Grant’s Gazelle at Shompole

Tucked into southern Kenya's Rift Valley, Shompole sits close to the Tanzanian border, with the dramatic Nguruman Escarpment rising sharply from the surrounding acacia woodland to form a striking backdrop for photography. This community-conserved wilderness offers a genuinely wild setting in which to picture Grant's Gazelle, with the escarpment's forested slopes framing the open terrain beautifully. Those joining the Wildlife of Shompole Wilderness holiday in October should come prepared to make the most of this landscape, keeping an eye out for gazelle against the acacia-dotted plains. It's a location that rewards patience, with the escarpment lending scale and drama to any composition featuring these graceful antelope.