Photographic Safari Kenya 30th July to
the 11th August 2008
Kenya Photo safari 2008
This itinerary has a wonderful combination of cultural experiences, magnificent scenery, as well as superb vehicle game viewing. We have scheduled this tour to ensure the best of the game viewing. There is no better place to be in late August than the Maasai Mara where the annual wildebeest migration begins! The weather is ideal for a visit – daytime temperatures in the 70’s, little chance of rain, and lots of daylight hours.

We’ll visit three different areas so that we can see the widest diversity of animals, but also have time to explore the African culture as we cross the country of Kenya

Get the Masai mara wildbeest Migration at Masai mara from Serengeti to mara plains through Mara River

FULLY ESCORTED BY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Special Photographic Safaris to the top Kenya Game Parks

Best Photographic Locations in East Africa

Kenya is probably the best African country for affordable game viewing and wildlife photography. Kenya is a comfortable, safe country, where the wildlife is accustomed to people and to a close approach by vehicles.

This safari is really for anyone who is serious, either about wildlife and nature photography, or about in-depth, intense, and patient animal viewing. The two, for a photographer, are the same, for patience, time, and luck are required in order to obtain great wildlife images. Please read the following section carefully. While almost everyone who travels with us are like-minded, there are, on occasion, one or two people who are not. This is not a safari for tourists. This is a safari for photographers and for those who really want to do a safari right.

Masai mara a 7th wonder of the world

Your Photography Safari Adventure Path in Kenya Parks ,Nairobi Excursions ,Expeditions and Wildlife Safaris Tours and Road lodge Wildlife Safari

Kenya offers tremendous game-viewing opportunities in the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu.Great photos in n Kenya parks on sunset and sun downers

Day Date Description Accomodation

An Exclusive Shoot
Limited to Twelve Participants
With only three photographers per Van
KENYA is among our favorite locations to photograph. If you have never visited this magical country, it is full of incredible wildlife and people. From the monkeys trying to get into your tent, or the lion prides of Mara along with many, many other creatures that will give you the opportunity to share wonderful images and stories with your friends upon your return. Join us!!

Day 00:29/07/2008 Arrival and airport Transfer to Nairobi Heron court Hotel B/B-Advise flight details


Tour starts.30/07/2008 Drive Dar to Samburu. Lunch enroute. Check in PM game drive Samburu Lodge.Samburu Sarova shaba lodge or Samburu Serena Lodge

Shaba was the home of Joy Adamson, author of “Born Free”, where in the last years of her life she was involved in a leopard rehabilitation study

31/07/2008 AM and PM Game drives in Samburu. Samburu Lodge.Samburu Sarova shaba lodge or Samburu Serena Lodge

01/08/2008 AM and PM Game drives in Samburu. Samburu Lodge.Samburu Sarova shaba lodge or Samburu Serena Lodge

02/08/2008 AM and PM Game drives in Samburu. Samburu Lodge.Samburu Sarova shaba lodge or Samburu Serena Lodge

03/08/2008 Drive to Lake Nakuru. PM game drive in Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru Lodge.Samburu Sarova shaba lodge or Samburu Serena Lodge

04/08/2008 AM and PM game drive Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru Lodge.Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova lion hill lodge

05/08/2008 Drive to Mara. PM game drive in Mara. Masai MAra Keekrok Lodge o rMara Figtree Luxury Camp.

06/08/2008 AM and PM game drive Mara. Masai MAra Keekrok Lodge o rMara Figtree Luxury Camp

07/08/2008 AM and PM game drive Mara. Masai MAra Keekrok Lodge o rMara Figtree Luxury Camp

The Maasai Mara is truly the greatest wildlife show on earth

08/08/2008 AM and PM game drive Mara. Masai MAra Keekrok Lodge o rMara Figtree Luxury Camp

09/08/2008 Drive to Nairobi then Afternoon Nairobi National Park.Overnight at Heron court Hotel Nairobi

10/08/2008 AM and PM game drive Amboseli National Park- Oltukai Lodge or Amboseli serena Lodge

11/08/2008 AM and Early PM game drive Amboseli National Park-with Picnic lunch.Overnight at Heron court.Dinner at Carnivore restaurant Nairobi.Transfer to Airport or Overnight and transfer back to Heron Court hotel Nairobi.

Tour finishes Nairobi.

Price is 2990 US$ per person
PRICE INCLUDES:

* Safari orientation briefing in Nairobi by East Africa Safaris staff

* All 1st Class hotels and lodges in Kenya

* Exclusive use of vehicle for 3 photographers to a safari van

* Visit to a Masai Village - Native crafts

* Professional English-speaking tour guides and drivers

* Guaranteed window seat in pop up roof Safari van

* All National Parks and Game Reserves entrance fees

* Service of the Flying Doctors Society while on Safari

professional photo Safari Guides in Kenya

• Incredibly knowledgeable, KPSGA certified guides
throughout.
• Temporary Flying Doctor (AMREF), emergency evacuation to
Nairobi.

* Bottled water while on Safari

* All meals while in Africa

Recommendations
CLOTHING

Morning safaris can be chilly, you may want to bring a
sweater/fleece with a t shirt underneath, it will warm up
considerably by mid morning. The afternoons will be very hot
and the evenings are mild but not cold.

On safari most people wear shorts and a T-shirt during the day
and put on long sleeved shirts and long pants in the evening
for protection from mosquitoes. Should you be particularly
sensitive to the sun a loose cotton shirt is essential during
the day.

Below is a list of suggested items to bring:
2 pair khaki cotton pants (jeans are rather hot)
2 pair sturdy shorts
1 skirt or dress slacks for hotel evenings (optional)
2 long sleeved shirts (for sun protection as well as warmth).
1 light sweater or sweatshirt
1 lightweight, waterproof windbreaker
1 pair sturdy walking shoes or running shoes
1 pair sandals
3-5 short-sleeved or T-shirts
1 bathing suit
1 bandanna (many uses! I usually wet mine and wrap it around
my neck for the afternoon tours to keep me cool)
1 hat with a brim (baseball caps cover your nose but not your
ears).
Sunglasses
A flashlight will be in each tent for after the generator is
turned off later in the night, we usually bring an extra one
or a head light. It is also good to have one at night walking
to and from the dining area.
Anti-Bacterial wipes
Any RX medicines needed, bee sting kit etc.
Suggest bringing Pepto-bismal, sunscreen, feminine protection,
cold/allergy caplets, siperal
Ear plugs (for plane)
Hairdryer with adapting voltage (220volt needed)
Binoculars
Paperback reading material for the afternoons and around the
pool
Snacks, trail mix, gum, hard candies – I usually bring the
single serving sizes of
Crystal Light to add to my water bottles – if you have any
extra at the end of the trip leave them for the guides – they
love them?
3 prong (triangle shape) UK plug adapters - 220Volt
Luggage tags on all bags
A few plastic grocery bags (always needed for something)
Alarm clock ( every night you will be asked at dinner what
time you will like a wake up call – your room staff will
come to your tent each morning and wake you up with cookies
and coffee/tea?)
Clothing - Carry basic essentials in carryon, half your
clothes in your bag/half in your partner's bag if traveling
with someone. If one of our bags is lost, you still have half
our clothes.
Flight Bag - This is a small, lightweight carryon that can be
folded flat and takes practically no room when it is placed on
the bottom of your bag. Comes in very handy when you bring
back more than you can place in your luggage.

Gifts - Quite often I bring gifts to give to the local village
we will visit, our guides and staff. Last year I told everyone
to bring anything they do not wear/use anymore in a spare bag
and/or school supplies. The people in the villages will
appreciate ANYTHING you bring. Used/new clothes
(adult/baby/child), watches, flip flops, plastic bowls, pens
they have nothing. You will not only have a spare bag to bring
back gifts you buy from them but your heart will feel good.
These people need to be supported, they have been taught not
to kill the animals or tourist won’t come. They are not pushy
to tourists, they smile and are friendly. They will sing and
dance in bright colors for you to take pictures. Education is
very important to them and they wish to learn. School supplies
are like gold. Thank you in advance! The guides like music, I
usually make them some CDs of music (country, gospel, soft
rock). We usually leave any unused supplies with them on the
last night…no need to hall them home and they will be
thoroughly enjoyed.

Laundry – you can leave your laundry in your tent with the
plastic bag provided each morning on your bed – your clean
laundry will be returned to you by the time you are back from
your evening game drive. No need to overpack please!

Netting – there is netting provided around your bed in each
tent incase of mosquitoes
(There are few insects but there maybe mosquitoes in the
evenings. The lodges provide insect repellent wipes in your
tents to use.

Camera Needs – batteries, charger and adaptor plugs, wide
angle lens & telephoto lens

Roller backpack style bags work well, you can usually roll
your bag to and from your tent to the vehicles. Nothing too
big for the international flights, they are not as easy going
as they are in North American about carry ons.

VACCINATIONS

The suggested vaccinations are:
Hepatitis A & B (now give as a combo shot, good for life )
Typhoid
Yellowfever
Polio (one-time booster shot )
Tetanus
Malaria Pills (Malarone is a good one)