Photo safari special in a wilderness hide

Photo safari in a wilderness hide

Located between Amboseli National Park and the Maasai Mara, the hide offers an unparalleled blend of privacy, comfort, and authenticity.

This unique location offers more than just a safari—it’s an invitation into our home. With vibrant landscapes colored by the pinks, reds, and greens of nearby Lake Magadi and Lake Natron, encounters with both Greater and Lesser flamingos, and a warm, welcoming Maasai community, your stay will be rich with natural beauty and cultural connection.

Explore life at the foot of the world’s longest valley. Float downriver on a tube, visit a traditional Maasai village, photograph over 450 bird species, or witness the grace of endangered flamingos in their natural habitat. Shompole Wilderness is more than a camp—it's an experience of home, heart, and harmony with nature.

We invite you to stay with us, share in what we cherish, and help protect this remarkable place we call home.

Location

• Shompole Wilderness Camp sits on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River, in Shompole Community Land, Southern Kenya.
• Managed by the du Toit family alongside a local Maasai team.

Accommodation

• Six tents only – intimate, homely, and wild atmosphere.
• Tents are strategically placed to offer comfort and access to the stunning surrounding wilderness.

The Shompole Hide

• Co-created by: Johann du Toit & wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas (Camtraptions, BeetleCam).
• Structure: Two sunken, refurbished shipping containers.
• View: Ground-level view of a small waterhole (9m to furthest point, 12m wide).
• Lighting Options:
  • Front Lighting
  • Side Lighting (adjustable height, power, and color)
  • Back Lighting (for silhouettes and dust effects)
• Photo Gear Recommendations:
  • Wide: for giraffes, elephants
  • Medium: for zebras, impalas
  • 300mm+: for civets, close-ups
  • Fast lenses preferred
• Comfort & Amenities:
  • 4 beds, fans, flushing toilet
  • Starlink internet
  • Gimbals and bean bags provided (bring your own mounting plates)
  • Netting, no glass – close, immersive animal encounters

 Wildlife Experiences

• Game Drives (Day/Night): With expert guides through Shompole’s diverse habitats.
• Tracking & Bird Walks: Learn signs, tracks, and bird calls with local experts like Nixon.
• Bird Hide: Near the pool, with a dedicated waterhole for bird photography.
• Shompole hide : One of the best hides in Africa, best time to visit in the dry season.