Porcupine at Great Rift Valley

The escarpments & volcanic peaks of Kenya's Great Rift Valley give way to a mosaic of soda lakes, savannah grassland, acacia woodland & scrubby bushveld, terrain that offers plenty of cover for porcupines to forage unseen. Patience & a keen eye for movement along woodland edges & brush are essential when searching for them here. Travellers joining the Wildlife of Shompole Wilderness holiday in October stand a good chance of encountering these elusive creatures against this dramatic tectonic backdrop. As with much of the Rift Valley's wildlife, a quiet, observant approach will serve photographers best.