Kenyan wildlife photography competition announces winners

The Greatest Wildlife Photographer – Kenya competition, which spotlights striking images of Kenya’s biodiversity while raising funds for conservation organisations, has announced the winners of its 2025 edition.

Take a look at the winners below:

The Long Wait by Pie Aerts at Amboseli National Park

Pie Aerts was named The Greatest Wildlife Photographer – Kenya 2025 for his June finalist submission titled “The Long Wait”.

Lighting and Grace by Raj Desai at Lake Nakuru National Park

Raj Desai sits at second place with his July finalist submission, “Lighting and Grace”, shot at Lake Nakuru National Park.

Arboreal Leopard by Janis Hurley at Lake Nakuru National Park

Coming in third place is Janis Hurley with her March finalist submission, “Arboreal Leopard”, also shot at Lake Nakuru National Park.

The competition also presented awards for animal behaviour and birdlife.

Monarchs of the Mara by Hennie van Heerden at Maasai Mara National Reserve

Hennie van Heerden’s October finalist submission, “Monarchs of the Mara”, won the award for animal behaviour.

Awakening by Laszlo Potozky

“Awakening” by Laszlo Potozky, also an October finalist, was crowned the birdlife winner.