Sun screens are very important
  • It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you.
  • Please carry Odomos to keep you protected from mosquito bites.
  • Carry a pair of good binoculars

Equipment available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.

Vaccinations (for Indian participants only)

Please note two very important vaccinations that you need to do.

  1. Yellow fever vaccination to be taken at least 10 days before departure date mandatory for emigration clearance
  2. Oral Polio vaccination to be taken at least 4 weeks and not more than one year before departure date mandatory for emigration clearance

Please get in touch with our team for any assistance.

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Kenya has waived off e-VISA requirement but they have introduced a new requirement which is called Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). 

It's a simple process which can be done here - https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en

Please keep the following documents and things handy before you start filling the application form.

  • Copy of the first and last page (in one single document). Please ensure passport is valid for at least six (6) months after your planned date of arrival into Kenya, with at least one blank page
  • Selfie or passport-type photo
  • Contact information, email address and phone number
  • Details of your arrival and departure itinerary and flight tickets
  • Accommodation booking confirmation(s) - (will be provided by us)
  • Credit card, debit card or other means of payment

This will cost you $ 35, which needs to be paid online to Kenya Govt.

Itinerary

Arrive at Jommo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. You will be met and greeted by our airport manager and will be transferred to Laikipia Wilderness Camp. Check in, have a late lunch and take rest.

Our Masterclass Mentor will brief you on the expectations from this camp and the biodiversity around. We will then head out for our first day evening safari which will finally end with a night safari looking for the elusive black leopard of the conservancy. 

Come back for dinner by 8 pm. Group discussion over the photography experience of the first evening and rest. A long and very exciting expedition is on your way.

Overnight at Laikipia Wilderness Camp

Wake up early and have your morning cup of coffee / tea by 6 am and by 6:30 am we will head out for our morning safari. 

Our major attraction for the expedition is the resident female melanistic leopard. We will be on a Private vehicle, which has a priority over others. 

We will have a bush brunch by 11 am inside the park by the Narok river, possibly watching elephants and hippos bathing. We will come back to the resort post that and take rest. 

Head out for the evening safari by 4 pm. Enjoy our sundowner with the falling evening light. Continue the safari till 8 pm in the night and then come back for dinner. Group discussion over the photography experience of the day. 

Depending on the sky conditions, we would be attempting for astro photography sessions in any of the nights we stay there. 

Overnight at Laikipia Wilderness Camp

Wake up early and have your morning cup of coffee / tea by 6 am and by 6:30 am we will head out for our morning safari. 

We come back to the resort by 11 am and have lunch by 12 noon. Have some rest and head out for the evening safari by 4 pm, which will continue till 8 pm. Night safaris will extend as the need be in case of interesting sightings.

Come back for dinner. Group discussion over the photography experience of the day. 

Overnight at Laikipia Wilderness Camp

Wake up early and have your morning cup of coffee / tea by 6 am and by 6:30 am we will head out for our morning safari. We will try for maximum opportunities of making some good images against the rising sun.

We will have a bush brunch by 11 am inside the park by the Narok river. We will come back to the resort post that and take rest. Head out for the evening safari by 4 pm, which will continue till 8 pm. Night safaris will extend as the need be in case of interesting sightings.

Come back for dinner. Group discussion over the photography experience of the day. 

Overnight at Laikipia Wilderness Camp.

Wake up early and have your morning cup of coffee / tea by 6 am and by 6:30 am we will head out for our morning safari. 

During our stay, apart from the resident black leopard, we will also have opportunities to photograph rare wildlife like Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, zorilla, striped hyena, aardwolf and wild dogs, apart from the regular wildlife like herds of elephant, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, common zebra, warthog, hippo, buffalo, and many different antelope species.

We come back to the resort by 11 am and have lunch by 12 noon. Have some rest and head out for the evening safari by 4 pm. We will be targeting some astonishing opportunities for making silhouettes against the brilliant sunsets that are possible at Laikipia.

The safari will continue till 8 pm. Night safaris will extend as the need be in case of interesting sightings.

Enjoy the last night dinner over barbeque and group discussion over the overall photography experience of the expedition.

Overnight at Laikipia Wilderness Camp.

We will have a very short quick early morning safari, come back to the resort for the breakfast, packup and say good bye to the amazing team of Laikipia. You will be transported to Nairobi to catch our departure flights to our respective countries.

Field Learnings

On field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skillsets. Our Wildlife Photography Expert will hand hold you at every possible step for a better understanding of perspectives, camera controls and how to make use of the best opportunities to get better images. The training will focus on the following

  • How to approach Wildlife in the field
  • Different modes of shooting (Av / A, Tv / S, M and P)
  • Exposure control in field under difficult light conditions
  • Mastering metering techniques (Spot, partial, center weighted, evaluative)
  • Mastering auto focus, focusing points, AF locking and focus tracking for moving subjects
  • How to get sharp images of moving subjects
  • Framing and composition in the field

Package Cost

4500 USD inclusive of all taxes per head
(Those who pay in INR need to pay as per exchange rates as on the date of transaction)

Twin sharing accommodation and only 4 pax in a 4 X 4 Land Cruiser

Cost includes:

  • Accommodation in river camp (twin sharing basis)
  • All game drives as per itinerary
  • All meals as mentioned in itinerary
  • All drinks on the house
  • All park entrance fees
  • All night safaris
  • Trackers and guides
  • 4 x 4 Open Land Cruiser
  • Hands on training in field by our Masterclass Mentors
  • Private vehicle (Black leopard special vehicle)

Cost doesn't include

  • Breakfast of day 1
  • Lunch of day 6
  • All International Flights + Taxes
  • Visas and Mediclaim charges
  • Travel & Personal accident insurance
  • Tips & personal expenses such as bar, telephone calls, tips, gratuities … etc.
  • Cost of Meals other than those specified in inclusions
  • Cost of foreign exchange for personal expenses
  • Excursions not detailed in above program

Map

Laikipia Wilderness Camp

Policies

Cancellation policy

  • All cancellations before 30 days of the event date - 80% credit
  • All cancellations between 20 - 30 days of the event date - 50% credit
  • All cancellations within 20 days of the event date - No credit possible

FAQ's

Please write to us on info@dcpexpeditions.com as it is subject to availability.

Yes you are welcome. However, the cost remains same for non photographers.

African Black Leopard - Wildlife Photography Masterclass Expedition, Sept 2025

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