Angama Amboseli’s Photographic Studio is a hub for creativity, storytelling, education and collaboration. Offering services from photoshoots to camera rentals and tutorials to enhance your photography skills, it provides the finest means to capture lasting memories of your safari adventure.
What to Expect
Under the expert guidance of our in-house team, guests can coordinate private, complimentary sessions for in-studio photography tutorials and editing
Hire a photographer to accompany you in capturing precious memories during your safari through Kimana Sanctuary or Amboseli National Park, or while you gaze upon Kili on a walking safari
Explore a range of photographic gear: The Studio offers new cameras and lenses available for rent
Guests have access to large-screen Apple desktops equipped with the most up-to-date software for editing and sharing purposes
Make use of a professional printer and print your images on paper or canvas; alternatively, you can purchase a piece from our catalogue to take home with you
Capturing stunning images of Amboseli and Kimana is an enjoyable and accessible experience for everyone on safari, thanks to the breathtaking scenery, plentiful wildlife and our trained guides who are attuned to your photographic requirements.
Cameras and lenses can be rented from the Photographic Studio, whether for two hours, a day or for the entire trip. The Angama Amboseli Photographic Studio has a top camera brand, Canon, for hire with the latest R6 Mark II mirrorless camera. Lenses include telephoto and wide angle lenses.
*The complete camera package rates are available upon request.
Guests have the opportunity to partake in hands-on, one-on-one in-studio photographic tutorials and editing sessions, both of which are included in the rate. Large screen Apple desktops, loaded with the latest software, are available for guest use during the tutorial.
Photoshoot at the lodge and surrounding environs.
— Beautifully edited images presented in a custom online gallery
— Printed A3 image chosen by guests (packaged for travel)
One-Hour On-Property Photoshoot — USD $150
Half-Day On-Property Photoshoot — USD $400 (4 hours)
*Celebration photography available for Half-Day — birthdays, blessings, honeymoons, anniversaries
In-house photographer will accompany guests on a full-day safari.
— Pictures will be captured and edited by the photographer
— Point-of-view shots; wildlife images; picnic and group/couple shots
— Beautifully edited images presented in a custom online gallery
— Printed A3 image chosen by guests (packaged for travel)
Half-Day On Safari Photography — USD $400 (4 hours)
Full-Day On Safari Photography — USD $800 (8 hours)
*For Full-Day, it is suggested this is split: 4 hours in the morning, and 4 hours in the late afternoon to make the best of the light
*Guests to have private use of their safari vehicle (at extra cost if applicable and subject to availability)
Hands-on photographic tutorial with an in-house photographer who will accompany guests on safari.
— Photographer will teach guests how to take the pictures
— Guests will edit the images themselves
Half-Day On Safari Tutorial — USD $300 (4 hours)
Full-Day On Safari Tutorial — USD $600 (8 hours)
*For Half-Day, morning is preferential due to lighting
*Guests to have private use of their safari vehicle (at extra cost if applicable and subject to availability)
Guests looking to improve their technical photographic skills and knowledge can spend time exploring the Mara with seasoned safari photographic guides.
Privately-Guided Photographic Safari — USD $600 (8 hours)
*Maximum of 4 guest photographers
*Once you have requested this service we will inform you which photographer guide will be hosting the safari
*Regrettably a Half-Day Privately-Guided Photographic Safari is not available
*Please contact your travel planner for rates. Note: The rate does not include any services offered by the Photographic Studio
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