Kenya Wildlife Photography Safari

Duration

12 Days

Accomodation

3x - Lodge
1x- Hotel
7x - Camp

Overview

Experience a photographic adventure in a land famous for truly iconic images of Africa. The Amboseli offers the best picturesque spots with its mighty Elephant herds captured against the backdrop of the towering Kilimanjaro. The Maasai Mara ecosystem spices up your photography adventure with the big 5, scenic landscapes and its vast array of plain game. Samburu, one of the lesser-known of Kenya’s reserves, offers unique animal life and topography for stunning photo opportunities making it one of the best-kept secrets on the wildlife photography bucket list!

This dedicated wildlife photography safari will give you the time you need to enjoy photographing incredible wildlife. You will have ample time looking for specific behavior and action from different angles and in different light and conditions working with our experienced guides who understand what it takes to get the right shot. You also need lots of space to move your equipment in the vehicle hence our jeeps will only have four pax to give you the room you need.

 

 

Tour Map

Tour Map Download Map View Live Map

Tour Plan

Day 1 Departure and Arrival

Upon arrival in Nairobi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport we will be met by our driver/guide and transferred to Four Points Sheraton Hotel  for an overnight stay on Bed & Breakfast.

Accommodation: Four Points Sheraton Hotel

Meal Plan: B B

Day 2 Drive to Samburu

After breakfast we  kick start our photography safari by heading North  to Samburu Game Reserve arriving in time for a late lunch. In the afternoon we embark on our first game drive.  Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid Savannah watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River. It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north part of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to zebras and Beisa Oryxes. Overnight will be at Elephant Bedroom Camp set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River and shaded by Doum palms and other trees.

Accommodation: Elephant Bedroom Camp
Meal Plan: B L D

Day 3 Game drives in Samburu

After enjoying a hearty breakfast from our tent’s verandah, we set off to explore Samburu Game Reserve. This park is renowned for its variety of wildlife species which have adapted amazingly well to the harsh and hot climate of the area. The unique species include the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, and the Somali Ostrich. Overnight stay is at Elephant Bedroom Camp.

Accommodation: Elephant Bedroom Camp
Meal Plan: B L D

Day 4 Game drives in Samburu

Today is another day to explore the grasslands and acacia woodlands of Samburu. We only return to the lodge for lunch. At this time the temperatures hit their peak and the animals look for shade under the trees. Samburu National Reserve covers 104 square kilometers and the Ololokwe Table Mountain forms a dramatic backdrop towards the north. Today we’ll be in pursuit of the elephants, buffaloes, lions and leopards that reside here.  Dinner and overnight stay will be once again at Elephant Bedroom Camp.

Accommodation: Elephant Bedroom Camp
Meal Plan: B L D

Day 5 Fly to Maasai Mara

Today is our last day in Samburu. After breakfast, we will have a short game drive enroute to the airstrip for our flight to Maasai Mara where we will arrive in time for lunch.  This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. We will have lunch at the lodge before departing for an afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Malaika Camp
Meal Plan: B L D

Day 6 Game drives in Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara  is an extension of the Serengeti in Tanzania and all the “Big Five” are found here. The “Mara” is everything that we imagine when we think about iconic Africa. It’s a land of sweeping savannah and grasslands where herds, packs and prides roam free in the tall grass or amongst flat-top acacia trees. Our time here will be filled with stunning photography on our game drives with the great migration underway.

Accommodation: Malaika Camp
Meal Plan: B L D

Day 7 Game drives in Maasai Mara

The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today during extensive game drives. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. We can either decide to do a morning game drive with packed breakfast or have breakfast then do mid-morning game drives.

The wealth of wildlife at the Maasai is unrivalled in Africa, particularly during the migration of wildebeests from July to October. All meals and overnight will again be at Malaika Camp.

Accommodation: Malaika Camp
Meal Plan: B L D

Day 8 Game drives in Maasai Mara

Today we have another day to explore Maasai Mara. Morning Game Drive accompanied with packed breakfast and later we do afternoon game drives. Overnight stay is at Malaika Camp.

Accommodation: Malaika Camp
Meal Plan: B L D

Day 9 Fly to Amboseli

Today is our last day exploring Maasai Mara. We opt for morning game drive with packed breakfast before returning to the camp for lunch. After lunch, our driver will transfer us to the airstrip for our flight to Amboseli National Park.

Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge
Meal Plan: B L D

Day 10 Game drives in Amboseli

After breakfast we set out to explore the beauty that is Amboseli. Situated in the southern part of kenya, bordering Tanzania, Amboseli sits on the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro offering very scenic views hence ideal for your photography and video shoots.

Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge

Meal Plan: B L D

Day 11 Game drives in Amboseli

The open plains of Amboseli make game viewing and wildlife photography come together in a spectacular fashion. An array of large game and a list of over 400 bird species populate the park. Getting close to breeding-herds of elephants as well as some of the largest Tuskers in Africa are some of the attraction this national park is best known for. These majestic herds of elephants will be one of the many scenes we will aim to photograph on this safari. Other animals include zebra, buffalo, lion, cheetah, wildebeest, and giraffe, just to name a few.

Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge

Meal Plan: B L D

Day 12 Morning game drives, drive to Nairobi

Today we have one last game drive in the morning before we leave for Nairobi. We take in every moment of waking up with the beautiful views of Mt Kilimanjaro as we will miss this. Our driver will drive us back to Nairobi, for a day room at Four Points Sheraton where we can freshen up as we wait for our evening departure marking the end of our memorable safari.

Included

  • Pick up and transfer to and from Nairobi Airport upon arrival and departure
  • Overnight Nairobi
  • All Game Drives and Park fees, Vehicle, Extended Landcruiser (3 participants per vehicle)
  • English speaking driver/guides
  • Full Board accommodation at Tented Camp accommodations on safari (full board = all meals)

Excluded

  • International Air from the USA or Europe to/from Nairobi
  • Dinner upon arrival or on departure day
  • Visit to a Samburu or Maasai village
  • Drinks in hotels and lodges/ telephone/ laundry/ tips


Price

From 3 Pax $10,050.00 p.p.s

*Residents and Citizens discount available


Help Me Plan My Trip

Your data is safe with us. We will not spam you or share the information with any third parties.



Reach Us Now:

24/7 Support

From 3 Pax $10,050.00 p.p.s
*Residents and Citizens discount available
Help Me Plan My Trip
8
$10,050.00
$0.00
Available:
Total:


Your data is safe with us. We will not spam you or share the information with any third parties.



Reach Us Now:

24/7 Support