Safari
Shompole Hides & Masai Mara Photography Safari (Porini)
Run by Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps · 10 days · Up to 3 people · Jan–Feb
About
Ten-day photo safari for just three guests (one vehicle row each) led by photographer and guide Alison Mees: four nights of overnight sessions in the lit Shompole waterhole hides, then four nights at Porini Mara Camp in Ol Kinyei Conservancy for big cats. Suitable for all levels.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | In season |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 January
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:22 | Night |
| 06:22 | 06:40 | Blue hour |
| 06:40 | 07:05 | Golden hour |
| 07:05 | 08:05 | Soft |
| 08:05 | 09:56 | Medium |
| 09:56 | 15:28 | Harsh |
| 15:28 | 17:18 | Medium |
| 17:18 | 18:18 | Soft |
| 18:18 | 18:44 | Golden hour |
| 18:44 | 19:01 | Blue hour |
| 19:01 | 24:00 | Night |
2.9 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.6 h |
| Feb (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.9 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.3 h | 6.0 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.8 h |
| May | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.4 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.2 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.3 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.7 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Nov | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.7 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.4 h |
The trip
- Length
- 10 days
- Group size
- Up to 3 people
- Led by
- Alison Mees
- Route
- Nairobi (JKIA) to Nairobi
- Language
- English
Route
- Nairobi Tented Camp
- Shompole photo hides
- Porini Mara Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Nairobi time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| JanIn season | 06:40– | 18:18– | 12h 11m12 h 11 min | 70° |
| FebIn season | 06:45– | 18:23– | 12h 9m12 h 9 min | 79° |
| Mar | 06:41– | 18:17– | 12h 7m12 h 7 min | 89° |
| Apr | 06:33– | 18:07– | 12h 5m12 h 5 min | 79° |
| May | 06:30– | 18:01– | 12h 3m12 h 3 min | 70° |
| Jun | 06:35– | 18:04– | 12h 3m12 h 3 min | 65° |
| Jul | 06:40– | 18:10– | 12h 3m12 h 3 min | 67° |
| Aug | 06:38– | 18:11– | 12h 4m12 h 4 min | 75° |
| Sep | 06:28– | 18:03– | 12h 6m12 h 6 min | 86° |
| Oct | 06:17– | 17:55– | 12h 8m12 h 8 min | 83° |
| Nov | 06:15– | 17:53– | 12h 11m12 h 11 min | 73° |
| Dec | 06:25– | 18:04– | 12h 12m12 h 12 min | 68° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026