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About Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli
Kenya, is undoubtedly one of the best wildlife destinations in the world. It has some of the world’s most famous game reserves and national parks like Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Aberdare, Tsavo, Samburu and Amboseli.
Maasai Mara is ravishingly beautiful and also offers long, undisturbed views and utterly dramatic panoramas. The weather really means something here. The sun may beat down unforgivingly, huge clouds in fabulous shapes may sweep across the widest of skies, and the wind ripples the grasses as though they are stroked by a giant hand. The landscape is stunning. The famously black-maned Mara lions are possibly the stars of the Mara show with Cheetah, Elephant, Kongoni, Topi, Thompson's gazelle, Hyena roams freely the vast landscape.
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya, outside the town of Naivasha in Nakuru County, which lies north west of Nairobi. It is part of the Great Rift Valley. The name derives from the local Maasai name Nai'posha, meaning "rough water" because of the sudden storms which can arise. Lake Naivasha is famous for its high populations of hippos. The lake is a birder's paradise as it is home to over 400 bird species both resident and migratory birds.
Amboseli National Park is in southern Kenya. It’s known for its large elephant herds and views of immense Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya's most popular parks. The name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust", and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close.
Personal Things to Carry
- Carry a big towel / cloth to protect your gear from dust
- Carry a big cloth / bandanna / scarf to protect you from the dust
- Body Warmer for the chilly early mornings
- Sun screens lotion with better SPF value
- Carry your prescription and medicine which you take
- Carry mosquito/insect repellent
- Carry a pair of good binoculars (optional)
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi where you will be met by our representative after clearing with immigrations formalities and briefed about your safari. We will start our road drive to Maasai Mara reserve park after a quick breakfast. If we manage to reach the base camp before 3 pm, we will have lunch and drive to our 1st game drive.
Day 2, 3, 4: Maasai Mara (Full day of game drive)
Wake up before sunrise and proceed on a full-day game-viewing drive with packed breakfast and lunch in search of the myriad of game that make this reserve their home. If you are lucky, you can witness a live kill, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! Maasai Mara is where you can expect to see the famous 'Big 5' and even a river crossing of migrating herds as we are travelling during the famous migration period of the year.
Day 5: Lake Naivasha
After an early breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha National park to witness large birding species with a boat ride. Evening back to base camp for dinner and good sleep.
Day 6, 7: Amboseli
After an early breakfast drive to Amboseli National park. On arrival have lunch and proceed for the game drive. Next day rise early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from largest tuskers to giraffes and baboons.
Day 8: Amboseli to Nairobi
Early rise for a morning game drive. Return to base for lunch and farewell to your wilderness. Drop-off to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Is this tour for you?
Anyone with a keen interest in wildlife, the big cats in general and bird photography can join us. If you are a beginner, get the expert photography advice during the tour and for advanced photographers, we provide the best-guided experience for you to make the frames you have in your mind.
Exclusive to our safaris, our Maasai drivers are trained in the basics of lighting as they apply to wildlife photography, in order to best line up the vehicles for the most advantageous shots.
Safari Highlight
Our camp is located inside the reserve, close to the action with quick access away from the tourist traffic found elsewhere.
Photography Gears
Telephoto lenses reaching up to at least 400mm focal length to photograph wildlife at a distance. And please carry a shorter focal length lens including wide angle lens to photograph the landscapes opportunities of Maasai Mara. Carry additional charged batteries, memory cards, HDD/SSD storage drives, Laptop. If possible do carry 2 camera bodies for better flexibility and to reduce changing of lens in field and during action.
Photographic Vehicle
Our photographic vehicles are customized with open sides and also maximize the space and flexibility that a photographer needs. On this safari there will be only 3 people per vehicle.
Can I bring my Spouse and Child
Yes, you can. We visit one of the most awesome wildlife destinations in the world on this photography tour. Your partner and child will enjoy the journey with the group. Please note that we do not offer a separate non-photographer pricing. Child below 15 years are not allowed.
Cost Includes
- Pick and drop off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- 4N accommodation at 4-star camp in river front suites in Maasai Mara with full board meals
- 1N accommodation at 5-star camp in Naivasha with meals
- 2N accommodation at 5-star camp in Amboseli with meals
- All required park fees at Maasai Mara & Amboseli
- Maasai Mara - Naivasha - Amboseli road transfer
- Bird watching & photography within the Mara camp
- Campfire and riverside dinner (as weather permit) at Maasai Mara
- Boat ride in Naivasha
Vaccination
Please note Oral polio and Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry into Kenya. (In Kuwait, this can be availed at MOH ports and borders division, Shuwaikh)
Cost Excludes
- Travel from your location to Nairobi
- Visa Fees, Vaccination
- Travel Insurance, Medical Insurance
- Mineral water and soft drinks
- Beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic
- Balloon safari. (Available optional at an extra cost of $500 per person). Please inform us 2 days in advance if interested.
- Maasai village visit
- All expenses of personal nature (laundry, telephone calls, etc.)
- Tips and Gratuities (please budget around USD 30 per day)
Visa
VISA process is online. Logon to mentioned link and first get registered yourself and create a login Account. You can apply for eVisa for Kenya at https://accounts.ecitizen.go.ke/register
Cancellation Terms
At times due to unfortunate incidents you may have to cancel this tour. The following are cancellation terms:
- 10% deposit is non refundable booking fee
- Before 60 days of the tour date – 90% of tour cost will be refunded
- Before 30 days of the tour date – 50% of tour cost will be refunded.
- All cancellation within 30 days of the tour date – No refund
Note
- The itinerary mentioned in this page is subject to favorable weather and road conditions. In case of bad weather and inaccessibility to a destination, we will do our best to make alternate plans. The tour price or any part of it will not be refunded in the event of unfavorable conditions anytime during the tour days.
- Wildlife sightings depend on various factors, including weather, availability of food and the animal showing up in our vicinity
- No refunds will be made if a participant is unable to complete the tour owing to medical conditions or any other reasons, after starting the tour.
I love the way you taught photography, simple and on the basis of your experience.The way you conducted the workshop was more than amazing.It helped me a lot.
One of the best bird photo tour I had attended with Guru at Bharatpur
