Private African Photo Safari – Masai Mara, Kenya

Capture the magnificence of Africa on an exclusive and unforgettable Photo Safari Trip! Join us at Wild Eye’s stunning private camp on the banks of the Mara River in Kenya, with photographic coaching provided by renowned Nick Sinnott of Chicago Photography Classes and the Professional Guides of Wild Eye. This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience an authentic African safari adventure, filled with unforgettable landscapes and diverse wildlife including lions, elephants and more.  Step away from life’s distractions and enjoy seven amazing days surrounded only by nature on our private photo journey.

Limited to only eleven lucky photographers, take this opportunity to immerse yourself in a wild Panorama during Kenya’s ‘great migration season’ – when millions of wildebeests begin their journey over the Mara River. Here is your chance to witness the natural elements of wildlife free from human interruption in all its beauty from a safe and secluded comfortable view point. Professional photography Coaching will be provided by experts from Wild Eye and Nick Sinnott so that you can capture every moment in perfect detail. Don’t miss out this once-in-a lifetime opportunity – join us for a Private Photo Safari Trip as we explore Enkishui: The Maasai name for the camp which literally translates to “life” itself!

Chicago Photography Classes will be the only group at Wild Eye’s Camp September 8th – 14th, 2024 and August 3rd – 9th, 2025.  This is during the height of the migration season and the camp is right on the river.

What is Included:

• Single Occupancy Pricing!
• 4-Week Pre-Trip Class through Zoom and In-Person activities at Chicago Photography Classes
• 7 Days / 6 Nights (Meals, Tours, Beverages) at the Masai Mara Camp
• All airport transfers, one night in Nairobi and the local flights to and from the Mara
• Full Day Game Drives
• “Out of Africa” Breakfast
• Hot Air Ballon Safaris

Itinerary:

June 2024 (Date TBD): Get Together Party…

August 2024:

• August 4th: Gear Review
• August 11th: Data Storage discussion
• August 18th: Field Exercises at Brookfield Zoo
• August 25th: Final Overview
• September 7th: Arrive in Nairobi
• September 8th: Arrive at Camp
• September 9th
• September 10th
• September 11th
• September 12th
• September 13th
• September 14th: Depart from Camp

September 22nd: Post-Processing Class

September 29th: Printing Session

Payment Plan:

• 35% Deposit ($2,800)
• 30% August 2023 ($2,400)
• Balance (35%) Due June 1st, 2024 ($2,800)

Travel Insurance is recommended.

Refund Information:

Cancellations are only effective on receipt of written notification. If cancellation is prior to 60 days before departure your deposit of 50% is forfeited. If your cancellation is made after the due date for full payment of your tour fare, charges will be levied. The scale of charges, expressed as a percentage of the tour price, is as follows:

More than 60 days’ notice: 50% Deposit forfeited.
Less than 60 days’ notice:  Deposit plus 30% forfeited.
Less than 4 weeks’ notice: 100% of total package price forfeited.

Should you fail to join a tour, join it after departure or leave it prior to its completion, no refund can be made. The above policy applies to all services of Wild Eye Destinations & Photography