Kenya - Wild Dog Photographic Safari with Albie Venter

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The wild dog is Africa’s most enigmatic predator and so understandably is an irresistible lure for wildlife photographers. To experience a pack of wild dogs hunting is a memorable wildlife encounter and from a photographic perspective offers an exhilarating challenge. The wild dog sightings in the Laikipia Plateau are extraordinary and on our inaugural Wild D...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Expert led by professional wildlife photographer Albie Venter
    • 6 days dedicated to photographing African wild dogs in the heart of the Laikipia Plateau
    • Safaris by vehicle and by foot allowing for exciting encounters with wild dogs
    • March is a key time to see wild dogs as the pups should have left the den

What's this trip about?

    The wild dog is Africa’s most enigmatic predator and so understandably is an irresistible lure for wildlife photographers. To experience a pack of wild dogs hunting is a memorable wildlife encounter and from a photographic perspective offers an exhilarating challenge. The wild dog sightings in the Laikipia Plateau are extraordinary and on our inaugural Wild Dog Photographic Safari in 2011, and in subsequent years, we were blessed with a number of thrilling encounters. Steve and Annabelle Carey have been working with the dogs in this area for many years and so on this trip, we are staying with them at Laikipia Wilderness Camp. We have deliberately chosen to travel in March as in previous years, the wild dogs have been active at this time with their sub-adult off spring.The Laikpia Plateau, overlooking the imperious Mt Kenya is not just a playground for wild dogs but is also home to elephant, giraffe, hippo, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, zebra, antelope, warthog and a plethora of beautiful birds. With Steve in charge of tracking and Albie Venter on hand to assist with photography, this trip promises to be another successful one.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Kenya

Attractions

  • Nairobi

Activities

  • Game drive
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation on a full board basis
    • Naturalist guides and photographic guide.
    • Activities
    • Transfers
    • Domestic flights

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Itinerary

Travel Map

DAY 1: LONDON - NAIROBI

Fly London to Nairobi

DAY 2: NAIROBI - LAIKIPIA – NANYUKI

Accommodation: Laikipia Wilderness camp

Travel from Nairobi to Nanyuki (Air Transfer Journey)

Albie Venter Kenya - Half Day Game Drive & Night Safari

Transfer one and-a-half hours to Laikipia Wilderness Camp, a 10 bed bush camp with en suite t...

DAY 3: LAIKIPIA

Accommodation: Laikipia Wilderness camp

Albie Venter Kenya - Day 2-3 Morning & Evening Game Drives

Over the next few days wake up early and after enjoying a fresh Kenyan tea or coffee head straight out to catch the wild dogs when they are at their mo...

DAY 4: LAIKIPIA

Accommodation: Laikipia Wilderness camp

You will be staying at Laikipia Wilderness camp

DAY 5: LAIKIPIA

Accommodation: Laikipia Wilderness camp

Albie Venter Kenya - Full Day Game Drive/Walk

Today is left flexible and will depend on sightings so far in the trip. There may be a full day game drive, or alternatively the day may be split between walking in the...

DAY 6: LAIKIPIA

Accommodation: Laikipia Wilderness camp

Albie Venter Kenya - Full Day Game Walk & Drive

Head out early this morning on foot to track wild dogs. Safety is of great importance and Steve carries a rifle for protection, and as well as a radio and first a...

DAY 7: LAIKIPIA - NAIROBI - LONDON

Albie Venter Kenya - Half Day Game Drive

Enjoy one last game drive and African sun-rise followed by breakfast then transfer to Nanyuki for the domestic flight to Wilson airport, Nairobi.

Travel from Laikipia to Nairobi (Air Transfer Journey)

Fly Nairobi to London

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Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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