zebra herd crossing a river

Amazing Wildlife Images From a Kenya Photo Safari

Julie Waggoner

Kenya’s Great Migration is one of the most photogenic events on the planet. The migration includes vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and elephants, opens in new tab, as well as lions and leopards hunting their prey. Spectacular bird life is everywhere as well, from the vibrant colors of the lilac breasted roller to the delicate head feathers of the crowned crane.

A photography safari in Kenya provides endless opportunities for photographers of any skill level to capture stunning close ups and impressive landscape shots. Scroll down to check out some amazing safari photos by Nat Hab’s Dain Lewis, who recently returned from our Kenya Migration Photo Safari.

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Herd of wildebeest during the great migration
A herd of wildebeest crosses a river in Kenya as part of the Great Migration.
Cheetah cub and mother
A cheetah cub and its mother.
lilac breasted roller in flight
A brightly colored lilac breasted roller takes flight in the grass.
zebra herd crossing a river
A zebra herd crossing a river and stopping to drink during their migration in Kenya.
male lion on the savanna
A male lion watches his surroundings through the tall savanna grass.
baboon walking
A baboon strolls along the plains and looks over its shoulder.
acacia tree silhouette sunset
The silhouette of an acacia tree stands out along the horizon in the light of the low sun.
cheetahs hunt an antelope
A coalition of cheetahs bring down an antelope.
A cheetah cub feasts with its family
A cheetah cub pauses while feasting on a fresh kill with its coalition.
eland with spiral horns
An eland shows off its distinctive spiral horns.
crowned crane in the grass in Kenya
A crowned crane pauses in the tall grass of the Kenyan savanna.
elephants on a safari in Kenya
A pair of elephants face each other.
safari guests photograph wildebeest
Travelers on a safari photograph a herd of wildebeest.
A jaguar hisses in a tree
A leopard bears its fangs and hisses from a tree branch.

Have you taken a photo safari in Kenya or seen the Great Migration? What safari photography tips, opens in new tab would you share?

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