After completing the booking of your spot on our expedition, we prepare and provide you with all the necessary details for your travel, including a detailed packing list, gear check to ensure you have the required equipment, a detailed location risk assessment document, a med evacuation plan document and inform you about vaccinations and documentation for entry into Kenya. 

DAY 1:

Because expedition members will be flying from different locations, we always advise to use Day 1 for  arrivals, resting and acclimatising. Upon your arrival at JKIA, we transfer you to your comfortable accommodation in Nairobi, where you will stay overnight.

DAY 2:

Your 7-Day Big Cat Expedition begins here. The next day, we catch an early morning flight to the Maasai Mara to maximise our time in the field, using the arrival on location day for scouting active predators and locations. Depending on the schedule, we can either head to your hotel or continue exploring until sunset, with meals arranged as needed. This careful daily planning ensures an unforgettable adventure.

DAY 3-7:

After settling in, every day starts with a 5:30 a.m. wake-up call, followed by a quick cup of coffee or tea (since you are in Kenya), loading equipment, and leaving camp at 5:45 a.m. It’s essential to leave early so that we can locate our subjects before the sun rises. This ensures we utilise the beautiful golden light that transforms the Maasai Mara into a savannah paradise. And then… the fun begins!

DAY 8:

On the last day, we take our morning drive and return to the camp by 8:00 a.m. to pack for our flight back to Nairobi, which departs at 11 am. The same accommodation in Nairobi will be available for you until you are ready for your international flight later that day. We must align on this before you book your tickets to Kenya, especially the return booking timings.

Here’s a list of Predators you are likely to observe and photograph on this Expedition.