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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
As there were so many inspirational moments its hard to pinpoint one. The whole trip was inspirational - but to give a few "key moments" a leopard on one side of the track, then another on the other side, pelicans flying in the mist, flamingoes before dawn, Zawadi and her cub, and to end it all, on the last morning drive - KICKCAT!!!
What did you think of your group leader?
This is my 3rd trip with Paul. He may be a bit like Marmite, but his leadership and the decisions he made to change us from staying in Nakuru to another camp in Navaisha meant that we all had an incredible experience and one I would not have missed. The beauty of his trips is that if there is something to see, you will see it, you may have to sit for many hours at a time, but the rewards are bountiful. I cannot wait till the next time and I do like marmite!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Be patient, have a sense of humour and trust the group leader. Do not pack too much and make sure you have all the camera equipment ready to hand or you will be accused of mincing!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
A huge thank you to everyone who was involved in this trip.
John Gribble
PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI
Written
A packed week of real safari experience long days but that the only way to get amazing sightings If you look at the price and think it costly compare it with the other safaris every moment there is a full morning/afternoon safari or even out for the whole day just returning for the evening meal, with no lost time we arrived had lunch and had a full afternoons safari, the same on the last day a full morning before lunch and off home
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
So many- cheatah cubs only days old,the cheatah chase/kill the wildebeast crossing where they literally just dive into the crocodile infested waters,the jackel young so entertaining
What did you think of your group leader?
So much enthusiasum and drive he wants everyone to get that amazing image
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Since a laundry service is included at no extra cost and the internal flight has a 15kg hold luggage limit bear this in mind as I took many more changes of clothing than I needed as I was unsure of washing facilities.Take plenty of memory cards a laptop/netbook or device to download the cards to as you have so many opportunities to take photographs that it would be a shame to run out during the holiday.
Make sure you drink plenty of water as since not humid the heat is deceptic
Ali Mehmed
PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI with Experience Seminars
Written
The Masai Mara was a unforgetable experience and was just like I've seen it on TV so many times. There were so many brilliant wildlife photographic opportunites, not only because there were so many animals, but becuase our Kicheche drivers/spotters were so good at finding them.
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Seeing a wild leopard walk so close to our vehicle, and having the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph it, was one of the highlights of the trip.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our Group Leader (Brian Hall) was absolutely fantastic. He took great care to make sure we were as happy as possible on the trip.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Make sure you take a good suncream and sunhat, because the sun is extremely intense during the middle of the day! Also, make sure you take warm clothes for the mornings and evenings, because it does get cold at night.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
This was the second time I had visited the Mara and the second time I had stayed at Kicheche Camp. And I will stay there again if I ever visit the Mara again, because the service at the Camp was truly exceptional: The food was fantastic and we were so well looked after. The drivers/spotters (espcially Joseph) were extremely patient with us and were abolutely superb at finding the wildlife for us to photograph. Everyone at the Camp worked very hard to ensure our stay, and our trip, were as enjoyable as possible.
Helen Cubitt
PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI
Written
Fantastic location deep in the bush. The camp is unfenced so we had the wildlife 24/7 and as this is a photographic safari you can stay with the animals, if they are doing something interesting - you're not racing from beast to beast with a tick list!
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
On the last morning we found a cheetah beneath a thorn bush with two week-old cubs. To watch them and then to see her stalk off a howling jackall was a real taste of 'wild Africa'
What did you think of your group leader?
So entertaining and yet brilliant at helping us to take good photos. Anyone who has been on a holiday with Paul Goldstein will know exactly what I mean!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Pack sun block,insect repellant, plenty of memory cards and batteries plus anything you could take to boost your energy levels!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Thoroughly recommend this trip...it was worth every penny
Kimberley Gaynor
PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI
Written
If you don't like to sleep much on holiday, don't mind getting really dirty, are not afraid of strange noises in the night, and want to stimulate all of your senses, then this is the trip for you! From start to finish the trip was perfectly organised, by a team dedicated to getting us to take better pictures than we thought possible, and everything served with a smile! Impeccable, inspirational, unforgettable!
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
As a beginner photographer, it was easy to feel intimidated at first, but Paul and the rest of the group made me feel at ease. I saw 23 species of animals which I had never before seen in the wild, and took over 2'000 photos! The most inspirational moment was seeing a male lion being mobbed by hyenas at 6am and hearing the collective howling of the pack. I will never forget that sound.
What did you think of your group leader?
Paul Goldstein is nothing short of a force of nature. He runs a boot camp for photographers. If your ego is easily bruised, it would be best to choose another trip. However, you have to admire someone who denies the existence of time and space (as in cursing at everyone when it takes more than 5 minutes to cross 20 km of off road terrain). This trip is not for the faint hearted, or the prudish, but if you want to be pushed to your limits, then Paul is the best man to do it with. In a very weird way, he grows on you, I guess that is why all the other members of my group were repeat travellers.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Sleep before you come, bring warm clothes for the chilly mornings, bring high factor sun screen, bring more memory cards than you think you will need, be prepared to go with the flow...
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Emma and Darren are charming, the Masai staff are extraordinary--they never stop smiling. They remembered every one's name from the first day...how is that for amazing! And you have to admire the Masai driver guides who can spot animals from incredible distances, and who can drive those land cruisers through absolutely anything. Food was great, and those sundowners...I have brought the tradition home to my house. Thank you to everyone!
Neil Stewart
PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI
Written
My photographic safari based at Kicheche Bush camp, surpassed all previous wildlife trips by virtue of the abundance of game, plus the manifest non-stop action, coupled with animal behaviour that I have never witnessed before.
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Where to begin? I have indelible images in my mind's eye of the hyena pack harassing a male lion in the dawn light; the wildebeest escaping from the pursuing hyena by jumping into the river - again in the dawn light; the cheek of the jackals attempting to steal a kill from other predators; the lion killing and carrying off an infant warthog; the spectacle of the three cheetahs chasing and killing an impala; not to mention the grand finale - a female cheetah with two cubs, estimated at less than two week old.
What did you think of your group leader?
The inimitable Paul Goldstein delivered in spades! Backed by Darren and Emma, running the camp and our drivers and trackers: Charles, James and Patrick. A winning combination.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
If wildlife photography is your thing - don't hesitate - sign up and go!!!
This photographic trip surpassed everything I had hoped it would be, simply superb. Opportunities to get up close to a variety of wildlife, in stunning light, occurred every day, not just once, but many times.
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Several dawn incidents are memorable, such as a male lion being chased off by a pack of howling Hyenas, an unforgettable sound and spectacle. Or the frequent chasing around the plains following the three 'cheetah boys' as they hunted. Or the almost daily tracking of leopards. One all-day outing was simply the most exhilerating , full-on experience of wildlife I have ever had, 14 hours of non-stop activity
What did you think of your group leader?
Paul Goldstein has immense experience of these trips, and it shows. He is dedicated to ensuring everyone gets memorable pictures, constantly aware of where wildlife will be, racing across the Mara at high speed to catch the action, then postioning the vehicles for the best angles and light. He takes the time to patiently explain photographic technique for the less skilled - but expects his advice to be remembered! Anyone failing to do this the next day, resulting in out of focus/underexposed/missed shots can expect a stream of invective in their corrective interview.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
You will learn how to get excellent wildlife images, and be given many, many opportunities to take them. You will need plenty of card storage. A second camera is particularly useful as back up and for wide angle shots, leaving the main camera and long lens ever ready to not miss any action
Is there anything else you would like to add?
One lady in our group had been on this trip 16 times.....that tells you just how good this trip is. An unforgettable experience, and thus unreservedly recommended
from 45 reviews.
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