A perfect marry in the Maasai Mara

The native guides know the Maasai Mara and its wildlife inside out, enriching their clients' experiences. However, while they excel in understanding the terrain, animal behavior, and optimal viewing angles, they lack proficiency in photography. This is where Canon Miraisha steps in, offering them essential photography skills to capture the perfect shot and enhance their ability to educate and engage their customers for a superior experience and giving them the competitive edge on other guides in the Mara who are guiding.

Moreover, our focus on empowering women through education and skill development is particularly significant in this context. In many rural communities, including those within the Maasai Mara, women often face systemic barriers that limit their opportunities for advancement. By equipping them with photography skills and knowledge, we aim to address this disparity and empower them to thrive in their roles as guides and educators. Furthermore, through our collaboration with young Maasai children, we are not only nurturing a hobby but also fostering the growth of tomorrow’s generation of skilled professionals.

What makes this partnership truly special is the involvement of Maasai guides who, being indigenous to the land, possess a profound knowledge of the animals' traits and behaviors. This expertise gives the guides an edge, knowing when a lion is about to attack its prey or a birds nesting behavior the guides have the inside knowledge to capture no ordinary photographs but truly special moments that reflect the soul of the Masai Mara. The Canon Miraisha programme, in collaboration with Ishara run a three-month photography training and mentorship programme for 9 Maasai safari guides that are working in the Masai Mara.

The programme encompasses everything from learning how to take photos, capturing the moment, looking for creative angles and being able to teach their customers while being out on game drives. It is the perfect marry as the Maasai guides are indigenous to the land and know a lot about the animal’s traits and behaviors to be able to capture special moments in their photos.