The Great Migration

Maasai Mara – 20th Aug to 25th Aug 2024
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ABOUT TOUR

$ 3700 PP (Ex-Nairobi)

20 Aug - 25 Aug 2024

Fly Chartered: Nairobi - Mara

Learn On Field

Only 3 people per Extended Land Cruiser

Stay: Close to action

Masai Mara Tours – A photographer’s paradise. Come embark on this adventure of a lifetime with me as we go in search of creating awesome frames. Masai Mara is everything – herbivores, carnivores, reptiles, birds, landscapes, and much much more. The light is magical and throws an array of vivid hues for us to get that unique capture.

  • This tour is for anyone who wants an awesome wildlife experience.

  • Someone who just loves to sit back and enjoy the wild without the camera is also most welcome.

  • If you are a beginner in photography or have some experience with the camera, this is the ideal tour for you, as you would be capturing some great action shots, hunt sequences & portraits of the big cats.

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Day 01

August 20
  • Arrive at Nairobi.
  • Our representative will pick you up from JKIA.
  • If you arrive early spend the day in leisure.
  • Overnight at Nairobi.
  • Group dinner & briefing at the hotel.
  • Stay: Business Class hotel. The Concord or Equivalent

Day 02

August 21
  • After Breakfast 6:30 AM check-out.
  • We fly to Mara.
  • At 12 PM Safari Begins. It’s time to explore the SAVANNAH.
  • We will enjoy lunch & refreshments in the reserve or we head to the camp for a hot lunch.
  • Stay – Lorian or Equivalent – Its a camp in the heart of the Mara wilderness. We waste no time getting in and getting out of the park.
  • At 7.00 PM we come back to our camp.
  • It is time to discuss the photographs & enjoy a hot meal.

Day 03

August 22
  • Full-day game drive at Maasai Mara.
  • Focus on the Big 5 & the Hunts.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and beverages will be had inside the reserve.
  • A quick review of the days’ sightings followed by dinner at the camp.

Day 04

August 23
  • Full-day game drive at Maasai Mara.
  • Focus of the Big 5 and the Hunts.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and beverages will be had inside the reserve.
  • Let’s spend the evening with the local Maasai. A Maasai tribal dance followed by an interaction.
  • A quick review of the days’ sightings followed by dinner at the camp.

Day 05

August 24
  • Full-day game drive at Maasai Mara.
  • Focus of the Big 5 and the Hunts.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and beverages will be had inside the reserve.
  • We will today visit a Maasai village, take some portraits & interact with the locals* *Optional Additional Charges apply.
  • A quick review of the days’ sightings followed by dinner at the camp.

Day 06

August 25
  • 6:30 AM We drive to Nairobi.
  • The Tour ends after we’re transferred to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for our homebound flight, but your love for Africa has just begun.
  • Our trip comes to an end on arrival at Nairobi. For the return on Day 6, please book your flight out of Nairobi after 07:00 p.m.

Cost

USD 3700 PP on Twin Sharing. Single Supplement USD 4250 (Ex-Nairobi)
  • Payment Options – The following modes of payment can be used.
  • UPI and NEFT
  • Drop us a message below and we will share the account details

TERMS and CONDITIONS

  • 500 USD to be paid to book your seat
  • Balance to be paid before 1st May 2024
  • 50% is non-refundable once the payment is done
  • The remaining amount will be refunded if cancellation is done 60 days prior to the photo tour start dates
  • No refund if cancellation is done between 0 – 30 days of the tour
  • Your spot on the tour is only guaranteed once the full payment has been made
  • Please note that the date of written communication (e-mail) of intent to cancel will be the date considered for the calculation of the cancellation fees.
  • Transport from Nairobi Airport to Maasai Mara and Back (2 Flights)
  • 5 nights – 6 days, twin-sharing accommodation
  • All meals (Starting Aug 16th – Aug 20th Breakfast to Breakfast)
  • Park fees & Driver fees
  • 2 liter packaged drinking water per person / per day
  • Domestic airfare within your country
  • International airfare to Nairobi and back to your country
  • Visa fees (USD 50) I Travel Insurance I Vaccinations
  • Purchases at Nairobi (bean bag fillers, snacks, SIM cards )
  • Tips Gratuities (we suggest a $20 per person per day to the driver)
  • Items of personal nature I Laundry and phone calls I Alcohol
  • Anything that is not included in the inclusions list
  • Costs of RT PCR other Tests
  • Quarantine in case of Infection, Medical Costs
  • Meals on August 10th
Payment Terms and Cancellation Policy
  • 500 USD to be paid to book your seat
  • Balance to be paid before 1st May 2024
  • 50% is non-refundable once the payment is done
  • The remaining amount will be refunded if cancellation is done 60 days prior to the photo tour start dates
  • No refund if cancellation is done between 0 – 30 days of the tour
  • Your spot on the tour is only guaranteed once the full payment has been made
  • Please note that the date of written communication (e-mail) of intent to cancel will be the date considered for the calculation of the cancellation fees.
Inclusions
  • Transport from Nairobi Airport to Maasai Mara and Back (2 Flights)
  • 5 nights – 6 days, twin-sharing accommodation
  • All meals (Starting Aug 16th – Aug 20th Breakfast to Breakfast)
  • Park fees & Driver fees
  • 2 liter packaged drinking water per person / per day
Exclusions
  • Domestic airfare within your country
  • International airfare to Nairobi and back to your country
  • Visa fees (USD 50) I Travel Insurance I Vaccinations
  • Purchases at Nairobi (bean bag fillers, snacks, SIM cards )
  • Tips Gratuities (we suggest a $20 per person per day to the driver)
  • Items of personal nature I Laundry and phone calls I Alcohol
  • Anything that is not included in the inclusions list
  • Costs of RT PCR other Tests
  • Quarantine in case of Infection, Medical Costs
  • Meals on August 10th

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Extended Trip by 2N 3D: USD 1800 PP

  • Exclusive use of the cruiser: USD 350 per day

  • Balloon Safari Maasai Mara: USD 450 PP
  • Maasai Village Visit: USD 50 PP
  • Max temp: 25°C and Min temp: 12°C.
  • Do get warm clothes for early morning and late evening.
  • Cap/hat/Skull cap/Water resistant windcheater Light jacket for days and a heavy jacket for nights
  • Neck warmer/Dust mask/Full arm T-shirts Denims/Socks/Closed shoes
  • Carry an extra empty bag to pack snacks you buy from Nairobi
  • Sunscreen Lotion
  •  Energy bar/cookies, dry fruits or trail mix, chocolates. Handy medical kit/Pocket money/ID card /Water bottle
  • We suggest purchasing Safaricom or Airtel SIM cards from Nairobi. They are inexpensive.
  • Airtel roaming packages are also feasible.
  • The camps will be WiFi enabled.
  • The currency conversion stands at Rs. 83 to the dollar.
  • The final payment will be based on the rates on the final payment date.
Optional Add-Ons
  • Extended Trip by 2N 3D: USD 1800 PP

  • Exclusive use of the cruiser: USD 350 per day

  • Balloon Safari Maasai Mara: USD 450 PP
  • Maasai Village Visit: USD 50 PP
What to Pack?
  • Max temp: 25°C and Min temp: 12°C.
  • Do get warm clothes for early morning and late evening.
  • Cap/hat/Skull cap/Water resistant windcheater Light jacket for days and a heavy jacket for nights
  • Neck warmer/Dust mask/Full arm T-shirts Denims/Socks/Closed shoes
  • Carry an extra empty bag to pack snacks you buy from Nairobi
Jungle Essentials
  • Sunscreen Lotion
  •  Energy bar/cookies, dry fruits or trail mix, chocolates. Handy medical kit/Pocket money/ID card /Water bottle
Communication and Connectivity
  • We suggest purchasing Safaricom or Airtel SIM cards from Nairobi. They are inexpensive.
  • Airtel roaming packages are also feasible.
  • The camps will be WiFi enabled.
  • The currency conversion stands at Rs. 83 to the dollar.
  • The final payment will be based on the rates on the final payment date.

COVID-THE UNPREDICTABLE

We live in an unpredictable world today and things might change in terms of lockdowns, safari cancellations, travel restrictions, etc. In any event, which unforeseeably the safari might get impacted we will try our best to refund the maximum amount of money into a credit shell (not exceeding 50%) which can be later used for safari bookings with us.

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