DISCOVER MASAIMARA
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR
DATES : 23-28 DECEMBER & DEC 30, 2021-JAN 5, 2022
- Thermal temperature checking devices in order to keep check every day.
- Abundant sanitisers all around the property
- Staff will be in gloves and masks throughout their duty hours in the property.
- Sufficient toiletries and accessories in the tents
- Bed accessories will be subject to daily wash using disinfectants.
- Sanitization of telecoms, switches & all room accessories post checkout.
Meals would be served to groups travelling together on separate tables. - Strict hygiene is followed in our kitchen and dining
- Utensils as a matter of practice are cleaned using chemicals with disinfectant properties.
- The staff clothing and table ware will be subject to intense sanitization before putting them into service.
- We wish to handle all payments online or using our credit-card machine to minimize the use of paper money and encourage you to cooperate..
- For safaris vehicles as part of the game package, We will allow a maximum of 4 guests per land-cruiser to maintain distancing within the vehicle.
- What helps us is that our property area is huge (30 acres) and the tents are widely spaced from each other. The guests will not come in contact with each other, unless they want to, and we will have more and enough space to follow social distancing protocols very strictly.
- Just to add, Narok County in Kenya (where Masai Mara is located) has rarely had any Covid case.
Masai Mara is arguably the most famous game reserve on the planet. It forms the most spectacular ecosystem of Africa and is named in the honour of Maasai people who are original inhabitants of the area. The word ‘mara’ means spotted denoting trees, savanna and cloud shadows that characterize the area. The park is situated on a rift valley. It is bounded by the Serengeti Park to the south, the Siria escarpment to the west, and Masai pastoral ranches to the north, east and west. The reserve is characterized by open grassland dotted by seasonally rivulets. The Sand, Talek and Mara River meander through the reserve. In the periphery of national reserve, there are many private conservancies. These are privately owned lands which also have wildlife, and these conservancies have their own set of properties. Colloquially by “Masai Mara” people mean the National reserve.Our camp is located inside the national reserve, right in the heart of the reserve, which is possibly the richest patch of wildlife in the Mara ecosystem with territories of two Lion prides overlapping with the camp, a pool of Hippopotami adjacent to the camp and our own resident Leopard Bahati which is often seen across the camp on a particular tree. The river crossing points and two famous Cheetah family territories are 10-15 minutes away, and so is Olkiambo airstrip.
- 4 PERSON IN SAFARI VEHICLE WITH EXTRA SPACE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
- ROAD & FLIGHT PACKAGE AVAILABLE
- STAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PARK
- LOCATED JUST 10 MIN FROM THE MARA RIVER
- WITNESS THE GREATEST WILDLIFE SPECTACLE ON THE PLANET – THE GREAT MIGRATION
- WITNESS THE BIG CATS IN ALL THEIR GLORY IN THE VAST SAVANNAHS OF MASAI MARA
- MEET THE OTHER FAMOUS DENIZENS OF THIS UNIQUE ECOSYSTEM – THE GIRAFFE, ZEBRAS, RHINO, HIPPO AND THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT
- BE GUIDED BY THE BEST GUIDES TO SEE THIS UNIQUE
- PARK FROM AN INSIDER PERSPECTIVE
Day 1 :
Early morning our driver will meet you at your hotel in Nairobi/Airport. Drive to Masai Mara en-route visiting the Rift Valley.
The camp is inside the park and your game drive will start post you enter the park. Reach your camp to check in and post lunch we will head for the first game drive, which will last till sunset.
The world’s renowned park and the newest 7th wonder of the world. “The Masai Mara Game Reserve” is a must see and the highlight of a Kenyan Safari. The Masai Mara National Reserve definitely picks the first spot on a list of illustrious wildlife reserves that span across the country. The reserve is located in the Narok County with the Siria escarpment to the west, Masai ranches to the north, east and west.
A contiguous reserve with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, the Masai Mara reserve is located in the southwestern area of Kenya. Named after the ethnic tribe Masai who have over the years developed a symbiotic relationship with the wilderness and wildlife, this national reserve is only a part of the larger Mara Ecosystem which comprises ranches, likes of Lemek, Koiyaki, Siana, Olkinyei and more. The Mara Triangle is more or less the central area of the reserve.
Day 2-5
Four whole days in the Mara with morning, mid-morning and evening game drives.
About the great migration The animals migrate from Serengeti to the Masai reserve, across the Mara River in search of water and food. The hordes of animals that dot the landscape are estimated to be more than 1.5 million. The sheer number of the wildlife that moves across the terrain is an experience to witness in a lifetime. Interestingly, the interplay of the ecosystems also opens up fascinating natural encounters. The crocodiles in the river wait for the animal bait, whereas the animals focus on getting to the other side alive. Similarly, once the migrant animals reach the Masai reserve, they are welcomed by the inhabitant wildlife as potential prey.
Day 6
Do an early morning game drive till about 10am or so. After breakfast at the resort you can start your drive to Nairobi, which is a 6-7 hour drive. You will arrive in Nairobi early evening and transferred to international airport for onward flight back home.
Photography Class
Beginner to Professional all are eligible to join this tour. Even if you are first timer you are welcome.
Classes are conducted before and after Safari with on-spot guidance and in-depth reviews.
All your questions are answered
- 5 Nights stay at our Camp on full board in Twin/Triple sharing.
- Day 1 Lunch to Day 6 breakfast included
- Daily unlimited litres of water per person included
- Nairobi to Mara return transfers in non AC Minivan, SUV or Landcruiser
- Safaris in Masai Mara in specially modified photography vehicle with silver rated guide and complimentary beanbags
- Silver rated Masai guide on safaris
- Park permit fees for 6 nights
- Complimentary bush breakfast and bush dinner
- One evening Masai dance and barbeque
- Off-road permit for the vehicle
- One village visit
Flight Tickets from your City to Nairobi
Stay in Nairobi (Rooms will be booked for Freshness and Breakfast)
Tips Drivers/Hotel Staff
Any personal Expenses
Laundry
Visa Fees
Balloon Safari $450
Internal Flight Nairobi-Masai-Nairobi(For Road Package)
Insurance
Yellow fever Vaccination Charges
90 Days before the event 25% cancellation rate.
60 Days before the event 50% cancellation rate.
30 Days before the event 60% cancellation rate.
Book your seat by making 20% of the Tour Cost.
Balance can be paid in 3-4 Installments or Pay balance on or before November 5th 2021.
TAMRON TELEZOOM LENSES ARE FREE THROUGH OUT THE TRIP
If you require Prime lens on rental then it will be arranged at extra cost at a discounted rate.
BATCH 1: DECEMBER 23-28, 2021
BATCH 2: DECEMBER 30-JANUARY 5, 2022
All participants have to arrive Nairobi on or before 23rd morning. Incase if you arrive later by noon flight package is possible. So all are requested to reach on or before 23rd morning. If you are late then you have to pay extra for transportation.
If you are early will book a hotel at extra cost, Room & Breakfast basis, which will be comfortable.
- We are at 5 mins from central Olkiombo airstrip, at centre of Masai Mara national reserve, in its most wildlife rich area.
- 10 mins away from Mara river main crossing (called Serena crossing).
- Topi pride, Enkenyei pride and Olgatuni pride of Lions overlap our territory, sometimes can be seen outside our entrance.
- Leopard Bahati resides in our area and surrounds, Kaboso and Bella territory are 15 mins away.
- Imani Cheetah with 3 cubs are 10-15 mins away, and famous 5 brothers are 10-30 mins away on most days.
- We are next to Rhino ridge and have one of the best chances for spotting Black Rhino in Mara.
- At Camp, vegetarian, non vegetarian, continental and all international food options are available.
- At Camp you experience stay in comfortable tents with ensuite washrooms, right in the middle of the savannahs.
- Our Camp is very experiential in nature, true to the spirit of the wilderness , bang in the middle of the forests to give you the real experience of wildlife. Of course it is safe and comes with superb recommendations from global travellers. You get the time advantage of moving out before Sunrise and coming back after Sunset as the sightings happen generally very close to our Camp. Also, we use 4X4 Landcruisers with pop-up roofs and all sides open as the safari vehicle. Our silver rated guide accompanies our guests on the safaris.
TOUR COST
Upon request all the package costs will be shared.
Reach out for customized Tour with your own dates for small groups.
