ANN AVEYARD PHOTOGRAPHY
Wildlife Photographer - Capturing nature's beauty through a lens.
Photographic Safari
MASAI MARA
Join me on an amazing African, wildlife experience in the Masai Mara, which is widely regarded to be Africa's Greatest Wildlife Reserve and was voted as the eighth Wonder of the World in 2007.
Overview
£5250 per person (no single supplement charge)
(Deposit of £1312 on booking, the remainder to be paid 60 days before departure).
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Dates June 14th - June 22nd 2025 (including traveling days)
Location - Masai Mara, Kenya
Group size: minimum 2 people - maximum 4 people plus photographic lead.
Join Ann Aveyard, an award winning wildlife photographer, on an exclusive photographic safari to the Masai Mara in Kenya. It will be a small group of between 2 and 4 photographers with Ann as your photographic leader. Ann has travelled to the Masai Mara many times, and has an excellent knowledge of the area.
Complete beginners to more experienced photographers are welcome, the aim of the trip is always to have a wonderful experience with like-minded people who have a love of wildlife. We will spend time with the wildlife, observing their behaviour, sitting with them and waiting for them to 'do their thing'. This is when the magic happens and makes more compelling images, from a lion's yawn to two elephants entwining trunks.
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What is a photographic safari?
Photo safaris differ from traditional safaris in that their focus is capturing wildlife and nature through photography; whereas traditional safaris are simply about wildlife viewing. So to put it simply a photographic safari is a guided wildlife photography expedition to capture shots of animals in their natural habitat.
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Tour in detail
You will be well looked after from the moment you arrive in Nairobi to when you return to the airport to fly home, the only thing you have to do is book your international flights to Nairobi and apply for your eTA, I will take care of everything else.
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We will spend 7 days (6 nights) in our safari camp with a flexible approach to our game drives to optimise our time for photography. Each day begins with tea, coffee and biscuits in your tent before we leave, before sun rise, for our first game drive of the day. We will have breakfast out in the bush and some days we will return to our camp for lunch and a short break before heading out for our afternoon game drive. The routine is extremely flexible to optimise photography opportunities and some days we may decide to stay out all day, taking a picnic breakfast and lunch and returning to camp at the end of the afternoon. I will be with you to give advice on photography and camera settings and help you to create some wonderful images. I am also available to give advice on photoshop and editing your images. (Scroll down the page to see what is included in the cost).
Photo credit Governors' Camp
Location. The Masai Mara is known as one of the world’s most famous wildlife areas; it has endless plains, breath-taking vistas and abundant wildlife. More than 40% of Africa’s larger animals can be found here and it also has an abundance of bird life, it truly is a wildlife photographers’ paradise.
Accommodation. There is no single supplement charge, solo travellers will not be expected to share accommodation.
The first night, on arrival in Nairobi, we will be staying at The Crowne Plaza, a luxury hotel near the airport. The following day we will fly out to the Masai Mara and we will be staying at the Governors Main Camp, which is nestled along the winding banks of the Mara River, right in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve (solo travellers will not share accommodation and there is no single supplement charge). The area next to the camp, the Musiera Marsh, is well known for being the home to the Marsh Pride of Lions, which were featured in the BBC documentary series ‘The Big Cat Diary”. https://www.governorscamp.com/safari-camps/governors-camp/
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The entire camp is under canvas with all the comforts of a luxury hotel. Some of the 25 tents line the riverbank, tucked into the forest they enjoy uninterrupted views of the Mara River, others have views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara. The tents are big, bright and allow in lots of natural light. All tents are classic safari style each with ensuite bathrooms and a private verandah. The tents have electric lights and 220 Volt Uk plugs for charging cameras and phones. Wifi is available in the camp.
There is a bar tent with a deck overlooking the Mara River and a dining tent with amazing views over the plains. The camp has a gift shop and a spa, offering a range of treatments such as massages and facials.
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Photo credits Governors' Camp
Cost £5250 per person
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What is included in the tour cost.
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• If required photography tuition prior to the trip so that you are confident with your camera and ready to start photographing when we arrive in the Masai Mara
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* Fast track, meet and greet service on arrival at Nairobi airport and departure, to ease and speed your journey through the airport, passport control etc.
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* Road transfers to the Crowne Plaza Hotel for the first night (no single supplement charge)
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* Bed and breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on June 14th (no single supplement charge)
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* Road transfers to Wilson Airport for flights to the Mara on June 15th
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* Governors Aviation return flights to the Masai Mara
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* Airstrip transfers in the Mara
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* Full board at Governors Camp - 6 nights (7 days) (no single supplement charge for solo guests)
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* House wines, beers, local spirits and soft drinks at Governors Camp
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* Exclusive use of photographers jeep
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* Up to 3 game drives per day
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* Laundry
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* Park fees
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* Community fees
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* Experienced, qualified local guide
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* Photography assistance from Ann
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* On return from the Mara, road transfers from Wilson airport to Crowne Plaza Hotel for a meal prior to transfer to the airport terminal for flight home (food and drink on this final evening is not included)
Not included in the tour cost.
* International flights to Nairobi (BA flights recommended if flying from the UK)
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* ETA (electronic travel authorisation which has replaced the visa) - cost $34 approx £27)
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* Personal insurance (essential to have travel insurance, health insurance, personal and photographic insurance. Insurance is a requirement on booking as per T&C's of Governors" Camp).
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* Drinks and food in Nairobi on evening of arrival and departure with the exception of breakfast on June 15th.
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* Tips for safari drivers, camp staff
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The camp also has other activities available such as a hot air balloon safari and visits to a local Masai village or a local school. If you would like to have a break from game drives and take part in one of these extra activities then this can be booked direct with the camp reception, please liaise with Ann. (payment for these extras must be made direct to the camp reception).
Itinerary
Day One June 14th 2025
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Depart UK (recommend using BA flights which arrive in Nairobi in the evening)
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Arrive Nairobi late evening. Fast track, meet and greet service at Nairobi airport
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Transfer to the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Nairobi airport for the night
Day Two June 15th 2025
After an early breakfast
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Road transfer to Wilson Airport
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Fly Governors Aviation to Governors Airstrip, Masai Mara arriving approx 10.30 am
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Transfer to camp (10 minute drive)
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After checking in we will go straight out on our first game drive, taking a picnic lunch with us.
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Sundowners on game drive before returning to camp at sunset
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Dinner in Camp 8pm
Day Three - Day Six June 16th - June 20th inclusive
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Early morning wake up call with tea/ coffee and biscuits in tent
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Morning game drive, leaving camp approx 6 am
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Lunch in camp - approx 12.30pm
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Afternoon game drive with sundowners
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Dinner in camp 8pm
Some days we will stay out all day from approx 6 am to 6 pm, taking a picnic breakfast and lunch with us.
Day Seven June 21st
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Early morning wake up call with tea/ coffee and biscuits in tent
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Morning game drive, leaving camp approx 6 am
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Lunch in camp approx 12.30
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Transfer to Governors Airstrip for flight to Nairobi (flight approx 3 pm)
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On arrival in Nairobi (approx 5 pm) road transfer to Crowne Plaza Hotel for dinner and to relax before leaving for airport
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Transfer from hotel airport terminal for International flight home
Day Eight June 22nd
- Arrive in UK in early morning
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International flights - BA flights from UK recommended. Flights leave UK late morning arriving in Nairobi in the evening and return flights leave Nairobi late evening and arrive in UK early the following morning.
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Booking
A deposit is required at the time of booking and the balance will be due 60 days before departure.
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The tour is being booked direct with Governors Camp.
Once the tour is confirmed and booked with Governors’ the deposit is non refundable, as per T&C’s of Governors Camp bookings
Travel insurance is essential and a requirement of the Governors’ T&C’s
