Tour Overview:

Duration: 12 days/11 nights

Spaces: 6 Spaces

Join Tracey on this photography tour to two amazing Kenya National Parks, Ol Pejeta Conservancy & Samburu.

This is a 11 night trip which has been broken down into 4 nights in Ol Pejeta Conservancy and 6 nights in Samburu National Park. This will give us amazing opportunities with different landscapes and amazing wildlife.

For your activities, we will spend the whole days out on safari so we can cover more ground and give us some amazing opportunities for photography.

We will be guided through both National Parks by some amazing guides that have been specially trained to help you capture the best shots of the beautiful wildlife and landscapes.

During your activities, you'll be treated to light refreshments, making for a truly enjoyable experience.

Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport | Nairobi

Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport is conveniently located near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya. Accommodation options consist of 172 comfortably furnished rooms and suites with air conditioning, desks, ironing facilities, safes, hairdryers, tea/coffeemakers, and TVs. Facilities and services include restaurants, bars, an outdoor swimming pool, meeting spaces, a fitness centre, laundry services, room service, daily housekeeping, wake-up calls, a spa, and Wi-Fi.

Sweetwaters Serena Camp | Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Sorry Samburu Lodge | Samburu National Park

Pre-trip advice

1-2 months prior to travel you will receive a comprehensive document that provides packing advice, so you are prepared for your trip

Tour language

This tour is an English-speaking tour. Please note: all lodge staff/forest guides will have a good understanding/ use of understanding the English language.

Visas

Normally, UK passport holders require and online e-Visa.

Sign up for an account at www.evisa.go.ke/evisa website. Apply and pay online. Download an application form and complete this. You will need to upload some documents in jpeg form only. A recent passport size photo, a copy of your passport, a copy of the bio data page and a copy of your hotel booking for your first night in Kenya.

It is your responsibility to also ensure that your passport is valid for a minimum of six months and has several clear pages for visas prior to departure

Vaccinations \ Health

Wild Aperture are not qualified or legally allowed to provide vaccination or medical advice. However, you should consult your travel nurse or doctors for specific medical advice and up to date advise on vaccinations required. It’s suggested to do this at least 2-3months prior to travel or sooner if this allows.

Fitness Level Required

This tour does not require a high level of fitness. However, guests should be able to get in/out of a game vehicle (a step up/down of around 2 feet) with little or no assistance and should be capable of walking up to 200 metres to and from their room at the lodges/hotels. Guests should also be aware of the temperatures below that can be experienced at this time of year.

Camera Equipment

Depending on the size of the subject you are photographing, or the image you have in mind, lenses can range from 20mm to 800mm! A great general all-round lens is a 300 f/2.8, although zoom lenses like the 100-400mm / 100-500mm are very versatile. A 24-70mm and 70-200mm would be ideal for the animal in environment shots. Further information on photography equipment will be supplied as part of your pre-trip advice.

Gratuities

Gratuities are not included in the cost of your safari.

It is customary for tourists visiting Africa to leave a gratuity for guides and hospitality staff. You will notice that guides and staff will often go out of their way in order to give guests the best experience possible.

Your hosts will advise on the amount and can collect this from you all at the beginning of the tour. This will avoid you having to worry about paying gratuities at the end of the trip.

Wi-Fi Network Access

Wi-Fi is available in all the lodges (inc the rooms)

Dietary

Most dietary requests can be catered for with advance notice provided to us at least two months prior to departure.

Travel Insurance

It’s strongly recommended that you purchase your own travel insurance at the time of booking to cover any eventualities should you need to cancel your trip due to unforeseen circumstances as both the deposit and final balances are non-refundable. Guests travelling without their own travel insurance do so at their own risk.

Group Photo Workshop Cost: £6995

Single Occupancy Cost: £1300 per person

Secure your place with 30% non-refundable deposit of £2098.50 / £2488.50 (single occupancy) per person

Payments accepted by Bank Transfer

*Please see Terms & Conditions for payment details

What’s Included

● Nairobi Airport meet and greet to and from the hotel

● Full board and accommodation as stated in itinerary

● All meals as stated in itinerary

● Full day game drives in both national parks

● Park fees and bed levies

● Services of a 2 photographic hosts (Guest host is Jon Warburton (AKA RangerKidAfrica)

Not Included

● International flights to/from Nairobi

● Any other meals not mentioned above

● Any other overnight accommodation not mentioned above

● Any personal expense such as beverages / drinks bill at the hotels, snacks whilst travelling, telephone bills, airport tax etc

● Tips & gratuities. E.g. local guides/drivers

● Personal Travel insurance

● Any other services not stated in the itinerary or above costs.