“In the highlands you woke up in the morning and thought: Here I am, where I ought to be, because here I belong.”
Karen Blixen
Kenya, April 2023
Africa pulsates with a lifeforce that is primordial and powerful. It’s rooted in the land you walk on and penetrates every part of your being. You can feel it transpiring from your pores, filling you from within: mighty, inscrutable, ancient. Africa is the cradle of humanity and Kenya is a world known archaeological heaven where many of the most ancient remains of humans have been found. Here you can sense evolution and life itself at its best.
When people think of Kenya, there are usually two images that pop into their minds.
- One is of the Masai Mara and of its great wildlife.
- The other one is of white sandy beaches on the Indian Ocean.
Truly, Kenya is all of that, but it's also much more.
What we are offering you with this tour is something that goes beneath the surface of a country that is bigger than California and has an amazing variety of natural landscapes and wildlife, of course, but also a diverse and rich cultural history.
During our tour, we will walk the footsteps of all those who had the privilege of knowing Kenya when it was still pristine and uncontaminated. We will try to capture the spirit of a bygone era when hunters wore khaki and safaris were a grand operation of mobile camps, wicker baskets, metal crockery, tartan blankets and Stanley flasks.
We will visit and discover the places the first settlers and visitors to the country explored, wrote passionately about and decided to make their home; the land they chose to farm, growing coffee, tea and flowers, pineapples and green vegetables; the sceneries and views they learnt to love.

Who This Is For
If you answered yes to most of the questions above, then this tour is for you.




My husband and I were fortunate to travel on Ugo Cei's photography trip to Oman. The country itself is an undiscovered treasure, filled with nature and welcoming people. Traveling with Ugo was a pure pleasure. He offered us a thoroughly researched itinerary and lots of photographic guidance. We shot portraits, landscapes, markets and all manner of subjects and Ugo was always there to offer tips. Do yourself a favor and try out one of his workshops!
Why Kenya?



The Experience



Introducing My Tour Co-Leader
About
Stefania Boglioli
Stefania is a blogger, visual story teller and travel companion with a passion for sharing her journeys and her perspective with fellow curious travellers. Her trips are infused with culture, beauty and the unexpected thanks to her passion for literature, the arts and esotericism.
In 2003 she left Italy for Africa as a young journalist, armed with a tiny suitcase and a three month return ticket, determined to take the sabbatical year she had missed in her youth and to discover a country that had been bewitching her for years, beyond explanation or reason. She ended up spending 12 years of her life in Kenya.
In her own words...
Highlights
We are still in the process of designing and planning this tour, so many details are still undefined, but if you are interested, here are some of the details (subject to change).
- Dates will be likely between April 17 and 26, 2023.
- Duration will be 10 days, with the possibility of extensions.
- Highlights of the tour will include:
- Nairobi, The Giraffe Manor
- Davis Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (Elephant Orphanage)
- Karen Blixen Museum
- Lake Magadi
- Coffee and tea plantations
- Lake Naivasha with Crescent Island, where Out of Africa was filmed in part
- Masai Mara
- Lamu archipelago, including a private cruise on the Tusitiri dhow.
- Very small group size.
- Assistance of two professional photographers.
- The best local guides and drivers with private vehicles.
- The best accommodations available in the country, including:
- Private charter flight between Masai Mara and Lamu.

After two photo tours with Ugo in Italy, I cannot recommend the experience highly enough – the local knowledge of Italy, partnered with photographic expertise and guidance made for an extremely rewarding photo tour! Ugo guides and mentors you according to your skills, regardless of whether you are a beginner or experienced enthusiast. I have come away with greater understanding of the craft and confidence to build my skill set. I am inspired to continue my learning journey to create beautiful images. Thank you Ugo!!!



Itinerary
The one outlined below is a tentative itinerary and subject to change.
Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi
Day 2 – Nairobi
Day 3 – Kiambethu Tea Farm Visit
Day 4 –Lake Naivasha
Day 5 –Masai Mara
Day 6 –Masai Mara
Day 7 –Masai Mara to Lamu
Day 8 –Lamu
Day 9 –Lamu
Day 10 –Lamu to Nairobi

I have done 3 photo tours with 3 different guides and locations, this has been the best of the three. Ugo was definitely the best of the three guides. His attention to detail with setting the scene and location with models, suggestions on camera settings were helpful for me, a novice with portrait photography. I would definitely recommend any tour with Ugo, he is an excellent photographer willing to share his knowledge, experience and secrets of special places he knows to make the entire photography experience a lifetime memory.



We Have A Very Special Offer For You
By paying a small, entirely refundable deposit, you can reserve an option for a seat before everyone else and before the official announcement of dates and prices.
By doing so, you not only have the guarantee of a spot, but will also benefit of a €400 discount over the tour's price.
This offer is completely risk-free. When we announce the final dates and times, you will be asked if you want to confirm your option. In this case, you get a €400 discount on the full price.
This is the only discount we will offer on this tour!
If you decide that you can't join us, for whatever reason, your initial deposit will be refunded 100%, no questions asked.
You have nothing to lose by signing up for this pre-sale campaign. If the dates, prices, and final program are to your liking, you get a hefty discount. If they aren't, you haven't lost anything.
Tour seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and only the first 8 people to sign up for it are guaranteed of a seat. So, if you think you might possibly want to visit Kenya with us, but aren't 100% sure about it, it's worthwhile to sign up now, or you might have to regret it later.
Not sure about this works? Contact me now. We'll set up a call and I will answer all of your questions.
Ready to reserve your option with a 100% money back guarantee now? Use the appropriate button to send your initial, fully refundable deposit of €300.








