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TOUR OVERVIEW
Destinations: Nairobi - Samburu - Lake Nakuru - Lake Baringo - Maasai Mara - Nairobi.
Focus: Big Five - Cultural Portraits - Birdlife - Landscapes - Golden-Hour Lighting
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Exclusive photographic sessions during golden hours.
- Expert driver-guide with photography experience.
- Variety of ecosystems: savanna, lakes, mountain, semi-arid.
- Opportunities for both wildlife and cultural photography.
ITINERARY
Pick-up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to hotel. Safari briefing and camera preparation session.
Optional sunset shoot at Nairobi National Park or Karura Forest.
Best Shots: Wildlife with city skyline, urban-safari contrast.
Meals: Dinner & Overnight.
Accommodation: Emara Ole Sereni / Four Points by Sheraton.
Scenic drive north across the equator into Samburu. Afternoon game drive to capture Samburu Special Five — reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and gerenuk. Dinner & overnight.
Best Shots: Harsh light compositions, elephants at Ewaso Nyiro River, sunset on rocky outcrops.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Elephant Bedroom Camp / Samburu Intrepids.
Morning and evening game drives for golden-hour photography. Visit a Samburu village for traditional portraits and daily life moments. Optional astrophotography at night — Samburu’s skies are crystal clear. Dinner & overnight
Best Shots: Candid portraits, motion shots of running giraffes, star trails over acacia trees.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Elephant Bedroom Camp / Samburu Intrepids.
Drive south through the Rift Valley escarpments. Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru, famous for its rhinos, leopards, and pink flamingos.
Best Shots: Flamingos in flight, reflections on the lake, rhinos at sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge / Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
Drive to the birding paradise of Lake Baringo. Afternoon boat ride for close-up shots of hippos, crocodiles, and kingfishers. Capture the golden reflections of Tugen Hills during sunset.
Best Shots: Bird portraits, fishermen silhouettes, serene landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Soi Safari Lodge / Tumbili Cliff Lodge / Island Camp.
Early morning birding session with expert local guide. Visit local Njemps community (unique fishing tribe) for cultural documentation. Evening session capturing lake reflections and long-exposure shots.
Best Shots: Traditional life by the lake, action bird photography, soft sunset compositions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Soi Safari Lodge / Tumbili Cliff / Island Camp.
Scenic drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve, home to the Big Five. Afternoon game drive in the golden plains.
Best Shots: Lions at sunset, elephants crossing rivers, dramatic Mara light.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Mara Bush Camp / Entim Camp.
Early morning sunrise drive followed by full-day photography. Track big cats and capture elephants, zebras, and wildebeest in motion. Optional hot air balloon safari for stunning aerial photography.
Best Shots: Predator hunts, Mara landscapes, balloon-over-plains shots.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Mara Bush Camp / Entim Camp.
Visit a Maasai village for cultural portraits and storytelling photography. Afternoon game drive focusing on low-light wildlife photography. dinner & overnight.
Best Shots: Vibrant Maasai attire, campfire portraits, soft evening silhouettes.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Mara Explorer.
Early morning drive for final shots of dawn on the Plans. Breakfast and transfer back to Nairobi (or flight). Optional farewell lunch at Carnivore Restaurant.
Best Shot: Last sunrise sequence, farewell landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast.
This tour is customizable and can be tailored to your interests, budget, and travel dates for a personalized safari experience.
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INCLUDED & EXCLUDED
- Opportunities for aerial drone shots (where permitted).
- Accommodation as per itinerary.
- All park entry fees.
- Optional photo-editing workshop (Lightroom / Photoshop) in the evenings.
- Flexible schedule — prioritizing golden-hour and action scenes.
- All meals as per itinerary.
- Professional driver-guide experienced in wildlife photography positioning.
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with open roof and beanbags.
- Special Features for Photographers.
- Airport transfers.
- Bottled mineral water while on safari.
- International flights to/from Kenya.
- Travel & medical insurance.
- Visa fees.
- Tips & personal expenses.
- Extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary.