HIGHLIGHTS

Join Photo Quest Adventures to explore and photograph the best of Kenya & Tanzania!

One of Kenya’s undisputed natural highlights is the Masai Mara National Reserve, which sprawls across more than 1500 square kilometres of the country’s southwest. The park protects a phenomenal array of game.

The vast, rolling savannah of the Northern Serengeti, is known as the hub of the great migration. The landscape is characterised by vast stretches of savannah interspersed with acacia trees and riverine woodlands. Wildlife can be seen along the banks of the Mara River and visitors can view the annual spectacle of the half a million migrating wildebeest. Commonly spotted wildlife include: a multitude of plains game such as buffalo, zebra, gazelles, impala, giraffe as well as lion and leopard.

Day 1 – October 19 – Depart the US for your flights to Nairobi, Kenya. (NBO)

Day 2 – Arrival Nairobi, Kenya

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, after clearing through immigration and getting your visas you will be met by our Photo Quest Adventures representative and transferred to the hotel for your overnight stay. 

Day 3 – Nairobi

Today after breakfast our representative will pick you up. You will have the vehicle and driver at your disposal for the day.  Included: Breakfast

A few activities that we recommend: 

• Giraffe Center - a chance to visit the rare Rothschild Giraffe and feed them. If you're feeling daring even get a nice slobbery kiss from them. 

• Elephant Orphanage - Public Viewing in the morning or Semi Private Viewing in the late afternoon (requires a donation / adoption of a baby and must be booked in advance). 

Not included: Any entry fees / park fees, drinks, snacks / lunch / dinner and items of a personal nature

Days 4 - 7 – Masai Mara, Kenya

Today after breakfast and checking out, paying any bills for any extras that you may have had, you will be transferred to the domestic airport for your scheduled flight to Masai Mara where we will be staying for 4 nights.

Upon arrival in Masai Mara, you will be met by your guide and private vehicle. You will do a short game drive en route to camp in time for lunch. 

Game Drives are done in the early morning hours and the late afternoon hours, which is the coolest time of the day and the predators are more likely to be active. (B,L,D including wine and beers).

Days 8 - 9 – Northern Serengeti 

Today after an early morning game drive you will return to camp for breakfast and check out, paying any bills that you may have for any extra activities or consumptions. You will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Serengeti, via the border to clear through immigration and get your Tanzanian Visa. You will have someone to take you through the process. 

Upon arrival in Serengeti, you will be met by your guide and private vehicle. You will do a short game drive enroute to camp in time for lunch. You have 2 nights in the Northern Serengeti,  (B,L,D including wine and beers).

Days 10 - 11 – Central Serengeti

Today after breakfast and checking out, you will do an extended game drive en route to the Central Serengeti for 2 nights. (B,L,D and wine and beers.)

Days 12 - 13 – Ngorongoro

Today after breakfast and checking out, you transfer by road to Ngorongoro Crater. for 2 nights. (B,L,D and wine and beers.)

Day 13 – November 1 – Departure

Today after breakfast you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home.  Make sure to book your flights into Nairobi, Kenya and out of Tanzania. (KIA).

Itinerary is subject to change.

Nairobi

Tamarind Tree Hotel

central Serengeti

Ewanjan Lemala Mara Tented Camp

Masai Mara

Entim Mara Camp

Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Lemala Mara Tented Camp

northern Serengeti

Lemala Mara Tented Camp

Masai Mara

One of Kenya’s undisputed natural highlights is the Masai Mara National Reserve, which sprawls across more than 1500 square kilometres of the country’s southwest. The park protects a phenomenal array of game, including charismatic species such as elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, as well as crocodile and hippopotamus in the Mara River. The birdlife is no less impressive, with over 450 resident bird species. However, the true highlight here is the Great Migration, recognised as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. To survive the dry months of July to September, some 1.7 million wildebeest, migrate from the parched plains of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Along with much smaller numbers of antelope buffalo and zebra, they move to the more forgiving grasslands of the Masai Mara. In their wake come predators such as lion, hyena and cheetah, for whom these giant herds are an easy source of prey.

Northern Serengeti

The vast, rolling savannah of the Northern Serengeti, is known as the hub of the great migration. The landscape is characterised by vast stretches of savannah interspersed with acacia trees and riverine woodlands. Wildlife can be seen along the banks of the Mara River and visitors can view the annual spectacle of the half a million migrating wildebeest. Commonly spotted wildlife include: a multitude of plains game such as buffalo, zebra, gazelles, impala, giraffe as well as lion and leopard. Visitors can look forward to bird watching, hot air ballooning, game safaris and guided bush walks.

PASSPORT & VISA

Kenya: You must have a passport valid for at least six months after your return date, with at least three blank pages. You must apply for an E- visa in advance prior to arrival in Kenya. The website www. immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/index.php?id=5

You are required to carry your certificates of vaccination against YELLOW FEVER in order to enter both Kenya and Uganda.Bring your passport and a copy of your passport kept in different place.  For Uganda you can buy a visa on arrival for $100 USD. Passports must be valid for at least 12 months. 

Central Serengeti

Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains, interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite, scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams. The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain. 

the Ngorongoro Crater

Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge. 

CLIMATE

Temperatures will be between 80-90 degrees.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

You are required to show proof of Travel Insurance. 

LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS & SUGGESTIONS

Your check in luggage MUST be a duffel bag. You can have 15kg for your check in bag plus a camera bag. Make sure to check the weight restrictions for your international flights.

Additional items to consider packing: 

• Electrical multiple outlet strip (For charging your batteries & electrical accessories)

• Flashlight or headlamp

• Power bars and favorite travel snacks

CLOTHING

Dress should be casual and comfortable. Breathable fabrics such as cottons are preferable and no bright colors.  Pack light-you can do laundry at the lodges. 

Sunblock with SPF 50, Large-brim hats & UV protected sunglasses, comfortable/waterproof hiking shoes and a light jacket/windbreaker.

The evenings can be cooler and you may need some warm clothing: sweatshirt, long sleeve fleece, and long pants.

VACCINATIONS

If you haven’t had your vaccinations please do so ASAP. Yellow fever vaccination is required
to enter the country. We recommend that you get a Hepatitis A and Thyphoid shot and make
sure your Tetanus vaccination is current. You must  take Malaria
pills. Typically you begin taking the pills 2 days prior/post trip and once a day while in Kenya.
Please speak with your doctor for his/her dosage recommendations.

Visit www.cdc.gov for additional information.

It is advisable to try and avoid mosquito bites by using repellent and by wearing suitable cover-up clothes in the evening.

FOOD

All meals at the camp are included. 

Additionally, nutritious meals catering to guests with specific diet-dependent conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and gluten-free, as well as unique dietary preferences including, macrobiotic, raw and vegan diets are available upon request.

Only bottled mineral water, that will be available in our safari camp, is drinkable.

MONEY MATTERS

The currency is the Kenya shilling.

Credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) are widely accepted, a commission charge is normally added to any transactions using a credit card.

Any US dollars that you bring with you must be crisp and dated 2003-present. Bills older than 2003 will not be accepted by the banks or merchants.

COMMON SWAHILI PHRASES 

Jambo!  - Hello, welcome!
Karibu Kenya!  - Welcome to Kenya!
Hakuna matata! - No problem/No worries
Kwaheri! - Goodbye
Asante Sana - Thank you very much.
Jina lako ni nani? - What is your name?
Jina langu ni _____ - My name is _____.
Twende - Let's go! Lala salama - Sleep well/Good night.