Grand Kenya: Amboseli + Great Migration

Engineered around early morning light, unhurried river vigils, and intensive wildlife photography throughout Kenya's premier reserves.

Arrival & Welcome

Journey South to Ol Tukai

Meet & greet at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, transfer to Ole Sereni Hotel overlooking Nairobi National Park, and evening welcome briefing with our team.

Scenic four-hour drive south across the Athi Plains to Amboseli. Lunch at Ol Tukai Lodge followed by our first afternoon session with big tusker elephants and Kilimanjaro at sunset.

Dust, Backlight & Big Tuskers

Rift Valley Descent

05:30 wake-up for dawn sessions with the clearest mountain views, rest at midday, and 15:30–18:45 afternoon sessions tracking elephant herds, hyenas, lions, flamingos, and pelicans, capped by evening image reviews.

Sunrise shoot under the peak, followed by a five-hour drive to Naivasha. Lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort and afternoon session with resident hippos, waterbuck, and giraffes grazing the lodge lawns.

Raptor & Water Photography

Into the Great Plains

06:30 three-hour boat session photographing diving African fish eagles, pelicans, kingfishers, and hippos. Afternoon optional walk on Crescent Island among zebras and giraffes, followed by an action-photography workshop.

Second dawn boat session on the water, then a five-hour drive to the Masai Mara. Settle into Ashnil Mara Camp in time for hot lunch and our initial afternoon predator game drive.

Peak Migration Crossings

Bush Flight & Farewell

Full days stationed at key Mara River crossing points with picnic lunches, tracking huge wildebeest herds, hunting lion prides, cheetahs, and leopards. Farewell celebratory dinner and guest slideshow on Day 11.

Final sunrise photography drive along the Mara River, morning flight from the airstrip direct to Nairobi Wilson Airport, and road transfer to JKIA for homeward international connections.

Camps & Lodges in Core Wildlife Zones

Accommodations are hand-selected inside the reserves to ensure instant access at dawn and sunset without time wasted at park gates.

Ole Sereni Hotel (B&B)

Ol Tukai Lodge (Full Board)

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort (Full Board)

Ashnil Mara Camp (Full Board)

Modern luxury hotel situated along the perimeter of Nairobi National Park, ideal for recovery and gear preparation after international flights.

Positioned right in the heart of Amboseli National Park with uninterrupted vistas of Mount Kilimanjaro and marsh wetlands frequented by elephant herds.

Tranquil shoreline resort surrounded by sprawling acacia gardens where resident wildlife roams right past the cottage verandas.

Prime riverside tented luxury located directly along the Mara River, putting our safari vehicles minutes away from the most active crossing points.

What Is Included & Payment Terms

Transparent pricing covers all essential ground arrangements, specialized transport, park admission, and expert tuition throughout the expedition.

Included

Not Included

Payment Schedule

• Airport transfers in Nairobi • Accommodation & full board • All national park conservation fees • Two boat sessions on Lake Naivasha • Mara to Nairobi scheduled flight • Private 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roof & beanbags • Expert driver-guides • Photography tuition & evening reviews • Purified drinking water • AMREF Flying Doctors emergency cover

• International flights to/from Nairobi • Kenya electronic travel authorization (eTA) • Comprehensive personal travel insurance • Alcoholic & soft drinks at lodges • Gratuities for driver-guides and lodge staff • Laundry and personal lodge incidental expenses

• US$ 500 deposit required within 10 days of registration to confirm vehicle hatch • Remaining balance due 90 days before departure • Straightforward international bank wire or secure card settlement

With only 3 to 4 photographers per custom 4x4 Land Cruiser and high demand during the peak crossing season, positions are allocated strictly on receipt of deposit.