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2021 + 2022 Dates: Adventure through the lens of your camera and witness the circle of life firsthand in Kenya during Africa’s great migration along with award-winning photographer, speaker, conservationist, and legendary expedition leader Paul Goldstein.
A shuttle bus will transfer us to Wilson Airport on the Western side of the city. Land only passengers will join us here. This is normally during rush hour so expect some traffic. Wilson is a nice airport and there should be time for some refreshments before boarding the 45 minute flight to the Mara. Here we will be picked up by custom built four- wheel drives and transferred to the camp. After being shown to our spacious walk-in, luxurious tents, we take an afternoon game drive with sundowners. This is the first of many game drives in this prolific area.We recommend our land only clients to book an extra night accommodation in Nairobi the night before the tour starts.Accommodation: Kicheche Tented CampLuxury Tented Camp
Game drives start right from the camp, as it is not uncommon to have wildlife wandering through at some stages of the day. Drives are very much a moveable feast. Some days, the drives will be long, (13 hours or so although not driving all the time) whilst others are much shorter, depending on the movement of the game and tips from the bush telegraph. Paul and his team will try to make good calls when it comes to viewing but they cannot always get it right. They will however be trying their hardest to ensure that photographic opportunities are frequent, but will not be dashing around ticking off species like other mainstream safari companies. Early, very early, starts are the order of the day, though we normally find some shade for lunch in a beautiful spot and to relax a bit. 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 will involve patience, as a hungry cheetah will often wait many hours before making her move. Meal times are a delight under the stars in the evening or in the mess tent in bad weather. During time off you can relax in your tents however, it is the game and scenery that make this area so incredible: huge prides of predators feasting on an abundance of plains game. The camp often has a pride of lion's close-by and their call accompanied by the cackle of the hyena is an occasional nigh time companion. The property is very relaxing for those hours in the middle of the day (when you are there) and the haute cuisine and hot showers are a big bonus, but these luxurious trappings sometimes belie the fact that the camp is right in the heart of the most prolific savannah on earth and this should be respected.Accommodation: Kicheche Tented CampLuxury Tented Camp
Final game drive followed by brunch then late afternoon flight back to Nairobi. There will be time for some shopping and to stop for dinner at nice restaurant close to Nairobi Airport before heading to the airport.
6 nights tented camp (see accommodation section for more details)Travel is by
internal flights; open-topped and open-sided 4-wheel-drive vehicles in the
MaraPhotographic coaching from Paul Goldstein
At Kicheche the food is superb, very tasty 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.Typical
mealsIn the Mara hot drinks are brought to the tents each morning.Freshly
baked biscuits and a breakfast consisting 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's 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.
6 nights tented camp (see accommodation section for more details)Travel is by
internal flights; open-topped and open-sided 4-wheel-drive vehicles in the
MaraPhotographic coaching from Paul Goldstein
Small group fly-in safaris, transfer to open topped and open sided
4-wheel-drive vehicles in the Mara. In the Mara all safaris will stay at
Kicheche Camps, tented camps located in fantastic wildlife conservancies. For
animal lovers, photographers and bird lovers there are many chances of seeing
countless game and bird species as well as rare and endangered creatures.
Luxury Tented CampThis photography holiday stays at Kicheche Tented camps. October
2021: You will spend 7 nights at Kicheche Bush Camp. This departure has 1
day longer in the Masai Mara to fit with flight schedules.5th November 2021:
You will spend 2 nights at Kicheche Valley Camp, followed by 4 nights at
Kicheche Bush Camp. Please note that all game drives on this departure will
be in the conservancies.15th November 2021: You will spend 3 nights at
Kicheche Bush Camp, followed by 3 nights at Kicheche Valley Camp. Please note
that all game drives on this departure will be in the conservancies.December
2021: You will spend 4 nights at Kicheche Mara Camp, followed by 2 nights at
Kicheche Valley Camp. Please note that all game drives on this departure will
be in the conservancies. You will have the option of joining Paul on
the UltraMARAthon on December 4th.5th January 2022: You will spend 6 nights
at Kicheche Bush Camp. 11th January 2022: You will spend 3 nights at Kicheche
Bush Camp, followed by 3 nights at Kicheche Mara Camp.March 2022: You will
spend 3 nights at Kicheche Bush Camp, followed by 3 nights at Kicheche Valley
Camp.June 2022: You will spend 6 nights at Kicheche Bush Camp.October
2022: You will spend 6 nights at Kicheche Bush Camp.Kicheche Bush Camp is
located in a superb wildlife area in Olare Motorogi Conservancy bordering the
Masai Mara Reserve. The game viewing is first class and the exclusivity of
the Conservancy ensures a high quality African safari and Kenya holiday
experience with low density tourism. Kicheche Mara Camp is a classic tented
camp hidden in a beautiful valley in a prime wildlife area of the Mara North
Conservancy. The luxury tents are laid out alongside a seasonal stream from
where you can observe the resident birdlife and plains game beyond. The
location is ideal as game viewing frequently starts in the camp itself and
there is prime wildlife habitat on all sides providing an ideal base for your
safari in the Masai Mara. Kicheche Valley Camp: Located in a secluded
valley in the Naoisho Conservancy, surrounded by acacia woodlands. This area
has the highest density of giraffes in the Maasai Mara eco-system. Kicheche
camps offer a luxury tented camp experience: en suite tents with solar
electricity, running water, hot showers and superb meals taken al fresco.
There is also a dining tent in case of rain and laundry facilities.
At Kicheche the food is superb, very tasty 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.Typical
mealsIn the Mara hot drinks are brought to the tents each morning.Freshly
baked biscuits and a breakfast consisting 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's 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.
We use light aircraft to fly to the Mara (with a 15kg weight restriction) and
4WD vehicles in the Reserve, specifically designed for photographers. All
vehicles will have beanbags; monopods and tripods are NOT required.Travelling
conditionsWe fly to the Mara; it makes the safari quite expensive but saves
hours and hours of driving. Please note that the roads in the Mara are quite
poor, especially after rain. It is not unusual on safari for you to have to
push your way out of trouble on the odd occasion.
Travelling flight inclusive from London: 9 daysThe group flight from London
is an daytime flight departing and arriving the day before Day 1 of the
itinerary. A night at the Tamarind Tree Hotel in Nairobi is
included. Flights from LondonWe normally use the scheduled services of
British Airways (depending on availability). As flight timings and
schedules change regularly we recommend you call one of our
specialist sales staff or your agent to confirm up‐to‐date timings.
Please note timings may change at a later date and cannot be
confirmed until approximately two weeks before departure.Travelling land
only: 7 days starting and ending in NairobiClients who have booked their own
flights and are not on the group flights, will have to meet the group on day
1 (day 2 ex London itinerary) at Wilson airport to join the internal flight
to the Mara.
Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. Please note
that transfers are not included for clients arriving on any other flight,
even if Exodus has booked it. If you require airport transfers, you may (by
prior arrangement only) be able to join the group transfer. Transfers are
arranged to coincide with the arrival time of the group flight ‐ please
check the group flight details 2 weeks before departure. If you do not take
this transfer, or miss it, you must make your own way to the joining point at
your own expense.
Kenya straddles the equator so showers can happen at any time of year,
however the wettest period is April and May. Due to the altitude of the Masai
Mara (1550m) the nighttime temperature is beautiful, cool yet not cold,
although mornings can be quite chilly. Daytime temperatures can get as high
as 30 degrees but with low humidity. There can be some light rains at the end
of the year, but if anything this is a good thing as it cuts down the dust
and brings out the colours. In the wet the roads can become difficult.
In addition to your 'normal' daily clothes, you will need the
following:TorchSunhatSun creamSoft holdhallDaypack or soft bag (please no
suitcases)CameraTelephoto lens (preferable)Plenty of memory
cardsLightweight walking shoesSandals (no socks with these please)Fleece for
early morningsVery light wet weather topBinocularsPhotographyTechnically the
vehicles are designed for photographers, they are all open roofed and open
sided with camera platforms. Bean bags are supplied, tripods are not
recommended, and if you do not have an IS or VR lens you might want to get
them. You should be looking at minimum 400mm zoom/telephoto capability.
Polariser warm ups are good for landscapes and hard drives/memory sticks
essential.Internal flights in the destination country are subject to a weight
limit of 15kg.Please note: In a move praised by conservation groups and
health organisations, Kenya has taken the lead in banning the use of plastic
carrier bags and certain other plastic bags. Included in the ban are the
following items that travellers might carry:▪ Duty free carrier bags▪
General shopping bags▪ Bin liners (sometimes used to protect luggage during
rain)▪ Dry cleaning bags (commonly wrapped around clothing)Travellers
arriving into Kenya via airports, sea ports or land borders will be required
to leave any bags deemed to be on the banned list at the point of entry.
Travellers will not be fined so long as they surrender any prohibited bags.
We recommend that you take most of your money in US dollars. We also
recommend you obtain some Kenyan Shillings on arrival at Nairobi airport to
pay for small items such as coffee and refreshments at Wilson Airport. Should
conditions dictate an extra visit into the Reserve please allow $80
USD.Drinks (including alcohol (house spirits, wine and beer)) are included in
the Mara.
Our local staff are paid well and fairly for their work with Exodus. We
recommend about US$100 on tips for your driver(s)/guide(s) and the camp staff
and manager.
Travel insuranceSingle accommodation (available on request)Visas or
vaccinations
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