
Legends of the Wild
Information and FAQ
The Recce - So we began to hear about this camp as a place to go and photograph a regularly seen black leopard but we ignored it as we didn't want to gamble on a safari for just one single animal as many things could happen before the trip. Then, after speaking to local guides, it became apparent that the camp and the surrounding area has become a real hotspot for leopards so we decided to go and have a 6 drive, 3 night recce. Wow is all we can say!!! We photographed leopards on EVERY drive, tracking off road when needed, and had just simply incredible access to these normally elusive cats. All the images you see in this brochure were taken during these 6 drives, it was simply incredible. 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. Incredible.
The leopards - they are present because of the density of prey species locally, we saw Dik Diks literally every 10 ft! We generally find the leopards when they are walking / patrolling their territory or hunting. This means they are moving a lot, which gives us a variety of habitats to photograph them in, and lots of changing light too. We do night drives here, as the leopards are used to it, you can get very different images and all lights are pointed with total respect and they are not illuminated when hunting as you can see here….
The Vehicles - the vehicles were superbly adapted for what we needed, driven by real leopard loving experts complete with a local spotter too. The vehicles have low angle shooting holes and lots of space as they are open so you can shoot from a variety of angles. With off road driving and priority for our vehicles you have the best chances of getting some awesome pictures of leopards.
The Camp - we will be in our own private camp just 5 minutes drive from their main camp, it's secluded and on the banks of the river. It has the feeling of a mobile camp yet with permanent cottages, rustic and comfortable. They have basic furniture, mossie nets, private bathrooms and shower (under the stars sometimes) with 24 hour hot water and are nice places to be. A perfectly good place for us and with such an "out of africa" charm. Food is a simple buffet with a main course, sides and a desert. Special diets can be catered for. A brunch will be taken at a special location in the bush on some mornings, at the camp there is a lovely open boma where we can eat and relax during the day. The camp is very eco focussed, it is dependant on solar power and uses all sustainable tourism principles. It's private and Andy loved it.
Here are some images of daily life tracking leopards plus our lovely exclusive camp…
The Guide Team
Lots of people run safaris, what separates our expeditions is the experienced guide team that we have, plus the Travel Trust Association bonding that protects your holiday money from supplier failure. Your guide for this trip will be Andy Rouse.
Andy Rouse
Perhaps a little about Andy for those that have never worked with him before. Andy has won over 28 major international awards, been a pro for nearly 25 years and has led photographic expeditions all over the world. He prides himself in only offering the very best destinations, and has built a reputation as one of the best photographic safari guides in the world. Put simply, if you book a WildBunch safari, you can rest assured that you will be guided by one of the best in the business. Andy’s safari’s are always packed with fantastic opportunities, expert guidance and a drive to get the very best for his clients, as well as being a lot of fun - you are on holiday after all!
Andy shoots with the Sony A1 Mark II, but rest assured no matter what system you use, Andy will be able to help you get the most from your system and yourself.
Away from work he is a proud husband, Dad and West Ham fan!
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This is a very easy trip since all activities will be from our 4×4 vehicle.
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Rest assured that this safari is backed by the Travel Trust Association (TTA). 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 have total financial confidence in us, and your booking with us, as a trusted and reputable tour operator.
Further details of our TTA membership can be found by clicking here
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Of course we cannot predict this as the world is changing, but in general it's very pleasantly warm at this time of the year. Expect daytime highs of 25C and night time lows of 12C. The days should be clear but we can get rain and you must be prepared for this. It can be cloudy too so a light fleece is essential. In short it’s unpredictable!
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Comprehensive pre departure information will be provided 3 months before departure. This will cover photo kit, clothing, visas, tips and anything else you need to know.
Lens wise flexibility will be the key here so a couple of zoom lenses and something for wide angles will be ideal.
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We appreciate that for a lot of you, you have your own frequent flyer memberships and preferences. So, as we do for all our safaris, once you book we will tell you when and where you need to be and give you some flight recommendations.
All transfers are included in the package in Nairobi.
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Yes of course. Your return domestic flight from Nairobi to the neatest airstrip to the camp with extra baggage allowance is included plus all transfers to and from the camp.
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We have put this section in as it's very important that anyone considering coming on this tour reads it. We are always 100% honest with our clients so there are no surprises when you arrive.
When we go offroad it can be slightly rough, we will drive very slowly and carefully but there will be thorn bushes that will try to come in the vehicle, you will be warned and have time to get out the way but you need to know we will be bushwhacking!
Now because of the habitat, and the way that leopards move, you cannot expect to sit in your seat and have a clear view. Sometimes it might be but there might be grass from where you are sitting, whereas for others it will be clear. The vehicle will always stop in the best place for the leopard and the sighting, it will be upto you to move in the vehicle to ensure a clear shot. Andy will be at the front controlling it for everyone BUT it's sometimes impossible to get a clear shot for everyone, whereas other times it's easy, so you have to understand that moving is essential. There is a low angle slot at the front that you will share between you.
The camp is rustic and comfortable but not luxurious, the food is hearty but not the same as other camps you may have been to. Finally you must not think about this as a general safari where you will photograph lots of species, you will not!!! We will be 100% focussed on leopards and will be constantly searching for them - yes if we see something amazing we may stop but it will be unlikely if it's not a leopard or a wild dog!!!
So that's that, all the slight negatives, which is just our way of being honest. It's an easily manageable trip for anyone!
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The tour is open to both photographers and non photographers. The atmosphere is holiday when we are in the lodge, and wildlife focus when we are out and about.
Our tours are inclusive, anyone is welcome irrespective of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. We just ask that you come with a smile and a love of wildlife.
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It’s important that you understand that whilst we guarantee that everyone will do their very best to get you the very best in photographic opportunities we cannot guarantee photographable sightings. As stated this tour has a very high success rate, but nature and wildlife can be unpredictable. All images in this brochure have been taken on our 2025 recce so it shows what is possible.
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 look for everything we can, we absolutely cannot guarantee in anyway shape or form that you will see any of these. It can rain. It can be cloudy. The wildlife can be elusive. 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!
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Your day starts at 6am with morning coffee / biscuits and then we head out at 620am ish until 10am (the leopards can be active late here). We will then either return to camp for breakfast or have a brunch outside.
Then you can chill until 4pm when we meet for coffee and cake before heading out again. At dusk we pause for sundowners and snacks before we begin the evening tracking session using lights. We return to the camp at 8pm ish for dinner and bed, usually we go straight into dinner.
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We can usually cater for most dietary requirements so please get in touch with any questions and we will be happy to help.
Travel Trust Association
Now we know that there are a lot of people out there offering photographic tours, however rest assured that this safari is backed by the Travel Trust Association (TTA). 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 have total financial confidence in us, and your booking with us, as a trusted and reputable tour operator.
Further details of our TTA membership can be found by clicking here.