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KENYA PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARIS >>
10 Days Kenya Photographic
safaris
10 Days Kenya Wildlife Migration
photographic safari covering Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu.
Kenya wildlife photography safari.
For those who desire an adventurous game viewing/photographing
holiday safaris, then Kenya is the place to visit. With its friendly
people, rich culture, the many sunny and sparkling white beaches,
abundant wildlife/birdlife, breathe taking sceneries not forgetting
the spectacular annual wildebeest migration that that takes place in
Maasai Mara starting from July through to October. Kenya has good
weather all year round which is an added bonus to Kenya holidays
hence you can plan your vacation any time of the year.
10 Days Kenya wildlife Photographic safaris
Day 1 : Arrival – Nairobi
Meet and assist service at Jomo Kenyatta international airport-
Transfer to Nairobi safari club hotel for overnight stay
Day 2 : Nairobi – Masai Mara
Pick up from your hotel at 0730 hrs and drive via the scenic Great
Rift Valley, A brief stop at the view point to get a view /take
photos of the Great Rift Valley. You arrive Masai Mara in good time
for lunch. Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at
Keekorok Lodge
Day 3/4 : Maasai Mara
Full days spent exploring the park /drive to Mara river for the
migration crossing and other scenic parts on the game reserve while
you take photos/video. Dinner and overnight stay at Keekerok lodge
.Hot air balloon safari can be arranged at a cost of US$450 per
person
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game
sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game reserve in
Kenya. The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great extent in this
reserve. Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen at the Mara. A
spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of
wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from Serengeti plains across the
Tanzania border and the Mara River to reach Maasai Mara grazing
fields from late June. The dramatic crossing of the river and the
preying on the migrants by predators can be viewed from early July
to August. The reserve abounds with birdlife since dose to about 452
species have been recorded. Hot air balloon safaris are readily
available in this park
Day 5 : Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National park
Pre breakfast game drives then return to the lodge for breakfast.
Depart Masai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru National park famed for
numerous species of birds and more so the pink flamingoes. Lunch at
Sarova Lion Hill lodge – then proceed for afternoon game drives
/photographing in the magnificent park. Dinner and overnight stay at
Sarova lion Hill Lodge
Day 6 : Lake Nakuru National park
Full day spent exploring /photographing the park. Dinner and
overnight stay at Sarova Lion hill lodge
Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the
over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake
on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions
of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears
ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an
important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild
Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and
baboons are all residents here.
Day 7 : Lake Nakuru – Samburu
Breakfast then depart the lodge soon after breakfast and drive to
Samburu game reserve to arrive by lunch time. After lunch embark on
a game drive to sight resident wildlife species like the Reticulated
Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue-necked Somali
Ostrich that are rare elsewhere in the country. Dinner and overnight
will be at the spectacular Samburu lodge
Day 8/9: Samburu game reserve
Full days spent exploring the park/ getting the best shots in the
parks. Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu lodge .Visit the
Samburu villages to learn the Samburu people’s way of life/take
photos with the Samburu Morrans
The highlights of Samburu game reserve
is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area
where the local people have a rich and colorful heritage. The
reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife
which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe,
grevy’s zebra and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365
species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries.
Day 10: Samburu – Nairobi
Breakfast then drive to Nairobi where the safari ends. Drop off at
the airport to board your home bound flight
Cost per person
2 pax US$ *******
4 pax US$ *******
Tour price includes:
• Transport in a custom made safari minibus with pop up roof ideal
for game wing and photography
• Exclusive use of the safari vehicle/guide
• Accommodation in lodges /camp specified above in a double on full
board basis
• Return airport transfers in Nairobi
• 1 night hotel accommodations in Nairobi on bed and breakfast
basis.
• Game drives as per the itinerary
• Services of a driver/guide
• Flying Doctors evacuation cover
• Cultural visits to Maasai /SamburuVillages
• 1 litre Mineral water per person per day
Tour price Excludes
• Personal travel insurance
• Hotel accommodations in Nairobi after the safari
• Tipping
• Drinks
• Personal effects
• Extras not mentioned above
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