Great Migration Maasai Mara Photo Safari - Kaleel Zibe
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Great Migration £4,995
Deposit £750
Maasai Mara Single supplement £250
Photo Safari 15 - 22 August 2021
We’ve been coming to Africa since
2008 and running photography
safaris for years. This fantastic
trip to Kenya’s famous Maasai
Mara includes:
• 7 days on safari: 6 full
days, 2 half days.
• Full board at beautiful House
in the Wild on the Mara River,
including all food, beers,
wines, non-premium spirits,
local taxes, laundry and wifi.
• Nairobi to Maasai Mara flights,
including extra photographers’
baggage allowance and
inter-airport road transfers.
• Friendly, nationally-
Photo: Alan Hewitt accredited, English-speaking
Maasai guides.
• Large 4WD safari vehicles
with plenty of room and
great photography access.
• Photography tuition (& video if
you like) and post-processing
/ editing sessions from us.
• All park and conservancy fees
and rhino conservancy visit.
Male lion by Alan Hewitt
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Sunset topi antelope by Kaleel Zibe
Introduction
Elephant by Alan Hewitt
Join us in Kenya’s famous Maasai Mara, knowledgeable. We’ll be on hand as your tutors
home to one of the most abundant and diverse to help with photographic techniques and field-
wildlife populations on Earth! craft to improve your skills and knowledge.
This is a photo-specific safari designed In between safari drives we’ll relax, as well as
for wildlife photographers by wildlife take small group workshops in post-processing
photographers. It isn’t a box-ticking tourist techniques (Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom,
safari. We’ll spend lots of time with each Capture One).
species, photographing in different light and
from different angles, as well as concentrating We’ll be based at the beautiful House in the
on behaviours and interaction. Wild, right on the banks of the Mara River. From
here we have access to Enonkishu, Lemek,
We welcome photographers of all levels Ol Chorro, Mara North and Mara Triangle
and our approach is about having fun, whilst private conservancies, as well as the National
experiencing incredible wildlife and learning Reserve. Our vehicles are large 4 wheel-drive
photographic techniques. Our Maasai guides Land Cruisers with plenty of space for your
are friendly, highly qualified and extremely photography equipment and camera bags.
Itinerary
15 Aug 2021 (Day 1) 16 - 21 Aug 2021 (Days 2 - 7)
Arrive in Nairobi by 6am to meet, Morning and afternoon / evening, or
transfer to Wilson Airport for short full day photo safaris in Enonkishu,
internal flights to the Maasai Mara Lemek, Ol Chorro, Mara North and
then short road transfer to House in Mara Triangle conservancies, and the
the Wild. After settling in and enjoying Maasai Mara National Reserve. We’ll
refreshments, we’ll be ready to head also meet up with the Mara Predator
out for our first afternoon / evening Project and visit a Rhino Conservancy.
photo safari.
22 Aug 2021 (Day 8)
NB we recommend arriving in Nairobi
the day beforehand and staying in a Morning safari, afternoon flight to
hotel close to Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Wilson Airport, road transfer to Jomo
We can provide details and guidance if Kenyatta for international flights or
you wish to join us. Nairobi hotels.
Lioness by Kaleel Zibe
Photos top & right by Silverless and Kaleel Zibe House In The Wild House in the Wild is an exclusive boutique lodge made up of several private cottages. Each cottage has its own charming features with hand crafted furniture, naturally lit bathrooms with showers and massive bath tubs, huge comfortable beds, with fluffy pillows and duvets, draped with mosquito nets, verandahs and views over the gardens or the Mara River. There’s a swimming pool and lounge / bar area, plus the magnificent thatched ‘boma’ where we meet for morning coffees before heading out for sunrise on the savannah. Meals are freshly prepared and beautifully presented using ingredients produced by the owner’s farm. On some days we’ll enjoy packed lunches out in the wilds, but each evening after sun-downer drinks and photography on the savannah, we’ll dine under the stars on a table by the camp fire or in the boma by the fire. Photos bottom by Kaleel Zibe, Alan Hewitt and Nick Watson
Cheetah with impala kill by Alan Hewitt
Cheetah family by Kaleel Zibe
Lilac-breasted roller by Alan Hewitt
Wildlife
Kenya’s Maasai Mara: the wildlife heart of Africa!
Not only are the ‘Big Five’ here - lions, leopards,
rhinos, elephants and cape buffalo - but this trip
also coincides with the ‘Great Migration’: hundreds
of thousands of wildebeest and zebra will be
migrating through the Mara ecosystem in their
search for water and fresh grazing.
During our trips to the Mara Triangle and National
Reserve, we’ll be in great locations to photograph
the drama and excitement of river crossings.
But, it isn’t just about the ‘Big Five’ or the ‘Great
Migration’; there are also countless other animals:
cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, giraffes,
baboons, gazelles, impala... The list is huge!
Plus the bird-life: hundreds of species, including
the brilliantly coloured lilac-breasted roller, several
species of kingfishers, red and yellow-billed
ox-peckers, superb and splendid starlings and
a ruthless cast of eagles, vultures and marabou
storks.
We’ll be right in the middle of it!
Lilac-breasted roller by Kaleel Zibe
Martial eagle with dik dik prey, male leopard and giraffe family by Kaleel Zibe
Elephant, leopard and hippo with ox-pecker by Alan Hewitt
Kaleel and Alan in traditional dress
Photography Tutors
Owned and run by Alan and Kaleel, African Photography Safaris is all about taking you to the finest
wildlife hotspots in Africa and helping you get the best possible photos (and video if that’s your
thing), whilst having a lot of fun in some of the most beautiful and exciting wildlife locations on Earth.
KALEEL ZIBE Kaleel is a freelance filmmaker and photographer (award-winning for both) based
in the north east of the UK. Clients include the BBC, RSPB, Cold Brew Events and
Hangar 18 Off Road Running. He’s also a photography safari leader, qualified drone
pilot, musician and writer.
He makes documentaries, short films, promotional videos and photographs
specialising in anything to do with wildlife, nature, sport and the great outdoors. He’s
represented by the RSPB and Photoshot image libraries.
Kaleel’s website
ALAN HEWITT Alan is a wildlife photographer, writer, workshop & safari leader based in
Northumberland, UK. His photography is driven by his fascination for the natural
world, from his favourite local patch (The Farne Islands) to the birds & mammals of
Africa.
He’s a strong supporter of wildlife & conservation organisations in the UK and
internationally. These organisations benefit from his print sales, photo workshops
and writing. He’s very proud to be a brand ambassador for FUJIFILM UK and
Formatt-Hitech.
Alan’s website
NICK WATSON Nick’s talent for and love of landscape photography has driven him to visit some
stunning places over the last few years. Since 2014 he’s been running photographic
tours and workshops across the UK and Europe.
Now he joins the African Photography Safaris team to run wildlife photo safaris in
Kenya. He has a very relaxed working style and is always on hand for any help.
Nick is a brand ambassador for Formatt-Hitech and a Pathfinder for F-stop.
Nick’s websiteMating pair of lions by Alan Hewitt
Guides and Vehicles
Meet our fantastic Maasai wildlife guides, Moses (top)
and Boston (bottom). They’re incredibly knowledgeable
about wildlife, speak excellent English, and are nationally
accredited. We’ve worked with these guys for years now
and they’ve become great friends.
Not only do they instinctively understand the specific
needs of photographers, but they’re also great fun to be
with, which is why we use them year after year.
Vehicles are large 4x4 specially adapted Land Cruisers
with plenty of space for people and photography gear.
Each person has a window seat at a large, over-sized
window or open side. The roof of each vehicle is also
easily removable, so we can stand up to get shots from
a different angle, or of flying birds.
You’ll have room to use a monopod, bean-bag, or to
hand-hold your camera.
Each vehicle also has a cool-box or fridge, so there are
plenty of cold drinks available throughout the day and
for those sundowner moments contemplating the sunset
over the savannah with a drink in your hand.
Remember, we can go off the normal ‘beaten track’
when we are in the conservancies and get very close to
the wildlife.
Portraits and vehicle photos by Kaleel ZibeZebras by Kaleel Zibe
Conservancies
We do visit the National Reserve, but the We’ll visit different conservancies and mix
majority of our days will be spent in the fantastic things up depending on where the best
Maasai Mara private conservancies. They offer wildlife opportunities are on any given day. We
regularly visit Enonkishu, Ol Chorro, Lemek,
much greater benefits for wildlife photography.
Mara North and Mara Triangle conservancies,
Being able to go off-road and follow the wildlife as well as the National Reserve.
wherever it is in the conservancy allows us to be
close to our subjects for the best photographic The owners of House in the Wild also created
Enonkishu Conservancy, which helps maintain
opportunities.
the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem’s wildlife
These community-based conservation zones corridors and migration routes so they are
protect wildlife habitat and offer economic open and free from habitat degradation.
opportunity and benefits to the Maasai people.
A significant proportion of the costs of this
Tourist and vehicle numbers are tightly photography safari are re-invested in the local
controlled, so there is no over-crowding at wildlife conservancies, enhancing the habitat,
wildlife sightings. creating revenue for local Maasai community
projects and conserving the wildlife.
Map image by Kaleel ZibeGiraffe by Alan Hewitt
Migrating wildebeest by Kaleel Zibe
Great Migration and River Crossings
We’ve timed the trip to coincide with the Great Sometimes, we also see a river crossing,
Migration of wildebeest and zebra. where the grazers must risk their lives in the
crocodile-infested waters of the Mara River to
This is the spectacle of hundreds of thousands get to better grazing on the other side.
of wildebeest and zebra migrating in a
circuit around the Maasai Mara / Serengetti If we’re lucky enough to see a crossing, this
ecosystem in search of grass and water. can provide some very dramatic shots of the
animals swimming and splashing across the
You can never tell exactly where and when this river in large numbers.Occasionally, one will
natural phenomenon will happen, but our trips be unlucky enough to be taken by a hungry
are at a perfect time to try. Ever since our trips croc, right in front of our lenses.
started, we’ve so far seen the Great Migration
each time we’ve been.
Dramatic river crossing by Kaleel ZibeA rainbow with zebras by Kaleel Zibe
Lion strolling in front of topi antelope by Alan Hewitt
Booking
For this wonderful trip of a lifetime, we’re only charging £ 4,995. We’re even including the Safari
Link flights from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara. All you need to do is book a flight to Nairobi, Kenya.
Prices are based on sharing. For non-couples, we’ll put you with a fellow traveller of the same
sex. If you’d prefer a guaranteed room to yourself, single supplements are only £250. A £750
deposit secures your place, with the balance payable by 31 May of the year of travel.
See you in the Mara!
Kaleel and Alan
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