Photographic Safari

12 days—A Budget Safari

$2827-4227 USD

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Safari summary

Embark on a captivating 12-day journey through Kenya's diverse landscapes and wildlife havens. Upon arrival in Nairobi, a representative will transfer you to the Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel. The adventure kicks off with a visit to the National Museum's bird gallery, providing a glimpse of Kenya's endemic bird species. Journey to Lake Naivasha, where you can savor the scenic beauty, enjoy a lakeside walk, and opt for a boat ride or explore Hell's Gate National Park. The expedition continues to Lake Bogoria, known for its hot springs and millions of flamingoes. Traverse the picturesque route to Lake Baringo, capturing breathtaking views and encountering diverse bird species. The journey then leads to Iten, renowned for Olympic champions, before heading to Kisumu on the shores of Lake Victoria. Optional excursions to Kakamega forest or Rusinga Island offer a tranquil escape. Spend time relaxing by Lake Victoria's shores and exploring nearby islands. The adventure crescendos in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, famed for its abundant wildlife and annual wildebeest migration. Delve into the reserve's depths, visiting a Maasai tribal village and considering a hot air balloon ride. The final day includes an early morning game drive in Maasai Mara before returning to Nairobi for a late lunch and departure. This immersive journey promises a blend of natural wonders, cultural experiences, and wildlife encounters, creating lasting memories of Kenya's beauty.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Photography safari—with professional guide
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Nairobi

On arrival at the airport, you will be met by our representative for transfer to Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel. Later in the day head out to the National Museum’s bird gallery for familiarization with some of the bird species endemic to Kenya that are on display. Pass by a restaurant for early dinner before returning to the hotel for the night. Trademark Hotel BB

Trademark Hotel BB

Lake Naivasha

After breakfast we leave Nairobi for Lake Naivasha, stop at viewpoints for a panoramic view of the valley with clear views of Mt. Suswa and Mt. Longonot. Arrive at Lake Naivasha mid-morning and enjoy a walk along the lake shores to see birds and other animals. Lake Naivasha is home to over 450 species. Enjoy lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on the lake or visit Hell’s Gate Park.

Lake Naivasha Country Club

Lake Bogoria

Take a scenic drive through Kenya to Lake Bogoria and Baringo. Have a picnic, walk along Lake Bogoria's shores, and see hot springs, geysers, and flamingoes. Later, drive to Lake Baringo for dinner and overnight at Tumbili Cliff FB.

Tumbili Cliff

Lake Baringo

After breakfast, enjoy beautiful lake and island views at sunrise. Lake Baringo is the second freshwater lake in the Rift Valley, with over 450 bird species, crocodiles, and hippos. Local fishermen fish Tilapia in balsa wood boats. You can buy fish from them and watch African fish Eagles hunt. Dinner and Overnight Tumbili Cliff FB

Tumbili Cliff

Lake Baringo

Leave after breakfast and take one of the most scenic routes in Kenya enjoying great views of Lake Baringo, stop over at Cheploch Gorger where the river Kerio slices through the rocks, here you get an amazing opportunity to take great pictures. Arrive for lunch at Kerio View hotel in Iten – home to numerous Olympic champions. Dinner and overnight Kerio View Hotel FB

Iten -Kisumu

Visit the training ground for Kenya’s World beating champions before departing for Kisumu, declared by the UN as the World’s Millenium City. Enjoy lunch and a relaxed evening on the shores of Africa’s largest freshwater lake and the source of the great river Nile. Dinner and overnight Sarova Imperial FB

Sarova Imperial

Kisumu

Optional visit to Kakamega forest for a day’s excursion or transfer to Rusinga island to spend time on the shores away from the city. Dinner and overnight the Sarova Imperial FB

Sarova Imperial

Lake Victoria

Spend your day relaxing by the shores or enjoy the optional numerous water activities and visits to other islands for sightseeing. Dinner and overnight the Sarova Imperial FB

Sarova Imperial

Maasai Mara

Travel to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, home to a concentration of large mammals and known as Africa’s ultimate wildlife reserve. The park is a northern extension of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, famous for its annual wildebeest migration. Transfer to the lodge with a game drive en route, enjoy a hot lunch, and later an evening game viewing drive. The landscape is rolling savannahs with abundant wildlife. All meals and overnight at Basecamp Adventure FB.

Basecamp Adventure

Maasai Mara

During your stay, explore the reserve in depth. You may see elephants, giraffes, lions, impalas, and many bird species, including 57 birds of prey. The Mara hosts the annual wildebeest migration. Visit a Maasai village and enjoy Maasai dancers. You can also take a hot air balloon ride over the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem (Extra cost). Basecamp Adventure FB

Basecamp Adventure

Maasai Mara

During your stay, explore the reserve in depth. You may see elephants, giraffes, lions, impalas, and many bird species, including 57 birds of prey. The Mara hosts the annual wildebeest migration. Visit a Maasai village and enjoy Maasai dancers. You can also take a hot air balloon ride over the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem (Extra cost). Basecamp Adventure FB

Basecamp Adventure

Nairobi

After an early morning game drive and breakfast, drive off to Nairobi arriving for late lunch before transferring to the airport for flight home.

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