Join us on a bespoke photo led safari by the distinguished cinematographer David Douglas and photographer Mia Collis. Partnered with the Soroi Collection and their spectacular camps we’ll experience Kenya’s majestic north through and it’s spectacular species such as reticulated giraffes and Grevy’s Zebras exclusive only to these Northern rangelands.
Day | Place | Highlights | Hotel |
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1 | Nairobi arrival | Arrival & transfer to your Hotel | Movenpick Hotel |
2 | Nairobi - Lake Naivasha | Visit Crescent Island | Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge |
3 | Lake Naivasha - Maasai Mara Game Reserve | Afternoon game drive | Soroi Mara Bush Camp |
4 - 7 | Maasai Mara Game Reserve | Full day game viewing | Soroi Mara Bush Camp |
8 | Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi | Travel to Nairobi for international departure | N/A |
The cost USD 10,906 per person
Deposit
*** The cost of this safari is based on a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 12. If guest numbers do not exceed 4 people, a supplement fee of $210.00 will apply.
Travel Date | Based on 2 Persons Sharing | Based on 4 Persons Sharing | Based on 6 Persons Sharing | Single Room Supplement |
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Peak Season 1st July - 31st Oct 2024 | USD 5,315.00 | USD 4,570.00 | USD 4,325.00 | USD 1,180.00 |
Peak Season
1st July – 31st Oct 2024
USD. 5,315.00 per person
USD. 4,570.00 per person
USD. 4,325.00 per person
USD. 1,180.00 Per Person
BB | Bed & Breakfast |
Half Board: | 2 Meals per day (Breakfast / Dinner) |
Full Board: | 3 Meals per day (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
Eco-status: | Indicates the Environmentally friendly/ sustainable approach of the hotel |
Eco-friendly status: | Bronze: | Silver: | Gold: |
Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Sunworld Safaris and thereafter transferred to The Hotel for an overnight stay. Depending on your arrival we can arrange various Nairobi excursions.
Perfectly situated in the heart of Westlands, our hotel promises big things with its big rooms, big spaces, big recreational & business facilities, big views and big flavours. Just 20km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will enjoy proximity to Nairobi’s diplomatic, entertainment and commercial hubs.
Our 275 spacious rooms, suites and fully furnished & serviced apartments, with authentic African interior décor offer upscale accommodation in Westlands. Enjoy pool or city views from our superior, deluxe, executive rooms and suites. All the rooms feature a large walk-in closet, separate bathtub and rain showers, complimentary tea & coffee-making facilities,
laptop-size safes, work desk and mini bar.
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
We will stay at the famous Soroi Larsens Camp in Samburu. It’s a five star, boutique luxury camp set in the heart of Samburu National Park. The camp has a unique history that rests on the banks of the stunning Ewaso Niro River. Supporting a photo hide at our disposal you’ll witness some of Kenya’s most endangered species from a close space and with unlimited game drives in a specially designed photo adapted landcruiser. In addition, we’ll visit some of the worlds leading grass root conservation organisations and their indigenous teams saving and protecting critically endangered species such as lions and Grevy’s Zebras.
At Soroi Larsens Camp, we’ve redefined the essence of a luxury safari. Each of our tents and suites is a haven of luxury that merges seamlessly with the natural surroundings. From private river frontages and personal butlers to outdoor showers and star beds, we’ve curated an immersive, luxurious experience that leaves no detail unattended. Indulge in the lap of luxury while engaging in a symphony with the Samburu wilderness.
Based on a sustainability and community support foundation, Soroi Larsens Camp goes beyond the typical safari lodge. Our setup of 10 luxury tents, 2 family units, and 2 deluxe luxury tented suites offers unprecedented comfort and exclusivity, wrapped in an authentic African ambiance. Every stay is a personal journey crafted to leave an indelible imprint on your heart and memory. From private terraces offering exclusive river frontage to our deluxe suites’ outdoor showers and star beds, we’ve curated an unforgettable Samburu safari experience at Soroi Larsens Camp.
Amenities include:
Meal Plan: Full Board
For our next leg we’ll jump onboard a bush plane towards the world famous Masai Mara. Here you may just experience everything from leopards, lions and elephants to the more obscure bat eared foxes and striped hyaenas. We’ll stay at The Soroi Mara Bush Camp, located in one of the most spectacular locations in the reserve. Perched on the edge of the Olare Orok River, you can view a pod of 40 + hippos at any one time without leaving the camp at all. The camp is eco conscious and has a sophisticated and intimate feel that delivers great comfort in an amazingly wild environment.
Meal Plan: Full Board
You’ll be lead by Mia Collis a multi award winning photographer and third generation Kenyan with a solid knowledge of the bush and David Douglas – the most experienced cinematographer in the IMAX camera world – David worked on IMAX’s Blue Planet in the Mara as well as 50 other IMAX feature documentaries around the world.
This trip is for everyone. Whether you bring an iphone or a large format camera, all will work. We’ll walk you through your own imagery. You’ll learn light (taking advantage of East Africa’s spectacular light windows), we’ll show you how to get the best perspectives, compositions and colour palettes. We’ll teach story telling and how to work with your images in post. We’ll be with you to assist in the technical side and you’ll be surrounded by a team who know animal behaviours and how to deliver you into a natural scenario to garner the perfect imagery. You may just go home with some of the best shots you’ve ever taken!
The Team:
Any level of photography is welcome. From beginners to professionals. All image making tools are welcome. We’ll be a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 12. There will be no more than 4 guests in a spacious photographic vehicle at your disposal for the whole day. Game drives are unlimited!
Mia Collis is a multi award winning photographer and third generation Kenyan. Her recent collaboration with the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust resulted in the acclaimed coffee -table book The Unsung Heroes which sold out the first printing in 90 days. Her photo assignments have covered a range of human and wildlife stories from clever rats in Tanzania to a conservation battle amid insurgent war in the Congo. Her film production work includes seven years of coordination of BBC and other international film and TV teams, locating their subjects and connecting them to hundreds of African stories and species. IMAX /Warner Bros tapped her skills as production manager on 2 IMAX 3d wildlife features :“Born to Be Wild” and “Island of Lemurs: Madagascar”. Mia has delivered work for International humanitarian & conservation organisations, film studios, publishing companies, media houses, ad agencies and celebrities.
David Douglas’s camera work has contributed to over 50 giant screen documentaries from the deep ocean to earth orbit, working on every continent with an evolving team of like minded specialists. Covering earth science in these decades has meant working for NASA, the Smithsonian Institution , National Wildlife Federation, IMAX and Warner Brothers and teaming up with Sir David Attenborough, Christopher Parsons, Morgan Freeman and Graeme Ferguson amongst others. Douglas traveled around the world capturing earth action sequences to correspond with the space views of astronauts shooting down from the space shuttle for the IMAX classic, Blue Planet. His efforts have tracked grey whale migrations down the pacific coast to the calving grounds in Baja, Bald eagle gatherings in Alaska , the first humpback whale song recording in the waters off Maui, and the wild ocean tapestry of the sardine run along the wild coast of South Africa.