Bat-eared Fox at Shompole

Shompole's community-conserved wilderness, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Nguruman Escarpment in Kenya's southern Rift Valley, gives photographers a chance to encounter the Bat-eared Fox amid its acacia woodland surrounds. Those joining the Wildlife of Shompole Wilderness holiday in October should keep cameras ready, as the open terrain here offers good opportunities to observe this distinctive species. The proximity to the Tanzanian border and the escarpment's rising slopes add a striking sense of scale to any images captured in the area. Patience and a keen eye will serve you well when working this landscape.