Day 1: Arrival to Nairobi

Karibu Kenya! After landing at Jomo Kenya International Airport, you will be picked up if you have booked a flight connection recommended by us. Transfer to the hotel in Nairobi and check-in. Get to know the tour group and have dinner together.

Day 2: Journey to Great Rift Valley

After breakfast, transfer to the airport. From here you will take a domestic flight to the Great Rift Valley. After landing, you will be transferred to the camp, where you will move into your villa with its own small pool.

The big highlight of the camp is the hide, which brings you face to face with the animals. The hide is a sunken, air-conditioned room with soundproofing and professional lighting, where overnight stays are also possible. It is set into the ground at the edge of the waterhole in order that you are at eye level with the wild animals, which are completely unaware of your presence. From this perspective, great and unique photos are possible. The hide is comfortably furnished and also has four beds.

Day 3 – 4: Photographing animals up close and spectacularly

n the morning, you will have time to recover from the long night sessions in the hide. During the two days, you will also take photos from the helicopter for a total of 2 hours. Lake Natron and Lake Magadi are a feast for the eyes from the air. You photograph abstract patterns and shapes amidst thousands of flamingos. After dinner, you will return to the hide, where you will hopefully be able to take spectacular pictures during the night.

Day 5: On the way to the Masai Mara

This morning you fly to the Masai Mara. After landing, you drive to our camp and move into your luxurious tented room.

The camp is located in the Mara North Conservancy. During the afternoon, you will go on your first game drive. Mara North is a private conservancy. The number of vehicles in the area is limited and the safari experience is much quieter and less hectic than in the nearby Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Day 6-8: In the kingdom of animals

We get up early and after a coffee or tea, the morning game drive starts. The region offers excellent opportunities to spot and photograph lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, giraffes and many other mammals.

After the morning game drive and lunch, there is plenty of time for a siesta. An individual photo briefing with James is possible on request.

In the late afternoon, we then go on a second game drive. More unforgettable animal experiences await you in the Masai Mara.

Big Migration

This trip generally takes place during the Big Migration. However, the focus of the days in the Masai Mara is on the fantastic abundance of game in the Mara North Concervancy. If there is a good chance of spotting the thousands of wildebeest and zebra at a river crossing, the group can take a day trip to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The decision will be made by James Gifford in consultation with the group. The entrance fees to the Game Reserve are not included in the tour price and must be paid locally.

Day 9: End of the photo tour

This morning you check out of the camp. You will then be transferred to the airport and take the domestic flight from Mara North Airstrip back to Nairobi.

After the transfer to the international airport, your photo tour ends and you start your individual journey home or onwards.

Who is the photo tour suitable for

This photo tour is aimed at both beginners and advanced photographers. You have a basic knowledge of shutter speed, aperture and ISO and are be able to set these on your camera. On this photo tour, you will be individually supervised according to your photography skills.

Climate

Kenya can be travelled to all year round. From December to the beginning of March and from the beginning of June to the end of October, Kenya has a dry season. In September, the climate is pleasant with minimum temperatures around 10 – 15 degrees and maximum temperatures around 20 – 25 degrees. However, it can get very cool at night or early in the morning or evening on the game drive. We strongly recommend that you also pack a warm jacket / fleece for the game drives.

Luggage

On domestic flights, you benefit from an increased baggage limit of approx. 30kg. You can take your photographic equipment with you without having to worry about the usual 15kg limit per person for checked and hand baggage.

Fitness level

The trip does not require any special physical requirements.

Health

Please seek advice from a tropical doctor, institute or your family doctor. They will provide you with the necessary advice and medication.

Insurance

We strongly advise you to purchase insurance for cancellation and return journey costs, which will be needed in the event of a secluded region being evacuated, a local hospital stay or return travel costs to your home country.

Travel information FDFA

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) regularly publishes information on countries where there are potential security or other risks. The FDFA’s travel advice is based on its own sources of information that are considered to be trustworthy. This travel advice can be found on the FDFA website: www.eda.admin.ch

The Terms and Conditions

TCs of Amazing Views Adventure Tours apply, as well as all other conditions which are listed in the descriptions for the respective trips.

Prices

We reserve the right to change prices (especially due to exchange rate fluctuations).