Discover Africa Workshop
Amboseli, Samburu and Maasai Mara
Discover Africa Workshop
Capture the untamed beauty of Africa’s majestic landscapes and witness the breathtaking wildlife in their natural habitat. From the iconic savannahs of the Maasai Mara and Amboseli to the picturesque hills of Samburu, every moment is a photo opportunity waiting to be seized.
Led by Simon d’Entremont and with the help of excellent photographer and videopgrapher Andreas Knausenberger who lives in Kenya, this 12-day trip will offer unparalleled access to Kenya’s most sought-after destinations and hidden gems. Whether you’re an amateur enthusiast or a seasoned photographer, the itinerary is tailored to cater to all skill levels, ensuring you return home with stunning images and unforgettable memories.
Travel details
Your responsibility will be to arrange air travel to Nairobi, Kenya on the 21st of Sept. The hotel will pick you up at NBO, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, for transfer to the hotel. We’ll all be staying at the Tamarind Tree Hotel (excellent place), just next door to the Wilson airport, serving all the camps in that area. This will allow us to get to Wilson Airport early the next morning for our flight to Amboseli.
- Short ride provided by hotel to Wilson airport
- Depart Wilson Airport (25kg weight and soft bag limit per person…I buy extra to have higher weight limit than standard 15 kg)
- Arrival in Amboseli, staying at OI Tukai Lodge
- Pickup at airstrip by Lodge staff
- 3 nights at the Oi Tukai 22/23/24 Sept
- Meals and standard non-alcoholic drinks included
- Twice daily photo safaris by safari vehicle
- Refreshments during safaris
- Transfer to Airport for Charter flight to Wilson Airport, then Wilson to Samburu
- 3 nights at Larsens Camp – 25/25/27 Sept
- Meals and standard non-alcoholic drinks included
- Twice daily game drives
- Refreshments during drives
- Charter flight from Samburu directly to Maasai Mara (25kg weight and soft bag limit per person)
- 5 nights at Mara Bush camp Sept 28/29/30 and Oct 1/2
- Meals and standard non-alcoholic drinks included
- Twice daily game drives
- Morning balloon ride included (sorry can’t discount if not taken)
- Refreshments during activities
Ride to airport and charter flight to Wilson Airport (25kg weight and soft bag limit per person) in time to catch departing flights leaving NBO and leaving Kenya (recommend booking departing flight in afternoon).
I’ll provide taxi travel from Wilson Airport to NBO for international flights.
It’s your responsibility to arrange travel home from NBO on Oct 3rd.
- 5:30 wake-up call in camp. Coffee usually included if wanted!
- 6:00 breakfast (or we can box-breakfast to have in the field)
- 6:30 depart for game drive
- 9:30 mid-morning coffee break
- 10:30 return to home base
- 1 to 2pm – lunch
- Personal time
- 3:30 depart for game drive
- 6:30 return to home base
- 7:30 or 8:00 dinner and drinks
Dates and cost
Price – SOLD OUT
Price is in Canadian dollars and is $20,900 CDN per person for double occupancy (roughly $15,200 USD equivalent at time of writing). Preferred method of payment is bank wire transfer. Other methods to be arranged on case by case basis.
Single room supplement is $3400 Canadian.
15% HST is applicable to Canadian Residents
I’m only taking 6 people on this tour.
Payments and deposits
- 25% non-refundable booking fee within 7 days of confirmation of booking.
- Balance due 60 days before date of travel
- Bookings made within 60 days of travel require full payment within 7 days of confirmation.
Cancellation fees
- 25% non-refundable booking fee which is applicable upon confirmation
- 100% of booking value if cancelled 60 days prior to arrival
Please note that all cancellations are only effective once confirmed in writing. All refunds are subject to commission and/or bank charges. Should the deposit/prepayment not be received within the time frame, the booking will have to be cancelled.
Travel Insurance
It’s important to me that you never be at a financial risk, so I recommend travel insurance for the trip. It’s important that you not wait for just before the trip to get this, as once you provide a non-refundable deposit (which I need because those are the terms of my suppliers), you could be at risk. As such, get travel insurance concurrently with providing any deposits.
Note: Simon d’Entremont Nature Photography Limited cannot be held responsible for any costs incurred due to factors beyond my control. These include (but are not limited to): Force majeure, war, the threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, pandemics, health risks, and changes due to rescheduling or cancellation of flights by an airline or alteration of the airline or aircraft type; closed or congested airports or ports, hurricanes and other actual or potential severe weather conditions, acts of God and any other similar event.
What’s included
- Airport meet and greet and transfers
- Tamarind Hotel on day one
- Photographic and editing assistance by your host, Simon
- In-region charter flights
- Maasai Mara balloon ride
- Twice daily game drive activities
- All park fees, landing and concession contributions
- Standard meals and drinks
- All the photo tips you want!
What’s NOT included
- Gratuities for staff and guides (Simon will advise)
- Additional meals and drinks, or alcoholic drinks
- Visas if needed
- Airfare from your home to Nairobi and your return flights
Registration
Please contact us to begin the registration process for this workshop / course.
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