Peter Ndung’u is a National Geographic Explorer and a Kenyan documentary, wildlife, and travel photographer and filmmaker whose work explores the connections between nature, people, and wildlife. Through visual storytelling, he documents conservation efforts, cultural heritage, and the changing landscapes where human and ecological futures intersect. After leaving a career in law to pursue photography full time, Peter now focuses on long-term storytelling rooted in conservation, culture, and community. His work has received multiple awards, been featured by leading global platforms including National Geographic, Apple, Canon, CNN, The Financial Times and exhibited internationally. Peter is a Nature, Environment & Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) Fellow, an African Conservation Voices (ACV) Fellow, and a Jackson Wild Fellow. He is also a member of the African Photojournalism Database (APJD) and Canon’s Generation R, a collective of forward-thinking storytellers involved in the launch of Canon’s range of EOS R mirrorless cameras across Africa. Beyond his creative work, Peter is deeply committed to mentorship and expanding access to visual storytelling for Africans. He serves as a photography mentor with NEWF, has been a team leader for National Geographic Photo Camp in Botswana, and is a trainer with Canon Unseen, an initiative that enables visually impaired persons to experience and learn photography through inclusive and innovative approaches.

As a filmmaker, Peter has worked on international productions in Finland, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria and most recently worked on Bugs That Rule the World, which aired on PBS in the United States. He is currently producing a film in Kenya with the National Geographic Society’s Impact Story Lab, set to premiere in late 2026. Through his work, Peter seeks to inspire deeper appreciation and understanding of Africa’s biodiversity and cultural heritage while underscoring the urgent need for conservation.