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A PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI

DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY BY CHALO AFRICA

WWW.CHALOAFRICA.COM  

Kenya with Sudhir Shivaram  

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Kenya  with  Sudhir  Shivaram    

   

Masai  Mara  Reserve  -­‐  Masai  Mara  Reserve  6  Days  /  5  Nights  

16  Persons  06  September  2015  -­‐  11  September  2015  

 

 

 

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ABOUT  SUDHIR  SHIVARAM    Sudhir  Shivaram  is  one  of  India’s  most  respected  wildlife  photographers.  A  long  and  lucrative  career  in  the  IT  industry  did  not  diminish  Sudhir’s  passion  for  photography  but  on  the  contrary,  ensured  that  he  never  lost  touch  with  his  wild  side.  So  much  so  that  he  bid  adieu  to  the  corporate  jungle  to  spend  more  time  in  the  real  one.  

His  pictures  are  noteworthy  for  their  technically  sophisticated  and  evocative  character,  generating  appropriate  moods  to  move  viewers.  This  green  evangelist  campaigns  for  wildlife  protection  around  the  world  and  

gives  freely  of  his  time  and  images  to  raise  awareness  about  nature  and  wildlife.  He  also  talks  about  his  work  and  the  state  of  wildlife  to  young  people  across  the  world  hoping  to  inspire  and  win  their  commitment  to  this  cause  so  dear  to  him.  

Sudhir  is  one  of  the  brand  ambassadors  for  Canon  India  and  is  a  Canon  contract  photographer.  He  is  the  recipient  of  Sanctuary  Asia  Wildlife  Photographer  of  the  Year  2012  award.  In  order  to  share  his  passion  for  wildlife  photography  and  the  extensive  knowledge  he  has  acquired  in  this  field,  Sudhir  holds  photography  workshops  and  Wildlife  photo  tours  to  mentor  both  beginners  and  advanced  photographers  enhance  their  skills  and  understanding  of  nature  and  wildlife  photography.    

During  the  2013  worldwide  editorial  awards  held  at  the  National  Geographic  Society  in  Washington  D.C.,  National  Geographic  Traveller  India’s  September  2013  cover  featuring  Sudhir’s  image  won  the  Yellow  Border  Award  for  the  best  cover  across  14  language  editions  of  the  magazine  worldwide.  

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P a g e  |  4    Overview      

 

Key    FB:  Dinner,  bed,  breakfast  and  lunch    

 

 Price  

The  early  bird  offer  and  costing  is  as  follows:    

First  8  participants:  USD  $4200    The  next  4  participants:  USD  $4300    The  last  4  participants:  USD  $4500    Included    

o   Airport  and  airstrip  transfers;  o   05  Nights  at  the  Nomadic  Camp  in  the  Masai  Mara  –  FB;  o   Camping  and  Conservation  Fees;  o   Open-­‐sided  vehicles;  o   Elite  Guides;  o   Private  charter  transfers  Nairobi-­‐JKIA/Masai  Mara/JKIA;    o   Indian  food  will  served  courtesy  a  trained  chef;  o   Emergency  Incident  Support  –  Evacuation  Insurance  for  persons  under  60  yrs  of  age;  o   Chalo  Africa  Pre  Trip  Dossier;  

   Excluded    

o   International  air  tickets  &  visa  fees;  o   International  travel  and  medical  insurance  &  vaccinations  (please  see  http://www.chaloafrica.com/travel-­‐insurance-­‐a-­‐guide-­‐for-­‐african-­‐safaris/  for  additional  information);  o   Porterages,  tipping  and  gratuities  to  staff  and  guides;  o   Extra  meals,  visits  and  activities  not  indicated;  o   Shopping  and  other  items  of  a  personal  nature;  o   Indian  Government  levied  Service  Tax  @  3.09%  (applicable  to  Indian  residents  only);    

Destination   Accommodation   Nights   Basis   Room  Type  

Masai  Mara  Reserve   Nomadic  Camp   5   FB   8x  Double  Room  

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P a g e  |  5    Day  1:     Nomadic  Camp,  Masai  Mara  Reserve     (Sun,  6  September)    

Activities    Arrive  into  Nairobi's  Jomo  Kenyatta  Interational  Airport.  Go  through  immigration  and  visa  formalities.  Our  reps  will  be  there  to  transfer  you  immediately  to  your  private  charter  flight  to  the  Masai  Mara.    

Masai  Mara  Reserve    The  Masai  Mara  together  with  Tanzania’s  Serengeti  form  Africa’s  most  famous  wildlife  park.    The  image  of  acacia  trees  on  an  endless  grass  plain  epitomises  Africa  for  many,  and  then  add  a  Masaai  warrior  and  some  wildlife  to  the  picture  and  the  conversation  need  go  no  further.    The  annual  wildebeest  migration  through  the  Serengeti  and  the  Masai  Mara  is  the  largest  mass  movement  of  land  mammals  on  the  planet  –  with  more  than  a  million  animals  following  the  rains.    But  that  is  not  where  the  game  viewing  ends;  large  prides  of  lions,  elephants  and  giraffes  in  grasslands,  gazelles  and  eland  to  mention  but  a  few.    Aside  from  traditional  vehicle  safaris,  hot-­‐air  ballooning  over  the  Mara  plains  has  become  almost  essential  and  you  can  even  do  a  horseback  safari.    

Highlights  

 o No  wasting  precious  time  spending  the  whole  

day  on  the  road  to  the  Mara.  o No  wasting  time  transferring  to  Wilson  Airport  

and  thence  to  the  Mara  -­‐  your  private  charter  flight  will  be  waiting  for  you  at  JKIA  itself  and  you  will  fly  directly  to  the  Mara  as  soon  as  you  exit  your  international  flight.  

o We  have  negotiated  extra  baggage  allowance  for  those  heavy  lenses!  Instead  of  the  usual  15kg  luggage  allowed  on  normal  bush  flights,  you  will  be  allowed  20  kgs  per  person.  

 

Overnight:  Nomadic  Camp      Nomadic  Camp  will  be  at  the  exclusive  disposal  of  your  photography  group  and  you  will  be  cared  for  by  a  team  that  have  managed  safaris  in  the  Mara  for  over  30  years.  It  comes  hand  in  hand  with  an  elite  group  of  top  guides  all  born  and  bred  in  the  Maasai  Mara.  Nomadic  Camp  gives  you  a  safari  specially  designed  around  your  specific  

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P a g e  |  6    requirements.  This  includes  targeting  the  species  you  want  to  see  as  well  as  enjoying  it  at  your  own  pace.  With  the  expertise  of  East  Africa’s  most  skilled  guides  at  your  disposal,  your  safari  will  take  you  to  places  where  the  scenery  is  breathtaking  and  the  wildlife—as  spectacular  as  it  was  a  hundred  years  ago.  The  Nomadic  experience  is  intimate,  enriching  and  extraordinary  

Highlights  of  Nomadic  Camp    o The  camp  is  located  at  a  special  campsite  within  the  

Mara  Triangle.  See  map.  o As  you  can  see,  there  are  almost  no  other  lodges  or  

camps  in  the  Mara  Triangle  area,  so  you  will  be  far  from  the  crowds  and  not  have  to  jostle  for  the  best  positions  at  special  sightings.  

o No  going  in  and  out  of  the  reserve  every  day  by  6pm  -­‐  you  will  be  deep  in  the  reserve  for  your  entire  time.  

o The  camp  will  be  set  up  as  close  to  the  anticipated  crossing  points  as  possible,  so  that  you  will  never  be  more  than  20  minutes  away  from  the  river.  

o The  camp  itself  is  luxuriously  appointed  and  will  make  a  superb  base  for  your  group  of  photographers  

 

Nomadic  Camp  gives  you  a  safari  specially  designed  around  your  requirements.  This  includes  targeting  the  species  you  want  to  see  as  well  as  enjoying  it  at  your  own  pace.  With  the  expertise  of  East  Africa’s  most  skilled  guides  at  your  disposal,  your  safari  will  take  you  to  places  where  the  scenery  is  breathtaking  and  the  wildlife—as  spectacular  as  it  was  a  hundred  years  ago.  The  Nomadic  experience  is  intimate,  enriching  and  extraordinary.    

Eight  en-­‐suite  tents  with  flush  toilets  and  bucket  showers  as  well  as  a  robust  new  Land  Cruiser  have  replaced  the  shovels,  bedrolls  and  donkeys.  Meals  are  no  longer  taken  straight  from  the  tin  because  a  specialist  chef  travels  with  the  camp.  Based  upon  the  seasons,  an  intimate  knowledge  of  the  region,  the  movement  of  animals  and  the  eco-­‐system,  Nomadic  Camp  travels  to  the  areas  best  suited  to  what  your  party  chooses  to  experience  and  your  camp  is  set  up  right  there.  

 

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Camp  Details  &  Amenities    o 5  Overnights  at  Nomadic  Camp  on  Full  Board  basis,  inclusive  of  all  meals,  all  non-­‐premium  drinks  including  

beer  and  wine  and  all  soft  drinks,  laundry  services.    o 8  spacious,  Meru  style  tents,  have  double  or  twin  beds,  depending  on  what  guest’s  prefer.  En-­‐suite  

bathrooms  have  bucket  showers  and  flush  toilets.  There  is  a  comfortable  lounge  tent  where  you  can  relax  and  sip  a  cool  drink  at  the  end  of  a  long  warm  day  and  as  the  sky  darkens  our  resourceful  chef  conjures  up  nourishing  and  tasty  meals  that  are  more  often  than  not  enjoyed  under  a  canopy  of  stars  and  a  roaring  fire  nearby.  

o Private  guide  &  vehicle  o Suitable  for  disabled  guests:  yes,  please  contact  us  o Distance  between  tents:  15-­‐20  meters  o En-­‐suite  bathrooms  o Flush  toilets  o In-­‐room  lockable  box  o Laundry  service  o Power:  solar  &  generator  o Battery  charging  facilities  in  room  and  dining  room  on  guest  request  

 

The  All-­‐Important  Safari  Vehicle  

Perhaps  nothing  is  as  important  to  the  wildlife  photographer  as  his  vehicle.  Here  is  a  photo  of  the  type  of  vehicle  we  will  be  using  on  this  safari:  

 

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o Fully  open-­‐sided  vehicles  which  will  give  you  fantastic  angles  and  make  for  a  comfortable  shooting  environment.  When  you  are  spending  long  hours  in  a  vehicle,  then  this  becomes  paramount.  

o The  top  is  removable  and  can  be  taken  down  upon  request  for  a  totally  open  vehicle.  o Although  these  are  large  enough  to  comfortably  accommodate  six  people,  on  this  safari  there  will  be  only  4  

people  per  vehicle.  More  space  for  you.  More  room  for  your  equipment  as  well.  

 

Day  2-­‐6:   Nomadic  Camp,  Masai  Mara  Reserve   (Mon,  7  Sep  to  Fri,  11  Sep)    

Activities  Four  full  days  in  Nomadic  Camp,  with  your  days  organized  in  conjunction  with  Sudhir.  The  focus  of  these  full  days  will  be  to  capture  your  river  crossings  and  other  action  sequences.  The  variety  and  density  of  wildlife  in  the  Mara  never  disappoints,  and  especially  not  in  peak  season.  Sudhir  will  organize  photography  workshops  and  discussions  during  any  quiet  afternoon  and  evening  hours  so  that  you  can  benefit  to  the  fullest  from  his  expert  tutelage.    

 

Included  Fully  Inclusive  Drinks  (Local  Brands)  Included    

 

Day  6:     Departure     (Fri,  11  September)    

Activities  Today,  after  a  morning  game  drive,  you  will  be  driven  to  Ol  Kiombo  to  catch  your  private  charter  flight  backto  JKIA,  Nairobi,  from  where  you  will  catch  your  international  flight  home.  Working  on  the  basis  of  the  KQ  flight  that  leaves  at  about  17:00  hours,  we  will  need  to  be  in  Nairobi  by  14:00  at  the  latest  and  the  charter  flight  will  be  timed  accordingly.  Once  again,  this  is  door  to  door  service,  with  no  wasted  time  at  all.    

   

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Transport    

Flight  Information    

 

 

Terms  and  Conditions    The  price  quoted  may  change  without  notice  due  to  any  revision  in  prices  brought  about  by  the  suppliers,  revision  in  fuel  prices  or  government  levies/duties.  It  is  deemed  our  detailed  Terms  and  Conditions  applicable  have  been  read,  understood  and  agreed  upon.  A  copy  of  the  same  can  be  requested  by  email  or  viewed  on  our  website  at  http://www.chaloafrica.com/  

 

 

Date     Departure  Airport     Arrival  Airport        

07  Sep     Jomo  Kenyatta  International  Airport  [NBO]  

  Nomadic  Camp        

12  Sep     Nomadic  Camp     Jomo  Kenyatta  International  Airport  [NBO]