RCGS: Kenya Photography Safari with Scott Forsyth

RCGS: Kenya Photography Safari with Scott Forsyth

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RCGS: Kenya Photography Safari with Scott Forsyth

7 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi

Visiting: Kenya

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

WYMPS

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

7 - 12

Physical rating:

Leisurely

Age range:

16 to 99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:
English

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Tour Overview

No country, perhaps, is more synonymous with a classic African safari than Kenya. Step into scenes from ‘Out of Africa’ accompanied by renowned RCGS Photographer-in-Residence, Scott Forsyth on this Exodus Classic featuring exclusive upgraded accommodation for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. An innate curiosity of the natural world combined with his passion for landscapes has made him the perfect host on this adventure through the best of Kenya. Scott will be on-hand to help you capture the beauty of Kenya’s wildlife and dramatic scenery through the lens of your camera.Head out into Lake Nakuru National Park in search of white rhinos and elusive leopards. Cruise along Lake Naivasha on a boat ride past hippos and brightly colored flamingos. Explore perhaps the most famous ecosystem in the world and observe one of the greatest spectacles of the natural world: The Masai Mara’s Great Migration. Watch as millions of wildebeest and zebra crossing a crocodile-infested river on their annual journey through the savannah. You’ll even have the option to soar above the action in a sunrise balloon ride over the African plains before heading home with memories to last a lifetime.

Highlights

  • Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras make their annual migration

  • Embark on a morning and afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos and white rhinos

  • Perfect your photography skills with Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence, Scott Forsyth

  • Enjoy 3 days of game viewing in the Masai Mara

  • Cruise Lake Naivasha on a boat ride

  • Enjoy 3 days of game viewing in the Masai MaraWitness thousands of wildebeest and zebras make their annual migrationCruise Lake Naivasha on a boat rideEmbark on a morning and afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos and white rhinosPerfect your photography skills with Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence, Scott Forsyth

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start Nairobi; To Lake Naivasha; Optional Afternoon Nature Walk
Meals Included: lunch, dinner

This morning all clients should be at Eka Hotel by 7am in Nairobi to commence
your tour. It is recommended to either book a flight with a very early
morning arrival into Nairobi this morning or alternatively book 1 night
pre-tour accommodation at Eka Hotel in order to meet the group at 7am this
morning.After meeting your fellow travellers, local leader and RCGS guide, we
then drive north to the edge of the escarpment over the Rift Valley before
descending into the valley and to Lake Naivasha, where we will enjoy a boat
ride.  We will continue for a further 1.5 hours to Lake Elementaita, where
we will check into our lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, there will be
an optional ( at additional cost) guided nature walk available.Accommodation:
Sunbird Lodge Elementaita or similar 

Day 2 : Morning And Afternoon Game Drives In Lake Nakuru N.P.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Early start today for a 30 minute drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. We
will enjoy a full day of game drives today, with a packed lunch from our
lodge to maximise game viewing time. We hope to see many plains game
including gazelle, impala and giraffe and we will also be on the look-out for
predators as well as unique bird life. The national park (285 km sq) is
world-renowned for its (dwindling) flamingo population made famous by Denys
Finch Hatton's flight over it in the film 'Out of Africa'. Nakuru is also the
best place in East Africa for White rhino, and it is not unusual to see at
least a dozen in a day. Coupled with this, there is a healthy buffalo
population, many other plains game and frequent leopard
sightings.Accommodation: Sunbird Lodge Elementaita or similar 

Day 3 - 5 : Transfer To Masai Mara And Two Full Days Of Game Drives In The Masai Mara.

A long (approx 5hrs including comfort stops), beautiful and bumpy drive to
the Mara.  We will arrive in the Mara early afternoon, in time for lunch (
not included today, for your own account) and check in afterwards. This
afternoon we will enjoy the first of several game drives in this remarkable
game area, departing at 4 pm. Returning to the lodge for dinner, you can
enjoy a relaxed evening in beautiful surroundings.During time off you can
rest in your private tents, the lounge tent or watch game go by from the deck
of your tent. If you fancy a lie-in one day or an optional nature walk, this
can easily be arranged.The Masai Mara is one of the most famous ecosystems in
the world. This vast grassland is teeming with life; plains game including
wildebeest, gazelle, topi, zebra and buffalo abound in the rolling savannah,
and never far away lay the predators; cheetah, lion and hyena. Between
mid-August to late October one of the greatest spectacles on Earth takes
place in the Masai Mara - the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest,
gazelle and zebra trampling their way across the long grass. Nothing is
guaranteed on safari, but with the help of our brilliant guides you should
see and learn a huge amount about the Masai Mara's resident wildlife during
our game drives.As a climax, there is the also the option of taking a sunrise
balloon ride over the African plains (subject to the weather conditions and
availability).Accommodation: Basecamp Masai Mara or similarMeals included:
Breakfast, Lunch (except Day 3), Dinner

Day 6 : Early Morning Game Drive Or Optional Walk; Transfer To Nairobi.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch

After a final early morning game drive, we leave after breakfast heading back
towards Nairobi. A picnic lunch will be taken en route. We spend our last
night in Nairobi.Accommodation: Eka Hotel or similar

Day 7 : End Nairobi.
Meals Included: breakfast

The trip ends today in Nairobi after breakfast.

What's Included

  • Local Tour leader throughout & RCGS Guide throughout

  • All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

  • All accommodation

  • All transport and listed activities

  • Meals

    3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners.

  • All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinnersAll accommodationAll transport and listed activitiesLocal Tour leader throughout & RCGS Guide throughout

What's Not Included

  • Visas or vaccinations

  • Travel insurance

  • Single accommodation (available on request)

  • Travel insuranceSingle accommodation (available on request)Visas or vaccinations

Food

All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners includedMeals are generally taken at the lodge or camp but we may take pack lunches with us depending on the planned activities and game drives on a particular day.Breakfasts are generally made up of a selection of fruit, cereal, yogurt, bread as well, potentially, as some cooked elements.Lunches and dinners will normally have a variety of European and local dishes.There is also tea served before the late afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara.Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests.WaterPurified water is provided by the guide throughout your trip in 10 litre drums carried on top of the vehicles, so you need only bring a reusable water bottle. In the lodges, generally, 1 bottle of water is provided free of charge so we suggest you fill your water bottle before you leave the vehicles for the evening. Otherwise, you will be able to purchase water at the lodge bar.

Accommodation

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  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

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Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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John Edwards (Google Reviewer)  

I went cycling in Albania...

19-Aug-2023

I went cycling in Albania with exodus as my first holiday with them. Such a well organised and wonderful experience where I met multiple fellow travellers who have been advocates of them for many years. You can't argue with happy repeat customers and I'm planning my next adventure with them soon

Rob Burridge (Google Reviewer)  

I'v just come back from...

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

Daphne Partridge (Google Reviewer)  

After 14 roup adventure holidays...

26-Nov-2023

After 14 roup adventure holidays with Exofus we would not hesitate to recommend them as an excitingholiday company. They take you off the beaten track but offer great support and expertise :)

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

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If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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