Lentorre wildlife photography tour 2026
New for 2026. Join me for an epic photographic safari tour to the heart of Kenyan wilderness; Lentorre Lodge in the Great Rift Valley.
This trip was designed to provide you with the best photographic opportunities, combining award-winning photographic hides, game drives, Maasai culture and the flamingoes at Lake Magadi.
We will have exclusive access to the whole 25,000-hectare reserve at the peak of the dry season and will spend 9 days photographing a diverse range of wildlife on a safari uniquely combining photographic hides with game drives.
Key info
Available spaces:
0
duration:
9 Days
DATES:
14th - 22nd March 2026
Fitness level:
Easy
price:
$8250 (c.£6500)
Single supplement:
$0
group size:
8
pACKING LIST:
venture into the wilderness
9 days of wildlife photography in the Great Rift Valley; the heart of Kenyan wilderness
Exclusive use of the lodge, hides and 25,000 hectare reserve
Use of the overnight hide at the neighbouring Shompole reserve
Trip during the peak of the dry season when hide activity is at its max
Visit to Lake Magadi to photograph flamingoes
One guest per row in game vehicles
Small group size (max 8 people)
Local guides combined with expert tuition
Hide sessions including overnight and waterhole
Luxury accommodation
Transfers to and from Nairobi in 4*4 safari Landcruisers
We offset the carbon from your flight*
itinerary
Below is an example itinerary. Since the whole reserve is booked out for our group there is complete flexibility with activities and schedules can be amended (e.g. should you wish to do additional overnight hides).
Each day consists of a morning and afternoon activity, which is a mix of hide sessions and game drives. After your morning session you'll return for breakfast and then have time to relax on your veranda, swim, edit your photographs or socialise in the communal area. Jonathan will be available at midday each day for 1:1 support (anything from reviewing photographs, helping with settings to editing). After your afternoon session you will return for drinks and a meal together at the main lodge.
Day 1
AM: We'll depart from Nairobi and drive to Lentorre in 4*4 safari Landcruisers, arriving around midday where we'll enjoy a welcome drink and lunch.
PM: Jonathan will host a welcome talk and give a presentation on how to get the most our of each activity, including providing camera settings for each hide. Then onto your first game drive session and sundowner.
Day 2
AM: An early rise, up before dawn and travel to Lake Magadi for sunrise photoshoot with the flamingos followed by a picnic breakfast.
PM: Your first overnight hide session!
Day 3
AM: A morning session at the bird hide.
PM: An afternoon and evening boma visit to photograph livestock and culture.
Day 4
AM: A morning tracking and photographing a habituated troop of baboons that allow you to interact with them as they go about their natural activities.
PM: An evening session in nearby Ndoto overnight hide at the nearby Shompole conservancy.
Day 5
AM: A morning game drive.
PM: An afternoon bird hide session.
Day 6
AM: A morning game drive.
PM: An evening session in the overnight hide.
Day 7
AM: Bird hide or game drive
PM: Game drive followed by evening night drive.
Day 8
AM: Game drive
PM: Game drive and sundowner
Day 9
AM: Early morning activity and depart by 10am back to Nairobi airport.
Accommodation
Lentorre Lodge offers an uninhibited views of the Nguruman Escarpment that forms the western wall of the Great Rift Valley alongside unparalleled views of Mount Shompole, an ‘active’ volcano Oldonyo Lengai (known as the ‘Mountain of God’ and the Olkiramatian and Shompole plains, with nothing to interrupt the views but pure wilderness.
The Lodge is unfenced, with three security guards that patrol at night, and offers ‘taxi services’ to and from the rooms after dusk. An upper common area with a bar is where breakfast with a view is served. The lower common area is about 50 meters away from the upper area, separated by the pool. The lower common area is set up for guests to relax during the day and has its own fully stocked bar and overlooks a waterhole and blind . Dinner is served out here under the stars overlooking the waterhole so guests can have dinner and watch what comes to have a drink.
Lentorre Lodge offers six villas with eight rooms.
Hides & Wildlife
Lentorre offers amazing photographic opportunities, through its award-winning hides, game drives and close proximity to the flamingoes of Lake Magadi.
Hides on offer include:
- Lentorre overnight hide. This amazing hide provides amazing opportunities to photograph a range of species from leopards to giraffe. This hide is 20 foot in length, air conditioned and offers beds and a flushing toilet, plus importantly a bar, fridge, library and wine rack! Four external lights can be controlled individually internally, allowing for a variety of lighting to be experimented with. From this hide guests have the opportunity to photograph wildlife ranging from lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, zebra, giraffe, eland, to some very special sightings such as striped hyena, civet cat, white tailed mongoose, owls, caracal and porcupine.
- Ndoto overnight hide on the nearby Shompole Conservancy (minimum of one evening). This hide was created to capture beautiful images with a stunning background. This hide attracts a variety of wildlife including Zzbra, wildebeest, caracal, cheetah, civet, leopard, eland, jackals and lots of bird life including kori bustards and grey crowned cranes.
- Lentorre bird hides. The Eastern-facing Hide has the distant sky as its background and the Western-facing Hide has a distant escarpment as its background so guests can capture varied photos at both Hides. The Hides are quite unique visually. They have been built from waterproof cement and locally sourced materials. You can photograph a variety of subjects including rollers, weavers, finches, hornbills, starlings, hammerkops, geese, and kingfishers - as well as squirrels and monkeys!
- Lake Magadi. An excursion to photograph flamingoes.
A wide variety of wildlife can be photographed during game drives, including impala, elephant, lion, cheetah, aardwolf and spotted hyena.
included
not included
Exclusive use of the whole reserve
Beautiful luxury accommodation situated within the reserve
Use of all hides, including a minimum of one overnight session at Ndoto hide on Shompole Conservancy
Game drives (with one row per photographer to maximise opportunities)
All food & alcoholic drinks
Bottled water
Laundry service
Transfers to and from Nairobi in 4*4 safari Landcruisers
Local community and conservation fees
Carbon offsetting for your flight*
Fantastic local guides
Tuition and advice throughout the trip both on your photography and the best locations for a wide variety of subjects
Flights (approx £800) *Based on London Heathrow to Nairobi return flight
Kenyan tourist visa
Personal travel insurance (essential)
Tips for local guides and Lentorre staff
aDD-oNS
Helicopter aerial photography
Dependent on duration, enquire
Helicopter aerial photography of the lakes either side of Lentorre and wildlife on the conservancy, including shadow shots, and the stunning colours on the soda lakes who’s waters are rich in algae and hence have Flamingos all year round.
Pre-trip accommodation & airport transfer
$250
An airport transfer and pre-trip accommodation in Hotel Eka in Nairobi. Transfers to Lentorre will depart from Hotel Eka on 14th.
Testimonials from our trips
"I just recently returned from a group trip...with Jonathan. The whole logistics from beginning to end was fantastic. Jon was well organised, very easy-going and fun to talk to. Also, as a professional photographer, he made sure to be present with each group to help during the activities. Each day, Jon also made himself available to review images and provide photography advice. He was kind and open with everyone, making us all feel we've been friends for a long time. I would strongly recommend his trips!"
Mariyana Tasheva
