Ishara Kenya

10/04/2026

Not every scene is comfortable. This is the wild without edits — the honest currency of survival. Hard to witness. Harder to look away.

10/04/2026

Captured by world-class filmmakers Sam Newton and Chris Balladarez at Ishara, 'The Lioness' is a cinematic tribute to empowerment and belonging. The film explores the journey of finding one’s voice in the wild, rooted in the spirit of the lioness who commands her domain with a fierce, wordless authority.

Follow Imara's Journey: https://www.instagram.com/imara.in.mara/Shot on the Canon EOS C50 in OpenGateThank you to Ishara Kenya for hosting: https://www.insta...

09/04/2026

Kori Sampson is an endurance athlete who believes wellbeing is built in the daily choices, not just the big milestones. Returning to Ishara with his family, he brought that mindset, his deep-lived wisdom, and the presence we all love him for. An Ishara wellness icon in every sense, Kori continues to inspire everyone who shares time and space with him.

Kori Sampson is an endurance athlete who believes wellbeing is built in the daily choices, not just the big milestones. Returning to Ishara with his family, he brought that mindset, his deep-lived wisdom, and the presence we all love him for. An Ishara wellness icon in every sense, Kori continues to...

07/04/2026

A whisper of whiskers, warm gold against deep green; the softest approach, the strongest presence.

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
400mm, f/4.0, 1/1250 sec, ISO 160

05/04/2026

After months of planning and dreaming, Josh & Alannah’s Ishara honeymoon became the real thing—first light rolling across the Mara, the plains lush and verdant after the rains, and close-up encounters that brought those hold-your-breath moments a safari is made of. But what made it truly specal was the calm, the connection, and the way time seemed to slow down.

They arrived full of anticipation and left with something even richer: stories they’ll tell for years, and memories that feel like they belong to them alone.

04/04/2026

The Mara plays out in full colour — tenderness and brutality in the same frame. Dawn brings new life; dusk closes other stories. The strong fall, the small endure, and the balance keeps moving. We don’t come to rewrite it. We come to witness it — quietly, honestly — and leave with a deeper respect for every breath.

Canon EOS R5
400mm, f/2.8, 1/1000 sec, ISO 200

03/04/2026

Oliver Solberg, one of rally’s most electrifying talents to emerge in recent years, arrived at Ishara with his fiancée, Chloe, for their first-ever safari while in Kenya for the WRC Safari Rally. Curious, open, and ready to take it all in, their days unfolded with thrilling game viewing and that rare kind of presence the wild brings out. In between, there was time spent with the Maasai, cheerful conversations, and evenings shaped by sundowners and beautiful dining experiences.

A true highlight was Oliver sharing driving tips and tricks in the muddy terrain with our own team — hands-on, light-hearted, and great fun. His warmth, humour, and easy charm won our hearts, and we can’t wait to welcome them back again.

Canon EOS R3
35mm, f/2.8, 1/1600 sec, ISO 100

02/04/2026

A zebra foal was left alone after its mother died. When we returned a few hours later, we were devastated to find the mother had been eaten. The herd had already moved on, but the foal, dazed and searching, kept circling what was left.

It wandered on reluctantly, trying to find companionship with elephants, but the bigger animals towered over it, intimidated it, and chased it away. This small life, suddenly on its own, faced an uncertain path with no mother to follow, no safety to run to. All we could do was watch — helpless, hearts in pieces.

01/04/2026

We came across Neema on the move recently, reading the plains with every step. In the grass, a newborn Thomson’s gazelle lay hidden—an easy meal, if luck held. She ate quickly, but the air carried the scent. A hyena followed the trail and, in the end, claimed what remained.

Canon EOS R3
400mm, f/2.8, 1/3200 sec, ISO 500
Canon Central & North Africa

31/03/2026

We recently hosted a Canon photography training for staff members eager to sharpen their skills and confidence with a camera. Led by Fred Ochieng, an accredited Canon trainer, and Joseph Njenga, one of our resident professionals, the session focused on practical techniques, creative choices, and how to tell stories through images. It was a natural fit for our photo studio, a rare space in the Mara that champions visual storytelling, supports emerging talent, and offers guests complimentary Canon gear, guidance in the field, and fun photoshoots, so they can take home something truly personal.

Canon EOS R6 Mark II
70mm, f/2.8, 1/500 sec, ISO 800
Canon Central & North Africa

27/03/2026

An altercation between a bull elephant and a handful of Rongai cubs made for a very entertaining few minutes. The cubs, full of confidence and looking for a game, edged in a little too close—testing boundaries the way youngsters do.

The bull had no interest in play. With a sharp turn, a warning rumble and a brisk charge, he sent them scattering in every direction, all bravado replaced by sudden, urgent retreat.

Out here, the mood can change in a heartbeat—never a dull moment.

Canon EOS R5
170mm, f/2.8, 1/125 sec, ISO 12800