$2,938 to $3,949 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli
Nairobi to Amboseli
Into elephants' country: photographing Amboseli giants.
On Day 1, you’ll leave Nairobi early for the 4–5-hour drive to Amboseli, passing Maasai homesteads and open savannah along the way. By midday, check in at your lodge, Tawi Lodge, and enjoy lunch with views of Kilimanjaro. In the afternoon, head out for a game drive to photograph elephants and other wildlife, then capture silhouettes against the mountain at sunset before returning for dinner and overnight rest.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tawi Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Kilimanjaro Sunrises and Iconic Elephant Portraits.
Begin with a pre-dawn game drive to capture elephants, lions, and cheetahs in the soft golden light with Mount Kilimanjaro often visible. Return to your lodge for breakfast, then spend late morning relaxing or photographing wildlife at nearby waterholes. After lunch, head out for an afternoon drive, focusing on birdlife and large herds crossing the plains. As the sun sets, capture silhouettes of acacia trees and wildlife before returning for dinner. Later, embark on a night game drive, where you’ll have the chance to photograph nocturnal species such as hyenas, civets, and owls under the starry sky. End the day back at your lodge for overnight rest, with Kilimanjaro often glowing faintly in the moonlight.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tawi Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli to Lake Nakuru
Amboseli to Lake Nakuru
Journey through the Great Rift Valley.
You’ll leave Amboseli after an early breakfast and begin the journey north toward Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive passes through Nairobi and the scenic Great Rift Valley, with stops at viewpoints like the Rift Valley escarpment for panoramic photography. Arriving in Nakuru by mid-afternoon, you’ll check in at your lodge, Sarova Lion Hill and enjoy a late lunch. In the evening, head out for a game drive to photograph rhinos, giraffes, and the famous flocks of flamingos along the lake’s edge. As the sun sets, capture reflections of birds and acacia trees in the shimmering waters before returning for dinner and overnight rest.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
On this day, you’ll leave Lake Nakuru after breakfast and head toward the Masai Mara, passing through the Great Rift Valley and rural landscapes ideal for roadside photography. Once you arrive, check in at your lodge, Mara Enkaji Camp. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive to capture lions, cheetahs, and herds of wildebeest or zebras across the plains. As the sun sets, photograph silhouettes against the sweeping landscape, then return for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Enkaji Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Big cats, Golden light and Endless Savannahs.
On Day 5 in the Masai Mara, dedicate the day to wildlife photography. You can opt for an early morning balloon safari at an extra cost. Start with a sunrise game drive to capture predators in golden light, then return for breakfast before heading out again to photograph elephants, giraffes, and herds across the plains. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon drive for sweeping savannah shots and birdlife, finishing with sunset silhouettes of wildlife against the horizon before returning to your lodge/camp for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mara Enkaji Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Final Frames: Farewell to Kenya's Wild Beauty.
On Day 7, you’ll wrap up your safari by departing the Masai Mara after breakfast and making your way back to Nairobi. The journey takes you once more through the Great Rift Valley, offering final opportunities for landscape and roadside photography. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you can enjoy a relaxed afternoon before concluding your safari adventure. This day serves as a gentle transition from the wild back to city life, giving you time to reflect on the incredible wildlife encounters and photographic moments captured throughout Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
