Compare Kenya Photographic Safari with Paul Goldstein - Premium Adventure by Exodus Travels vs 3-Day Masai Mara Budget Tour by Tours4Fun
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| Duration | 7 days | 3 days |
| Price From | $ 4,079 | $ 345 |
| Price Per Day | $ 583 | $ 115 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | No |
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| Meals Included | All breakfasts, six lunches and six dinners included. At Kicheche, the food is superb and with plenty of choice. Breakfasts will be taken out in the bush and so will lunch on full-day drives in the Mara. Kicheche has an excellent reputation for its cuisine. In the Mara, hot drinks are brought to the tents each morning Freshly baked biscuits and a breakfast of fruit, cakes, bacon, sausage, egg, juice and coffee/tea is taken out on the plains On return, there is a large but healthy brunch (if not doing a full-day drive) Tea and cakes are taken mid-afternoon before the game drive A three-course dinner is taken (weather permitting) by candlelight under the African sky Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests | N/A |
| Description |
Africa conjures images of acacia-dotted plains, migrating wildebeest, and predators relentlessly pursuing zebra. Being in the right place at the right time, with the best light to capture these scenes, is the essence of this photographic safari. Join a small group led by award-winning photographer and passionate conservationist Paul Goldstein, who will work tirelessly to get you the best photographic opportunities. This safari exudes style – premium tented camps within a private conservancy provide a comfortable base in an exclusive location, internal flights get you into the wilderness quickly, and vehicles are designed with photographers in mind to ensure you will always be set up for the perfect shot. Be prepared for early starts, long days and plenty of advice and enthusiasm. The exclusive Kicheche Camps are in prime spots within the conservancies, where it is not uncommon to observe wildlife from the veranda. Wilderness fans and photographers alike will fall in love with Africa after a week at Kicheche.Embark on a photographic safari in exclusive, private conservancies in Kenya with tuition from Paul Goldstein |
Day 1 Start Nairobi; morning flight to Masai Mara
Welcome to Kenya. We have an early morning flight from Wilson Airport directly to the heart of the Mara conservancies. We advise booking accommodation in Nairobi the night before the tour starts to allow for an easy meet at Wilson Airport this morning. The 45-minute flight to the Mara provides great scenery to start our Kenyan adventure. At the airstrip, we’ll be picked up by custom-built 4WD vehicles for the short transfer to Kicheche Camp. The Kicheche crew will be waiting to welcome you and help you settle into camp. After lunch, we’ll take our first afternoon game drive in the exclusive Mara conservancies to discover some of the prolific wildlife that inhabits this area. Your first game drive will end with sundowners looking across the plains. Premium accommodation: Kicheche Tented Camp
Day 2 - 6 Sharpen your photography skills on the vast plains of the Masai Mara
Our days at Kicheche usually start early, with camp staff bringing tea, coffee, hot water and biscuits to the tent around 5am. One of the huge benefits of staying within the conservancies is that game drives start right from camp and we can be in position on the plains by first light. For photographers, this means the all-important golden hour is always maximised. Depending on the movement of the game and tips from the bush telegraph, drives can be a moveable feast. Some days we may find ourselves on a full-day safari (approximately 13 hours) while other days might be broken into morning and afternoon drives. Paul and his team will try to make good calls when it comes to sightings and will always aim to be in the best position for viewing. They will be trying their hardest to ensure that photographic opportunities are frequent, but they will not be dashing around ticking off species like mainstream safari companies. Early starts are the order of the day, and we normally find shade for lunch in a beautiful spot and to relax. Unless, that is, we come across a migration crossing or hunting cheetah. These drives are not endurance tests but a full day out on the plains can be quite tiring. They also involve patience, as a hungry cheetah will often wait many hours before making their move. Mealtimes are a delight under the stars or in the mess tent if there is bad weather. It is the game and scenery that make this area so incredible. Camp can often have a lion pride nearby, and their call accompanied by a hyena cackle is an occasional night-time companion. The property is very relaxing for those hours in the middle of the day between game drives and the haute cuisine and hot showers are a big bonus. These luxurious trappings sometimes belie the fact that the camp is right in the heart of the most prolific savannah on Earth. Premium accommodation: Kicheche Tented Camp
Day 7 Morning game drive; afternoon flight to Nairobi; depart Nairobi
This morning, we enjoy a final game drive in the wilderness followed by brunch back at camp, before packing up and taking a late afternoon flight back to Nairobi where the trip ends. Please speak to your sales representative regarding the timings of internal flights. They can book additional post-tour accommodation in Nairobi if required.
Day 1 Nairobi - Masai Mara
At 7:00am depart from your Nairobi hotel for the Masai Mara Game Reserve stopping at the view-point of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Day 2 Masai Mara full day
Wake-up at 6:00am to a cup of tea or coffee followed by an early morning pre-breakfast game drive. THERE IS AN OPTIONAL BALLOON RIDE @450 PER PERSON
Return to the campsite or lodge for breakfast, followed by a further game drive. All the big five may be seen namely elephant, buffalo and lion; the signing of rhino and leopard which make the total five cannot be guaranteed as they are few in number, very shy and elusive.
Lunch at the campsite or lodge then a leisure break during which you can visit a local Masai village at extra cost. Wind up the day with a late afternoon / early evening game drive for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Masai Mara - Nairobi
After breakfast, proceed on a game drive. Early lunch at the campsite or lodge then depart the Mara region for Nairobi, arriving in the evening.
Drop off at your hotel or airport.
