Category: News

  • Maasai Mara Photography Safari

    Maasai Mara Photography Safari

    Lions in the Lemek Conservancy of the Maasai Mara

    Places are now available for our Maasai Mara Photography Safari with Alan during the great migration season.

    Current dates: 26th August 2027, with 7 and 11 night options available.

    This Maasai Mara photography safari is crafted specifically for photographers. You’ll be based in Lemek, one of the Maasai Mara’s private conservancies. Much less crowded than the National Reserve! Less people, less vehicles and incredible diverse wildlife.

    This photography safari is full board and includes flights from Nairobi to the Conservancy, plus crucial extra luggage weight allowances. We are also able to responsibly off-road in the Lemek Conservancy. Win win!

    With dedicated photographic tuition you’ll have every opportunity to learn more about wildlife photography techniques and also, gain a greater understanding of fieldcraft.

    If you’re looking for a safari that places an emphasis on ethics and sustainability, blends world-class wildlife, creative inspiration, and expert guidance then you’ve found it!

    Join us in the Mara, away from the crowds and experience the conservancies for yourself!

    More information and booking

    This trip is run by African Photography Safaris Ltd, where Alan is an owner and director.

    African Photography Safaris

    African Photography Safaris use Protected Trust Services to give you complete financial protection and peace of mind that we comply with UK Package Travel Regulations. For more information, click here.

  • Umlani Through The Lens

    Umlani Through The Lens

    South African lifestyle magazine Wild Getaways included my connection to Umlani Bushcamp in Timbavati in their article, “Umlani Through the Lens.” This is the bushcamp where we base our Penda Photo Tours trips to Timbavati in South Africa.

    They also included a profile of me, my wildlife photography, photographic philosophy and the approach I take to leading photography safaris. For me, photography is about more than simply finding wildlife and making good images. Understanding the habitat, behaviour and environment is a big part of what makes an encounter, and ultimately the photograph, meaningful.

    The second feature, “Umlani Through the Lens,” focuses on Umlani’s Fair Trade Tourism certification. I was asked to give my perspective on why this ethos also matters to me.

    Their is an intrinsic link between responsible tourism and wildlife photography. I believe the landscapes and wildlife we photograph need to be protected. Tourism should contribute positively to the people, communities and conservation systems that make that possible.

    It is an approach that runs through the photographic safaris I lead. Obviously I want guests to come away with exceptional photographs. But also a genuine connection with the places they have visited and a better understanding of why those places matter.

    The issue also features one of my backlit lion photographs on the front cover.

    For more information on all of the safaris I lead, including our Penda Photo Tours safari at Umlani Bushcamp in Timbavati, click here.