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Wildlife Photgraphy Safari in Kenya: Masai Mara Reserve

Overview

The famous Masai-Mara reserve and nothing else! All the cats and wildlife of the African savannahs. In a wild bush camp on the banks of the Mara River, for total communion with wild Africa in the heart of one of our planet’s last sanctuaries.
This is the authentic safari for nature lovers, photographers and purists.

Close your eyes and imagine… An endless blond savannah nowhere in the heart of Africa; hordes of elephants lazing in a swamp; the raucous roar of bull lions roars of bull lions; the clatter of millions of zebras, gazelles and antelopes; the mad dash of the cheetah; the mournful cackle of the hyena tearing through the night; the outrageously purplish sky with the muffled of raging thunderstorms and the cloud of dust that accompanies the seasonal arrival of the wildebeest, again and again, since the dawn of time…
The Masaï-Mara National Reserve has to be earned.
dusty, chaotic trail that you won’t forget!
The Masaï-Mara National Reserve is a park of superlatives: it is world-famous for its world-famous for its exceptionally abundant and varied wildlife and its infinite spaces. It is the scene of the fantastic migration of a million and a half wildebeest. You’ll be able to observe all the great African fauna, including predators, lions, cheetahs and leopards, and you’ll experience their intimacy like never before!
their intimacy! With our experienced Masai guides, you’ll learn to distinguish between different lion clans, recognize Chongo and Kochoké, the kings of the Marsh Pride, hunt with cheetahs and their cubs, survey the secret of Romi, one of the many leopards that roam the nearby gallery forest near our camp!

From 4.420 EUR 10 Days / 9 Nights Departure: Sep 27th, 2024 Walking Grade:
  • Day 1: Arrival at Nairobi
  • Day 2: Nairobi - Masaï Mara Reserve
  • Day 3: Masaï Mara – Safari
  • Day 4: Masaï Mara – Safari
  • Day 5: Masaï Mara – Safari
  • Day 6: Masaï Mara – Safari
  • Day 7: Masaï Mara – Safari
  • Day 8: Masaï Mara – Safari
  • Day 9: Masaï Mara – Safari
  • Day 10: Masaï Mara – Nairobi

Trip Details


Country

  • Kenya

Group Size

  • 4 Travelers Max

Tour Highlights

  • Explore the world-famous Masai-Mara National Reserve, renowned for its abundant and diverse wildlife
  • Stay in a wild bush camp along the Mara River for an authentic safari experience.
  • Witness the spectacular migration of over a million wildebeest across the African savannah.
  • Encounter the Big Cats up close, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards, guided by experienced Masai trackers.
  • Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the savannah, from the roar of lions to the call of hyenas and the thundering hooves of zebras and antelopes.
  • Experience the wild beauty of Africa in one of the planet’s last great natural sanctuaries.

What to expect

  • Lodging: Comfortable
  • Transportation: High

Tour Type

  • Private

Next Departures

  • Sep 27th, 2024
  • Oct 11th, 2024
  • Jul 4th, 2025
  • Jul 18th, 2025

Thematics

  • Birdwatching
  • Photography
  • Wildlife

Itinerary

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DAY 1 - Friday Sep 27th, 2024

Arrival at Nairobi

Arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the evening (time to be confirmed). Welcome and transfer by private taxi to Roussel Guest House. Dinner (if arrival before 22:30) and overnight stay.

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DAY 2 - Saturday Sep 28th, 2024

Nairobi - Masaï Mara Reserve

Breakfast and departure around 08:00 for the Masai Mara National Reserve (approx. 5-hour journey). Settle in for 8 nights in our bush camp on the banks of the Mara River.
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B, L, D Meltingpot Bush Camp (or similar) 5 hours
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DAY 3 - Sunday Sep 29th, 2024

Masaï Mara – Safari

On two daily safaris, our experienced guides will take you in search of herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs and leopards… and you’ll experience their intimacy like never before. With years of field experience under their...

B, L, D Meltingpot Bush Camp (or similar) 5h
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DAY 4 - Monday Sep 30th, 2024

Masaï Mara – Safari

On two daily safaris, our experienced guides will take you in search of herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs and leopards… and you’ll experience their intimacy like never before. With years of field experience under their...

B, L, D Meltingpot Bush Camp (or similar) 5h
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DAY 5 - Tuesday Oct 1st, 2024

Masaï Mara – Safari

Photo safaris involve spending many hours in the 4X4 vehicle. Bear in mind that, while this may be a vacation or leisure activity for you, it’s also working time for our drivers/guides! Driving over rough and chaotic tra...

B, L, D Meltingpot Bush Camp (or similar) 5h
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DAY 6 - Wednesday Oct 2nd, 2024

Masaï Mara – Safari

The legendary Masai-Mara Reserve is the park of superlatives! It’s world-famous for its extravagant, abundant and varied wildlife and its infinite spaces.
Rise at dawn, quick snack and departure for the morning safari. H...

B, L, D Meltingpot Bush Camp (or similar)
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DAY 7 - Thursday Oct 3rd, 2024

Masaï Mara – Safari

The Masai-Mara is the scene of the fantastic secular migration of two million wildebeest (between July and October) and its famous crossings, the time when they plunge into the tumultuous waters of the Mara River, litera...

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DAY 8 - Friday Oct 4th, 2024

Masaï Mara – Safari

Full day: You have the option of going on a “full day” game drive once during your stay. You (and your traveling companions) must give your driver or camp steward 24 hours’ notice. We can then adapt the logistics accord...

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DAY 9 - Saturday Oct 5th, 2024

Masaï Mara – Safari

On two daily safaris, our experienced guides will take you in search of herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs and leopards… and you’ll experience their intimacy like never before. With years of field experience under their...

B, L, D Meltingpot Bush Camp (or similar)
Lion - Wildexpedition - ©mateobohringer
DAY 10 - Sunday Oct 6th, 2024

Masaï Mara – Nairobi

Last game drive in the morning until 10.00 am, lunch at the camp.
Then return to Nairobi (departure no later than 12.30 p.m.). Direct transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for international flight in the evening (time to be ...

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Hotels

Meltingpot Bush Camp

Roussel Guest House

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Price Details


Included

  • Meals indicated in the program
  • Transportation in comfortable vehicles
  • Tour leader and English speaking guide
  • Local guides specialized in the region
  • Entrance Fees
  • 1 Bottle of water per day
  • Homestay / Hut accommodation
  • Water purification
  • Tents, bedding, insulation

Not Included

  • Domestic flights
  • International flights
  • Additional drinks and meals
  • Medical insurance
  • Expenses not specified in the program
  • Tips

Price Base

  • Price for 2 people: 5.460 EUR
  • Price from 3 to 4 people: 4.420 EUR
* Price is indicated per person

Terms & Conditions

The terms of sale may differ based on the nature of your trip and how close your departure date is. Please review our conditions here for more information.

Recommendations

This is an only French Speaking Camp in The Heart of the Masai Mara. Staying at our bush camp implies certain rules, particularly safety rules, of which you must be aware. Please read them carefully…

The camp: it consists of a dozen double tents, a mess tent for meals, a large relaxation tent, a kitchen, toilets and indoor or outdoor showers. You’ll be accommodated in spacious, comfortable double tents with real single or double beds. Tents are equipped with electric lighting. The staff includes a manager, a steward, three cooks, waiters, camp helpers, Maasai night guards and safari drivers/guides. The many power sockets in the press room are of French standard. Bed linen and towels are provided. All our tents are equipped with dry toilets; conventional flush toilets are available outside, close to your tent.

Wild animals: Wild animals are dangerous! They can seriously injure you or take your life! The camp is an outpost in the wild bush: we are not “at home”. By philosophy, it’s not fenced in, so it can be frequented day and night by snakes, elephants, hippos, buffalo, lions, hyenas and leopards. In all cases and at all times, please remain within the confines of the camp. After dark, stay close to the facilities. The generator or solar-powered generator is switched off as soon as the last safari guest returns to his or her tent, so don’t leave until the early hours of the morning. A night watchman will wake you up at around 5.45 a.m. each morning and allow you to leave in complete safety. Take precautions knowing this.

Smoking: in accordance with Kenyan legislation and out of respect for other participants and our drivers/guides, our vehicles are strictly non-smoking. It goes without saying that the same applies inside our tents. This also applies to electronic cigarettes. Use the ashtrays in our camp and bring your own with you on game-drive. Strictly, and not just ethically, never throw cigarette butts in the park: the risk of fire is not illusory. Ask your driver for a smoke break if necessary.

Tents: unless you discover a vocation as a herpetologist and/or entomologist, zip up your tent completely and carefully as soon as you leave it, even during the day. This will make it impossible for creepy crawlies and other prickly creatures to keep you company.

Water: in the Mara, more than anywhere else, water is precious and difficult to transport. A 4X4 logistics vehicle is dedicated in part to this task! Be thrifty and use it sparingly. You can take a hot shower at any time of day. We’ve chosen to provide you with unlimited mineral water free of charge for the duration of your stay in the camp: you’ll be showing your respect by using and managing it wisely: for example, don’t forget your thermos, which we’ll provide for you, in the Land Cruiser, which gets overheated during the day. In each tent, a thermos of boiled and filtered water is provided daily for brushing teeth and basic morning washing.

Meals: With the idea of being optimally present in the field at the best possible times in mind, a basic breakfast is served at 6:00 am. A full breakfast is served in the field around 9/10 am. Lunch is served at 13:00/13:15. The restaurant closes at 2:15pm. Dinner is served at 8pm.

Lighting: Camp facilities are lit as soon as night falls. Storm lamps are placed near your tent, showers and toilets and shine throughout the night. Tents are equipped with electric lighting. Essential: always have your personal flashlight to hand when it gets dark. We also strongly advise you to bring a headlamp, which is always very useful in the bush.

Photo : Meltingpot Safaris is a concept designed to make life easier for photographers. We provide bean bags in the vehicles. If you’re planning to bring along a big, heavy telephoto lens, then you’ll also need to bring along a ball head or pendulum head that you can screw (not standard 3/8th photo) onto aluminum door mounts that we’ve designed ourselves and put at your disposal.

Spotted Species

Here is a non-exhaustive list of Animal Species you can spot during this tour

Thompson's Gazelle - Wildexpedition - ©mateobohringer

Thompson’s Gazelle

Thomson's gazelles have a slender body, a tan to reddish-brown coat, and a white underbelly....

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Impala

The Impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a graceful and agile antelope native to eastern and southern...

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Common Eland

The Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) is a majestic and adaptable antelope native to the grasslands...

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Your Tour Guide

Wilson Sengeny

Languages:English, French
Guiding since: 2012
Specialties: Wildlife, 4X4 Expedition, Photography, Lion Tracking
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