Safari and Photojourney in Kenya 16. - 27. Aug. 2015
Meru NP – Samburu NP – Lake Nakuru NP – Masai Mara
A safari is sure to capture the hearts of amateur photographers as well as professional photographers higher. Experience a fascinating safari on the stunning wildlife and the spectacular landscape of Kenya. In a small group of only 4 - 6 people you are Andreas Levi in a relaxed atmosphere with a closer look at different types of photography. According to the daily excursions the best pictures are of the participants in the evening at the camp after the day, sitting around a campfire, discussing and sharing the day's experiences and giving hints for the next day's tour. Let us on this unique photo journey of the African nature 'capture' while you learn your enhance, preserve the unforgettable moments without stress and hurry with your camera the best possible way. - Camera settings and the work with the tripod - Picture composition and choice of motivs - Nature and landscape photography - Wildlife Photography - Night Photography (we capture the starry sky at the camp) - Long exposures at a waterfall, with and without filters - Macro Photography on a hike in nature or in the camp
Safari program: Day 1: (16.8.2015) Departure Day 2: (17.8.2015) Arrival at the international airport of Nairobi. On arrival, the Jeep is ready for the drive towards Meru National Park. In Thika we are about 6 clock take breakfast in the Hotel Blue Post and then go to the Chania waterfalls they are right at the hotel. Here then we have two hours time to taste the first camera settings. Afterwards drive to Meru National Park and near the city Meru we cross the equator. At noon we reach the Ikweta camp. A fresh shower after the long journey will be good for all. Lunch and a break before heading to meet with Andrew and the meeting for the first game drive in the park. This park was made famous by the book and the movie "The lioness Elsa" or "Born Free" by Joy Adamson. The Meru Park is less visited by tourists, which has the advantage that we almost always alone and enjoy the animals and nature undisturbed. The park is very rich in wildlife and offers the "Big Five" and many other rare animals such as for example the Reticulated Giraffe, Kudu Large or Grevy Zebra. Several biotopes such as savannah, swamp, rivers, gallery forests are briefly each other and are therefore scenic breathtaking. Dinner and overnight at Ikweta Safari Camp. Animals in Meru Park: Lion, Elephant, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, large and small Kudu, Hippo, Buffalo, Cheetah, Leopard, Steppes - and Grevy Zebra, Rhino, several species of Antelope, Crocodiles and over 300 species of Birds ... Accommodation: Ikweta Safari Camp: www.ikwetasafaricamp.com/ Reticulated Giraffe
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Day 3: (18.8.2015) game drives in Meru National Park to the wishes of the group. Day 4: (19.8.2015) At sunrise game drive and maybe we will see a big cat hunting. After a great breakfast we check out; it goes on a trip of about 2 - 3 hours to Samburu National Reserve. On the way there we drive through the town of Isiolo and there may be a short stop to be made at the market. It should be noted that one can not simply photograph people. This can lead to big trouble, but only time to experience the colorful bustle is impressive. Sentrim camp where we already expected and after lunch then you go on a long game drive through the park. In the thorn savannah we see the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy Zebras or Giraffes Gazelles (Gerenuk), which are famous only in the two northern parks, as it did in Meru Park. The Samburu Park also offers very good opportunities to lions, leopards or cheetahs. Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Camp
Animals in Samburu Park: Reticulated Giraffe, Lion, Leoparad, Cheetah, Buffalo, Grevy Zebra, Gerenuk, Eritrea Spiessbock, Elephant and many other species of Antelope, Crocodiles and over 350 species of Birds Accommodation: Sentrim Samburu: http://www.sentrimhotels.net/index.php/sentrim-samburu-lodges-insamburu Leopard in the tree Day 5: (20.8.2015) Game drives in accordance to the wishes of the group ... Day 6: (21.8.2015) Again, it's early breakfast and off we go to Lake Nakuru. In Nyahururu we take a break at the famous Thomson Falls 75 m finally crash down into the depths. Good opportunity for long-term exposure ... We will arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge for lunch. Lake Nakuru National Park is fenced because of the great particularity the White Rhino and the Black Rhino who are here, thus better protected. With very high degree of certainty can be seen here a rhino, which is much more difficult in the other parks. Lions and leopards are also often spotted here and of course a variety of buffalo and the Rothschild - Giraffe is a special feature. In the park there is the Makalia waterfall, we have for the special long-term exposure as a good motive. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Animals in the Lake Nakuru National Park: White Rhino and Black Rhino, Rothschild Giraffe, Buffalo, Leopard, Lion, Zebra, Baboons Elenantilopen, Anubis, Hyrax and many more, over 400 species of Birds ... Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge: http://www.lakenakurulodge.com/
Day 7: (22.8.2015) Game drives in accordance to the wishes of the group …
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Day 8: (23.8.2015) Today is again breakfasted early and then you go on a longer trip to the famous Maasai Mara, where we arrive at noon. In August, we are in the midst of the great migration (wildebeest migration) and this sensational hike with over 1 million. Wildebeest and zebras and antelopes. Worldwide a unique spectacle. Animals far as the eye !!! Spectacular are the wildebeest river crossings when hundreds or sometimes thousands of wildebeest and zebras jump into the water and already there waiting crocodiles on their meal! Of course, here the big cats not be missed, because here the table abundantly covered. After lunch and a short rest, we start the first big game drive through the vast grassy savannah of the Maasai Mara with the spreading acacia trees. Meals and overnight at Mara Sentrim Lodge.
Animals in the Maasai Mara: all big cats, Wildebeest, Zebra, Elephant, Maasai Giraffe, Hyena, Jackal, Antelope and so on ... Of course, here more than 450 species of Birds ... Accommodation: Sentrim Mara Lodge: http://www.sentrimhotels.net/index.php/sentrim-mara-lodges-inmara
Wildebeest as far as the eye can see Day 9 - 10: (24. + 25.8.2015) Game drives according to the wishes of the group: There are several options how we can make your day. Bush breakfast and we get back to camp for lunch, or dinner in the bush - what should we do when we are on a game drive to the wildebeest crossings or special places for the big cats. This we can decide on the spot in the group. The driver will also help with advice and to organize the best. We can also attend a morning or afternoon, on a hike, make a visit to a Maasai village. There we will find a variety of photo opportunities. Day 11: (26.8.2015) Early breakfast and check out. Then it goes on a game drive to the exit of the Maasai Mara. Now the time in the Bush is over and it goes to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. In between there is a stop for lunch in the town of Narok. Dinner and overnight at Wildebeest Camp. Accommodation: Wildebeest Camp: http://wildebeestecocamp.com/ Day 12: (27.8.2015)Transfer to International Airport Nairobi for your flight.
Price: 4 - 6 participants: 3.700 € p. Person in a double room The price includes: - All transfers - All park entrance fees - Vehicle for the entire period - Jeep with 9 seats for 6 participants - German and English speaking driver / guide - Accommodation and full board accommodation in the mentioned Price does not include: - International flight to Kenya - Personal expenses, drinks, visa fees - Single room supplement € 450
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Informationen: Payment: Upon receipt of the invoice / booking confirmation 15 % deposit is due and the balance is due 6 weeks prior to departure . Flights from Europa - Mombasa / Nairobi - Europa with Turkish Airlines cost about 800 Euros . Min. 4 participants and max. 6 participants Please note that a minimum of 4 people is required to complete the journey. Should the number of participants not be reached, we will notify you not later than 4 weeks before departure . The organizer recommends the conclusion of a travel health insurance ( worldwide travel health insurance, trip cancellation, travel accident, travel liability insurance, baggage insurance ) .
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