Kenya Tanzania Safaris

Our Kenya Great Migration Safari is dubbed the worlds best wildlife safari as it is especially
timed to coincide with the annual wildebeest migration also dubbed the greatest wildlife show
on earth. Seeing the migration crossing the river Mara is as iconic as it gets and this safari offers
you the best chance of seeing a wildebeest crossing.

OVERVIEW
Both camps on this safari are handpicked by award winning wildlife photographer Greg du Toit,
offering you the best chance to photograph wildebeest river crossings, superb predator action and
sublime animal landscapes. You will get the full migration experience but you will also
photograph in a private concession away from the vehicle traffic where we are able to drive off
road! This Hemingway safari offers wide vistas filled with game and the chance to see one of the
last large mammal migrations on the planet. Exceptional predator action on the great plains of
East Africa will see you filling your memory cards faster than on any other safari! Visit the
famed Masai Mara where you will be staying in two strategically located safari camps. The 1st
camp is in the heart of the reserve offering you close access to all the major wildebeest crossing
points! The 2nd camp is in a private concession allowing you to photograph the predators of the
Masai Mara in exclusivity and away from the tourist traffic.


YOUR SAFARI HIGHLIGHTST
You will be personally hosted and guided by professional wildlife photographer Greg du Toit
who has followed the migration in the Masai Mara for 10 consecutive years now. He has also
lived in Kenya and he knows not only the wildebeest crossing points but where to find the
predators. With Greg as your guide, the chances of seeing a kill are very good! He will also
unlock the secrets of your DSLR camera and through one-on-one tuition, your photographic
horizons are guaranteed to be expanded and you WILL finish your safari with a unique and
dynamic portfolio of images.
Day By Day Safari Itinerary
This Kenya Photo Safari is timed to coincide with the great wildebeest migration and more
specifically with the time of year when the great herds are crossing the Mara River. However,
this photo safari in Kenya also contains the essence of a classic East African safari offering not
only phenomenal wildlife photography but also wild freedom and expansive scenery.
Day 1: Arrival Nairobi
After being met at the international airport in Nairobi, you will be transferred to the old colonial
suburb of Karen. This leafy-green suburb is where many famous safaris have begun and if time
allows you can feed Giraffe at the Karen Giraffe Centre and you can also visit Karen Blixens
old farm house. That evening you will be staying in a charming colonial-style guest house where
you will enjoy a hearty dinner and a pre-trip brief from your host and guide, Greg.
Overnight Giraffe Manor
Day 2: Nairobi to Masai Mara
After a good nights rest and a scrumptious breakfast, you will depart for the local airport called
Wilson, a short 40 minute flight on a scheduled charter you will land on an airstrip in the Masai
Mara Game Reserve. From here, you will enjoy a safari drive into the heart of the Masai Mara
which is where our camp is located.
Arriving at Naibor Camp in time for lunch, you will be escorted to your large Bedouine style
safari tent nestled inside a forest on the banks of the famous Talek River. Naibor Camp is one of
the finest safari camps in Kenya. We will spend 4 nights at Naibor! During the days we will
explore the incredible Masai Mara Game Reserve and take in the sights and sounds of the great
wildebeest migration. By basing ourselves in the heart of the park, we have no gate times to
contend with and we are surrounded by 360 degrees of the best photographic opportunities in
Africa. This is no ordinary Masai Mara photo tour as we are able to access ALL the major
wildebeest crossing points quickly and we are also able to access the remoter parts of the reserve
thereby getting away from the other vehicle traffic.

With our own vehicle and only three photographers we have maximum freedom and we will
shoot the more traditional Mara shots as well as seek out unique and thrilling photographic
opportunities.
Overnight Naibor Camp
Day 3 to Day 5: Masai Mara
We will photograph predators and predator action as well as a plethora of other wildlife.The
Masai Mara is the photography mecca of Africa and you will feel like you have stepped into a
wildlife documentary and you will be overwhelmed by the plethora of wildlife encounters that
you will experience! Greg knows the Masai Mara intimately and he will take you to the heart of
the action! He not only knows where the wildebeests traditional crossing points are but also
where the predators territories are and he will ensure that you see the best wildlife that you have
ever seen in your life!
Overnight Naibor Camp
Please Note: Masai Mara hot air balloon safaris can also be arranged on an adhoc basis from
Naibor.

Day 6: Masai Mara to Olare Motorogi Conservancy
Today we will transfer to our next camp which is Kicheche Bush Camp. The transfer takes the
form of a safari drive as we pass through the reserve and into the neighbouring Olare Motorogi
Conservancy. A straight transfer is about a 1 and a half hour drive, so no photography time will
be wasted!

Kicheche is a small, classic, intimate, luxury tented camp that offers large spacious walk in tents
which, like Naibor, open along their sides, so they are not hot and stuffy like more traditional
tented camps. This camp is situated on the Acacia plains of the Mara and it therefore has a
completely different feel to Naibor which is located in a forest along the Talek River. We will be
based at Kicheche for 4 nights and the photography here is especially exciting!
Overnight Kicheche Bush Camp
Day 7 to Day 9: Olare Motorogi Conservancy
We have our own private concession to explore and not only are we away from other vehicle
traffic but the predator photography inside the conservancy is nothing short of spectacular.
Again, there are no gate times to adhere to, nor are there long traveling distances as our camp is
in the middle of the predator action! We can go off-road in the concession and excellent predator
sightings are guaranteed. Although we are based inside a private conservancy we can still access
all the traditional wildebeest crossing points without needing to drive through a gate to get to the
crossing action.
For a photographer, Kicheche really does offer the best of both worlds in that we can access the
migration action if we want to but we can also enjoy awesome predator action in a private
concession. We will again have exclusive use of a vehicle and Kicheche caters especially for
photographers so the vehicles have beanbag platforms!

Sitting close to the campfire at night, you will enjoy the starry African night and once safely
escorted to your tent by your Maasai watchman, you will be lulled asleep to the sounds of the
African night, including roaring lion and herein lies the beauty of canvas.
Overnight Kicheche Bush Camp
Please Note: A Masai Mara balloon safari can also be arranged from Kicheche.
Day 10: Olare Motorogi to Nairobi
After our final morning photography and breakfast we will head to the nearby airstrip for a short
45-minute schedule charter, which will take us from the Masai Mara back to Nairobi, where
transfers are pre-arranged to either drop you at the international airport or take you to Macushla
House for an overnight stay.
Please note: If you need to overnight in Nairobi on day 10, due to international flight times,
ORYX will book this on your behalf and add the cost to the final invoice.
Safari Cost Includes:
Internal flights Wilson Masai Mara Wilson;
All Road Transfer:
All meals starting with lunch on Day 1 and ending with breakfast on Day 1o;
Beverages (except selected wines and premium alcoholic brands );
All accommodation in up-market camps;
Entrance fees to National Parks;
Tourism Levys for National Parks;
Private vehicle use at Naibor & Kicheche Bush Camp;
All game viewing activates at selected lodges;
Laundry;
Service of local guides; and
Hands on photographic tutoring by ORYX award winning photographer Greg du Toit.
Safari Cost Excludes:
All international flights;
Visa and Visa fees;
Items of a personal nature e.g. curios, beauty treatments and telephone calls;
Gratuities for lodge staff, guides and spotters;
Extra activities including a balloon safari;
Insurance for cancellation, medical or curtailment in arrangements; and
Any items not included in the inclusions above.
Please note:
Wildlife photography is a fascinating and most alluring activity. Obtaining incredible
images, does however often take an extended amount of dedication, time and a bit of
luck! Wild creatures are unpredictable, and it is unrealistic that any situation, sighting or
photograph can be guaranteed. However, please be assured that your professional ORYX
Photographic leader will do his upmost (within the circumstances, and without impacting
on the wellbeing of your subject) to ensure that you obtain the images of your dreams!
Costs are subject to major foreign exchange fluctuations and unforeseen increases in tour
related prices, and may have to be adjusted as a result.
Furthermore, we may be forced to change or alter the itinerary due to unforeseen
circumstances; we will, however, attempt to adhere as close to the original program as
possible.
YOUR CAMPS:
Naib Camp is a luxury tented camp, a striking combination of contemporary style and
comfort, in the heart of Kenyas world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. The camp is hidden
in a grove of riverine woodland on the banks of the Talek River and consists of sweeping pale
canvas tents, king sized beds made from local fig-wood, wide sofas furnished with bolster
cushions, and wool rugs a luxurious base from which to explore the Mara. Since Naibor is in
the heart of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, guests are able to enjoy fabulous wildlife viewing
throughout the year. Naibor is also strategically placed for the wildebeest migration, being close
to all the major wildebeest crossing sites over the Mara River.

Accommodation
Main Naibor has a total of 7 tents. Each tent is a private unit complete with shady verandah, his
& hers wash basins, en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and safari shower. The tents are all
carefully positioned amongst the trees so that each can enjoy the surrounding woodland in
complete privacy. Dining and relaxing usually takes place in the main Mess Tent or under the
shade of the adjacent trees, ideally located overlooking a wide bend of the Talek river.
Comfortable floor-cushions, rugs and sofas invite the weary to relax and enjoy the sounds of the
wilderness. The evening camp-fire provides a welcome spot for pre-dinner drinks after a day of
wildlife viewing. Meals are made from the finest fresh ingredients prepared by our experienced
chefs. Dinner is usually enjoyed at the long banquet table, whilst breakfast and lunch may be
under the shade of the surrounding trees whilst watching the resident pod of hippos.

Location
The Masai Mara Game Reserve is 1500sqkm, with a surrounding dispersal area of approximately
the same size again. The Mara is exclusively in Kenya but borders Tanzania and the Serengeti
National Park to the south. The Mara is the northern most part of the great Serengeti/Mara
ecosystem. The Mara habitat is rolling open grassland divided by riverine woodland associated
with several small streams and rivers as well as the great Mara River. Naibor Camp is hidden in
the riverine woodland of the Talek River about 2km from the point where it flows into the Mara
River, just about the very heart of the Mara Game Reserve. This is a superb location from which
to explore the Mara habitat, host to a vast array of wildlife. Many species of herbivores and
ungulates support the many carnivores living here. There is fabulous wildlife viewing throughout
the year, and from July to November the annual wildebeest migration passes through this area.
Naibor is ideally located close to all the major wildebeest crossing sites over the Mara River.

Kicheche Bush Camp
Bush Camp is a small, classic, intimate, luxury tented camp completely unfenced, amongst
stunning whistling thorn acacias. The ultra low-impact spread of six guests tents in the trees and
low escarpment beyond, provide the perfect hideaway in this outstanding wilderness.

Accommodation
Six spacious luxury tents, fully insect-proof, with en-suite bathrooms and a flushing toilet,
running cold water and hot safari showers. Solar power is provided 24 hours to your tent and the
comfortable verandah chairs are perfect to relax in and offer great views over the game-filled
plains. One tent can be converted into a triple on request. There is a well furnished lounge and
dining tent, although mealtimes are generally alfresco if weather permits.
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Kicheche Bush Camp is located in the Masai Mara within the Olare Motorogi Conservancy
bordering the Reserve. The Conservancy, through its strict limit on bed numbers, offers an
incomparable game viewing experience without crowds. Further information on the Conservancy
is available here. The camp is located in a prime wildlife area and game viewing starts at your
doorstep. The location is also ideal to enjoy the wildebeest migration. Access is from Ol Kiombo
airstrip, 40 minutes game drive away.

Reservations for this photographic expedition require a deposit of 30% of the expedition cost
which is US$ 3,885.00 per person.
EXPEDITION FEES AND PAYMENT:
Payment of the balance of the tour fee is due 3 months before departure and to be made as per
the details on the booking form which will be send to you in order to sign up for the expedition.
An ORYX invoice will be issued to you before full payment is due.
TIPPING:
Tipping of local guides, trackers, camp staff & waiters is not included on this tour. However, if
you feel that your ORYX leader and/or any other staff have given you exceptional service, it is
entirely appropriate to tip them. We emphasize that such tips should be at your own discretion
and based solely on the level of your service satisfaction.
BAGGAGE RESTRICTION:
Please note: in Kenya each passenger is only allowed 15 kg/ 33 lbs of luggage in a soft duffle
bag. An extra seat for camera equipment can be booked; ORYX will book this on your behalf
and add the amount to the final invoice.
FLIGHTS:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi (Kenya) is the main port of entry for this tour.
KLM and Kenya Airways offers the most reliable and regular routes via Amsterdam and
London, for North America and European travellers, to this airport. These flights, however, often
arrive in the evening necessitating arrival the night before the tour start date. This will give one
time to recover from the rigors of international flight travel before the tour starts. As our guests
come from all over the planet, we do not include international flights in our tour prices. Your
local travel agent will best be able to book these flights for you. If you would like further
assistance, kindly contact the ORYX office, we will happily help you plan your route. However,
please DO NOT book your international flights until you have consulted the ORYX office for
confirmation on the status of the tour.