Kenya Photographic Safari

10 DAYS / 09 NIGHTS MAASAI MARA/ L.NAIVASHA/L.NAKURU AND SAMBURU

$1900-2150 USD

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Safari summary

Tour starts from Nairobi on day one. Arrive in the evening for an introductory game drive.Dinner and overnight at the campsite.Day two and three will be spent in the Maasai Mara with full day game drives.Leave Mara on day four for Lake Naivasha arriving for lunch at our accommodation followed by optional activities in Lake Naivasha. Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park on day five to enjoy an extensive game run. Dinner and overnight at a budget hotel located in Nakuru town. Day seven, drive to Samburu Game Reserve, evening game run, Dinner and overnight stay. Day eight and nine, full days in Samburu Game Reserve with morning and evening game drives. Return to Nairobi in the evening on Day 9 to end your photographic safari tour.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Samburu

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide
Sightseeing | shopping | markets

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi - Maasai Mara

Masai Mara

Depart Nairobi in the morning through the dramatic Great Rift Valley with a stopover at view point for a magnificent views before we proceed to Narok town for lunch before continuing the Maasai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great Wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge. Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

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Day 2 Maasai Mara

Masai Mara

Day 2: Discover Maasai Mara Game Reserve Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives. This game will be in search for great predators and perhaps even cubs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive Cheetah and Leopard hiding amidst Acacia boughs. An early start at 6 am will give you an opportunity to view the African sunrise and of course take advantage of the soft light. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}

Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 3 Explore Maasai Mara

Masai Mara

Day 3: Explore Maasai Mara Game Reserve Another day will be spent in Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. During our stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Maasai people or an early hot air balloon. Overnight at the Lodge. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner} NB: Photography is best early in the mornings and late in the evenings when the light is soft and the contrast of the landscape is great.

Day 4 Maasai Mara - Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru

Day 4: Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha (Great Rift Valley) After breakfast, we will depart to Lake Naivasha for lunch then proceed for an evening game drive at Hellsgate National Park. The Park provides a variety of wildlife, unusual flora and many species of birds. Covered by ashes from the Longonot eruption which occurred 100 years ago, the Park is famous for its geothermal station, Lower Gorge and spectacular sceneries Overnight at the Lodge. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

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Day 5

Lake Nakuru

Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park Enjoy early morning boat ride with nature walk on the Crescent Island which is a private game sanctuary, which is home to Zebras, Elands, Wildebeests, Gazelles, Vervet Monkeys, Hares, Genet Cats, Waterbucks and Giraffes. Depart after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National park. Lunch on arrival then proceed to enjoy an evening game drive with magnificent sunset shots. Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}

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Day 6

Lake Nakuru

Day 6: Explore Lake Nakuru National Park Wake up early for a glimpse of the beautiful sunrise during the extensive pre- breakfast game drive. During the drive, you will try to search for Leopards which are frequently sighted in the Park before you return to your lodge for breakfast and ultimately lunch followed by late afternoon proceed for another extensive game drive till sunset to enjoy your photo session. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge. Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}

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Day 7

Samburu

Day 7: Lake Nakuru National Park – Samburu Game Reserve This morning we travel by road to Kenya’s wild and rugged northern frontier, Samburu Game Reserve one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator, such as the Reticulated Giraffes, Grevy’s Zebras, Somali Ostriches, Lesser Kudu, Vulturine Guinea fowl, Beisy Oryxes, Gerenuks, Palm nut Vultures and many other species. Overnight at the Lodge. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}

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Day 8

Samburu

This day, you will enjoy early morning and evening game drives. We will be looking for the rare species of animals and the also will pursue Elephants, Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs that thrive in the reserve’s grasslands and Acacia woodlands. The day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration in the reserve and relaxation in our lodge. Overnight at the Lodge. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}

Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar

Day 9

Samburu

Day 9: Samburu Game Reserve Another Morning and evening game drives in the Reserve in pursuit of Elephants, Lions, Leopards, and Cheetahs that thrive in the reserve’s grasslands and Acacia woodlands. We will also have an opportunity to visit one of the Samburu villages where we will take advantage of getting portrait shots and of the village too. Overnight at the Lodge. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}

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Day 10

Day 10: Samburu Game Reserve – Nairobi Enjoy a per-breakfast game drive. Depart after breakfast for lunch at Trout hotel before you proceed to Nairobi to end your trip. It would be of great advantage to carry with you lens filters for perfect photography in the middle of the day. :

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