Wide landscape photograph of the vast Masai Mara savannah at dawn, golden morning light raking across emerald green plains with solitary acacia.
Wide landscape photograph of the vast Masai Mara savannah at dawn, golden morning light raking across emerald green plains with solitary acacia.
August 2027 Expedition

Migration & Lakes: Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Lake Bogoria

The Great Migration combined with the Rift Valley lakes - wildebeest river crossings, fish eagles from a boat, and thousands of pink flamingos at the hot springs of Lake Bogoria.

Expedition Specs

Safari at a Glance

US$ 7,390

per person sharing

10 Days

6-15 August 2027

18

photo sessions

Max 15

group size (min 6)

The Journey

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: Nairobi

Meet & greet at the airport, transfer to Ole Sereni Hotel for check-in, and a welcome briefing with our expedition team.

DAY 2: Nairobi to Masai Mara

Morning flight to the Masai Mara, lunch at Ashnil Mara Camp, followed by our first afternoon photography session in the reserve.

DAYS 3-5: Masai Mara

05:30 wake-up call, full days stationed at the Mara River crossing points with picnic lunch, tracking big cats hunting among the herds, and observing hyenas and vultures. Return at 19:30 for dinner and group image review.

DAY 6: Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Sunrise photo session in the Mara, scenic drive to Lake Naivasha (5 hrs), lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, and an afternoon session photographing hippos and pelicans.

DAY 7: Lake Naivasha

06:30 three-hour boat session photographing African fish eagles diving, pink-backed pelicans, kingfishers and hippos. Afternoon walking safari on Crescent Island with an action and birds-in-flight workshop.

DAY 8: Naivasha to Lake Bogoria

Second dawn boat session on the lake, drive north (3 hrs), lunch at Lake Bogoria Spa Resort, and an afternoon session at the hot springs and geysers with lesser flamingos.

DAY 9: Lake Bogoria

Sunrise photography with flamingos in steam and soft morning light, optional cultural visit, and our celebratory farewell dinner with a final slideshow review.

DAY 10: Departure

Morning at leisure, drive back to Nairobi (5 hrs), and transfer to JKIA for evening international flights home.

Accommodation

Inclusions & Terms

Night 1: Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi (B&B). Nights 2-5: Ashnil Mara Camp, Masai Mara (full board). Nights 6-7: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort (full board). Nights 8-9: Lake Bogoria Spa Resort (full board), or similar properties.

Includes airport transfers, full board accommodation, park fees, internal flight, two Naivasha boat sessions, private 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roof and beanbags, photo tuition, drinking water, and Flying Doctors cover. Single supplement US$ 1,150.

Secure Your Place

Join Our August 2027 Expedition

US$ 500 deposit required within 10 days of registration, with balance due 90 days before departure.

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