One of our safari guides on a bird watching safari
Wild Portrait Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $170 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email ARUN KATHARI | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
MASAI MARA
Dear James,
I cannot thank you enough for organizing such a phenomenal safari experience in Masai Mara. The hotel and food were absolutely outstanding, adding so much comfort to our adventure. A special thanks to Mr. Charles for his incredible patience and knowledge. Thanks to him, we were fortunate enough to see the majestic Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—along with other incredible wildlife like giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and hippos. Every moment was unforgettable, and it was all made possible through your meticulous planning. Thank you once again for making this such a remarkable trip!
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Email Muriel | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, reliable, exceptional.
We loved the experience of a private tour with Wild portraits safaris. James organized everything, so that the accomodation lodges, food and tour were absolutely great. He remained connected and attentive at all moments and gave a very good service. Tim, our guide has a huge amount of knowledge about nice spots and the wild life. Thanks to his pugnacity, we had the chance of observing many animals and also the big five. He explained the behaviour and way of life of each species so we learned a lot. He made our experience lovely and unforgetable.
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Email Akilaa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Breathtaking safari experience with James and team of Wild Portrait Safaris
I had the opportunity to take an 8-day trip to Kenya with Wild Portraits Safaris, and I must say it was one of the best decisions of my life. The trip was well-organized, comfortable, and full of amazing wildlife encounters. I visited three different national parks: Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara, and each one had its own unique charm and beauty.
Amboseli National Park
The first stop of the trip was Amboseli National Park, where I witnessed the majestic sight of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. The park is home to hundreds of elephants, as well as zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and many other animals. I was lucky enough to see a large herd of elephants crossing the road right in front of our vehicle, and it was a breathtaking moment. The park also has a variety of birds, such as flamingos, pelicans, and storks, that add color and life to the landscape.
Lake Nakuru National Park
The second stop of the trip was Lake Nakuru National Park, which is famous for its pink flamingos that cover the lake's shore. The park also has a rich diversity of wildlife, including rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and hyenas. I was thrilled to see a rare sighting of a black rhino and white rhinos, which is one of the most endangered animals in the world.
Masai Mara National Reserve
The last stop of the trip was Masai Mara National Reserve, which is the ultimate destination for any wildlife lover. The reserve is part of the Serengeti ecosystem, and hosts the annual migration of millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, who cross the Mara River in search of greener pastures. The reserve is also the best place to see the Big Nine. I was fortunate enough to see all of them, and even witnessed a dramatic chase between a lions and a buffalos. The reserve also has a rich cultural heritage, as it is the home of the Masai people, who are known for their traditional lifestyle and colorful attire.
The best guides and service
None of this would have been possible without the excellent service and guidance of Wild Portraits Safaris. James, organized everything meticulously, from the accommodation, transportation, meals, and activities. He was always attentive, friendly, and professional, and made sure that I had everything I needed. Surat, another guide, was knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate about wildlife. Both of them knew where to find the best sightings, and how to position the vehicle for the best photography. They also shared interesting facts and stories about the animals and the places we visited. I highly recommend Wild Portraits Safaris to anyone who wants to have an unforgettable and thrilling experience in Kenya. They are the best in the business, and they will make your dreams come true.
NL
Email Arne-Christian van der Tang | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wild Portaits Safaris is your best bet for an unforgettable experience
We just came back from our second safari trip with James of Wild Portraits Safari. We had the greatest possible experience during our 9 day-trip from Amboseli (Kenya), to Tarangine, Ngorongoro, Serengeti (Tanzania) and then to the Mara in Kenya. The full trip was well organized and included so many highlights: beautiful sights, the landscapes, the wildlife, James' ability to find the quiet spots with magnificent viewing, great accommodations, breakfast in the Mara, horseback riding amongst buffalo, hyena and giraffes, and of course James' great company, his care for his guests and his drive to make the full experience perfect. We are already planning our next visit and will certainly travel with James again. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a fantastic vacation.
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Email Amy R | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wild Portraits Safaris is the best of the best in all aspects!
I have been on multiple photography tours, both to Africa and other places, and let me just say that the photography tour that I just took with Wild Portraits Safaris (WPS) ranks up there with the best of the best. Everything about the trip was simply spot on perfect. From the very beginning communications, through a need for me to reschedule (my own fault, not theirs), through to the final minutes of the tour...everything was smooth, easy, well-communicated and perfectly executed. I went to Amboseli, Lake Naivashu, and the Mara. I was set up in great accommodations, with special consideration on making sure that we were able to get out into the field in the shortest amount of time. A few things that set WPS apart from other tours. First is the ability to personalize the tour to your interests. Unlike other safari tours with set schedules and specifically timed-itineraries, just let James, the owner/driver/ tour guide, know your interests and he'll continually plan and look out for opportunities and present options to you. For me, he knew I was interested in experiencing as much as possible, so he made sure that we had all day game drives while in the Mara. Second is the fact that James is an excellent photographer, himself. That means that he is constantly looking for the perfect lighting, angle, and composition to hep you get your best photos. Third, you cannot find any tour guide with as much passion for his job. This has led him to learn as much as possible about the land, the conservation efforts, the animals and how all of the factors integrate with each other. Each day wasn't just a photo tour: each day was an immersive learning experience. You definitely can't find a tour company that tries as hard as WPS to make sure that you get every ounce of opportunities in the short time that you are there. For instance, he added an impromptu visit to Nairobi National Park, because I had a lot of extra time before my outbound flight. And lastly, James is an extremely nice person. If you go on safari with WPS, you'll leave with tons of photos, memories, and a friend. I've already planned my next trip with WPS.
Knowldgeable
This was a great experience. James was very good in responding to emails and planning the details of our time in the safari. He is very knowledgeable and good at finding the animals and setting up for good photos.
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Email Baptiste B & Salomé M | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari Tour Company in Kenya: Wild Portraits Safari will make this moment unforgettable!
Had the experience of a lifetime thanks to Wild Portraits Safaris! Their passionate guide took us on a wonderful 7-day safari in Masai Mara/Navaisha/Amboseli parks (could have stay longer!). From the start, the communication was smooth and quick, they discussed with us our wishes and improved the plan using their expertise by explaining us how to optimized the traveling time and hotels to enjoy most of our time doing game drives. All our hotels were strategically proposed to get quicker in the parks for sunrise game drives (the bests!) and stay longer until sunset. They are passionated about wildlife and will provide you great insights on animals, nature, culture all along the journey with a fantastic storytelling. They look up for the best spots & sceneries while always respecting animals and their own space, and ensure you don’t rush from one animal to another (unlike most others companies) but rather spend quality time to experience animals in their own habitat (hunting, playing time, mothering). Wild Portraits Safari only selects guides with a passion for photography that would bring with them their own professional camera to capture any moments and share pictures afterwards with you, definitely a major plus and great value for money!! We highly recommend this fantastic human and nature experience thanks to friendly, relaxed, reliable, insightful staff. You can really feel like you are enjoying the experience with your guide, contributing to making the safari from great to exceptional!
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Email Dr Suzanne Payne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Breathtaking safaris with an exceptionally knowledgable guide...just perfect!
This has been one of many safaris I have been on with this company and it was still incredible. James is one of the most knowledgable people I know when it comes to African animals. We had so many questions and he was so happy to give us every detail we wanted. He has an expert eye for finding animals, many that we would have never seen. He has great knowledge about the habits of the animals in each park and when the best times are to see them. He often maneuvered his vehicle to amazing spots to get the perfect angle or lighting for the most amazing photographs. Whether you are a professional photographer or just brought your phone along for a few shots, you will definitely be glad you had this amazing guide and photographer with you! I cannot tell you enough how pleased we were with the entire package, from our accommodation, flexibility with our safaris, and the exceptional service provided by James and this company when it came to getting the most out of our holiday experience. I will certainly return to this company again and again.
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Email Cannon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Second trip with James, he is the best!
Our group of six people had a wonderful experience in Amboseli and Maasai Mara. James arranged everything and it was perfect. We saw a lot of great wildlife, and got wonderful pictures of everything. When I go back, I will definitely book with Wildportraits Safaris again.
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Email Giuliana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience!
Once in a lifetime experience with the best guide we could have imagined. James really went above and beyond to make this safari unforgettable. The trip he planned and the camps he suggested were just perfect. His knowledge about animals is just incredible and compared to other guides we saw, he was so respectful with the animals, making sure to not disturb them in their natural habitat. You can really see that this is not just a job for him but really his passion which made all the difference.+ he takes amazing photos. We highly recommend!
