Serengeti Photography Workshop
Join AF co-founder’s Matt and Will on the ultimate big cat safari to the world renowned Serengeti National Park.
Starting at Namiri Plains, where Will recently shot his fastest selling image, ‘Born Wild’ there may be no better place for low angle big cat shots.
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With Matt and William both professional photographers and experienced photographic guides there will be a strong photographic element to the trip. However if you prefer to travel light and enjoy your time on safari without a camera in hand there will be plenty on offer.
Our days will be spent maximising our time on safari - getting out before sunrise and often back well after dark, but time between game drives will be spent in group or private editing sessions or simply enjoying life in camp.
This is perhaps our most dedicated photographic trip of 2024 and one we believe offers the passionate amateur or semi-professional photographer alike the chance to build a brilliant African wildlife portfolio.
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12th - 22nd October 2024
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This trip is strictly limited to six guests ensuring a three to one guest to guide ratio.
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Nights will be split between Elephant Garden Camp in Amboseli and Namiri Plains in Amboseli for those wishing to add it on.
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All travellers are required to get to Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) where Matt and Will will be on hand to meet you and begin the tour.
Itinerary
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11th October
All guests to have arrived in Nairobi for an a.m. flight to Amboseli.
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12th October
A.M. Flight to Amboseli National Park and transfer to Elephant Garden Camp.
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12th - 16th October
Days spent on game drives in Amboseli National Park. These will be governed by weather and light conditions.
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12th - 16th October
Between our safaris there will be regular Lightroom editing sessions, both private and group critiques.
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1st - 9th May
Activities include zodiac adventures looking for polar bear, arctic fox, walrus etc.
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1st - 9th May
On board there will be one-on-one photo editing lessons and group workshops.
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1st - 9th May
Lectures on polar wildlife, photography and expeditions from Matt, Will and our local guides.
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1st - 9th May
There will also be plenty of time to enjoy the 24 hour Arctic daylight from the bridge of the ship learning about Arctic exploration from the ship’s crew.
When anyone thinks of the Arctic, their first thought is always of polar bears, naturally. There is so much more to Arctic wildlife than that though, and we aim to show you as much of that as possible.
From either aboard the MV Villa, or out on our zodiacs, Matt, William and the crew will constantly be on the look out for polar bears, Arctic fox (pictured opposite), walrus, and the huge variety of seal and bird species. The majority of these species are endemic to the Arctic region and cannot be seen anywhere else in the world.
Not only is the wildlife breathtaking, the landscape is too. Meaning for those interested in photography the potential of getting ‘the shot’, of a polar bear, fox or reindeer surrounded by sea, ice and snow is a tantalising prospect.
Wildlife
Photography
Matt and William are both professional photographers but this trip is about so much more than the images you create. Aware that some people are more interested in photography than others we have come up with a program that ensures you receive the level of tuition you desire.
By utilising our pair of zodiacs, one boat will retain a photography theme, with William offering ‘in the field’ photography lessons guaranteeing you capture the arctic wildlife in an original, dynamic way. Matt’s zodiac will take a slightly separate approach, focussing more on the wildlife and landscape viewing experience.
Once back on board after a day exploring on Zodiac’s both William and Matt will be available to run post processing lessons and professional portfolio reviews, making sure your images tell the true story of the expedition.
Costs
Our partners for this trip, Nansen Polar Expeditions, require payment in Norwegian Krone (NOK), and as such we must quote the price in local currency. However, Matt and William will organise this and simply require payment in USD($) or GBP(£). Your trip will be ATOl protected, and while we expect no Covid-19 related issues given the trip is in Spring 2024, we will remain as flexible as we can with bookings.
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Shared Cabin: NOK107,722 Per Person ($10,380.00/ £8,666 as of June 2022)
Single Occupancy: NOK215,444 Per Person ($20,760.00/ £17,322 as of June 2022)
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Accommodation in Longyearbyen
All transfers on Longyearbyen
Accomodation on board MV Villa
Expedition activities (Zodiac cruises, shore landings, hikes) Professional guides with lectures and hands-on, in-field tutorials
All meals aboard MV Villa
Tea and Coffee, welcome cocktail, wine with the farewell dinner, laundry facilities (self service), daily cabin housekeeping and turn-down service
Matt & William as your expedition leaders and photographic guides
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International Flights to Longyearbyen
Meals and beverages when in Longyearbyen
Bar whilst on board
Taxes, levies, insurance, VISA fee, immigration duties or other travel services (where applicable)
Personal items such as expedition clothing
(Optional) crew gratuities
Anything not mentioned above
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40% non-refundable deposit required to secure your booking.
Remaining balance due 1st February 2024.
Enquire
If you would like to know more about this trip or book your space please use the form and Matt and William will be in touch to discuss it with you further. Spaces are filling up fast and we are on the verge of having to put people on the reserve list. We will aim to accommodate as many people as possible, but places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. With thanks in advance for your interest and we cannot wait to host you in 2024.