Alison Mees Photographic Safari
A 10 day safari in Kenya designed especially for photographers at all levels, staying 9 days in Kenya’s finest wildlife areas, the Laikipia and Maasai Mara ecosystems, and escorted by well-known wildlife photographer Alison Mees
The safari spends time in two exclusive wildlife conservancies: Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laipia and Olare Motorogi Conservancy in the Mara with the opportunity to visit the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, and includes a night in Nairobi on arrival. This safari offers a great opportunity to view and photograph Africa’s iconic animals – including Elephants, Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards and Giraffes – and has been designed especially for photographers or people who just enjoy taking photographs and would like to improve their technique.
Lion Cubs by Alison Mees
Accommodation on safari is at Porini Rhino Camp and Porini Lion Camp/Porini Cheetah Camp, which are small and authentic safari bush camps with no more than 10 guest tents so that you will have just a few other like-minded people as company. Here you will escape from the crowds and experience the African wilderness without the presence of other tourist vehicles and with the personal attention of your photographer escort.
Transport between the conservancies is by scheduled flights to avoid a long road journey and to give more time to viewing the wildlife. From the camps, game drives are taken in exclusive open-sided 4×4 safari vehicles with experienced safari driver-guides.
Alison Mees is a wildlife expert a conservationist & qualified guide. Alison is an award winning photographer and has been awarded the The Royal Photographic Society Awarded ARPS Follow me for stunning images.
Alison was born in the UK, and from an early age had a passion for wildlife and photography. She had a strong desire to be in Africa from a child.
Alison gained her ARPS on 16th September 2021.
More information about the safari
The safari visits the Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 364sq km wildlife conservancy situated between the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdares and its game-to-area ratio tops the Kenyan park and reserve league. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya has over 10000 large mammals and it is the only park where the big 5 and chimpanzees can be seen. It is also where the fastest growing population of rhino in Africa can be found. There are southern white rhino, about 80 endangered black rhino and in a special sanctuary there are two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino.
The Mara Conservancies have the highest density of free-roaming lions in Africa, as well as leopards, cheetahs, elephants and much more. The pristine, natural environment attracts many species and provides the ideal location for viewing Africa’s iconic wildlife.
The conservancies are formed from community lands, ensuring the locals benefit from tourism from the lease of their land and the opportunities that arise from setting up the conservancies and the small camps therein. The conservancies comprise of pristine wilderness with open savannah plains, riverine forest, springs, streams and rivers, rolling hills and spectacular views.
Population density is controlled; Conservancies allow for a maximum of 1 vehicle per 1,400 acres, which offers the opportunity to view and photograph the wildlife in peace and without masses of other vehicles.
From the camps, you will be taken on day and night game drives in custom-built, open-sided 4×4 safari vehicles with a driver-guide and a spotter, allow for maximum visual coverage. They are 3 tier and are spacious and comfortable, with access to an open window for each photographer.
LENGTH
8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS
BEST MONTHS TO VISIT
ALL YEAR
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Alison Mees Photographic Safari
A 10 day safari in Kenya designed especially for photographers at all levels, staying 9 days in Kenya’s finest wildlife areas, the Laikipia and Maasai Mara ecosystems, and escorted by well-known wildlife photographer Alison Mees
The safari spends time in two exclusive wildlife conservancies: Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laipia and Olare Motorogi Conservancy in the Mara with the opportunity to visit the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, and includes a night in Nairobi on arrival. This safari offers a great opportunity to view and photograph Africa’s iconic animals – including Elephants, Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards and Giraffes – and has been designed especially for photographers or people who just enjoy taking photographs and would like to improve their technique.
Lion Cubs by Alison Mees
Accommodation on safari is at Porini Rhino Camp and Porini Lion Camp/Porini Cheetah Camp, which are small and authentic safari bush camps with no more than 10 guest tents so that you will have just a few other like-minded people as company. Here you will escape from the crowds and experience the African wilderness without the presence of other tourist vehicles and with the personal attention of your photographer escort.
Transport between the conservancies is by scheduled flights to avoid a long road journey and to give more time to viewing the wildlife. From the camps, game drives are taken in exclusive open-sided 4×4 safari vehicles with experienced safari driver-guides.
Alison Mees is a wildlife expert a conservationist & qualified guide. Alison is an award winning photographer and has been awarded the The Royal Photographic Society Awarded ARPS Follow me for stunning images.
Alison was born in the UK, and from an early age had a passion for wildlife and photography. She had a strong desire to be in Africa from a child.
Alison gained her ARPS on 16th September 2021.
More information about the safari
The safari visits the Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 364sq km wildlife conservancy situated between the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdares and its game-to-area ratio tops the Kenyan park and reserve league. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya has over 10000 large mammals and it is the only park where the big 5 and chimpanzees can be seen. It is also where the fastest growing population of rhino in Africa can be found. There are southern white rhino, about 80 endangered black rhino and in a special sanctuary there are two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino.
The Mara Conservancies have the highest density of free-roaming lions in Africa, as well as leopards, cheetahs, elephants and much more. The pristine, natural environment attracts many species and provides the ideal location for viewing Africa’s iconic wildlife.
The conservancies are formed from community lands, ensuring the locals benefit from tourism from the lease of their land and the opportunities that arise from setting up the conservancies and the small camps therein. The conservancies comprise of pristine wilderness with open savannah plains, riverine forest, springs, streams and rivers, rolling hills and spectacular views.
Population density is controlled; Conservancies allow for a maximum of 1 vehicle per 1,400 acres, which offers the opportunity to view and photograph the wildlife in peace and without masses of other vehicles.
From the camps, you will be taken on day and night game drives in custom-built, open-sided 4×4 safari vehicles with a driver-guide and a spotter, allow for maximum visual coverage. They are 3 tier and are spacious and comfortable, with access to an open window for each photographer.
LENGTH
8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS
BEST MONTHS TO VISIT
ALL YEAR
FROM
xxx
Itinerary in Detail
DAY BY DAY
Tour Experiences
Day 1 - Arrival into Kenya
Met on arrival at Nairobi International Airport by a Gamewatchers Safaris Representative, who will welcome you to Kenya and transfer you to The Eka Hotel, for 1 night on Bed & Breakfast. Alison will be waiting at Eka Hotel for your arrival and share the plan for the next day to the Mara
Day 2; 3 & 4 - Photographic Safari
Transfer from The Eka Hotel to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, and check-in for your scheduled flight to Laikipia departing 10h20 arriving 11h20. You will be met at the Kamok/Nanyuki airstrip by your Porini Rhio Camp driver and transferred to your new home in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy where you will stay for the next four nights.
Whilst at Camp you will get some tips from Alison on photography, enjoy lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then in the afternoon, take an afternoon & evening game drive including sundowner returning to camp for dinner and overnight .
During your stay here, you will wake up at dawn for an early game drive in the conservancy, returning to camp for a late breakfast, or some days enjoying close photography of the wildlife from the photographic hide at camp, you also have the option of taking escorted nature walks in the conservancy, picnics and photographing the Rhino close up within Ol pejeta’s endangered species enclosure, night game drives as you head back to camp offers a chance to see the nocturnal animals.
Day 5; 6; 7 & 8 - Photographic Safari
On day 5, you will enjoy a final early wildlife & photography drive in the Ol pejeta Conservancy at at approximately 09h05 depart from Kamok airstrip for the worl famous Maasai Mara. Touch down at Olare Motorogi airstrip at about 11h00 and be transferred to Porini Lion Camp, which will be your base for the next 4 nights. Game drives and walks will be taken in the Conservancy & Masai Mara Reserve to photograph the wildlife, with Alison Mees. Night game drives will also be taken. *Optional Balloon Safari for a chance to take some stunning aerial shots of the Mara Eco-system.
Day 9 - Depart
Final early morning game drive followed by breakfast at camp and then transfer to the airstrip to fly back on the 11h00 flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, arriving at around 12h20. Met on arrival and transfer to the international Airport or Nairobi Hotel, depending on your onward connection.
Tour Experiences
Day 1 - Arrival Into Kenya
Met on arrival at Nairobi International Airport by a Gamewatchers Safaris Representative, who will welcome you to Kenya and transfer you to The Eka Hotel, for 1 night on Bed & Breakfast. Alison will be waiting at Eka Hotel for your arrival and share the plan for the next day to the Mara
Day 2; 3 & 4 - Photographic Safari
Transfer from The Eka Hotel to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, and check-in for your scheduled flight to Laikipia departing 10h20 arriving 11h20. You will be met at the Kamok/Nanyuki airstrip by your Porini Rhio Camp driver and transferred to your new home in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy where you will stay for the next four nights.
Whilst at Camp you will get some tips from Alison on photography, enjoy lunch and afternoon tea in camp and then in the afternoon, take an afternoon & evening game drive including sundowner returning to camp for dinner and overnight .
During your stay here, you will wake up at dawn for an early game drive in the conservancy, returning to camp for a late breakfast, or some days enjoying close photography of the wildlife from the photographic hide at camp, you also have the option of taking escorted nature walks in the conservancy, picnics and photographing the Rhino close up within Ol pejeta’s endangered species enclosure, night game drives as you head back to camp offers a chance to see the nocturnal animals.
Day 5; 6 ; 7 & 8 - Photographic Safari
On day 5, you will enjoy a final early wildlife & photography drive in the Ol pejeta Conservancy at at approximately 09h05 depart from Kamok airstrip for the worl famous Maasai Mara. Touch down at Olare Motorogi airstrip at about 11h00 and be transferred to Porini Lion Camp, which will be your base for the next 4 nights. Game drives and walks will be taken in the Conservancy & Masai Mara Reserve to photograph the wildlife, with Alison Mees. Night game drives will also be taken. *Optional Balloon Safari for a chance to take some stunning aerial shots of the Mara Eco-system.
Day 9 - Depart
Final early morning game drive followed by breakfast at camp and then transfer to the airstrip to fly back on the 11h00 flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, arriving at around 12h20. Met on arrival and transfer to the international Airport or for a day room at the Eka Hotel, depending on your onward connection.
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Rick McIntyre
Rick McIntyre
Hello, I'm Rick, based in Ontario, Canada, with over 15 years in the travel industry and a passport filled with stamps from over 70 countries. My heart was captured by Africa during my first visit to Kenya, and since then, I've journeyed back repeatedly, exploring the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Whether you're dreaming of a "once in a lifetime" vacation or you're a seasoned safari traveler, I'm here to assist in planning your perfect African adventure.
You can contact me at rick@gamewatchers.com or give me a call at +1-877-710-3014.
Rachel Chambers
Rachel Chambers
Rachel resides on the vibrant West Coast of Canada, specifically on Vancouver Island. She has a profound love for travel, having explored nearly 30 countries. However, it was a solo journey to Africa that truly ignited her passion. Upon stepping foot in Botswana for the first time, Rachel was captivated and knew she needed to explore more of the continent. Since then, she has ventured solo to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mauritius, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya, where she traveled with Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps.
It was during these experiences that Rachel realized her desire to be a part of the Gamewatchers team.
You can contact Rae at rae@gamewatchers.com or WattsApp +1-250-588-9112
Julie Roggow
Julie Roggow
Greetings, I'm Julie Roggow, and I come to you with over two decades of immersion in the world of travel. My journey into the heart of safari adventures began as I traversed Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, capturing the essence of these mesmerizing landscapes through my lens. Among these remarkable destinations, Kenya and the Porini safari camps hold a special place in my heart. Their unique blend of wilderness and conservation resonates deeply with me.
My passion for travel is matched only by my dedication to sharing that passion with others. I'm here to ensure that planning your safari vacation is an enjoyable and seamless experience.
Feel free to reach out to me by email at julie@gamewatchers.com or through our toll-free telephone line at +1-877-710-3014.
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