Immerse yourself in the wild at this classic African safari experience at the luxurious and iconic Governors’ Camp, the original riverside location best for both scenery and safari
(limited dates/availability)
19 November 2020 & 18 March 2021
Nairobi - 1 night
Masai Mara - 4 nights
Flight - 1 night
The Governors’ Camp Collection of seven award winning safari camps and lodges lie at the heart of some of the best wildlife viewing areas. Therefore it comes as no surprise that landmark TV series such as BBC Earth’s ‘Dynasties’ and Animal Planet’s ‘Big Cat Tales’ were filmed right at Governors’ Camp doorstep.
For nearly 50 years Governors’ has been pioneering safaris, setting the standard for the classic African safari experience. Governors’ Camp, the first permanent tented camp in the Masai Mara occupies the best year round wildlife viewing area in the National Park. The location was considered so good that it was reserved for the colonial Governors of Kenya, hence the name Governors’ Camp. It nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it’s waters teeming with bird-life, hippo and crocodile.
Kenya reveals a massive concentration of large mammals, home to thousands of animals, best viewed on Masai Mara game drives. Along with the incredible array of game animals is a virtually unrivalled variety of birdlife.
The savannah grasslands of East Africa offer the world’s most famous wildlife spectacle, as part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem when around 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle arrive at the Mara between July and September. This great migration is awaited eagerly by the many predators lying in wait.
Discover the ancestral land of the Masai tribes, the habitats of abundant wildlife, the home of endangered black rhinos, ‘the Mara’ as a Big Five reserve and a Big Cat haunt. Africa is the last great wilderness of our generation and Kenya is the perfect place to answer Africa’s call of the wild.
Wildlife Experience
Luxury Lodge
No Single Supplement
Guaranteed Departure
Small Group Size: 2 - 8
Governors’ Camp in house photographer, Will Fortescue, will lead this special departure and will help you not only to master your camera but also provide advice and tips or in-depth tutorials to our guests on all elements of photography, including editing. With a first class degree in Marine and Natural History Photography as well as over a year’s experience of photography in the Mara with Governors’, Will will make sure you go home with the perfect safari photographs!
Day 1 Fly direct from Heathrow to Nairobi. Overnight at the Eka Hotel.
Day 2 Transfer to your flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve for four nights at Governors’ Camp. Afternoon game drive. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Arise early each morning to make the most of your spectacular location. Each day will offer you the option of three game drives within the Mara, immersing yourself in this rich wildlife destination. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Optional early morning balloon ride (£370, pre-bookable). Game drives in the Masai Mara. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Game drives in the Masai Mara. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Early morning game drive before your flight to Nairobi or extend your stay at Lake Naivasha. Enjoy dinner at the iconic Carnivore restaurant before your flight home. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Arrive London Heathrow.
Notes
Some travel is on unmade, bumpy roads and it may be necessary to ‘climb’ into the safari vehicle.
On occasion, alternative hotel of the same standard may be used in Nairobi.
A luggage allowance of 15kg per person is applicable for internal flights.
Day 1 Fly direct from Heathrow to Nairobi. Overnight at the Eka Hotel.
Day 2 Transfer to your flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve for four nights at Governors’ Camp. Afternoon game drive. Evening introductory photography talk with Will Fortescue, Governors’ Camp in house photographer, which allows you both to meet and have a conversation about your previous photography experience and expectations for your time together. Will has a first class degree in Marine and Natural History Photography as well as over a year’s experience of photography in the Mara with Governors’. Will is accompanying this tour to make sure you go home with the perfect safari photograph! In order to maximise the time you spend out on safari Will will meet you in camp the evening before your days together, which is a great chance to go over any technical questions you may have about your equipment, as well as go through an image review and discuss a few composition techniques. He will also talk about using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to make small changes and perfect your images. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Arise early each morning to make the most of your spectacular location. Each day will offer you the option of three game drives within the Mara, immersing yourself in this rich wildlife destination. Now that you’re out ‘in the bush’, Will will be working with your guide to ensure that your vehicle is in the best position each time you want to take a photograph; a few meters to the left or to the right can make a huge difference to your photos. Once in position there is ample time to explore a wide range of camera techniques and image style; close up portraits, wide angle scenic shots, freeze frame and slow shutter speed (panning) images, back and front lighting, silhouettes, and many more. The aim is that by the end of your safari adjusting your camera settings will come as second nature. However throughout your safari Will is able to call out settings that he’s using so as to best take advantage of the light and to ensure you should never miss a shot. In the afternoons, after lunch, you can choose to relax during siesta or sort through your photographs and come to grips with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Optional early morning balloon ride (£370, pre-bookable), a fantastic opportunity to photograph the Masai Mara from a different perspective. Game drives in the Masai Mara accompanied by Will, making sure you capture the best photos possible on your trip, covering everything from technical aspects of your camera to photo composition this is a great chance to make the most of having a wildlife and photography guide with you on safari. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Game drives in the Masai Mara accompanied by Will. Last review and editing session with Will. By the end, you should have mastered a number of professional tricks and refined your own techniques too. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Early morning game drive before your flight to Nairobi or extend your stay at Lake Naivasha. Enjoy dinner at the iconic Carnivore restaurant before your flight home. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Arrive London Heathrow.
Notes
Maximum group size 5 passengers.
Tour is suitable for all levels of photographers, you will only need to bring your own digital camera and computer for downloading the photographs.
Balloon Ride will not be accompanied by the photographer leading the tour.
A contemporary style hotel located near the airport offering comfort and convenience. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, pool and WiFi (free). There are 170 air-conditioned rooms, each with tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, safe, hairdryer and satellite TV.
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The original and pioneering camp, created in 1972 is under canvas with all of the comforts of a luxury hotel. Some of the 37 tents line the riverbank, tucked into the forest enjoying uninterrupted views over the Mara River, others have views across the sweeping plains of the Mara. The tents are big and bright in classic safari style with private facilities and a private veranda. There is a bar tent with deck overlooking the river, dining tent with views over the plains and a spa tent offering a range of treatments. WiFi (free).
Lake Naivasha Extension
Extend your stay in Kenya and relax at the serene Loldia House, overlooking Lake Naivasha and its spectacular variety of birds, including fish eagles, white breasted cormorants, ospreys, lily-trotters. A number of animals can be found grazing on the lake shores. Includes full board, transfers and Lake Nakuru excursion.
Day 1 Fly from the Mara to Nairobi and drive (2 ½ hours) into the Great Rift Valley, enjoying the expansive views as you descend across the escarpment. Two nights at Loldia House on the edge of Lake Naivasha. (L, D)
Day 2 Full day visit to Lake Nakuru National Park, home to Black and White Rhino and abundant birdlife, and Lake Elementaita, a birder’s delight with its flocks of waterbirds and famed reflections on the lake shore. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Morning boat ride along the lake shore followed by breakfast overlooking the lake. Alfresco lunch served on the lawns of Loldia House, before a return drive to Nairobi for a feast at the world famous Carnivore Restaurant. Transfer to the airport for the return flight. (B, L, D)
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Overlooking the serene Lake Naivasha, and set on verdant lawns grazed by impala, giraffe and warthog, Loldia House is a traditional house hearkening back to the days of the early settlers. There is a restaurant, bar, pool and WiFi (free) at the property. Each of the 9 rooms have tea and coffee making facilities.
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After the tour relax at the exclusive Giraffe Manor, a sanctuary for giraffes, that casually roam the gardens and often pop their heads into the breakfast room. Full board included.
Full booked for 2020.
Notes
Giraffe Manor Boutique Hotel is accepting booking now for 2021 (2020 is fully booked).
2020
Thursdays
per person in a twin/double room
British Airways from Heathrow
| April 9 | £2695 |
| May 14 | £2595 |
| June 18 | £2795 |
| July 2 | £3295 |
| July 30 | £3495 |
| August 6 | £4095 |
| August 20 | £3995 |
| September 3 | £3995 |
| September 17 | £3795 |
| October 15 | £3495 |
| November 12 | £3095 |
| November 19 | £3095 |
2021
Thursdays
per person in a twin/double room
British Airways from Heathrow
Thursdays
per person in a twin/double room
British Airways from Heathrow
Thursdays
per person in a twin/double room
British Airways from Heathrow
(limited dates/availability)
19 November 2020 & 18 March 2021
Supplements per person
Single Supplement
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
(limited availability)
2020: Apr - Jun & Nov
Solo Group Departures
(No Single Supplement)
2020: Nov 19
2021: Mar 18
Single supplement £595
Flight Options
British Airways World Traveller Plus from £495
British Airways Club World from £1895
Extension Options
Extension - Lake Naivasha
2 nights £1095
Single supplement £195
No single supplement:
Mar-Jun & Nov (limited availability)
Extra Nights - Nairobi
Giraffe Manor Boutique Hotel
2021 only (per night) £600
Single supplement £350
Departure transfer add £35
Privately Guided
Add £1295 per person
Independent Arrival
Save £600
Arrival transfer add £35
Departure transfer with group included
Price Includes
Air travel, UK departure taxes, overseas airport taxes, park entry fees, transfers, 5 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 5 dinners, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Not Included
Travel insurance, visa procurement fee, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
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