"We have reached a milestone: It has been 18 years and I've guided more than 80 African Photographic Safari groups through Africa. Each trip has been tremendous! I want to extend a huge THANK YOU to my good friends, Prem Sharma, Gaby ...
KENYA
Kenya is a country of dramatic contrasts. Covering an area of almost 225,000 square miles, it stretches from five degrees north to five degrees south of the Equator. Altitudes range from sea level to over 17,000 feet at the peak of Mount Kenya, the second tallest mountain in Africa.
Kenya possesses an extraordinary variety of natural habitats and terrain, from coral reefs to open grasslands and tropical forest; snow-capped volcanoes to arid desert. Nairobi, the nation's capital, serves as a regional hub for East Africa.
Its population of over 35 million includes over 40 ethnic groups, and its cultural influences derive from Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
Kenya's national parks and game reserves are considered some the best in Africa, and host the most abundant and varied wildlife in the world.
SAFARIS & TOURS
Starting from $5,460 per person, based on double occupancy (land only).
Starting from $5,840 per person, based on double occupancy (land only).
Starting from $7,960 per person, based on double occupancy (land only).
The Kenya Migration Safari focuses on one of nature's most amazing events: the annual great wildebeest migration in East Africa. Witness and document thousands of wildebeest and zebra as they cross the famous Masai Mara plains. The Great Migration is an experience that you will always remember and has no parallel.
This safari includes 5 nights in the Masai Mara National Park, so you can not only witness the migration but see the full array of wildlife that reside in the Mara.
KENYA PARKS & ATTRACTIONS
Amboseli National Park is located at the foothills of the legendary Mount Kilimanjaro. Spanning an area of roughly 250 square miles, Amboseli is considered a photographer’s dream, with magnificent views of a snow-capped Kilimanjaro looming as a backdrop for vast elephant herds. It is here that some of Kenya’s largest elephants and buffalo roam freely through lush swamp lands fed by the mountain's melting snows. Herds of zebra, wildebeest, and gazelle graze on the grassy plains and navigate dry, dusty lake beds in search of water. Wooded areas of acacia forest offer great possibilities to photograph abundant bird and game species. Amboseli is also home to many Masai people, the proud nomadic warriors famous for acts of bravery and heroism. A visit to a Masai Boma affords one the opportunity to photograph these beautiful people in their home.
Masai Mara is probably the greatest wildlife theater on earth. The most spectacular time to visit is traditionally July through October, when nearly two million wildebeest, together with thousands of zebra and gazelle, follow their migratory route through the Mara headed toward Tanzania’s Serengeti plains. Elephants, hippos, zebra, Masai giraffe, wildebeest, impala, topi, hartebeest, buffalo, jackal, spotted hyena, lion, leopard, cheetah, crocodile, baboons and monkeys are all permanent residents in the park. The chances of spotting many of them on a game drive are excellent. The Mara covers an area of approximately 1050 sq. miles and is home to a wide variety of bird life also. Ostrich, crowned cranes, hawks, eagles, marabou storks, vultures, and francolins are just a fraction of the nearly 400 species of birds found in the park. In the Mara, stunning photographic possibilities are endless!
Glorious views; fresh mountain air; peace and tranquility. Mount Kenya is the nation's highest peak and sits astride the Equator. The national park skirts the 10,500 feet contour and encompasses three principal zones upwards. First, bamboo jungle and thick mountain forests dress the vast gentle slopes; then the alpine zone with its giant vegetation, including the Giant Groundsei, towering some 18 feet in height. The rock peaks are perpetually clad in glaciers and snowfields. Game is best spotted below the park boundary in and around the forest from the Mountain Lodge.
Sweetwaters Private Game Reserve enjoys magnificent views across the plains to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya, and has an abundance of wildlife and tropical vegetation. Sweetwaters Game Reserve and Chimpanzee Sanctuary is home to the “Big 5″ game – Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo. The sanctuary is a project initiated by the Jane Goodall Institute to set up a colony where chimps could be introduced, rehabilitated and taught to fend for themselves in an area similar to their natural living conditions.
The Samburu region is a place of breathtaking and magical beauty located roughly 250 miles north of Nairobi. The Ewaso Nyiro river flows through the park, supporting a diversity of wildlife. One can experience a deep red sunset silhouetting the palms along the river while they watch a leopard hunt, bringing the perfect end to a day on safari. The river sustains and nurtures a wide variety of game.Lions, cheetah, buffalo, and elephant can all be found at Samburu, in addition to less common animals such as the Grevy’s Zebra, Reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich and the long-necked Gerenuk.
Lake Nakuru National Park is world famous for its flamingos. At times, millions of flamingos line the lake shore. They move among the soda lakes throughout the Rift Valley feeding on algae that forms on the lake beds. Thousands of birds in flight offer stunning images for photographers. There should be many great photo opportunities for Yellow Billed Stork, African White Pelican, Martial Eagle and a variety of other birds also. Lake Nakuru is also famous as a wildlife sanctuary. The park is teeming with game. It is one of the best places in Kenya to see leopards, and several prides of lions. black and white rhino, and the endangered Rothschild's Giraffe can also be seen here. Fantastic Photo opportunities abound.
Paul Renner – Photographer
