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10 Days Kenya Wildlife Migration photographic safari
covering Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu. Kenya wildlife
photography safari.
For those who desire an
adventurous game viewing/photographing holiday
safaris, then Kenya is the place to visit. With its friendly
people, rich culture, the many sunny and sparkling white
beaches, abundant wildlife/birdlife, breathe taking
sceneries not forgetting the spectacular annual wildebeest
migration that that takes place in Maasai Mara starting from
July through to October. Kenya has good weather all year
round which is an added bonus to Kenya holidays hence you
can plan your vacation any time of the year.
The 10 Days Kenya wildlife photographic tour, you will
explore Kenya’s most popular national parks /Game reserves -
Samburu Game Reserve has spectacular scenic beauty, rivers
and forests. It is an area where the local people have a
rich and colorful heritage. The reserve has numerous
permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes
leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, gravy’s
zebra and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365
species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries.
Then proceed to Lake Nakuru National park claim to fame is
anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds
found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of
the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of
flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake
appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a
reputation as an important haven for endangered species-
particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white
rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all
residents here. The climax of this tour will be in Maasai
Mara national park; Maasai Mara offers wildlife in such
variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over
450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will
easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe,
wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals,
wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and
elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most
spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is
the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra
from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and
pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the
savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and
vultures.
10 Days Kenya wildlife
Photographic safaris
Day 1 : Arrival – Nairobi
Meet and assist service at Jomo Kenyatta international
airport- Transfer to Nairobi safari club hotel for overnight
stay
Day 2 : Nairobi – Masai Mara
Pick up from your hotel at 0730 hrs and drive via the scenic
Great Rift Valley, A brief stop at the view point to get a
view /take photos of the Great Rift Valley. You arrive Masai
Mara in good time for lunch. Afternoon game drive is taken.
Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge
Day 3/4 : Maasai Mara
Full days spent exploring the park /drive to Mara river for
the migration crossing and other scenic parts on the game
reserve while you take photos/video. Dinner and overnight
stay at Keekerok lodge .Hot air balloon safari can be
arranged at a cost of US$450 per person
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most
popular game sanctuary. It is the most famous and most
visited game reserve in Kenya .
The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great extent in this
reserve. Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen at the
Mara. A spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of
millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from Serengeti
plains across the Tanzania border and the Mara River to
reach Maasai Mara grazing fields from late June. The
dramatic crossing of the river and the preying on the
migrants by predators can be viewed from early July to
August. The reserve abounds with birdlife since dose to
about 452 species have been recorded. Hot air balloon
safaris are readily available in this park
Day 5 : Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru
National park
Pre breakfast game drives then return to the lodge for
breakfast. Depart Masai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru
National park famed for numerous species of birds and more
so the pink flamingoes. Lunch at Sarova Lion Hill lodge –
then proceed for afternoon game drives /photographing in the
magnificent park. Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova lion
Hill Lodge
Day 6 : Lake Nakuru National park
Full day spent exploring /photographing the park. Dinner and
overnight stay at Sarova Lion hill lodge
Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's
and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake
itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The
sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite
spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in
pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important
haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild
Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck,
buffalo and baboons are all residents here
Day 7 : Lake Nakuru – Samburu
Breakfast then depart the lodge soon after breakfast and
drive to Samburu game reserve to arrive by lunch time. After
lunch embark on a game drive to sight resident wildlife
species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa
Oryx and the Blue-necked Somali Ostrich that are rare
elsewhere in the country. Dinner and overnight will be at
the spectacular Samburu lodge
Day 8/9: Samburu game reserve
Full days spent exploring the park/ getting the best shots
in the parks. Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu lodge
.Visit the Samburu villages to learn the Samburu
people’s way of life/take photos with the Samburu Morrans
The highlights of
Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers
and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich
and colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent
springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo,
elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra and crocodile
in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have been
identified in the sanctuaries.
Day 10: Samburu – Nairobi
Breakfast then drive to Nairobi where the safari ends. Drop off
at the airport to board your home bound flight
Cost per person
2 pax US$ 2750
4 pax US$ 2580
Tour price includes:
• Transport in a custom made safari minibus with pop up roof
ideal for game wing and photography
• Exclusive use of the safari vehicle/guide
• Accommodation in lodges /camp specified above in a double on
full board basis
• Return airport transfers in Nairobi
• 1 night hotel accommodations in Nairobi on bed and breakfast
basis.
• Game drives as per the itinerary
• Services of a driver/guide
• Flying Doctors evacuation cover
• Cultural visits to Maasai /SamburuVillages
• 1 litre Mineral water per person per day
Tour price Excludes
• Personal travel insurance
• Hotel accommodations in Nairobi after the safari
• Tipping
• Drinks
• Personal effects
• Extras not mentioned above
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