Kenya Photo Safari - October 2022
Highlights
- Special precautions taken relating to Covid-19 in place – see tag “Why Kenya”.
- We fly instead of driving between locations – more time for photography.
- The photo safari features some of the most stunning wildlife East Africa to offer, with one important advantage: you will be travelling in the company of the two professional photographers, Andre Cloete and Jay Collier to help you capture memorable images.
- We will show you the best of the Maasai Mara and its predators and if the action is on, we will spend whole days photographing, taking a picnic lunch with us – a true wilderness experience.
- Entim Safari Camp is designed to give you the friendliest, most intimate, luxury safari camp experience and the best wildlife safari in the Maasai Mara. Its prime location along the Mara River is unrivalled for seeing and photographing animals all year around, but particularly to observe the greatest wildlife show on earth; over a million wildebeest, zebra and antelopes migrating from the Serengeti into the Maasai Mara.
- The Cliff, Nakuru is perched at the top of a 100 metre high rock face and is Lake Nakuru’s newest addition – a 10 room luxury camp opened in June 2018. While ‘luxury camp’ is the simplest description, in reality The Cliff located inside the park defies conventional labels, being a combination of safari lodge, tented camp and boutique hotel.
- Lewa Safari Camp is the only tourist facility within the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. This unique and exclusive retreat offers privileged access to 65,000 acres of private protected wilderness. Here you will be privy to some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing that Kenya has to offer: lion, leopard and jackal thrive on the rich diversity of prey that inhabits the area. The Conservancy is home to the largest concentration of Grevy’s zebra in the world, and its range of habitats attracts diverse birdlife and hosts over 200 Black and White rhino.
- Photography focused game drives in open 4-wheel drive vehicles with experienced rangers and trackers.
- Scheduled small plane flight from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and return flight to Nairobi airport from Lewa.
- Private charter flights from Maasai Mara to Nakuru and from Nakuru to Lewa.
- It is suitable for people with varying levels of photographic experience and is a trip that a non-photographing spouse or travel partner will thoroughly enjoy.
- The safari is confined to a maximum of twelve (12) participants.
“Each time I touch the soil of Africa, I feel a rekindling of knowing what life is about. [Denis Glennon AO]
Kenya & Covid-19
Kenya is one of the most incredible safari destinations in Africa but like all of Africa was exposed to the spread on the Covid-19 virus.
Despite the severe global travel restrictions during 2020 and 2021, Kenya was one of the first African countries to recommence the arrival of international travellers.
Kenya has the most proactive travel response to Covid-19, of all African countries.
From mid-2020 onwards, it initiated protocols to maximise safe and secure travel into and within the country.
These protocols were benchmarked against global standards.
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- Kenya prioritised vaccination of its tourism staff, so that by September 2021, all travellers to Kenya moved through a vaccine circuit or ‘bubble’, thus providing a high level of comfort for international travellers to the country.
- Kenya was one of the first African countries to apply for and receive accreditation from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), for its Covid-19 protocols.
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Credit: Una Glennon, Australia
The protocols, established specifically for the travel sector, and accreditations received from WTTC are viewed as an endorsement of Kenya’s professional and scientific-based approach to managing the Covid-19 virus.
- Kenya was an early adopter of the PanaBIOS online system – a secure biosurveillance and bioscreening digital application suite for contagion monitoring, mass testing, process traceability and outcomes tracking and locating of possible Covid-19 hotspots. Use of PanaBIOS allows each PCR test uploaded by travellers to be verified – providing a secure data base of PCR test compliance.
- Once in Kenya, the protocols at lodges are highly organised and have been shown to be effective.
- Outgoing PCR tests are undertaken at your lodge or in the field. The results are uploaded to PanaBIOS for you – if acceptable (meaning a negative Covid-19 result) you are ensured of a smooth journey home after your safari.
- Resulting from the above, Kenya was the first African country to be removed from the UK travel’ red’ list in September 2021. This was significant for travellers because many European and other countries used the UK list as the benchmark for recommencement of travel to previously restricted countries. It demonstrated the positive steps taken by Kenya to ensure it was travel compliant, as soon as possible. Should further restrictions be introduced, Kenya will very likely move swiftly to ensure the country is excluded from any travel restricted list.
- Arranging the photo safari within one country minimises the health risks and avoids the additional ‘hassles’ of having to undergo PCR tests at border crossings.
Dates, Summary Itinerary & Accommodation
The photo safari commences in Nairobi, Kenya on 12 October 2022 and finishes in Nairobi on 23 October 2022.
For your convenience direct links have been provided to each lodge/camp you will visit. Enjoy browsing!
| DATE | ACTIVITY | ACCOMMODATION |
| 12 Oct | Arrive Nairobi – start of safari | Serena Hotel |
| 13 – 17 Oct | Fly Nairobi/Maasai Mara & drive to camp | Entim Camp – 4 nights |
| 17 – 20 Oct | Private charter flight from Entim Camp to The Cliff | The Cliff, Nakuru – 3 nights |
| 20 – 23 Oct | Private charter flight to Lewa Safari Camp | Lewa Safari Camp – 4 nights |
| 23 Oct | Fly from Lewa to Nairobi airport – end of safari | N/A |
You may access the more comprehensive itinerary by clicking the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION button in the sidebar and downloading the PDF.
Costs, Registration & Terms of Payment
Please note, Iconic Images is obligated to pay the costs of the photographic safari in US dollars.
The cost is US$17.475.00 (or the equivalent in AU$ at the time of making the final payment) per person, twin share.
A single supplement for unshared accommodation, of US$1,660.00 applies (or the equivalent in AU$ at the time of making this payment). The request for unshared accommodation and full payment must be made, at the time of registration.
Terms of Payment
- A non-refundable 25% deposit together with a completed Registration Form.
- A second non-refundable payment of 25% on or before Fri 18 March 2022.
Credit: Jay Collier, Australia
- A final payment of the remaining 50%, on or before Fri 15 July 2022.
A Registration From must be completed for each participant. The Form can be accessed by clicking the “REGISTRATION FORM’ button on the right hand side. Download and complete the form and send it directly to Our World Travel, whose contact details are shown in the form.
[Places will be allocated strictly on the basis of receipt of the completed Registration Form together with payment of the first deposit and a copy of the travel insurance policy referred to below.]
Flights & Insurance Enquiries
To discuss any aspect of international flights for the safari or the required travel insurance, please contact the sole booking agent:
Our World Travel, Shop 1/113 Royal Street, East Perth, Western Australia 6004.
Telephone:+61 (0)8 9221 9977; Fax:+61 (0)8 92215577 and request to speak to Mr Nick Missikos.
Alternatively please email Nick at: Nick@owtravel.com.au
Nick offers his assistance to all participants, to ensure you get best available/most cost-effective flights for your desired routing. If you intend booking flights yourself, using your frequent flyer points or other means, Nick may also be able to help you. Travel insurance is mandatory and Nick Missikos has much experience in helping travellers obtain the most suitable policy.
Itinerary & Other Enquiries
Widow Bird, Kenya
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the photo safari, before making a decision to register, please contact:
Denis Glennon AO on +61 418 923 103 (from outside Australia) or on 0418 923 103 (from inside Australia), or Jay Collier on 0410 608 790.
Alternatively email:
Denis at: denis@denisglennon.com
Jay at: jaycollierphotography@hotmail.com
IF THIS PHOTO SAFARI IS NOT FOR YOU, PERHAPS YOU MIGHT CONSIDER FORWARDING THE INFORMATION TO A FRIEND, WHO MAY LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT IT.
Ensure you download the more comprehensive itinerary document which contains most of the information you will initially need, by clicking the ‘ADDITIONAL INFORMATION’ box on the right hand side.
Pre-departure Information
To assist you prepare for this photographic safari I have compiled a comprehensive, downloadable and printable PDF. It contains helpful information on:
- Travelling with and looking after photographic equipment in Africa.
- Downloading and backing-up images every day.
- Power supply in Kenya for charging batteries, laptop, mobile phone, etc.
- Vehicle etiquette and consideration for fellow passengers and photographers.
- Keeping healthy in Africa.
- Money Matters in Kenya.
- Immigration and Customs at Nairobi International Airport, Kenya.
- Arrangements to meet you on arrival at Nairobi International Airport.
Credit: Denise Rosen, Seattle.
- Travel documents, personal items & clothing checklist
- Personal medical items checklist.
- Camera equipment checklist – this is a comprehensive list and you should not be overwhelmed.
- Summary itinerary.
- Your Tour Leaders
- Guide to paying gratuities on this photo safari.
- A suggested choice of lenses and other camera equipment for this photo safari.
Perusing the information in this PDF will enrich your safari and help you to return home with iconic images, as well as many magnificent memories.
The PDF will also help you with selecting and packing your camera equipment and other essential items for the tour.
A copy of this PDF will be forwarded to all registered participants, approximately thirty (30) days before the commencement of the photo safari.
QUERIES & CONTACTS
If you would like to discuss any aspect of international flights for the photographic safari, please contact the sole booking agent, Our World Travel, Shop 1/113 Royal Street, East Perth, Western Australia 6004 and request to speak to Mr Nick Missikos. The telephone number is: +61 (0)8 9221 9977
Alternatively please email Nick at: Nick@owtravel.com.au
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the photographic safari itself, before making a decision to register, please contact:
Denis Glennon AO on +61 418 923 103(from outside Australia) or on 0418 923 103 (from inside Australia), or Jay Collier on 0410 608 790.
Alternatively email Denis at: denis@denisglennon.com
If this photography tour is not for you, perhaps you might consider forwarding this link to a friend who may like to know about it. Thank you sincerely.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Download the PDF containing full details on payment terms and registration, the itinerary, what is/is not included, cancellation policy and fees, compulsory travel insurance, health considerations, responsibility, liability, and packing camera gear for travel.
Download: Kenya 2022 Photo Safari - Additional Information (Printable PDF)
REGISTRATION FORM
To reserve a place, download, complete and return the form to Our World Travel.
Download: REGISTRATION FORM (PrintablePDF)
AFFILIATIONS
Iconic Images is the exclusive representative/agent for C4 Photo Safaris, South Africa, in Australia & New Zealand.
C4 Photo Safaris provides the on-ground logistics for Iconic Images' photo safaris/tours in Africa and is a SATSA member. The SATSA logo signifies that C4 Photo Safaris offers services that are of the highest quality and the company is deemed to be a credible and reliable provider of services to the tourism industry in South Africa. These services are independently audited on an annual basis. SATSA members are bonded, providing a financial guarantee of deposits held against the involuntary liquidation of a SATSA member.
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