Photography is one of the most powerful ways we can celebrate the natural world. Every image created in the field, every soft morning light, every long afternoon in the heat and dust, every unexpected moment unfolding in true wilderness becomes part of a much larger story. It is a story of pride, of connection, and of the deep pull that wild places have on people everywhere. A single photograph can remind us why we do what we do: it can reveal extraordinary wildlife, elevate the craft of guiding and exploration, and inspire people to protect what matters, not because they were told to, but because they felt it
Revealing the Best: The Greatest Wildlife Photographer Kenya Awards
REGISTER NOW – TO ATTEND ONLINE FREE
On November 30, we will unveil the winners of The Greatest Wildlife Photographer Kenya, celebrating a year of incredible talent and storytelling through the lens. This hybrid event will bring together an intimate audience in Nairobi and viewers around the world. Here’s what you need to know:
- Date: November 30
- Format: Hybrid – in-person in Nairobi + livestream worldwide – REGISTER
- Time: One-hour ceremony
- Cost: Free to attend
- Bonus: All registrants receive the full recording, even if they can’t join live
AND THE PRIZES THIS YEAR ARE EXCEPTIONAL:
OVERALL WINNER
• USD 2,500
• PLUS an unforgettable 9-night safari for two people
2nd Place
• USD 1,500
• PLUS a 6-night safari for two (3 nights at two partner camps)
3rd Place
• USD 1,000
• PLUS a 3-night safari for two
Category Winners
• Birdlife – USD 500 + 3-night safari for two
• Animal Behaviour – USD 500 + 3-night safari for two
• People’s Choice Award – USD 500 + 3-night safari for two
This is voted on publicly on Instagram after the event, which means you get to have a say and engage directly with the finalists.
And because we recognise that photography is often a shared achievement, the guide who drove the winning photographer will receive USD 1,500 in camera equipment.
As one of the official sponsors, Mackay Africa is excited to support a competition that celebrates Kenya’s extraordinary wildlife and directly benefits the people and organizations protecting it.
For the first time, this competition extended its reach beyond the Maasai Mara, showcasing stunning photography from across the entire country, from the misty forests to the coastal dunes, from the highlands to the dry northern reserves.
LET US DESIGN YOUR ULTIMATE PHOTO SAFARI
This year’s safari partners who made it all possible!
This year’s Conservation Partners, where all the contest fees are donated.
