Kenya Wildlife Photo Challenge Adventure (11 Days)
Kenya is undoubtedly among the best locations for wildlife photography in the world. Immortalized by countless wildlife films, Kenya needs little introduction. We've designed our Kenya Photo Safari to take you to the heart of the region's best photographic locations. There are many national parks with plenty of mammals and birds that do not exist in the wild outside of Africa. In particular, the Masai Mara National Reserve in southern Kenya is generally regarded to be the best of the best. This safari, best for first timers, takes you to several parks in Kenya so that the participants can get a flavor from different locations. This is a safari for a serious amateur photographer.
If your objective is to shoot high-quality wildlife photographs, in my opinion you need to bring some long lenses and join a photography-specific tour that go out early in the morning and stay till early evening (with a long break at noon when the light is harsh). Moreover, since you will be photographing from safari vehicles most of the time, it is important to have no more than 3 or 4 photographers in each vehicle, and that is what this safari offers. Limited to 12 participants, this safari covers the most popular routing visiting the main Parks.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi - Nairobi Safari Club
Arrival at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport, met and greeted in our traditional style by our uniformed AfriChoice! representatives, transfer to your city hotel. An hour after checking, we take you on a city orientation tour that takes you through the Central Business District viewing the shopping areas, parliament buildings, Conference Centre ( KICC) and the Railway station and many of Nairobi's modern and historical buildings. Our city tour also takes you to places of interest such as the View Point to get a panaromic view of the city, National Museums of Kenya, the famous snake park and the colourful city market. Balance of the day is spent at leisure at your hotel. Dinner on own in your hotel. Overnight at Hotel, Nairobi Safari Club, Bed & Breakfast.
Day 2: Samburu National Reserve - Wilderness Samburu Lodge
Drive north via Nanyuki and Mt Kenya to the Samburu National Reserve. Rugged and remote, this wildlife reserve provides some the best and most colourful game viewing in the country. Lunch en route at The Trout - Tree Restaurant. Afternoon game drive en route to the lodge. Meals and overnight at Wilderness Samburu Lodge, Full Board
Day 3-4: Samburu National Reserve - Wilderness Samburu Lodge
Two full days in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Wilderness Samburu Lodge, Full Board
Day 5: Aberdare National Park - The Fairmont Ark
After breakfast drive to the lush foothills of the Aberdares Mountain Range to the Aberdares Country Club for lunch. After lunch transfer to The Fairmont Ark (children under 7yrs not permitted, light bags only) overlooking a waterhole and salt lick where the 'Big Five' occasionally gather for an exhilarating night of wild encounters. The Ark comprises three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing. Dinner and overnight at The Fairmont Ark, Full Board
Day 6-7: Lake Nakuru National Park (Flamingos Haven)
After breakfast, drive via Nyahururu (Thompson) Falls to to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous as the home to thousands of greater and lesser flamingo. The park also provides sanctuary for Rothschild giraffe, rhino and leopard. Arrive for lunch in Nakuru. Afternoon game drive in the park, a home to millions of flamingos and more recently leopards, black rhino and white rhino. After lunch proceed on a game-viewing drive returning for dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill. Full Board
Day 8: Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast, drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve offering wonderful scenery and plenty of game. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago. Arrive for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game drive until sunset. Meals and overnight at Wilderness Keekorok Lodge. Full Board
Day 9-10: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
2 Exciting days of wildlife photo shoot in Masai Mara Game Reserve. Early breakfast is followed by an exciting full morning's game-viewing drive including a visit to Mara River to view the hippos. Early morning optional balloon ride with champagne-style breakfast. Whole day in Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Wilderness Keekorok Lodge. Full Board
Day 11: Back to Nairobi, Departure
After breakfast drive to Nairobi, Kenya's colourful capital city. Lunch at Toona Tree Restaurant where you have an excellent opportunity to sample African Dishes. Optionally and at a fee, we can have the lunch at famous Carnivore Restaurant. Carnivore Barbecue Experience is also described as 'Meat Eaters Paradise' and is the Africa's Greatest Eating Experence! After lunch, transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your onward arrangements. AfriChoice! airport representative will re-confirm your onward flight, and assist you at check-in.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Excluded:
- International Airfares
- Tourist entry Visa to Kenya or any other country
- Travel Insurance Cover, Personal or Baggage (Recommended)
- International airport(s) departures taxes (if not included in your ticket)
- Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and/or quoted separately
- Expenses of personal nature such as phone calls, internet, laundry etc.
- All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
- Tips and gratuities to driver guides/lodge/hotel staff
- All other extras not mentioned in the 'included'
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Kenya
Photography and Videography
Wildlife Viewing
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