SUMMARY ITINERARY

Day 1 | Arrival Date

Hotel               Emara Ole Sereni Hotel

Meal                Welcome Dinner        

Meet and greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, transfer to Emara Ole Sereni Hotel for an overnight stay in Nairobi. After checking into your room and settle down, you will meet your photography instructor Peter Delaney at the Welcome Dinner for a short presentation on Mara Triangle. Peter will answer any question you may have during the dinner presentation. After dinner, you will retire for the night at the beautiful Emara Ole Sereni Hotel. Your luggage will be transported to Ashnil Mara Camp overnight by road.

Day 2 | Mara Triangle           

Hotel               Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meal                Full Board

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport, and board the flight to Mara Triangle. Upon arrival, you will meet your guide at the Serena Airstrip and transfer to the luxury Mara Serena Safari Lodge, where you will stay for the next six nights. After lunch, you will head out for the first game drive to explore the Mara Triangle, kicking off the Masai Mara Wildlife Photography Workshop.

Day 3 – 7 | Mara Triangle     

Hotel               Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meal                Full Board

Early morning game drive with a light breakfast and coffee/tea. After the game drive, the group will return to the camp for a full breakfast. Image review and presentation can be made after breakfast and before lunch for members to exchange and share the works taken the day before. Lunch is served at camp with the exception of Day 4, when lunch will be served in the bush, picnic style. After lunch, the group will have time to relax and enjoy the camp’s facility before heading out again for the afternoon game drive. On Day 7, a Sundowner will take place in the bush for you the enjoy the beautiful African sunset.

Day 8 | Nairobi          

Meal                Breakfast & Farewell Lunch

Early morning game drive with a light breakfast and coffee/tea. After the game drive, the group will return to the camp for a full breakfast before checking out of the camp. After breakfast, the group will be transferred to the Mara Serena Airstrip for the return flight to Nairobi. A farewell lunch is served at a local restaurant in Nairobe before the group is transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport  for the return flight home.

NOTE: For the guests who wish to participate in the 4-Day|3-Night Amboseli Elephant Workshop, they will fly from Mara Triangle directly to Amboseli on Day 8 instead of returning to Nairobi.

TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI

Our professional guides are there to assist you every step of the way.  Even though there is a general outline of your safari, your guide will talk with you regarding each day’s plans.  He will tell you about the country you are visiting, its history, traditions, the area you are visiting, what you see; he will take you to the loveliest places, look after any formalities or negotiations with the local people, and take care of your safety and comfort. They all are proficient in bush craft, and can also tell you about the local traditions, wildlife, identify the birds, and help you learn more about the world around you. All our guides speak English as well as their local language and some speak French and Spanish as well. Days will vary depending on your specific schedule, road conditions, and what you would like to do. A typical day may unfold like this: 

You will get up before dawn when hot coffee and tea are served.  The air is cold as the sun rises and shimmers on the open plains.  This is the best time to see the wildlife.  Your camera is ready to go and you have layered your clothing to keep you warm.  Head into the bush and search for lions, elephant, giraffe and plains game.   Each turn will offer something unique – a lioness and her cubs, a herd of elephant moving to a waterhole, a cheetah stalking a gazelle.  Your morning game drive lasts about two hours, depending on what you see.  Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast.  After breakfast there is time to relax from being up at sunrise or now is the time to participate in any additional activities that the lodge may offer – such as walks, village visits, or bike rides. 

Lunch is usually served in camp/lodge, unless you are out for a full day’s game drive, when they will have a picnic lunch.  You will head out again in the afternoon; searching for the special species that may have eluded you.  As the sun sets, return to camp for a hot shower. Then indulge in a delicious dinner and after dinner drinks in the lounge. There may also be a chance to sit around the campfire exchanging tales of the bush. Everyone retires early with great anticipation of the next day’s adventure!

When you are out on safari your schedule is flexible at most locations; however, some locations have set times for game drives or walks.  You can always talk with the hosts of the camps/lodge to adjust schedules and they will try to accommodate you.  The restriction will be to stay within park rules and travel times required to get you to your destination.  Your guides will always give their recommendations but are there to listen to your needs.