Wild Africa Photo Safari - Tanzania & Kenya February 15-26, 2021 - Wild Departures Wildlife Photo Tours
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Wild Africa Photo Safari Tanzania & Kenya February 15-26, 2021
“ It was wildest, untouched Africa, and it was magic.
~Jane Goodall
”
THE TRIP AT A GLANCE
• 12 days and 11 nights in the Tanzania’s
Ngorongoro and Serengeti, and Kenya’s
famed Masai Mara.
• Comfortable accomodations in glamping
tents with modern ammenities (flush toilet,
shower, sink), exceptional food and full bar
included. Our camp locations are ideally sit-
uated to immerse visitors in wildlife and the
night-calls of lions, baboons, hippos, birds,
and hyenas. We place you in the heart and
soul of Africa.
• Small group size: 4-8 tour participants with
one-on-one and group photo instruction, as
well as daily image review by award-win-
ning wildlife photographer, Michelle Theall.
• The BEST local guides: legendary guides /
big cat biologists, including Maasai tracker,
Ping, who literally wrote the book on iden-
tifying every lion, cheetah, and leopard in
the Mara. Decades of observing big cat
behavior allows him to predict interactions
and locations with precision.
• Close observation for sharp, intimate pho-
tography. Off-road permits in some closed
areas. Vehicles customized for photography
equipment and viewing. You do not have to
be a photographer to join this tour, but you
have to LOVE spending time with wildlife.
Immerse Yourself
in Photography in
the Best Place on
Earth.
East Africa is renowned for the depth and
breadth of its species and diversity, with
breathtaking landscapes of canyons, watering
holes, forests, mesas, and open grassy plains.
Leopard, giraffes, elephants, zebras, lions, hye-
nas, buffalo, hippos, cheetah, and all manner
of bird life provide photo ops at every turn.
Photographers know that cap-
turing “the moment,” requires
more than technical expertise.
Time in the field is critical to cap-
ture more than a snapshot of
these magestic animals. Waiting
for animal interaction, perfect
light, reflection, motion, eye
contact, cubs to play, hippos
fighting, requires patience and
immersion into the environment.
Plus in January, we get good
weather, avoid the crowds, and
get to see new babies. We want
all our guests to bring home
“gallery-worthy” shots.
Hunting, mating, playing,
Shots We’ll Try to Get nursing, sunsets, sunrises,
birds-in-flight, panning,
splashing, fighting,
in the Field silhouettes, reflections,
animal interactions.
And more...
We’ll play with land-
scapes, panning, shutter
speed, and depth of
field.
“
I can’t think of one thing you could improve upon...
I reclaimed and deepend my love of photography...
This was a bucket-list trip, and it was fulfilled beyond my dreams...
”
Even better than the NatGeo trips we’ve taken...
~ Quotes From Wild Departures Guests
Where We Stay, Eat,
Dream, and Play
Guests stay in well-appointed platform tents at our
camps in the Ngorongoro close to the crater rim in
an ancient acacia forest, giving us quick access
to capture morning light (1 night). In the Serengeti
Ndutu we camp (4 nights) in an area centered in
wildlife concentration.
In Masai Mara, our home (4 nights) is on the Talek
River near its confluence with the Mara River. It
provides the perfect jumping off point for our forays
into the park, a place where the roar of lions and
the whoop of hyenas can be heard in the night.
Meals cater to the American diet, prepared with
local ingredients by a trained chef. Lunches and
breakfasts may be served in the field or on the go,
depending on safari times. A full bar is included.
Daily photography instruction, image sharing, and
processing will take place in between morning and
late afternoon game drives, but will also adapt to
the activity we find in the field. Guests are free to
skip game drives at their discretion.
Arusha Tour and Hospitality Guests arrive and stay in one of the finest places in Arusha, set in the rolling hills of a coffee plantation beneath Mount Meru. Exceptional food, outdoor dining, spa access, and luxury accommodations provide a haven for refreshing and relaxing after long travels. Our tour of Arusha allows guests one of the few opportunities to experience “city life” in Tan- zania. Tour includes the following: Shanga Workshop for disabled artisans, Cultural Heritage Center representing the works of over 120 Tanzanian tribes, and the Central Maasai Market. All provide photo ops of local architecture, arts, and residents.
Some Other Details DATES: Monday, 2/15 - Friday, 2/26, 2021 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DETAILS Please arrive on 2/15 at Kilimanjaro airport (JRO), Tanzania. You’ll be met by our local guide and tak- en to our hotel in Arusha, the Arusha Coffee Lodge, where the group will meet for dinner that evening. You’ll depart in the late evening on 2/26 from Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta airport (NBO), after enjoying a day room at a four-star hotel where you can nap, shower, and re-pack. NOTE: Kenya Airways now offers the only direct flights from Nairobi to the US, departing late on 2/26 and arriving JFK on 2/27. Other airlines typically go through European hubs. However, Delta is our preffered carrier. Airfare to and from your departure city and East Africa is not included in the trip fee. INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS Inclusions: All in-country flights, transportation, guiding, photog- raphy instruction, group meals, alcohol, and accomo- dations, park fees, and taxes. Extra weight allowance is paid for and included for this photo trip, because of the additional gear--doubled to 60 pounds per person. Rooms are double-occupancy, unless otherwise speci- fied. Inquire about single-supplement fees. Exclusions: Airfare and transportation from your home city to JRO and returning home from NBO. Entry Visa charges ($51- $100). Travel insurance (which is required). Baggage charges. Recommended gear: A suggested packing list will be provided upon trip registration. Guide and staff gratuities, suggested rate of $10-$30 per day, plus group tip for camp staff to split. TRIP INSURANCE Trip insurance is required in case of illness, weather delays, or unforseen cancelations. We recommend a policy allowing “cancel for any reason.” VACCINATIONS Certain vaccinations are recommended or required for travel to Kenya (including Yellow Fever). Details will be provided upon registration. Visit www.passporthealthu- sa.com for regional travel information on innoculations. TOTAL COST $8,900 per person / Deposit of $2,500 due on or before October 1, 2020. Upon request, we work with our guests to stagger monthly payments toward the total follow- ing the deposit. Space is limited. DEPOSIT AND PAYMENTS See full Terms and Conditions upon registration. To Book This Trip or Get Additional Information: Go to www.wilddepartures.com, email: info@wilddepartures.com, or call 720-635-1380.
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