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Exclusive Kenya Photographic tour - the Masai Mara Friday 2 November to Sunday 11 November 2012 with David Tipling
Cost: £3470 plus about £600 for flights (2012) Please click here for details and an explanation of the price breakdown Maximum group size: 9 with 1 leader. NO MORE THAN 3 PARTICIPANTS IN EACH VEHICLE
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All photos by David Tipling |
Kenya ranks as one of the world's top wildlife photography destinations. Many of its birds and mammals are remarkably tame, when you couple this with the largest concentration of wild animals found anywhere on the planet, the special quality of light found only at these latitudes and a tourist infrastructure that is second to none, you have a recipe for a fantastic photographic tour.
This short tour is based entirley in the Masai Mara, surely the greatest place for wildlife on the planet. Our tour will cater for every level of ability, whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned photographer. Our main aim is to get you close to the action and ensure you have plenty of time to capture memorable images. We will not be rushing around snapping trophy shots but will concentrate on getting the most out of each situation, ensuring everyone comes home with memorable images. The beauty of a Kenyan photographic safari is the ability to capture great shots whatever equipment you own and David Tipling will be on hand to ensure you get the most out of your camera and each different situation. You can find out more about David and his photographs on his website www.davidtipling.com We will travel in four-wheel drive Land Cruisers that are fitted with roof hatches and there will be no more than 3 people in each vehicle, giving each participant plenty of room to manoeuvre for that perfect shot. Our days will typically start just prior to dawn so we are in position to start shooting as soon as the sun rises, a magical time in Africa. Once the sun has become harsh we'll on most days return to our comfortable lodge where time will be available to download images, chat about various aspects of wildlife photography and generally relax. For those who want to keep on taking photos, most of the lodges have superb grounds full of wildlife, particularly lots of colourful birds. After lunch we'll venture out again in the mid-afternoon to make the most of the wonderful low afternoon light before returning at dusk.
Day 1: The tour start with a flight from London to Nairobi, arriving there in the evening. After clearing customs. we'll transfer to a hotel for the night. Night in Nairobi. Days 2-7: We'll leave early to beat the infamous Nairobi traffic and begin our drive to the Masai Mara. We'll take a packed lunch and should reach our lodge in the mid-afternoon. Superlatives come thick and fast when describing the photographic opportunities on offer in the Mara. Whether it be a hunting pride of Lions, a long eared Serval peering from the long grass or a Leopard posing on the bough of an acacia, everyday brings the unexpected and high excitement.
Although numbers of animals varies according the time of year, there is always plenty to see and photograph whenever you go. Thousands of Wildebeest and Zebra dominate the plains, interspersed with loose groups of Thompson Gazelles and the graceful Impala. All this game does not go unnoticed, and prides of Lions, or a Cheetah or Leopard are never far away. Other classic animals we'll encounter will include comical Warthogs and bruising African Buffalo, and there is always a chance of finding a White Rhinocerous, a group of stately Eland or a troop of scavenging Olive Baboons.
The Mara River is home to large groups of Hippopotomus whose grunting calls echo through the gallery forest lining the river and we come across huge Nile Crocodiles hauled out on the mud banks. In addition to all these animals there is a huge variety of birds with such photogenic gems as Ostrich, Secretary Bird and Ground Hornbill as well as multi-coloured rollers, bee-eaters, turacos, kingfishers and weavers. And, as if all this was not enough, we will not ignore the amazing potential the Masai Mara holds for scenic photographs with sweeping landscapes and dramatic skies. There may also be the chance to visit some of the local and very colourful Masai tribes. Throughout all our time here, the local knowledge of our experienced drivers to seek out some of the best photo opportunities will be invaluable.
Day 8: We drive back to Nairobi arriving in time to connect with our overnight flight back to London.
E-mail or phone +44 (0)1767 262522 for availability.
Last updated July 2011
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