Legends of the North
Rhino, Elephant & Leopard Safari 2026
An 11 night exclusive Kenya photographic safari visiting three iconic North Kenya wildlife reserves - Ol Pejeta, Samburu and Leopard camp. Each of these reserves has superstars, amazing elephants, rhinos and leopards (including a black leopard) plus the usual supporting acts that you expect!! Plus see and photograph the last two surviving northern white rhinos.
Luxury accommodation throughout, internal flight included, 2 professional photographer guides and working with one of the most reputable safari operators in East Africa.
As a member of the Travel Trust Association our holidays are fully protected too, so you can travel with us in confidence.
It's an epic safari so read on for details!
Our Advantages
We never like to blow our own trumpet but our safaris are different from most as they tend to be more exclusive. We don't pack out vehicles and we have an expert photographer in each to make your photography dreams into reality. Here's some of our advantages...
1 Pro Guide per vehicle
Our exclusive tours have one professional photo guide per vehicle to ensure that you are positioned correctly for every single opportunity that we encounter. Andy and Jamie are experts at being in the right place at the right time.
Custom vehicles
On safari you see a lot of vehicles packed with photographers. This doesn't work for us so on this safari we have only 3 photographers per vehicle so you get a guaranteed window seat. No one misses the action outside. And you can see there are a lot of shooting angles!
Great food, camps & team
We work in proud partnership with the best safari operator in Kenya, Sunworld Safaris. They own 1 of the 3 lodges where we will be based, which provide real homely luxury in the bush. Plus they own a fleet of modern, well maintained Toyota landcruisers, with awesome Gold standard drivers and backup vehicles too!
Work hard play hard
We are out as early as park rules allow and we stay as long as the light is good. On each drive we go out with a plan, which is based on experience and local knowledge, to ensure that we make the most of the golden light.
A social focus
Your safari is a holiday and so we will do everything we can to make it one you will remember. Every day we will have our breakfast in the bush, and when weather permits dine under the stars after a drink around the campfire.
Trusted Protection
As a member of the Travel Trust Association your money is protected by their financial guarantee and is fully insured against supplier failure and insolvency. So you can travel with us safe in the knowledge that your monies are safe.
Safari Overview
January 12th - 23rd 2026
6 clients in two vehicles with two PRO photo guides
£11,395 per person sharing, £1400 single supplement
Includes 20 game drives, 2 photo guides, 1 domestic flight, full board and accommodation at 3 lovely camps, all transfers
Availability - FULL
For this safari we have chosen 3 iconic locations in Kenya, that we think will give a safari package that you will never forget. A safari is not just about the animals that you see, it's about the whole experience, the landscape, the lodge, the food, everything combines together to give something special and I think that we have it right here. On this expedition you will get 6 drives in Ol Pejeta, 8 drives in Samburu and 6 at Leopard Camp. That is a whopping 20 safaris! Here is a brief overview of our places...
Ol Pejeta
To give you the chance of photographing Rhinos we are going to spend 3 nights at Ol Pejeta conservancy. It's halfway between Nairobi and Samburu so offers a convenient stop off for us. Now the prime objective here will be to photograph its famous black and white rhino population, and in the grassland habitat this is almost a given. These amazing animals will come close to us, giving you the chance for intimate portraits and habitat shots. Now there is a very good population of lions too, with some very handsome males, so there is great opportunity there as well plus cheetahs on the wilderness grassland area plus great plains game and big herds of buffalo too. The habitat is a mixture of grassland and forest and is dominated by the incredible sight of Mount Kenya.
On a conservation note we have booked an exclusive photo shoot with the last two remaining northern white rhinos in the world, you will hear from a local guide about how scientists from around the world are working together to save this species from extinction. Then you will get the chance to feel a black rhinos skin for yourself when you meet their black rhino ambassador Barack, which is always a special experience for everyone.
Ol Pejeta is a very conservation based conservancy so the wildlife is really great and well protected and our visit contributes to their work. Plus our carbon offset donation will be made to support this great work too.
Samburu
Samburu is the home of the elephant. Huge breeding herds come down to the river to drink every day and that means cute youngsters that are just begging for you to point your camera at them! But cat lovers don't fret, Samburu has its share of big cats too and the local leopard population is particularly visible if you are lucky and cheetah are resident. Wild dogs pass through as well. In addition Samburu has superb bird species and also different mammals too like the Gerenuk, beautiful Grevy's Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe and majestic Oryx too. Plus Somali Ostrich and rarities like the Aardwolf and Bat Eared Fox. It's a mixture of grassland, scrub and mature forest, and is utterly stunning. The elephants here are simply amazing and you will get get great close up images of them under our guidance. There will be an optional visit to Retiti Elephant Orphanage too (arranged separately on one of the days for anyone that wants it).
Samburu is simply an incredible place for photography.
Leopard Camp
A new addition to our safaris after a hugely successful recce where we photographed 6 different leopards in 6 drives, including a black leopard. The area has become a real hotspot for leopards, with off road driving and very open adapted photo vehicles. We saw a mixture of males and females, plus a 9 month old cub who was amazing. In fact this cub was the highlight of the trip as we spent two hours alone with him sleeping in the clear less than 10m from our vehicle. We will drive normal game drive hours then after dark too with spotlights, the guides there are incredibly respectful of the leopards hunting. This location is much in demand but we have managed to book an extended period there for this safari and the Legends of the Wild Kenya’s Untamed Leopard Kingdom Safari running afterwards. Simply speaking it's the best leopard location in East Africa... plus you have the chance to photograph one of the few wild dog packs in Kenya too as they have radio trackers for them. It's a great location and because of the nature of leopard racking we have added an extra day here to give us the best chance of coming home with great leopard images...
Our Lodges
So we are staying in three different camps for this safari, Samburu Soroi Lodge, Sweetwaters Tented Camp in Ol Pejeta and Leopard Camp. Sweetwaters and Leopard Camp have large safari tents whereas Samburu will be high standard fully enclosed rooms. All are a great standard with ensuite shower / toilet, mosquito nets (not needed really) and great food. Wifi is available in the central areas of all camps.
All camps are operated on an eco-friendly, sustainable basis and provide employment for local people throughout all levels of the operation. Sunworld are an eco-friendly safari operator and all plastic is banned in the camps, so on arrival you will be given water bottles to use for the duration of your trip.
The Guide Team
Lots of people run safaris, what separates Andys out is the experienced guide team that we have, one per vehicle. They are proven in the field of putting you in the right place at the right time so we thought you should hear more about them...
About Andy Rouse
Perhaps a little about Andy for those that have never worked with him before. He has won 28 major international awards, been a pro for nearly 25 years and has led tours all over the world. He has 200,000 followers across social media, a growing YouTube site, a very successful picture agency and an online photo club.
He is very experienced at leading tours all over Africa but his particular love is Kenya where he works exclusively with Sunworld Safaris. He has a great relationship with all of his driver guides and leads from the front on his safaris, making the big daily decisions with his team.
Andy shoots with the Sony system.
Away from work he is a proud husband, dad and west ham fan!
About Jamie Peters
Andy has known Jamie for 10 years and Jamie was the best man at Andy's wedding. He shoots with the Sony system and is a professional macro and wildlife photographer
In his previous life Jamie was an Army Photographer for 11 years. During that time he has been to many places photographing the army including Afghanistan, Kenya, Nepal, Ukraine and Sierra Leone. In that time he has been an instructor at the Defence School of Photography, Combat Camera Team Leader and was the Chief Photographer for the NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.
Jamie has won awards for his stills and videos in the past including the prestigious and fiercely competitive Army Photographer of the Year. His real passion though is nature photography and he spends his time photographing tough species near his home. He leads tours with Andy in Africa and India and his experience not only covers fieldcraft but all genres of photography and videography.
Travel Trust Association
The TTA is an independent trade organisation of tour operators that we are proud members of. The TTA provides guarantees for your booking with us in two forms.
The first is that all monies are deposited to a trustee managed trust bank account and any payments to / from them have to be authorised at several levels.
Secondly your booking is protected by the TTA Safe Seat Plan and Supplier Failure Cover, both of which are insurance policies to protect your money from fraud and supplier failure.
We include the costs of these policies automatically in your booking fee, so that you can book with us as a trusted and reputable tour operator.
Further details of our TTA membership can be found by clicking here (use your browser back button to return).
Safari Vehicles
We will be using Safari Landcruisers for the first two camps and then a specially adapted open landcruiser for the leopards. All are specially modified for photography as you can see.
For the landcruisers the windows in the back are roll up, there is a roof hatch with shelter from the sun. We remove most of the seats so that you can have the lowest view and most freedom. The Leopard cars are different, very open with low angle places and amazing all round visibility.
The guide sits in the front passenger seat next to the driver as this is the most obstructed seat.
They are perfect vehicles for safari and driven by experts!
Carbon Offset Donation
As a responsible tour operator we are acutely aware of the effect that travel has on the planet. Therefore we have calculated the carbon offset for everyone participating on each of our trips, assuming everyone flies from London, using an established tourism method.
Instead of using the money for carbon credits or other such schemes we have decided instead to donate this money to a science based conservation project working in an the local area and with species we might encounter.
For this tour we will donate the equivalent carbon offset amount to Ol Pejeta Conservancy to support their amazing work with the conservation of the northern white rhino plus all their great work on rhino conservation and sustainable tourism.
Why an Andy Rouse Safari?
Many of you will come with Andy because you've been with him before and you know that he delivers as much as he can. Of course people will compare safaris like for like but this is a mistake as nothing is left to chance and nothing is done on the cheap!! In short you get what you pay for. You will also know that Andy hates putting all this stuff down but here's a few reasons why we are good at what we do and offer a great package....
- An experienced professional photo guide in each vehicle (Andy and Jamie)
- World class logistics from Sunworld Safaris (spare vehicles in case of breakdowns, extra guides in case of sickness etc etc)
- 3 superb camps booked at the best time for photography
- An amazing local guide team that we have worked with before and all are experienced drivers for photographers and groups. This is an important point. They have great eyes and are willing to go the extra mile. We don’t think that there are many safari drivers who could consistently deliver such great results.
- A complete package including all transfers, internal flights, guiding and accommodation
- TTA bonding so you know that you money is handled professionally and is safe with us as we only deal with reputable and established companies
- An eco focus with camps that are solar powered and work with local communities for conservation. Plus our own carbon offset donation too.
- A social and fun atmosphere throughout
In conclusion an Andy Rouse safari is a great experience!
Will this tour suit you?
The tour is open to anyone who has a good sense of humour and has the right objectives for the trip. These are simply that you love animals, want to experience the best of Africa and want to specifically come on an Andy Rouse adventure. You do not have to be a photographer to come on these trips; we have lots of clients who are not! You must be able to be patient enough to sit in a hot, dusty vehicle for hours on end waiting for something to happen; it’s a great time to catch up on your reading. Supporting West Ham is a bonus and not a requirement! There are no restrictions about what you can do with images from this trip and there never have been! For all safaris you should not expect to sit in your seat and be positioned for the perfect shot, you must be prepared to move and shoot together as a team: this is particularly important for the leopards as we are bushwhacking!
A good social mix is very important to us, we have a fun environment to let people thrive at their own pace. Our tours are inclusive, anyone is welcome irrespective of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. We just ask that you come with a smile!
Miscellaneous
Some extra bits and pieces that we know you just gotta know!!!
1) Travel - Once you are booked we will help you with the best international flights to get from anywhere!
2) Temperature - Of course we cannot predict this as the world is changing! But in general it's cool in the morning, warming to high 80's in the day and down to cool again in the evening so a very nice time to come! Should be very clear days, little wind. It might rain whilst we are there, it does a lot in Kenya, usually at night but you never know. It can be cloudy too, who knows what the weather will do now!
3) Kit - full info will be given in plenty of time for the trip. A minimum of reach of 400mm is preferred, 500mm is better but you will need a wider angle too. Zooms are the no1 we think for wildlife photographers on safari.
4) Branded clothing - as always you will get some cool collectible branded clothing for the trip, likely a very smart safari shirt.
Dates and Itinerary
Ok here are the dates and itinerary for this safari:
12th January 2026 - travel day from home, arrive Nairobi late pm, transfer to airport hotel for overnight in Nairobi
13th January 2026 - morning drive to Ol Pejeta, check-in and lunch at the lodge, afternoon game drive, overnight Ol Pejeta
14th January 2026 - All day Ol Pejeta, 2 game drives, overnight Ol Pajeta
15th January 2026 - All day Ol Pejeta, 2 game drives, overnight Ol Pajeta
16th January 2026 - Morning game drive, drive to Samburu Lodge (2 hours), check-in and lunch, afternoon game drive, overnight Samburu Lodge
17th January 2026 - All day Samburu, overnight Samburu Lodge
18th January 2026 - All day Samburu, overnight Samburu Lodge
19th January 2026 - All day Samburu, overnight Samburu Lodge
20th January 2026 - Morning game drive, breakfast at lodge, drive to Leopard Camp (approx 4 - 5 hours), lunch, afternoon game drive
21st January 2026 - All day Leopard Camp
22nd January 2026 - All day Leopard Camp
23rd January 2025 - morning game drive, breakfast at lodge, internal flight to Nairobi, transfer to day room at airport hotel, flight home
Obviously this assumes that you are flying from the UK, don't worry we can sort anything for you!
Please note our Legends of the Wild Kenya’s Untamed Leopard Kingdom Safari runs straight after this safari so if you want to stay on for some extra safari then click here for details!
Price and Booking
The costs for this wonderful safari is £11,395 per person sharing, with a single supplement of £1400.
Competitiveness - We have looked at our competitors that we respect and this price is competitive considering the standard of service that we provide. We can never compete with single photographers that have clients spread across vehicles, we have a one guide per vehicle policy which is in your interest. We also cannot compete against single vehicle operators (of which there are many) - we have the incredible logistical backup of Sunworld Safaris, a top category member of the Kenya Association of Tour Operators. This is also in your interest as things can and do go wrong on a safari and Sunworld have the vehicle and personnel backup to sort anything. Therefore considering all these factors, and being guided by two world class photographers whos work you know and names you trust, the price is a competitive one for such a safari.
The price includes all park fees and licenses, accommodation from arrival to departure, all meals at camp, all drinks at Leopard Camp (except premium drinks), northern white rhino excursion, emergency evacuation insurance to Nairobi, all pickups and transfers and internal flight with additional baggage allowance.
The price excludes your international flights (see below), tips (driver and hotel), meals in Nairobi on the 12th and 23rd and items of a personal nature.
Payment - A deposit is required to secure your place of £1500 per person. You will be provided with a booking confirmation on receipt of this deposit. The balance will be split and will be due 120 and 60 days before departure.
Cancellation Policies - Our cancellation policies are strict and come from experience. We operate a non refundable policy to protect the other clients on the tour. This applies to both deposit and balance. Therefore it is a requirement of booking that you take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover all eventualities. By booking this safari you agree to these conditions and no discussion will be entered into. If we postpone then your payment will be held over for a replacement safari at a later date or you will of course be entitled to a full refund. If you have to cancel then we will provide you will all the necessary documents for an insurance claim. In some instances it may be possible to fill your place at short notice, at which point you will receive a partial refund of monies paid, but this very much depends on the time of the cancellation and not guarantees can be made.
Travel Insurance - You must take out adequate travel insurance to cover all eventualities.
International Flights
For the international flights we have given up with including them as so many of you have your own frequent flyer deals and preferences. So instead, as we do for our Tiger Safaris, we will tell you when you need to be in Nairobi and give you some flight recommendations. It's up to you then to book your flights accordingly within these guidelines and let us know what you have booked. We will then arrange pickup's etc to the team hotel if necessary, or transfers at the airport if you are coming direct. This is now standard policy for all of our safaris. Obviously we will help you with all the necessary ETA's and docs that you need for the trip after booking.
The usual flights are BA / Kenya Airways from London Heathrow direct or Air France via Paris, both connect well. KLM offers flights from Schipol with connections from all over the UK and so does Lufthansa. Plenty of choices.
Managing Expectations
Unfortunately in light of recent experiences we have been forced to add this section. Photographers see Andy's image collection and always expect to get the same on a trip. You have to realise that Andy has been doing this for a long time! All images in this brochure have been taken on client safaris to these locations in the past two years, the Leopard Camp images were taken within 6 drives.
All his clients know that Andy and his guide team try their absolute best to get everyone the best photographic opportunities possible, but of course this can be out of our control as the wildlife has other ideas!!! So whilst we show leopards, cheetahs, lions and lovely birds, we absolutely cannot guarantee in anyway shape or form that you will see any of these. It can rain. It can be cloudy. The lions can go on holiday. It can rain and the wildlife can disappear. You must come with this realistic expectations, we do not make false promises. What we can promise is that the team will work 150% to give you the best chances and best experiences possible. That is GUARANTEED!!
Terms and Conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
WILDBUNCH EXPEDITIONS LTD
1. The meaning of some words used in these Terms and Conditions.
We, us or our is a reference to Wildbunch Expeditions Ltd. You or your is a reference to the person to whom we are providing our services and who is required to pay for the services we provide. Services means the trips ( including abroad ), tours, tuition or workshops we will organise. The precise services we will be providing to you will be stated in the literature including website(s) and newsletters advertising the services on offer and as we may agree from time to time.
2. Legally binding contract
2.1. A legally binding contract between you and us will come into being when you accept the offer of services from us by booking your place.
2.2. We suggest that before you accept the offer and book your place you read through these Terms and Conditions. If you have any questions concerning them please contact us.
2.3. You should keep a copy of these Terms and Conditions for your records.
3. Providing the Services
3.1. Our aim is to always provide you with the Services using reasonable care and skill.
3.2. There are certain situations or events which occur such as but not limited to adverse weather, non or poor appearance of wildlife, Acts of God, war, acts of terrorism, riot or civil commotion, fire, strike and government or other official intervention which are not within our reasonable control and will affect our ability to provide the services. Where this occurs we will where possible attempt to recommence performing the services as soon as we are able to. In such circumstances there may be a delay before we can start or continue performing the services. Sometimes we might have to bring the start time for the services forward. If we are able to start or continue performing the services or bring the start time forward but you choose not to participate for any reason you will not receive any refund.
4. Expulsion from Services
You agree to act in a suitable and proper manner whilst participating in the services with particular reference to the safety and welfare of wildlife and the enjoyment of the service by other participants and their safety. Should you be in breach of this we reserve the right to expel you from the services and in those circumstances you would not receive any refund.
5. Cancellation by us
5.1. If we cancel the services before they start you will receive a full refund of the money you have paid to us for the services. This does not include any other payments you have made such as for flights or accommodation. It is your responsibility to make sure you have in place appropriate insurance to cover these payments in the event that you do not take up or use whatever you have paid for.
5.2. We shall not refund to you any money which you have paid to us for the services which we have paid to third parties such as for accommodation abroad, internal flights or other travel arrangements abroad which we cannot recover from a third party. We will always try to obtain a refund from the third party and will pay this back to you if received by us.
5.3. If we cancel the services after they have started for any reason you will not receive any refund.
6. Cancellation by you
6.1. Once we and you enter into a binding contract you will not be able to cancel the contract. This is so that the services we are providing can continue for the benefit of other clients. Any money paid by you will not be refunded whereas paid as a deposit or in full payment.
7. Insurance It is your responsibility to ensure that you have adequate travel or other insurance to cover all eventualities where you do not receive a refund from us.
8. Restrictions and Assumptions We will assume that all information and facts that you provide are accurate and true such as your level of fitness or health if this is relevant to the particular services. It is your responsibility to draw to our attention anything which may be relevant or which may affect you from participating in the services we provide before booking and making your payment to us.
9. Exclusion and Limitation of Liability
9.1. We do not exclude or limit liability for our negligence or negligent omission which causes you personal injury or death.
9.2. We will not accept liability for any loss of or damage to photographic or any other equipment no matter how caused during or as a consequence of the services we provide.
9.3. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have adequate insurance to cover loss or damage to photographic or any other equipment before participating in the services.
9.4. In circumstances where we may be liable for any loss or damage suffered by you which is a reasonably foreseeable consequence of a breach by us of this Agreement, our maximum liability will be the amount of payment received from you for this particular service.
10. Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. For the purposes of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, give any person who is not a party to it any right to enforce any of its provisions.
11. Entire Agreement These Terms and Conditions of Business constitute the entire Agreement between us and you and shall apply to all services provided by us. The invalidity or un-enforceability of any particular term of this Agreement shall not affect the other provisions herein.
12. Law and Jurisdiction - This Agreement shall be governed and construed by the Law of England and you and we agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.
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