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Big Cats of the Masai Mara Photo Safari - February 2024

February 19th - 28th, 2024
Big Cats of the Masai Mara Photo Safari - February 2024
Kenya &
2 Spaces

OVERVIEW

Led by Villiers (Phil) Steyn, a professional photographer, and videographer known as "THE SAFARI EXPERT," this tour is designed to cater to photographers of all levels.

The photographic tuition provided is specifically tailored for beginners while remaining adaptable to the needs of intermediate and advanced photographers.

The main focus of this safari is to allow ample time for participants to observe and capture extraordinary images of Africa's awe-inspiring big cats, including Lions, Leopards, and Cheetahs, amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Masai Mara.

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DETAILS

The tour starts with a meet and greet service at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, followed by a transfer to a Nairobi hotel for an overnight stay.

The next morning, while the main luggage is transported to the camp, the group flies to the Masai Mara.

After settling in and enjoying lunch, the first afternoon photo game drive will begin.

Over the course of nine days, participants will have ample time to observe and document the daily lives of the big cats. Although the focus is primarily on the cats, there will also be opportunities to photograph other animals.

Our professional local guides will work tirelessly to locate wildlife and position the safari vehicle for the best photographic results.

On the last day, participants will return to Nairobi by air and have access to a day room at a hotel near the airport before departing on their international flight.

Being part of a small group allows for flexibility in the field. Packed breakfasts will be enjoyed at sightings or beneath Mara Picnic Trees, maximizing the time spent observing and photographing wildlife.

The tour accommodates a maximum of six participants, split into two private vehicles with three participants per vehicle. Ample space is provided for equipment, ensuring a comfortable experience, and each person has access to both sides of the vehicle for photography.

With Villiers Steyn's expertise, a focus on big cats, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, this photographic safari promises to be an unforgettable experience for participants of all levels of photography expertise.

 

MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

The Masai Mara Game Reserve provides stunning landscapes, including gentle rolling hills, savanna grasslands, riverine thickets, and the famous Mara River.

Spanning 1500 square kilometers (560 square miles), it is an ideal location for a photographic safari in the heart of authentic Africa.

Alongside the big cats, the reserve is home to a diverse range of mammals, birds, and reptiles.

During the Big Cats of the Mara photo safari, participants will have excellent opportunities to see and capture images of various animals, including:

Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Elephants, Cape Buffalos, Hippos, Black Rhinos, Spotted Hyenas, Jackals, Giraffes, Zebras, Wildebeests, Thompson's Gazelles, Grant's Gazelles, Olive Baboons, Vervet Monkeys, Coke's Hartebeests, as well as a diverse array of reptiles and birdlife.

DAY 1

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), overnight in Nairobi - Kenya

Your safari begins with a meet & greet at the airport. A road transfer will take you to a local hotel.

You will stay for 1 night in Nairobi at EKA HOTEL

(Bed & Breakfast only)

DAY 2

Bags ready for collection at 7 am. Breakfast, & depart at 08:30. Transfer to Wilson Airport for flight to the Masai Mara

Please have your bags at reception by 07:00. Your driver/guide will collect your main luggage and drive it to the Mara. You can then travel hassle-free with only your camera equipment. After your breakfast, you will depart at 08:30 for Wilson Airport. The flight to the Mara will depart around 10:30. You will be met at the Ol Kiombo Airstrip in the Mara by the camps transfer vehicle and they will drive you to camp. Check-in and enjoy a delicious lunch, waiting for your main luggage to arrive by road. Meet at 16:00 for your first afternoon photo game drive.

You will stay for 8 nights in the Masai Mara at ENTIM MARA CAMP in luxury en-suite tents.

(All meals included)
(Local drinks included)
(Limited Laundry included)

DAY 3

Morning & Afternoon photo game drives in the Masai Mara

Enjoy relaxed and flexible photography.

DAY 4

Morning & Afternoon photo game drives in the Masai Mara

Enjoy relaxed and flexible photography.

DAY 5

Morning & Afternoon photo game drives in the Masai Mara

Enjoy relaxed and flexible photography.

DAY 6

Morning & Afternoon photo game drives in the Masai Mara

Enjoy relaxed and flexible photography.

DAY 7

Morning & Afternoon photo game drives in the Masai Mara

Enjoy relaxed and flexible photography.

DAY 8

Morning & Afternoon photo game drives in the Masai Mara

Enjoy relaxed and flexible photography.

DAY 9

Morning & Afternoon photo game drives in the Masai Mara

Enjoy relaxed and flexible photography.

DAY 10

Short morning game drive. Fly back to Nairobi. Use of a day room before departure

Enjoy your final morning game drive before flying back to Nairobi Wilson Airport. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the FOUR POINTS SHERATON AIRPORT HOTEL. You will have the use of a day room until your time of departure. The complimentary shuttle bus will take you the short 5 min journey to the airport to catch your international flight home.

(Room only, no meals or drinks included)

STEP 1 - PLEASE READ OUR BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS

We first recommend that you read and become familiar with our booking terms & conditions, which can be found on this page, under the PRICES box.

STEP 2 - GET IN TOUCH

Get in touch with us to confirm that there are still spaces available on the photo safari that you are interested in. Click on the “ENQUIRE NOW” button above.

STEP 3 - AWAIT A REPLY FROM US & THEN CREATE YOUR CLIENT ACCOUNT

Once we confirm with you that there is space available, and you would like to join the safari, we will send you a direct link via email. Follow this unique link to sign up to our CLIENT AREA. After you have registered with your name, email address and a password of your choice, you will then be asked to complete our online booking form.

STEP 4 - COMPLETE A BOOKING FORM

As soon as we receive your completed booking form/s (1 per participant) then you will be required to send us the deposit to secure your place on the safari.

STEP 5 - SEND YOUR DEPOSIT

Deposits can be paid via credit card, PayPal or international bank transfer. We will notify you as soon as your deposit arrives. Places on the safari will only be confirmed once we have received both a completed booking form and deposit payment.

STEP 6 - FINAL BALANCE PAYMENT

As soon as your booking form and deposit are with us, we will update your CLIENT AREA to display the outstanding balance amount. This amount will be due 90 days before the start date of the safari.