Masai Mara Migration Safari

Itinerary

We all know that the Maasai Mara is home to the ‘greatest show on earth’. So C4 Images and Safaris decided to run the best photo safari we could muster in the heart of the greatest show.
Its simple really- find a camp in the middle of the action, book it exclusively for 12 photographers only with the best camp operator in the business and then have professional photographers personally guide you whilst on safari. Shem, Greg and Andre between them have 21 seasons in the Mara and have mapped their own special places and secret spots which they will share with you while being driven around. The Mara is a very large system and much of the conventional tourist traffic concentrates on a small section of the river. There is so much to see and photograph, and with these knowledgeable professional wildlife photographers as your guides, you will have the best positions available.

*The emphasis of this tour is based on two things: Location and your photography.
The key points for this as a photographic tour are:*

– The camp is inside the Masai Mara reserve with a view of the main crossing point – You are within 5 minutes from the main crossing point and 10 minutes from the other crossing points. Most camps are at least 60 minutes from these central areas. – The position of the camp is within the two main rivers- the Talek and Mara rivers, meaning easy and fast access to the most productive game viewing areas. – No gate restrictions or racing for the gate during the best hours of light. (all gates close at 18h30, and as most camps are outside the reserve, vehicles must leave the reserve) we are inside the Mara, thus can stay till dark – We will have 3 x long wheel base Land cruisers for our use. Thus there will be 4 people per 8-seater vehicle. Ample space for photography and movement- each person will have a whole row to themselves as well as a roof hatch. – We will have the whole camp to ourselves. – The camp is a permanent tent camp- tents have flush toilets and showers. – There is a battery bank and silent generator for charging batteries and laptops

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi, Kenya. 1 night accommodation- Serena Hotel.
Day 2: Flight transfer from Nairobi to Masai Mara. Road transfer to camp
Day 3 – 7: Masai Mara, in exclusive camp within the Mara.
Day 8: Flight transfer to Nairobi, road transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Inclusions

The above costs include: – International flight from South Africa – Pickup and transport for the entire Safari and drop off at your destination. – Entrance and accommodation to all reserves. – All meals – Game activities, drives and walks. – The services of our guides.

Exclusions

Costs not included: – Gratuities to staff and guides. – Alcoholic and soft drink beverages. – Extra activities not included. – Personal expenses – Travel insurance – Travel visas.

Please Note

Breaking news: C4 Images and Safaris has negotiated a private bush camp right near very close to Entim camp that we used in 2009/10. This camp is situated in a forested area looking directly over a wildebeest crossing point on the Mara River. We will have the whole camp to ourselves, be far removed from other tourist areas and lodges yet still in the heart of the action. The tents are large luxury accommodation, with en-suite bathrooms and flush toilets. You will need to learn the phrase “duo maji moto”, or “two hot waters” for your two hot water evening buckets for your shower. This is the classic Hemingway styled safari. No luxury is spared, yet you are as far removed form any tourism, as Hemingway was. With your own view of the Mara River, there is no better place to be in the Masai Mara. Meals, prepared in traditional East African safari style by the camp chef, are taken in the large Mess Tent or under the stars. There will be a generator with battery bank to charge laptops and batteries. The central tent will be the area from which to download and edit photographs during the quiet hours of the day or after your day’s safari.

Cancellation policy

If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the entire activity price may be charged.