7 Days Masai Mara Photo Safari

This Kenya Photo Safari is purely based on the Great Wildebeest Migration and gives the guests a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness and photograph this amazing natural spectacle. Immortalized by award winning nature documentaries and Hollywood blockbusters alike, Kenya needs little introduction to wildlife photographers – the word “safari” is indeed synonymous with Kenya! Witness the epic migration of a million plus wildebeest and zebra making their way from Kenya to the Serengeti, running the gauntlet of lions, crocodiles, leopards and more on 7 Days Masai Mara Photo Safari ! Besides the phenomenal wildlife, one can expect to photograph some of the most breathtaking landscapes in all of Africa.
The Maasai Mara is like no other place in Africa; the density of wildlife in the Maasai Mara is a photographer’s dream. The safaris will concentrate on the migrating wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, antelope, hippo, elephant, and of course the Maasai Mara’s famous big cats. We might even see a lion kill, a cheetah chase, or a black rhino. All in all, these safaris produce life-long memories and the images often framed by the Mara’s famous sunrises, sunsets, and dramatic vistas.

GUIDES & SAFARI PHOTOGRAPHER

You will be with your personal Safari photographic instructor throughout the entire duration of your safari. Photograph ‘The Big Five’ – Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo (and the rest of Kenya’s amazing wildlife)

Your safari guides will share their extensive knowledge of the Masai Mara wildlife, flora and fauna. To get the perfect photograph it is important to be able to study the animal and understand it’s overall behaviour, so as to perfectly position the vehicle and most importantly not to harass the animal or destroy the environment in any way possible. Over the years, having spent numerous hours closely interacting with the wildlife, they will assure you the perfect position to guarantee you that picture perfect shot.

All our safari guides have a minimum of the bronze level qualification from the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA), which was set up to, ensure excellent standards in guiding. They have a vast knowledge in a variety of fields, which include, ornithology, botany, geography, entomology and of course a extensive knowledge of the different animals encountered whilst on safari.

CAMPS, HOTELS AND LODGES

While in Nairobi, guests will spend the night at The Tamarind Tree Hotel. On safari, the guests will be staying at a luxury five star camps/safari lodges located right in the centre of the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve that boasts excellent cuisines from all around the world and they cater for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

Notes: Our safari is designed to maximize photographic opportunities, therefore, we will not be in camp for breakfast. Our camps provide breakfast boxes that we take on location for when there is a break in the action.

4x4 SAFARI LANDCRUISERS

All vehicles used while on safari are entirely safari modified land rovers 4x4s that are custom built to deal with the harshest of terrains and also to ensure your comfort and safety. They are capable of carrying up to a maximum of 5-7 PAX, but we recommend only 3-4 PAX per vehicle to ensure the utmost satisfaction, easy wildlife observation and photography. All vehicles are also fully equipped with roof hatches to improve all round game viewing and offer you a 360-degree panoramic view of your surroundings.

GUESTS/PARTICIPANTS

This safari will be for a minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 12 guests. Each vehicle will comprise of 4 guests ensuring them maximum space for all their photographic gear and equipment and maximum comfort while on game drives.

Carefree Experience

To enjoy a hassle-free trip where you can concentrate of returning home with award-winning and heart-warming images, we will take care of all arrangements from when you arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi till your departure flight. The Maasai Mara is truly a photographer’s paradise ranging from the furious pace of the crossings during the migration, the predator action to a multitude of animals. It is home to the “Big Five” – buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhinoceros – evident throughout the year. And you can see the “Ugly Five” – hyena, marabou stork, warthog, vulture and the populous wildebeest. Also exciting is a cultural visit to one of the traditional villages. To maximize the amazing photographic opportunities, you simply need to be at the right place, in the right sport at the right time with the sun from just where you need it to be. We provide you the services of a specialist guide and driver.