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TOUR OVERVIEW
Destinations: Nairobi - Samburu - 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 from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Evening visit to Nairobi National Park for your first golden-hour shots of lions, giraffes, and city skyline. Optional visit to the Giraffe Centre or David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage for close-up photography.
Best Shots: Urban-wildlife contrast, sunset over city skyline.
Meals: Dinner & Overnight.
Accommodation: Emara Ole Sereni / Four Points by Sheraton.
Afternoon game drive in the rugged beauty of Samburu. Focus on Samburu Special Five: Beisa oryx, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk.
Best Shots: Golden light on dry riverbeds, elephants at Ewaso Nyiro River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Elephant Bedroom Camp / Samburu Intrepids.
Morning and evening photography drives with professional guides. Visit a Samburu village for portrait and cultural photography. Optional star photography at night – Samburu has crystal-clear skies.
Best Shots: Candid tribal portraits, night-sky photography, elephants crossing river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Elephant Bedroom Camp / Samburu Intrepids.
Sunset boat ride on Lake Baringo to capture hippos, crocodiles, and reflections of the Tugen Hills. Birdwatching with over 450 species — perfect for macro and telephoto shots.
Drive: 5–6 hours west through Rift Valley escarpments.
Best Shots: Kingfishers in flight, fishermen in dugout canoes, sunset silhouettes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Soi Safari Lodge / Tumbili Cliff Lodge.
Drive: 6 hours with scenic stops along the Rift Valley. Arrive in time for an evening game drive.
Best Shots: Big cats hunting, soft evening glow on savannah.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Mara Bush Camp / Entim Camp.
Early morning drive for sunrise shots over the plains. Spend the day following the rhythm of wildlife — from lions feeding to elephants bathing. Optional visit to a Maasai manyatta for traditional and lifestyle photography.
Best Shots: Action shots, Maasai portraits, Mara river crossings (seasonal).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Mara Bush Camp / Entim Camp.
Final sunrise photography session. Drive or optional flight back to Nairobi. Farewell lunch at Carnivore or local restaurant.
Best Shots: Farewell scenes of zebras or giraffes against dawn skies.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
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.
- 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.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS (EXTRA COST)
- Hot air balloon ride in Maasai Mara – stunning aerial shots at sunrise.
- Drone photography session (where permitted).
- Private photo editing workshop with a professional wildlife photographer.