Back

8 Nights / 9 Days

9 Days Ultimate Kenyan Photography Safari Package

5.0 (11 reviews)

Wild Portraits Safaris

Quick Itinerary: Amboseli National Park(2N) → Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Masai Mara National Reserve(5N)

Starting From

$ 3,240*

$ 3,820

15% off

You don't need to pay anything to receive offers.

Get Upto 15% Off

Starting From $ 3,240*

You don't need to pay anything to receive offers.

Offers

Option 1

$3,820

$3,240
per person

Amboseli National Park

2 nights • Sentrim Amboseli | Sentrim Hotels and Lodges (3) with All Meals included

Lake Nakuru National Park

1 night • Lake Nakuru Lodge (4) with All Meals included

Masai Mara National Reserve

5 nights • Talek Bush Camp (3) with All Meals included

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
  • Pick up at the airport or Nairobi Hotel by your Guide
  • Small briefing before departure
  • Leave Nairobi early in the morning
  • Several stops on the way for landscapes and coffee breaks
  • Arrive in time for lunch at Amboseli Sentrim Lodge
  • Relax after a 4 to 5 hours' drive
  • First game drive looking for elephants and interesting setups
  • Evening silhouette photography as the sun goes down
  • View Mount Kilimanjaro with animals in the foreground
  • Leave the Camp after Breakfast
  • Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park
  • Search for cheetahs
  • Search for lions
  • Observe big herds of elephants
  • Enjoy prolific birdlife in the swamps fed by Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Spot hippos, zebras and gnu
  • See a variety of gazelles and antelope
  • Early breakfast
  • Morning game drive to maximize the sunrise
  • Proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park. Approximately 7 hours travel time
  • Arrive in time for lunch
  • Start game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Search for black and white rhinos
  • Search for lions, antelopes
  • Visit shorelines for flamingos and pelicans
  • After breakfast we start our game drive at this awe-inspiring park.
  • We search for both the black and white rhinos.
  • We search for lions and antelopes.
  • We visit the shore lines for the flamingos and pelicans.
  • Later on, we drive to the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
  • You enjoy the scenic views of the Great Rift Valley.
  • Full days spent exploring the park in search of the big 5/other predators
  • Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person
  • Explore the sprawling plains of the Masai Mara with abundance of large mammals and diverse bird life
  • Daily routine starts with a morning safari
  • Breakfasts taken on the plains under the shade of a flat-topped acacia
  • Watch herds and often see a Topi, the Mara's predator spotter
  • Option for full days out in the field with breakfast and lunch served on the Savannah
  • Alternative option to return to camp for lunch
  • Big cats prominently featured, including Cheetahs and Leopards
  • Location: Predator Central
  • Wildlife Spectacle: Mara crossing
  • Annual Migration: Up to 1 million wildebeest and 200,000 zebra
  • Crossing Point: Tension builds as animals gather
  • Danger: Crocodile-infested Mara River
  • Feeding Grounds: Lush Mara grasslands
  • Experience: Dramatic action photo opportunities
  • Full day exploring Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests
  • Experienced professional safari guide
  • Early morning game drive with picnic breakfast
  • Higher probabilities of catching the sunrise and active animals
  • Experience the morning serenity
  • Explore diverse landscapes of the spotted savannah and capture beautiful animals with your lenses
  • The Mara River is the main water body for river crossings in July, August, and September. Home to hippopotamus and Nile crocodile and the best place in the reserve to see them warming on the river banks.
  • Other rivers include the Talek River and smaller tributaries like Sekenani River
  • Sand River is a picturesque area at the Masai Mara, bordering the Serengeti
  • Safari guide explains nature as it unfolds and get the best angles for your shots
  • Return to your strategically located Camp for dinner and overnight
  • After breakfast we will head back to Nairobi
  • Arriving by early evening
  • You will either be dropped at a Nairobi hotel or at the airport

Inclusions

  • Guaranteed safari confirmations
  • Transport in a 4x4 land cruiser for game viewing and photography
  • Full board accommodation whilst on safari
  • Accommodation
  • All park entrance fees to include government taxes
  • Service of an English-speaking professional driver/guide
  • Extensive game drives
  • All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water whilst on safari
  • Start and end in Nairobi
  • Personalized service

Exclusions

  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Beverages/Drinks
  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Any other extras not mentioned in inclusions
  • Hotel accommodations in Nairobi before and after the safari
  • Optional activities

Other Details

  • This safari includes visits to:
    • Amboseli National Park
    • Lake Nakuru National Park
    • Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Activities include game drives and accommodations.
  • The cost is per person based on 2 people travelling together.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings made with the company are subject to these terms.
1. Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy:

  • You will have to pay a deposit of at least 40% of the booking value for the booking to be confirmed. Please note that the deposit amount varies based on the tour type and shall be notified to you before making the booking.
  • Once the booking is accepted by us, we shall send you a booking confirmation email with the voucher, which shall serve as a contract between us from the date we send the confirmation. All details about the balance payment which is due before the departure date will be mentioned in the booking voucher. If this balance is not paid on or before the due date we reserve the right to cancel the booking.
  • In case of cancellations, the following charges will apply on the amount paid:
    • 45% if cancelled between 60 and 45 days prior to arrival
    • 60% if cancelled between 44 and 30 days prior to arrival
    • 100% if cancelled 30 days and 24 hrs prior to arrival

2. If you Change Your Booking:

  • After your booking has been confirmed, should you wish to make any changes to your itinerary or wish an earlier departure date, we will make every effort to accommodate your requests based on availability. However, there may be extra costs involved to accommodate your request. These costs are in addition to the fee quoted to your for your initial safari. Normal cancellation fees apply if you wish to postpone your departure.

Book packages with Holidify

Get the Best Deals on Tour Packages

Verified Travel Agents

Customised Itinerary

Upto 3 Free Quotes

Browse more packages in the same duration

Compare quotes from upto 3 travel agents for free

Best Selling packages for Masai Mara

Compare quotes from upto 3 travel agents for free

Wild Portraits Safaris Reviews

Holidify Rating

5.0

11 Ratings & 11 Reviews

View Reviews
google-logo

Google Rating

5.0

Based on 23 Reviews

View Reviews
5
11 Ratings
4
0 Ratings
3
0 Ratings
2
0 Ratings
1
0 Ratings

a month ago

• Trip to Kenya

Everything went smooth and was detailed. Communication was flawless. The experience was seamless and well organised. Our guide Ben was fantastic and knowledgable so we feel we made a friend in Kenya too. James was superb in helping us plan the trip and with suggestions for stay. All in all it was such a special vacation and I can’t wait to explore more of Africa. People are great ! So warm and fri (Read More)endly and what a truly blessed country with so much nature and wildlife. I would highly recommend Wild Portraits and James and Ben for your travel to Kenya.
please be careful while entering the country at immigration - make sure your passport is stamped. We had some issue with this. Can’t complain about anything else. It was beyond our expectations.

a month ago

• Trip to Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi

I reached out to Wild Portraits via a safari service website that featured numerous tour operators. Among the competition, James stood out due to his exceptional patience, politeness, and genuine curiosity displayed during our initial phone calls. James swiftly emerged as the singular operator I wished to proceed with, and here’s why: - Having substantial on-ground experience from spending e (Read More)xtensive time on the safaris himself, he adeptly crafted a honeymoon package that perfectly suited my wife and me. - He adeptly navigated our budget flexibilities and constraints to arrange an impressive array of delightful lodges and activities, focusing on maximising our day-to-day adventures, ensuring each day on safari and at the lodges offered a unique experience. - A skilled photographer himself, James's comprehensive knowledge of various reserves and animal behaviours provided him with a distinct advantage in predicting animal locations and optimal times for photography, whether capturing sunrises, sunsets, or other moments. - Our priority was to maximise game time and reserve experiences. James made certain our vehicle was ready, complete with packed hot breakfast boxes, for a prompt 6 AM departure every morning of the trip. - Remarkably patient, he addressed all my queries, irrespective of whether they seemed 'silly' or insightful—from 'what to wear' at safaris, potential places to explore, to the animals we might encounter. In summary, my wife and I enjoyed an extraordinary experience in Kenya, with Wild Portraits Safaris significantly enhancing the quality of that journey. We are eagerly anticipating more safaris and look forward to embarking on them with James and his team!

a year ago

We just came back from our second safari trip with James of Wild Portraits Safari. We had the greatest possible experience during our 9 day-trip from Amboseli (Kenya), to Tarangine, Ngorongoro, Sereng (Read More)eti (Tanzania) and then to the Mara in Kenya. The full trip was well organized and included so many highlights: beautiful sights, the landscapes, the wildlife, James' ability to find the quiet spots with magnificent viewing, great accommodations, breakfast in the Mara, horseback riding amongst buffalo, hyena and giraffes, and of course James' great company, his care for his guests and his drive to make the full experience perfect. We are already planning our next visit and will certainly travel with James again. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a fantastic vacation.

a year ago

I have gone on two safaris with Wild Portraits and James M. He does an outstanding job of finding the game and getting his clients into perfect position for photos. The camps and vehicles are all wo (Read More)nderful, and his prices are very competitive. I hope to go with him again sometime soon!

a year ago

Not only a perfect foto safari but also a deep impressing trip through an endearing landscape with an admirable wildlife. I have to thank James Muchina for fulfilling one of my life dreams. He is a p (Read More)erfect guide, professional, empathic and with never ending patience. Our gamedrives started befor sunrise and ended after exciting hours late in the evening. James has a great knowledge of the animals, the nature and culture as well. I was impressed of his amazing respect for the wild life. This was the cause for intense moments close to wild animals in their natural habitat. Apart from this his photographic expertise provided unique motives. I left Kenia with beautiful pictures in my hart and a well filled memory card. Thousand thanks from the bottom of my heart.

a year ago

I have been on multiple photography tours, both to Africa and other places, and let me just say that the photography tour that I just took with Wild Portraits Safaris (WPS) ranks up there with the bes (Read More)t of the best. Everything about the trip was simply spot on perfect. From the very beginning communications, through a need for me to reschedule (my own fault, not theirs), through to the final minutes of the tour...everything was smooth, easy, well-communicated and perfectly executed. I went to Amboseli, Lake Naivashu, and the Mara. I was set up in great accommodations, with special consideration on making sure that we were able to get out into the field in the shortest amount of time. A few things that set WPS apart from other tours. First is the ability to personalize the tour to your interests. Unlike other safari tours with set schedules and specifically timed-itineraries, just let James, the owner/driver/ tour guide, know your interests and he'll continually plan and look out for opportunities and present options to you. For me, he knew I was interested in experiencing as much as possible, so he made sure that we had all day game drives while in the Mara. Second is the fact that James is an excellent photographer, himself. That means that he is constantly looking for the perfect lighting, angle, and composition to hep you get your best photos. Third, you cannot find any tour guide with as much passion for his job. This has led him to learn as much as possible about the land, the conservation efforts, the animals and how all of the factors integrate with each other. Each day wasn't just a photo tour: each day was an immersive learning experience. You definitely can't find a tour company that tries as hard as WPS to make sure that you get every ounce of opportunities in the short time that you are there. For instance, he added an impromptu visit to Nairobi National Park, because I had a lot of extra time before my outbound flight. And lastly, James is an extremely nice person. If you go on safari with WPS, you'll leave with tons of photos, memories, and a friend. I've already planned my next trip with WPS.

a year ago

If you are looking for a private guided tour, you can stop searching.here you will get the whole package of comfort,knowledge,service . we were guests of James and his company . it was the second big (Read More)cat show safari for us with him. Also this time we had great experiences. James have a great deal of knowledge about the animal world and the nature. the guys did a perfect job on this trip. we're already looking forward to the next tour. Your friend and partner from Germany. Manuel K

a year ago

A Safari with Wild Portraits Safaris and James Muchina is an experience out of the ordinary, you will never forget it and you will always carry a longing to experience it again. James knowledge of an (Read More)d respect for the wild life is amazing. The wild animals always come first, we are only visitors in their home and James has a humility before nature that is genuine. I have been on several safaris with James and every time I´m struck by his knowledge, he is a true proffesional. I don´t know when I´m going again but I know that I will go on safari with James Muchina again. Tina from Sweden

$ 3,240*
per adult onwards