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Photographic Safari using The Oltepesi Camp in Maasi Mara- Kenya

£4,000.00

Tour Highlights – Dates upon request.

  • An off road license has been provided to secure that game can be followed and the absolute best possible compositions and angles can be pursued.
  • Seven days of photography in one of the best places for big cat encounters in the world.
  • Customised safari vehicles to be able to get unique low angle photography without leaving the car.
  • Special permit to be able to go off road securing best possible chance of sightings and close encounters.
  • Experience night time photography using spotlights.
  • We live on a small secluded camp which lies in a Maasai village, allowing you to take photographs too.
  • Chance for close up experiences with lions, cheetahs and leopards during game drives.
  • All game drives are in the Masa Mara National Reserve.  Having full control of our drives grants the opportunity to photograph in the very best light.

 

Availability: 6 in stock (can be backordered)

This is a true big cat photography haven, created by award winning professional photographer Arnfinn Johansen, which  focuses on providing the best possible opportunities for photography. An off road license has been provided to secure that game can be followed and the absolute best possible compositions and angles can be pursued.

All images provided by & are copyright works of Arnfinn Johansen  – used by kind permission 

DAY 1: Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Staying at Hotel near airport for overnight stay.

Photo opposite of lion using the specialist low level vehicle. 

DAY 2: Oltepesi Safari Camp (B,L,D)

Staying at Oltepesi Safari Camp.

Transfer to Wilsons Airport Nairobi. 

Flight to Mara Olkiombo Airstrip in Maasai Mara.

Transfer from airport to Oltepesi Safari Camp.

 Lunch and settling in at the camp.

Game drive in the afternoon/evening.

Stay in fully catered camp tent (double occupancy) at Oltepesi Safari Camp.

DAY 3:Oltepesi Safari Camp (B,L,D)

Full day, morning and afternoon photo sessions by game drive. Our small group fully controls how we want to set up each day.

Lunch out on the savannah or back in the camp with rest and photography tuition session if needed.

Dinner and discussion about moments of the day and photography tips for coming safari sessions. 

DAY 4: Oltepesi Safari Camp. (B,L,D)

Full day, morning and afternoon photo sessions by game drive. Our small group fully controls how we want to set up each day.

Lunch out on the savannah or back in the camp with rest and photography tuition session if needed.

Dinner and discussion about moments of the day and photography tips for coming safari sessions. 

 

 

DAY 5: Oltepesi Safari Camp. (B,L,D)

Full day, morning and afternoon photo sessions by game drive. Our small group fully controls how we want to set up each day.

Lunch out on the savannah or back in the camp with rest and photography tuition session if needed.

Dinner and discussion about moments of the day and photography tips for coming safari sessions. 

DAY 6: Oltepesi Safari Camp.(B,L,D)

Full day, morning and afternoon photo sessions by game drive. Our small group fully controls how we want to set up each day.

Lunch out on the savannah or back in the camp with rest and photography tuition session if needed.

Dinner and discussion about moments of the day and photography tips for coming safari sessions. 

DAY 7: Home (B)

Morning photo session by game drive.

Lunch at the camp and packing up.

Transfer back to Mara Olkiombo Airport.

Flight from Maasai Mara to Nairobi Wilson Domestic Airport.

Tour ends and we start our individual travel back home or follow Wildlife Dreams to a Secret Camp before going to Uganda to see gorilla’s and then shoebills.

TOUR INCLUDES :
• Transfers from airport to hotel and vice-versa by private air-conditioned car/van with driver.
• 7 nights lodge accommodations in single/ double/twin room with private facilities at the mentioned
or similar hotels as per itinerary inclusive of any applicable room taxes and service charges.
• Nature drives into the Park as per the itinerary by park private vehicle with Park naturalist.
• Full board meals included as mentioned B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner 
• Mineral water on board the vehicle.

TOUR EXCLUDES :
• Return international airfares to Kenya.
• Any passport and visa fees.
• Any airport taxes.
• Any insurances including Travel, Personal and Medical.• Any immigration charges
• Any meals, alcohol and soft drinks except those specifically detailed in the itinerary.• Tips/ gratuities to drivers, guides,
waiters for included meals, tips to room boys.
• Laundry charges.
• Any massages/spa treatments, telephone calls, faxes or any other charges of personal nature.

Essential Info

Visa needs to be obtained before travel if required.

Internal Flights

Make sure you have a enough time from your international flight to your internal flight. Please leave at least 3 hours for delays, customs and transfer to internal flight.

All airfare as well as flight timings are subject to change by the
airlines without prior notice.

All prices shown are the best value prices applicable at the time of booking.  Booking prices are subject to change owing to ground product increases and currency rate fluctuations.

Accommodation

Oltepesi Safari Camp.

Hotel on arrival.

Species

While seeing wildlife is never guaranteed

These are the species that we would hopeful see on your safari/tour.

Lion, leopard, elephant, gazelle, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, hyena and many species of birds 

Tour Guide

Surbhi Goel.

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