Wildlife photography in Masai Mara.
The Masai Mara is truly a place like no other. Here, nature reigns supreme, offering unparalleled opportunities to experience wildlife up close. After my first visit, I was captivated by the beauty and diversity of the landscape and its inhabitants. I am thrilled to start sharing this incredible experience with you. Our journey focuses entirely on wildlife photography, utilizing specially designed safari vehicles that allow for low-angle shots, providing a unique, eye-level perspective of the animals in their natural habitat. We depart from camp before dawn to position ourselves for the optimal light conditions at sunrise, capturing the magic of the savannah as it awakens.
Trip itinerary
Day 1 - August 27 - Arrive to Nairobi I recommend you to arrive at least one night before. Check in to your Hotel
Day 2 - August 28 Meet at the Lobby @0730 Transport to Wilson Nairobi Airport. Fly to Mara Olkiombo, Check in at Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp and then Afternoon Game drive
Day 3 - 7 Aug 29 - Sep 3 All day game drive, Breakfast and lunch are served in the bush.
Day 8 - September 4 Morning game drive, Back to Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp to pack. Fly from Mara Olkiombo to Nairobi. Stay or fly out of Nairobi
What I can offer
As a result of the abundance of animals in the Mara, top quality Masai guides and high quality animal sightings, the photographic opportunity in the Masai Mara are amazing.
I am a passionate wildlife photographer who loves to share our nature and my passion for wildlife photography.
I arrange small groups of photographers to join me on a safari in the Masai Mara where we will be staying at Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp.
Typically these groups are a maximum of 6 people, (excluding myself guiding from the front seat) We have 2 vehicles with 3 people in each to maximise the space you have in the back of the car. I will alternate between the vehicles and I’ll be around all day if you have any questions.
Purposely built safari vehicles with low angle photography possibilities and only one row seats to better photograph.
A safari is a great experience which I love sharing. I will assist you with all the logistics related to the trip as well as ensure that your stay in the Mara is a memorable one and an experience that you will never forget.
If you are looking for a personal, full-on, dawn to dusk Maasai Mara photo safari experience, then this safari is undoubtedly for you!
Schedule and price
I suggest coming in the day before we fly from Wilson airport til Mara Olkiombo.
Start: Wilson Airport Nairobi with Safarilink for Mara Olkiombo Airstrip is recommended with departure at 10.00 AM
Return: Recommended return flights from Mara Olkiombo Airstrip to Wilson Airport Nairobi departure at 15.15 (arriving in Nairobi around 4:30pm and a 40 min drive to JOMO international airport)
Total prize for pr. person provided 6 photographers is 6200$ USD for 7 nights and 8 days. Single tent has an extra fee of +490$ USD
Afternoon game drive the day on arrival and in the morning before departure.
All bookings & payments are done through Arnfinn Johansen aka. Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp (mail@arnfinnjohansen.com ). 1,000 USD is payed as deposit at the time of booking.
Included in price
Shared accommodation in spacious safari tents at Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp (single tent is +490$). Tenting is the ultimate way to sleep yourself through the savannah nights as you can hear lions roaring & hyenas barking ! All tents are equipped with 2 spacious beds with mosquito nets, shower with warm water, sink and flushing WC.
Transport from Hotel Panari to Wilson Airport
All meals and non alcoholic drinks at the camp
Full day safaris
Customised safari vehicle with extra adaptions for wildlife photography
Maasai driver & Jonas Beyer as photography guide.
National Park Fees
Not included
International flights to / from Nairobi
Domestic flights : Nairobi WILSON airport - Mara Olkiombo - Nairobi with extra luggage weight (buy additional 10 kg)
Hotel Nairobi (I recommend The Panari Hotel)
Transfers within Nairobi
Tips for Maasai guide and the camp service team
Alcoholic drinks in camp
ETA Visa
Extra information
Practical advice for International flights & Nairobi arrangements I recommend to fly daytime flight from Amsterdam with KLM with arrival in Nairobi the evening before (other air companies also provide flights for this destination) and book a hotel for the first night.
The Panari Hotel is recommended as its only 15 min from Wilson Airport. The return flight back to Europe has often been a night flight to Europe with departure late evening on the last day arriving Europe next morning.
Safari Link is recommended for domestic flights : Wilson Airport Nairobi – Mara Olkiombo Airstrip – Wilson Airport Nairobi. Airkenya also provide domestic flights. The extended pdf info on Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp gives advice how to book domestic flights. I can guide you through this if necessary. Photographers book their own international & domestic flights.
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