The Mara, Without the Crowds Photography Safari

17th - 23rd Aug 2027 - £6499

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The Mara, Without the Crowds - 17th - 23rd Aug 2027 - £6499 - Single occupancy

Reserve with a deposit of £1300

No payment is taken at enquiry stage. We confirm availability first, then send booking forms and deposit payment details. Please read our booking conditions and financial protection information before paying a deposit.

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No payment is taken at enquiry stage. We confirm availability first, then send booking forms and deposit payment details. Please read our booking conditions and financial protection information before paying a deposit.

No payment is taken at enquiry stage. We confirm availability first, then send booking forms and deposit payment details. Please read our booking conditions and financial protection information before paying a deposit.

Set within a private conservancy area on the quieter side of the Maasai Mara, our African Wildlife of the Lemek Conservancy photography safari is built around space, control & time with wildlife. Lemek offers the same rich ecosystem as the Mara itself, but without the vehicle pressure, allowing us to work scenes properly – positioning for light, waiting for behaviour, & returning to subjects as they develop. It is a setting that suits a more considered approach, where the aim is not simply to see wildlife, but to create strong, deliberate images.

We stay at Spirit of Tembo, an intimate camp with just a handful of tented suites, positioned to look out across open savannah. Its small size shapes the entire experience. There is no sense of volume or rush – just a focused group, flexible plans, & the ability to respond to conditions as they unfold. The camp itself strikes a careful balance: comfortable & well-appointed, yet still very much part of the landscape it sits within.

What makes this location particularly effective for photography is the freedom afforded by the conservancy. Off-road driving allows us to position precisely for composition & light, rather than accepting whatever angle the road dictates. Night drives open up a completely different dimension, from hunting predators to more elusive nocturnal species, while quieter conditions throughout the day mean we can spend extended time with key subjects without interruption.

Wildlife in Lemek is both abundant & consistent. Lions, cheetahs & leopards are all present, alongside large herds of plains game that create constant opportunity. Rather than relying on seasonal events alone, the conservancy delivers throughout the year, making it possible to build a portfolio that reflects behaviour, interaction & atmosphere – not just fleeting encounters. The reduced number of vehicles further enhances this, allowing for more natural scenes & less disturbance.

This holiday is designed for photographers who value depth over pace. With experienced guidance throughout, we focus on helping you refine your approach in the field – reading behaviour, anticipating moments, & making the most of each opportunity. You return not just with a collection of sightings, but with a body of work that reflects time, thought & intent – images that stand on their own.

Curious what keeps photographers coming back to the Maasai Mara conservancies? Read why photographers keep returning to the Maasai Mara conservancies.

Read what previous guests say in our client reviews of NaturesLens.

A Group Of Six Topi Silhouetted At Sunrise Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara

African Wildlife of the Lemek Conservancy Photography Holiday Itinerary

The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.

  • Day 1 - Assemble in Nairobi; transfer to local hotel - overnight Nairobi
  • Day 2 - Transfer to Wilson Airport; flight to Maasai Mara - transfer to Lemek Conservancy - overnight Lemek Conservancy
  • Day 3 - Day 6 - Full-wildlife photography in the Lemek Conservancy - overnight Lemek Conservancy
  • Day 7 - Transfer to Wilson Airport, Nairobi for onward travel
A Trio Of Topi Silhouetted At Sunrise Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara

African Wildlife of the Lemek Conservancy Photography Holiday Highlights

We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.

  • Stay at an intimate camp in the Lemek Conservancy with just a handful of guests
  • Low vehicle density for uninterrupted time with wildlife
  • Off-road driving for precise positioning & stronger compositions
  • Night drives offering opportunities for nocturnal species & behaviour
  • Consistent predator encounters including lion, cheetah & leopard
  • Experienced guidance focused on improving your fieldcraft & results
  • Flexible, image-led approach rather than fixed safari schedules
  • Opportunity to work scenes over time, not just brief sightings
  • Access to both open savannah & riverine habitats
  • Return with a considered portfolio, not just a collection of encounters
A Topi Pride Lioness Sat In The Long Grass Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara

What Do You Need To Bring With You?

The items listed below are intended as guidance rather than requirements. They outline optional & recommended clothing & camera equipment to help you prepare for the conditions & photographic opportunities you may encounter.

Clothing We Recommend

Clothing suggestions for the conditions expected.

Camera Equipment We Recommend

Suggested camera equipment for the opportunities expected.

An Alert Pair Of Lionesses From The Topi Pride Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara

What's Included & What's Not Included On The The Mara, Without the Crowds Photography Holiday

Before booking the The Mara, Without the Crowds Photography Holiday, we recommend reviewing what is included in the trip price, along with any items that are not. This helps ensure you have a clear understanding of what is covered, allowing you to focus fully on the photographic experience.

Included In The Trip Price

Most services & experiences are included in the trip price.

Not Included In The Trip Price

Some items & services are not included in the trip price.

A Pair Of Tiny Hyena Cubs Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.

A Hippo Strides Through The Long Grass Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara
A Group Of Dramatically Silhouetted Topi As The Sun Rises Behind Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara
A Group Of Six Topi Silhouetted At Sunrise Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara
A Group Of Topi Around A Tree All Silhouetted At Sunrise Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara
A Lone Topi Silhouetted At Sunrise Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara
A Lone Silhouetted Topi As The Sun Rises Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara
A Group Of Six Topi Silhouetted At Sunrise Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara
A Giraffe Silhouetted By The Rising Sun Behind Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara
A Silhouetted Elephant Walking Past A Boundary Fence Silhouetted At Sunrise Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara
A Female Warthog With Her Family Of Young Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara

Where You'll Be Photographing on The The Mara, Without the Crowds Photography Holiday

This holiday is built around locations including Lemek Conservancy, which Pui Hang Miles, your guide, knows well and returns to for close, reliable encounters, rather than a vague region you’re left to explore alone.

Additional Information

NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.

The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.

NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.

In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.

Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.

Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.

All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.

NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.

NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.

NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.

Payment of a deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.

All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions.

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Difficulty
Easy
Group size
4-6 guests
Photography style
Vehicle Based
Activity period
Mixed
Itinerary type
Photography Safari

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