A Masai Mara & Serengeti Safari. Wildlife, Migration & The Big Five. A Tanzania & Kenya Photo Tour
A Masai Mara & Serengeti Safari. Wildlife, Migration & The Big Five. A Tanzania & Kenya Photo Tour
13 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi, Kenya
Visiting: Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli
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Tour code:
KENWTP03
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 20
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
18-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
CAPTURE THE MAGNIFICENCE OF AFRICA Venture into the mystical land of Kenya and Tanzania, whilst observing first-hand the Wildlife and landscape of the Lakes, Savannas and game reserves, during this once in a lifetime African Safari. Capture the magnificent animals, the vast landscapes and the famous lakes, on a 13 days photo tour of Kenya and Tanzania. Experience the beautiful lodges, campsites and hotels, whilst you create incredible photographs. We have been fortunate enough to capture some of these amazing places, through our lens, and have been able to share these moments with our friends, family, and followers alike. Now it's your turn. Join us on this World Photo Tours holiday, and not only learn more about photography from professionals, but also experience places that simply take your breath away! OVERVIEW Jump aboard your pop-up roof, safari land cruiser jeep and discover the vastness of the Masai Mara and The Serengeti. Join your professional English Photographer, and English-speaking guide (Other language guides are available), as you partake in daily excursions to the many beautiful Parks and Savannas that are in abundance in Kenya and Tanzania. You will have daily excursions, over 10 days, that will give you the opportunity to visit the beautiful locations and surrounding areas of the Masai Mara and Serengeti. You will have the opportunity to photograph the wonderful and numerous species of wildlife, the amazing sunsets and sunrises, and the many beautiful landscapes. Each night you will stay at camp sites in Kenya and Tanzania. You'll also get to visit and stay two nights in the capitol of Kenya, Nairobi. You'll get to go on games drives, with a guaranteed window seat and ability to take advantage of the safari jeeps pop up roofs, where you'll get the best view on your game drives. Whilst on we aim to see as many species of animals, including the big five and various wildebeest. There will also be 1 day at the end of the tour where we will have an editing workshop, so that you can discuss and edit your photos (or you can just relax and explore the nearby area on your own). This will include guidance & suggestions on composition, editing techniques and general photography skills. INCLUDED Courtesy return airport transfers Transport in a pop-up roof 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser Services of an experienced English or other language speaking safari driver Private game viewing drives in a 4x4 pop up top Land Cruiser Stay in tented camps All Park entrance fees All meals on safari in Kenya and Tanzania. Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle. The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover Pick up and drop off at respective hotel, residence. Meals and accommodation as indicated in the itinerary All applicable park entry & Crater service fees, Government levies & taxes. NOT INCLUDED Other drinks Items and services of a personal nature Packing items on safari Tips and gratuities Visa entry fees currently at $100pp for US citizens and $50pp for others International Flights
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival And Transfer To Hotel
Location: Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
On arriving at Nairobi airport, you will be meet your professional photographers.You will then transfer to your hotel in Nairobi (Please note this is a private transfer and will be with your fellow tour photographers only). On arrival at the hotel, you have checked-in, we will have a brief group meeting, to run through the tour, detail our goals, the schedule and answer any questions you may have. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the nearby area, or have any early night in preparation for your early start the next day.
Day 2 : Nairobi To Lake Nakuru National Park (160Km. Approximately 3 Hours Drive)
Location: Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After being picked up early we will proceed to The Lake Nakuru National Park. An easy and relaxed sightseeing drive takes you via The Great Rift Valley Escarpment. We will stop here for photos, before proceeding to Rift Valley lakes of Naivasha and Elementeita. On arrival at Lake Nakuru (Part of the Lake Nakuru National park), in the late morning, we should glimpse large flocks of flamingoes in the lakes shallow shore. The adjacent national park is home to rhinos, warthogs, lions, zebra giraffe and many more animal species. Overnight you’ll stay at your Lake Nakuru tented campsite. Today you will hopefully see the following animals and sites - Flamingoes, unique vegetation, View-points, such as Lion Hill & Baboon Cliff, Rhinos and Waterbucks.
Day 3 : Lake Nakuru To The Masai Mara (290Km. Approximately 6-7 Hours Drive)
Location: Lake Nakuru National park, Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today will start with a short early morning game and bird watching drive, at the Lake Nakuru National Park. We will then proceed to the Masai Mara Game Reserve (On the border with Tanzania). This is a long journey, but we will make sure we make several stops, at scenic places along the way.Once we arrive, in the afternoon, we will have our first game drive at the Masai Mara.Overnightaccommodationwill be in a Masai Mara tented camp.
Day 4 : Masai Mara Game Reserve
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Please note lunch today is a pinic whilst on game drives
Today will be spent at the Masai Mara on unlimited game viewing drives.There is also an opportunity for an optional balloon ride excursion. Please note this is not included in the price of your tour package. In order to
Guarantee a place, please advise us prior to your tour, and we will let you know the cost. The Masai Mara's ecosystem hosts the highest concentration of wild animals per square kilometre, then any other game reserve in the region. Elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalos, antelopes, warthogs, hyenas and many more animal species may be seen today. Simply stated, the Masai Mara is a one-stop place for game and scenery viewing. You will be provided with a picnic lunch and spend most of the day on game viewing drives, for maximum exposure and chances of seeing wildlife. Overnight accommodation is at a Masai Mara tented camp again.
Day 5 : Masai Mara To Serengeti Game Reserve (370Km. Approximately 7 Hours Drive)
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On departing the Masai Mara we will cross the border and proceed to the Serengeti in Tanzania. The drive will be via the Kenya/Tanzania border town of Isebania. The Serengeti shares the same ecosystem with the Masai Mara game reserve. So wildlife sightings should be very similar, although the Serengeti is a lot larger. It is also a well located for game viewing drives together with optional activities including guided nature/bird walks. In the afternoon we will have a game viewing drive in the Serengeti. Overnight accommodation at a Serengeti tented camp.
Day 6 : Serengeti Game Reserve
Location: Serengeti
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will have another full day’s game viewing drives, as we explore this vast nature of the Serengeti Wildlife Reserve. Options of morning and afternoon or full day game viewing sessions are also available to you, if you prefer not to go all day. The annual Wildebeest migration is Serengeti’s most famous attraction and is likely to occur at this time of year. It is also home to a pride of Lions, which have been fitted with radio-transmitter collars so that their movements may be tracked.Other wildlife you may see includes cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, Thompson and Grant’s gazelles, Elands, Impalas, Klipspringers, Hippo and Warthog. Overnight accommodation at a Serengeti tented camp.
Day 7 : Serengeti To Ngorongoro Crater (200Km. Approximately 3-4 Hours Drive)
Location: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning we will depart the Serengeti with a game viewing drive en-route and descend to the floor of the Ngorongoro crater for game viewing in this unique Caldera Park. We will be on the lookout for Rhinos, Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Cheetahs, Buffalos and Hippos. Later in the day we will ascend to the crater rim and hopefully experience and photograph a magnificent sunset from the crater rim! Overnight accommodation will be at The Ngorongoro Crater, in a tented camp.
Day 8 : Ngorongoro Crater To Tarangire National Park (150Km. Approximately 3 Hours Drive)
Location: Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Up bright an early, we will take advantage of the days sunrise, from the craters rim. Afterwards we will proceed to the Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive. Overnight accommodation will be in the Tarangire National Park, in a tented camp.
Day 9 : Tarangire Park To Amboseli National Park (310Km. Approximately 6 Hours Drive)
Location: Tarangire National Park, Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a short morning game viewing drive at the Tarangire Park, we will drive to the Amboseli National Park, via the Kenyan/Tanzanian border town of Namanga. The Amboseli National Park is just across the border in Kenya and is home to Elephants, Wildebeest(Gnu), Buffalos, Gazelles, Lions, Cheetahs, various monkey families and rare bird species. In the early evening and following morning, the clouds may clear, exposing the snow-capped dome of Mount Kilimanjaro. Overnight accommodation will be at the Amboseli National Park, in a tented camp. Today you will likely see Buffalos, Elephants, Lesser Kudus, Mongoose, Zebras, Crocodiles, Hyrax, nocturnal porcupine and a large variety of bird species.
Day 10 : Amboseli National Park
Location: Amboseli
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day's early morning game drive at the Amboseli National Park, we hope that the clouds will be clear, leaving you mesmerised, at the majesty of Mount Kilimanjaro and its gleaming snow capped peaks! Today will shall also have unlimited game drives to explore The Amboseli National Park. Overnight accommodation will be at an Amboseli National Park tented camp
Day 11 : Amboseli National Park To Nairobi (240Km. Approximately A 4 Hours Drive)
Location: Amboseli, Nairobi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we go in search of predators and grazers before breakfast. After Breakfast, we have one final game drive before heading back to Nairobi, in the late afternoon. Overnight accommodation will be at a hotel in Nairobi.
Day 12 : Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
On your last day, you will have the opportunity to have an editing workshop, at your hotel, in the morning and then the rest of the day to explore the city, as you please. Please note that the editing workshop is not mandatory, but is an opportunity to share your photos, with your fellow tour photographers and get advice from your professional tour photographers. Overnight accommodation will be at a hotel in Nairobi.
Day 13 : Transfer To Airport For Return Flight
Location: Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
After saying goodbye to your fellow tour photographers, you’ll transfer to the airport, for your return flight home
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Drinking water is provided free of charge and NOT limited to 1 bottle a day. In fact due to the hot climate here, we recommend that all participants drink at least 2 litres a day each.
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Accommodation
All rooms have en-suite and free wi-fi However, not all the tented camps will not all have Internet access.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Free transfers to and from the Airport are provided as part of the package
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Drinks with Meals
All meals and drinks are provided whilst on safari. Please refer to the Itinerary for further details.
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Entrance Fees
All entrance fees to attractions are included in the cost of the package
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Entrance Fees
Game reserve entrance fees are included.
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free wi-fi at hotel and at some of the tented camps
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Fully Guided
Each day you will have a guide and professional photographer, to assist you.
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Game Drives on Safari
10 days of game drives. Please refer to the itinerary for further information
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Meals – Full Board
All meals are provided whilst on safari. Please note that breakfast only is supplied whilst staying at the hotel in Nairobi.
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Please note that Santarém is not an international airport, and you will need to arrange internal flights to get here.
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Country Entry Visas
If your country of origin is required to have a visa, to enter Tanzania and Kenya, you will need to arrange yourself
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International Travel
No flights or travel costs are included in the tour price
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tips and gratuities are available upon arrival, at the airport or at the Kenya and Tanzania border town of Isebania (Cost approximately £40 per person).
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Local Taxes
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
There is no limit to the amount of luggage you can bring, however please bear in mind that most airlines will have different allowances. However, Please bear in mind that whilst we travel from different game reserves you will be restricted to one suitcase per traveller.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No. Any visas that are required are the responsibility of each traveller.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes we allow free time on all our tours, for you to use as you wish.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
As the area attracts different nationalities, it is likely that other passengers will be from a different country.
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What is the maximum group size?
20. However, we have a maximum of 4 travellers per 4wd vehicle.
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What is the tipping policy?
We recommend tipping 5–8 GBP per day for your group guide, and about 5–8 GBP per day for your safari chefs, and 2 GBP per day for the general staff.
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Are the Photography Workshops Compulsory?
On all our photo tours, we offer free photography workshops. These are purely to help you develop your skills and get feedback on the photos you take at the different locations and animals on the tour.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all entrances fees are included to game reserves visited on the tour.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Currency in Kenya is the Kenyan shilling and in Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling
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Company Instant Book
If you are a company and want to do a group tour, please bear in mind that we have a capacity of up to 20 people. We also do large group discounts. Please contact us for more information.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes. We provide a full itinerary and guide to your trip, prior to departure, including hotel details and locations.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No flights are included in the cost of the tour.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
All land transportation has air conditioning
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
All our tours have at least one professional photographer and at least one guide, for the full duration of the tour.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes they are. We ask all confirmed bookings to notify us of their flight arrival time and we will be there to greet you on arrival
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Although a vast majority of the safari is by car. Please be aware of the long journeys this tour has.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Whilst we do not require any participants to be vaccinated, we do recommend that all traveller's check they aware of the recommended vaccinations for travelling to this region
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Dependent on your country of origin, Tanzania and Kenya may require you to obtain a visa, in order to enter the country.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children are permitted, as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We can operate from as little as 6 travellers. So as long as at least 6 travellers book, the tour will go ahead.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes. If you wish to stay longer, or arrive earlier, please let us know, and we will be able to get you a great deal on accommodation
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes. Any solo travellers, that wish to be roomed separately and not share with another traveller is subject to a single room supplement
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
All hotel accommodation has access to free wi-fi. Some tented camps will also have wi-fi.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All tour guides that we use, speak English. Your professional photographers are also native English speakers.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
All hotel accommodation is at least 3 stars or more.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you need to change your booking, please let us know as soon as possible. As long as it is outside 60 days before departure we can arrange alternative departure on a future tour.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We only accept late joiners if they are already booked on the tour, but have been delayed in arrival.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
We have made sure that every hotel, lodge, camp site etc meets the highest health and safety standards.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We provide every booked traveller with a welcome pack, that includes all accommodation details, and recommendations for your booked tour. This includes suggested photography equipment and clothing, suitable for the climate and tour.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We make sure that each location matches the recommended health and safety criteria for Covid-19 prevention. We also at present insist that all participants wear a mask whilst inside.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been trading since 2019
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What Guides do you use?
We only use local guides and tour buses and drivers at each location. This makes sure that we have local experts and that we meet all travel regulations.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
If you are a single traveller, we will match you up with other single travellers, and you will share a room. Unless of course you pay extra for single occupancy.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Any single travellers are matched up with other Single travellers and will share a room. Unless a single traveller opts for single occupancy and pays the extra cost
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