• September 4, 2010: Participants shall travel by the Kenya Airways flight to Nairobi from Mumbai by the 4 AM flight. After immigration and other formalities the group drives to the Masai Mara Game reserve through the Great Rift Valley.
  We are expected to arrive at the lodge by lunch time. After a brief introduction to the schedule and ways of life in the bush, we set out to our first game drive in the evening.
• September 5, 2010: After an early morning breakfast at the lodge, we rush to be bush with packed lunch only to arrive at the end of day. The whole day shall be used to track the migration and take strategic positions near the mara river anticipating the river crossing.
• September 6, 2010: Since photography is our aim of the trip, we make it a point to focus on one particular species on every outing while we always keep an eye on the river for the river crossing which can happen any time without notice. Migration witnessing needs a lot of time and patience and hence we spend the whole day tracking the herds around the river. Be prepared to take a nap around the river watching basking crocodiles and raging hippos.
• September 7, 2010: Lodged very close to the Ololoolo Escarpment, wildlife is abundant around here. Spending a twelve hour field day seems like an hour when we are on the field. We choose different crossing points and wait for our chance to witness the migration while the crocs feast on the seasonal food.
• September 8, 2010: Loads of Lions are seen around this area as food is plenty. We may spend some time with a pride hoping to glimpse courting couples mate or young cubs play fight. We have the whole day at our mercy only to be accompanied by the surprise rains that the Lake Victoria brings for us.
• September 9, 2010: On this day, we check out of our lodge after breakfast and begin our game drive. We are shifting camps on this day and we arrive at our lodge on the other side of Mara. We are at a considerable distance from the Mara River over here. This part of Masai Mara will give us a variety of sightings along with good chances of Leopards and cheetahs.
• September 10, 2010: On our penultimate day, we explore every possible corners of the park around the Keekorok area. We do visit the sand river and end our day not before our last supper of the trip.
• September 11, 2010: We have a four hour journey to reach Nairobi where our Indian lunch awaits us. Post lunch, we are dropped to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. We are expected to arrive at Mumbai on the 12th of September early hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many participants are expected on this group tour?
  Most of our photography tours are engineered to provide ample attention to the participants. So lesser the number, easier for us to attend to every participant's requirement. You can expect a group of approximately 12 participants on this tour.
• How many participants are expected to share a car?
  We know the amount of equipment each participant can bring along. Hence, every transport car accommodates a maximum of 4 participants providing ample space for equipments and viewing.
• Why are your tours priced higher?
  We believe in quality over quantity. Firstly we do not accommodate a crowd of 30-40 people on our tours, and also our pricing is based on just two participants in a room (unless mentioned) and each transport/safari cars accommodating a maximum of 4 participants. You are accompanied by the best in class photographers and guides at high class hotels and lodges not compromising on the over all quality of your experience. We do believe you will forget the slight increase in expenditure very soon, what you will not forget is your experience with toehold.
• How different are tours and photo tours?
  Unlike travel agents who plan your holiday from a remote destination to places some times they havent even experienced themselves, Photo Tours are innovative ways to experience a place through the guidance of a professional photographer. Most of our photo tours are fun with a lot of learning and knowledge sharing. More over, your group consisits of photography enthusiasts only making your experience more focused.
• Refund/Cancellation Policy:
  1. 15% : Between 30-45 days from date of departure
  2. 50% : Between 7-30 days from date of departure
  3. 90% : Between 2-7 days from the date of departure
  4. No Refund within 48 hours from date of departure
  
• Terms & conditions
  
  • 1. Participants who have a medical history of Blood Pressure, Heart related problems or Asthma are advised to seek medical advice before enrolling for this eco-tour.
  • 2. Yellow Fever Vaccination Mandatory for participants of the tour. Assistance in obtaining vaccination is provided.
  • 3. We reserve the right to take photographs or videos during the operation of any expedition or part thereof and to use the resulting photography for promotional purposes. By booking a reservation with Toehold Travel & Photography Pvt. Ltd, tour members agree to allow their images to be used in such photography. Travelers who prefer that their image not be used are asked to identify themselves to their tour leader at the commencement of their trip.
  • 4. Toehold Travel & Photography Pvt Ltd. shall not be responsible for injuries, damages, or losses caused to any traveler in connection with terrorist activities, social or labor unrest, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, abnormal conditions or developments, or any other actions, omissions, or conditions outside the travel agent's control.
  • 5. All clients traveling with Toehold Travel & Photography Pvt Ltd. must complete and sign a reservation form and the "Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk & Arbitration Agreement" form.