Masai Mara and Great Migration Photo Safari
Africa is a place of the senses: the sound of untamed wildlife; the feel of the rhythm of its people; the sight of an African sun rising across open plains; the smell of rain on a dry earth; and the taste of untamed adventure… Through our exciting photo safari we invite you to join us on a journey that will lead you to explore, to inspire, and to impact.
Join renowned South-African photojournalist Christopher Scott as he takes you on a photography-learning journey whilst exploring Kenya’s Masai Mara national reserve during the time of the Great Migration, as well as two of Kenya’s other most dramatic wildlife reserves. Christopher will be giving a series of lectures and practical photographic presentations over the course of your two-week safari to allow you to make the most of this amazing experience.
Location:
Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Reserve, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Expedition length:
12 days
Age limit: Minimum 18 years of age, unless accompanied by an adult
Fitness required:
A reasonable level of fitness is required
Expedition Fee:
Per person - £ 1,595.00 US$ 3,190.00
Note: Discount of 10% available to anyone already booked on one of our Pathfinders/African Impact placements and wanting to sign up for this week.
Expedition Highlights
- Professional photographic tuition under the guidance of Christopher Scott for the duration of your safari
- Experience raw Africa and the phenomenon that is the wildlife-filled plains of Kenya as you visit the world famous Masai Mara and indulge in sightings of the Great Migration!
- Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of the best destinations for sightings of Leopard and Rhino
- Amboseli National Park offers a plethora of wildlife viewings against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro
Daily Itinerary
- 24th August (Day 1): Arrive at Nairobi Airport where you will be met by a Pathfinders representative and taken to your campsite and group meeting area. Once the whole group is assembled our guides will present you with important orientation information and further details relating to your safari.
- 25th August: Journeying North onto the edge of the Great Rift Valley, stunning views will accompany you on the drive towards Lake Nakuru National Park where you will camp for the next 2 nights. This lake offers one of the world's most spectacular wildlife sights, that of brilliant pink flamingos as far as the eye can see. There are often times when between one and two million lesser and greater flamingos feed around the shores of this shallow soda lake. Besides your usual impala and common plains game, other wildlife include buffalo, Rothschild giraffe, eland, lion, leopard and black rhino. It goes without saying that this is a bird watchers paradise.
- 27th August: Depart Nakuru for Amboseli National Reserve where you will spend the next 3 nights.
- 28th – 29th August: One of the most quintessential images of East Africa is that of a herd of elephant ambling across savannah plains with the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro in the background. It is to catch this sight on memory and on film that people flood to Amboseli National Park. While Kilimanjaro is actually across the border in Tanzania, Amboseli has a perfect view of this world's tallest freestanding mountain, which towers an impressive 5km above the plains.
- 30th August: Depart Amboseli and return to Nairobi
- 31st August: Drive from Nairobi to the border of the Masai Mara National Reserve where you will camp the night.
- 1st September: Your exploration of the Masai Mara National Reserve begins! During this time of year you can expect to see the world famous spectacle of the Great Migration taking place. This is your chance to see TV documentaries come to life, and as with the rest of the safari, to photograph the scenes under the guidance of your professional photographic tutor Chris Scott
- 2nd & 3rd September: Spend the next two nights in a luxury Masai Mara tented safari camp
- 4th September: Depart from the Masai Mara and head back up the slopes of the Rift Valley to Nairobi. Shop for curios and prepare to bid farewell to Kenya… Fly home this evening or the following morning.
Cost Includes
- All wildlife photographic lectures during your trip presented by Christopher Scott
- All transfers for the duration of your expedition. Nairobi – Nakuru – Amboseli – Nairobi – Masai Mara – Nairobi
- All airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- National Parks entrance fees throughout your safari
- 2 nights luxury tented camping in the Masai Mara
- Assistance by various trained guides and staff during your stay
- 3 meals a day at your respective camps
- Unlimited tea, coffee and juice throughout the day
Cost Excludes
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- Flights to and from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta Airport
- Email and telephone calls made during your trip
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Kenya e.g. Masai Mara balloon safari, trip to Kilimanjaro, etc.
- Visa costs, travel and medical insurance* (emergency air-evacuation cover compulsory)
* Note: Medical insurance cover, with emergency air evacuation, is essential.