Photo Tour Kenia | Amazing Views Photo & Adventure Tours

Masai Mara

CHF 8'292 per person

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Photo tour Kenya

The Masai Mara is famous for its high density of big cats and the annual wildebeest migration. The wildebeest and zebra migration is at the top of many wildlife and nature lovers’ wish lists.

During the Kenya photo tour you will stay in a small camp, far away from the tourist crowds.

The group size for this trip is only 4 guests!

29.7 - 6.8.2022 (available)

Nairobi - Masai Mara - Nairobi

8 days / 7 nights from / to Nairobi

4 persons

English speaking photo tour guide

This Photo Tour Kenya offers extraordinary highlights!

You have a great chance to witness the great Gnu Migration.
Enjoy and photograph the fantastic wildlife in the Masai Mara.
Very exclusive photo tour in a small group, with only 4 people.
Own safari vehicle for our small group.
You will be accompanied by professional wildlife and nature photographer James Gifford. Learn to photograph like a pro or take your photography to the next level!
We purposely stay in the same place on this trip. The abundance of wildlife in the region is enormous. In addition, there should also be enough time to relax.
Enjoy the African bush in a small comfortable camp.

Photo Guide

James Gifford

Local Photo Guide

Price

29 July – 6 August 2022

CHF 8’490.- | Price per person sharing

CHF 9’240.- | Price per person in a single room

*(double occupancy)

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Photographic guidance by renowned professional photographer in English language

1 night in a comfortable hotel in Nairobi

6 nights at Naibor Wilderness Camp

Breakfast in Nairobi on Day 2

Full board at Naibor Camp

Drinks in camp (water, soft drinks, coffee, tea, local alcoholic drinks)

Exclusive safari vehicle with guaranteed window seat

2 game drives / activities per day

All park entrance fees, tourism taxes

All transfers from/to Wilson Airport in Nairobi (if you book a flight connection specified by us)

Domestic flight to Masai Mara and back

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRIC

Individual arrival / departure Nairobi

Dinner on the first day in Nairobi

Premium Brand Beverage

Personal expenses

Any airport and visa fees

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What our clients say

Urs M.

As usual, the tour was excellently organised. The lodge and the game reserve in southern Botswana are simply top. The game reserve has a great variety of species and a high density of predatory cats, which made the time pass (too) quickly. I can truly recommend this trip to anyone interested in wildlife.

Botswana up close, October 2021

Ronny

The tour was planned and carried out professionally as usual. The passionate photographer Hannes Locher looked after us very well. I was thrilled by his passion for cats and his humorous manner. Gladly again!

Cats of the Kalahari, October 2021

Susanne

The trip to the beautiful Kalahari was a dream, many animals, wonderful landscapes and moods. Hannes looked after us perfectly in his humorous way and helped us to take great pictures. Definitely recommended!

Cats of the Kalahari, October 2021

Josy

The smell of the first big rain after the dry season I will remember forever! And the pictures of it are in my photo album and in my heart. Pictures that have become even more unique thanks to Hannes Lochner. It is a privilege to discover such an exciting area as the Kalahari. Even more so when Hannes Lochner is there. He showed us with humor and patience countless photo tricks and we were able to benefit from his enormous knowledge about photography, animals and nature. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Cats of the Kalahari, October 2021

Mathias

As always, excellently organized trip to the Kalahari with the guidance of Hannes Lochner. His knowledge of the Kalahari and photography gives even experienced wildlife photographers a final tip for a very special photo. Glad to travel at any time again with Hannes and Amazing Views.

Cats of the Kalahari, February 2020

Mathias

I joined for this trip directly after the cats of the Kalahari: the contrasts of both trips (Kalahari: desert steppes in beige versus Mashatu: rich green partly with yellow flower carpet) are fantastic! Very good mentoring by Hannes and Thomas, who can give even experienced photographers a tip or two. Very comfortable lodge with excellent staff, especially the local guides are to be emphasized.

Botswana's Best Kept Secret, February 2020

Urs

This was my seventh photo safari, but the first time during the rainy season. Seeing the different animals and birds in a green landscape is a unique experience. Thanks to the excellent guides from the lodge, who made sure that the rainy season had no negative impact on the number and quality of sightings of cats of prey, birds and other animals. The photo tour guidance by Hannes Lochner and Thomas was excellent, as usual for Amazing Views. Many thanks!

Botswana's Best Kept Secret, February 2020

Monika

excellent organization everything worked smoothly- breath-taking camp with best food and loving hospitality - perfect driver chosen who took us through thick and thin and to the most beautiful places - an unforgettable journey

Best Kept Secret, February 2020

Yvonne

Since it was my first time on a photo safari, I was overwhelmed by the many impressions of the animals. The rainy season in Botswana was a pleasant travel time and the sight of the flower carpet was unique. The local driver and the guide were very keen to show us as many animals as possible. Thomas and Hannes Lochner always had good advice for taking pictures, thank you very much for the beautiful trip.

Botswana's Best Kept Secret, Februar 2020

Jutta

After Namibia, Botswana, India and Spitsbergen, "Untouched Africa" was my 5th trip with Amazing Views. I was totally thrilled again, the organization as well as the photographer James Gifford were extremely good. We were able to observe and photograph the animals - especially elephants - respectfully and yet from close up. Many thanks for unforgettable days.

Untouched Africa Zimbabwe, October 2019

Kerstin & Kristina

So far it was the most beautiful Africa trip with Amazing Views. So close to the animals, countless elephants, on a safari from early in the morning until late in the evening - it was simply a dream. Animals so close - you never forget that. And then in addition the best guide James at your side - and the adventure is perfect. Top organization from A (Amazing) - Z (Zimbabwe)!

Untouched Africa Zimbabwe, September 2019

Ruth

Zimbabwe is an unforgettable experience, far away from mass tourism, with intense closeness to wild nature combined with exceptional hospitality in the lodges. James Gifford supported and inspired us all tirelessly with his vast experience of wildlife as well as his photographic skills. Now all our cameras are professionally set up, thank you James!

Untouched Africa Zimbabwe, September 2019

Ute

This was our first trip with Amazing Views and I can only say that it was very well organized. Hannes Lochner is a great photographer and an extremely likeable person. He showed us "his Kalahari", which is so different from the usual safari destinations. Many thanks to Hannes and the Amazing Views team.

Photo tour Cats of the Kalahari, August 2019

Kristina & Kerstin

For the second time after 2019, we were able to travel to Namibia along with Amazing Views. Although Covid-19 made a lot of things more complicated, the organisation was smooth from A-Z. The Namib, the Dead Vlei, all the Oryx antelopes, helicopter flights, the countless evening moods were just fabulously great - and as a bonus we were virtually alone in many places. It couldn't have been better. And the Okonjima Game Reserve at the end was the absolute icing on the cake for us.

Secrets of the desert, March 2021

Rena

An excellently organised trip to the Kalahari with on-site support by the nature and wildlife photographer Hannes Lochner, who left no question unanswered and gave valuable tips on the respective camera model, the settings and the composition of the pictures. Pleasant accommodation, delicious food and time spent together rounded off the whole photo safari positively. Recommended for beginners as well as advanced photographers. Anytime again with Hannes Lochner and Amazing Views.

Cats of the Kalahari, August 2019

Liliane

I have been to Botswana with Amazing Views before, I was also lucky enough to go on the first trip to Churchill to see the Polar Bear babies. All trips were unforgettable. Now again, to travel to Botswana during the rainy season was awesome for me. To photograph the animals between the lush green and yellow flowers, and to see them rolling around in it was fantastic. Plants, which I had thought to be dead in October, came back to life. Unique and an unforgettable experience. The trip was as usual, very well organized and everything went like clockwork. The lodge was super. Excellent support by Thomas and Hannes Lochner, who explained or showed with a lot of patience again and again the right adjustments and the right perspective. Not to forget the drivers and trackers who tried tirelessly to fulfil our wishes. I am thrilled. Many thanks to all.

Botswana's Best Kept Secret, February 2019

Speedy

As a repeat offender, I have already been on the road with Amazing Views several times! As always, the tour was very well organized. Expectations are exceeded again and again. Best guides guarantee for an unforgettable experience! Absolutely recommendable! - A big praise to Thomas and Jennifer! - Keep going!

Namibia, November 2018

Mathias

A great trip over four outstanding, but also very different stations within the Okavango Delta. Both the driving and the photo guides provided unforgettable moments and helped with words and deeds to "shoot" fantastic photos. My rather high expectations were even exceeded. For a wonderful trip, many thanks to Amazing Views!

Botswana Wildlife Explorer, October 2018

Reto & Marlene

"Amazing Views" lives up to its name. We took home unforgettable impressions from a varied, very well organized and exclusive tour to a fantastic wildlife area. Thomas and James led the group in a friendly and professional manner and knew how to respond to each participant individually. We felt very comfortable, even though the hyenas, hippos and elephants regularly visited our camp at night. Predicated as very recommendable ... actually a must

Botswana Wildlife Explorer, October 2018

Sonja & Jürgen

We were back in Botswana after 30 years and felt wonderfully looked after by Thomas and James, and the whole team of Letaka Safaris. We would never have imagined such a great trip. From the competent photo and tour guide of James to the extraordinary beautiful campsites and the interaction with the nice fellow travellers, there was nothing to complain about. We can only recommend everyone to join this trip. To Amazing Views, you are top!

Botswana Wildlife Explorer, October 2018

Corinne

The Amazing Views have organized an absolutely great trip. Letaka Safaris offered a great organization. The rangers are very good drivers and very successful with their game drives. Their great knowledge in interpreting footprints and the perception and interpretation of animal sounds was terrific, so that we had many impressive moments while discovering this animal world in such a great landscape. With James, the whole thing was topped: an extremely good photographer, with a knowledge he was able to convey very well. I have profited enormously from him. His warm way of leading the group was absolutely terrific. A great trip with unique impressions and pure emotions. Thank you all for this experience, it is unforgettable.

Botswana Wildlife Explorer, October 2018

Manfred

A very well organized, "little" adventure which - fortunately away from the mass tourism streams - gave me many impressive, some touching and moving, several unique moments in the African wilderness. The photographer, James, not only has an excellent feeling for the motif and the right moment, but also for the different needs and requirements of the individual participants. All in all a successful trip, which not only fully met my expectations but in some aspects even exceeded them.

Botswana Wildlife Explorer, October 2019

Sue

The trip was very well organized, and the accommodations were great. The guidance of James Gifford was again very good. He knows how to give you good tips in a pleasant way and makes every effort to ensure that everyone in the group gets their money's worth. The Bushwalks were a new but sensational experience for me. Getting close to a bull elephant at about 2 m and being able to take pictures will probably leave a lifelong impression on me. Many thanks to James and Amazing Views for this exciting trip!

Untouched Africa, September 2018

Urs

I liked the photo tourUntouched Africa very much. It was top organized and excellently guided by James Gifford. The Victoria Falls are impressive and the richness of species in Hwange and Mana Pools is great. A highlight was a short bushwalk in Mana Pools, which made it possible to photograph a passing bull elephant from a distance of two meters! Many thanks to James and Amazing Views for this great trip!

Untouched Africa, September 2019

Isabelle

Traveling with Amazing Views is the best. The most beautiful spots are discovered and photographed, and the coaching is unique. Each participant is picked up and promoted at his or her level. It was and is amazing with amazing views! Travelling with you has a huge potential for addiction. Hardly at home you want to book a new trip right away. You will not get rid of me so quickly. Sorry! 😉

Namibia dream landscapes, April 2018

8 days

4 guests + 1 Photo Guide Age

Africa

Photo Guide James

Tours with availability

Wildlife

Destination
Kenya
Departure
29.07.2022
Return Time
06.08.2022

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The most beautiful impressions from Kenya.

Day 1: Meeting in Nairobi

You will be picked up at Jomo Kenya International Airport (if you book one of our flight connections). You will be transferred to the hotel in Nairobi where you will spend the evening.

Day 2: On the road to the Masai Mara

Today you have an early start. After breakfast you will drive to the airport. You will fly to Ol Kiombo in the Masai Mara. The flight takes about 50 minutes. Afterwards you drive to our camp and check into your room. The camp is excellently situated. The abundance of game in the area is exceptional and the chances of witnessing the great wildebeest migration are very good.

In the course of the afternoon you will go on your first game drive. With a bit of luck you will experience the first great sightings.

Day 3 - 7: in the realm of the animals

We always get up early. After a coffee or tea, the morning game drive starts. Depending on the route and sightings, we have breakfast on the way or return to camp. Apart from migration, the region offers excellent opportunities to observe and photograph lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, giraffes and many other mammals.

After the morning game drive, there is plenty of time for a siesta or, if you wish, a photo review with James.

Later in the afternoon, we go on the second game drive. More great sightings await you.

Day 8: End of the photo tour

This morning a final game drive is on the programme. After breakfast, the return journey to Nairobi begins. After the domestic flight you will be driven to the international airport. This is where your photo tour ends.

Accommodation

Nairobi

This comfortable hotel features classically decorated rooms that are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. m room also provides tea and coffee facilities. The private bathroom offers a shower. Other amenities include bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the Fairview Hotel. Enjoy an outdoor pool and sun terrace.

Masai Mara

The camp consists of only three comfortable tents. Each tent has a private veranda and bathroom. The toilets are flush. Your shower will be filled with hot water at all times.

The tents are idyllically situated and all have a unique view into the bush. The tents are equipped with comfortable furniture.

The camp also has a lounge, dining area and spa. A central charging station is available for charging batteries, mobile phones, etc.

Climate

Kenya can be visited all year round. From mid-December to the beginning of March and from the beginning of June to the end of October, Kenya has a dry season. In August / 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 in the evening during game drives. We strongly recommend packing a warm jacket / fleece for the game drives.

Fitness / Condition

The trip does not make any special physical demands.

Health

For travel to certain areas of Namibia, malaria prophylaxis and the usual vaccinations are strongly recommended. Please consult a tropical doctor, institute or your family doctor for advice.

Half double room

Single travelers can register for a half double room. If no second guest registers to share the room, the single supplement will apply.

Entry requirements Kenya

For entry into Kenya, Swiss and EU citizens need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date and contains more than two free pages. A visa is not required. The exact conditions must be checked again before departure.

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.

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Photo Tour Kenya - Masai Mara

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