SIGNATURE SURI EXPEDITION 2025

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Only 6 guest with two photographic leaders

CHARTER FLIGHTS

Itinerary

Day 1, October 8, 2025

Upon your arrival at the Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, you are met after clearing immigration and escorted through customs. You will then be transported by private vehicle to the Radisson Blu. Hotel Check-in begins at 14:00. After your long flight/s, you will enjoy a relaxing evening in a modern, upper-market hotel, which is the perfect way to rest up for the fantastic journey ahead.

Accommodation: Radisson Blu

Day 2, October 9, 2025

We will meet for breakfast at 6:30, arranged in the private back room of the dining area.

We will depart for the airport at 7:30 for our 9:00 private charter to the closest airstrip to the remote Suri. Our team will be waiting to drive us to this magical area.

Late afternoon photo shoot along the river in front of the camp.

We are sending a special team to set up the highest-level mobile tent camp. Each guest will have their own large safari tent with a private en-suite shower and toilet, a real bed, mattress, linens, table for your gear, and charging in your tents. Our meals will be a wonderful blend of Western European cuisine and some favorite local dishes and served under a large, comfortable dining cabana.

Accommodation: Private Mobile Safari Camp BLD –

Day 3-9, October 10-16, 2025

We will be sending every day with the Suri: village visits, cattle camp visits, possible ceremonies, portrait sessions, and learning with them and from them.

Accommodation: Private Mobile Safari Camp BLD

Day 10, October 17, 2025

We will have one last sunrise with the Suri. After breakfast, we will depart to the airstrip for our charter flight to Addis. Dayrooms have been booked so you may clean up, organize, and have a meal before transferring to the international airport for your late flights home. If you prefer to stay overnight in Addis to rest up from your incredible expedition, we will happily make these arrangements. Flights should be booked after 10:00 PM. Most international flights depart after 10:00 PM.

Accommodations: Day rooms at the Radisson Blu BL

Important Details

The Price

This incredible photographic adventure costs $17,995.00 per person in private accommodations. SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE INCLUDED

A USD $4,000 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration to secure your spot. You may purchase travel insurance that will refund your deposit if you cancel your trip.

*** The cost of this safari is based on a minimum of 6 participants. If there are less than 6 participants, a supplement fee of $995.00 will apply.

Payment Terms

  • USD $4,000.00 non-refundable deposit to confirm your place on this strip
  • 2nd payment of USD $8,000.00 is due December 1, 2024
  • Final payment/balance is due June 15, 2025

Included in the trip

  • All in-country travel in 4X4 Land Cruiser vehicles
  • All accommodation, as specified on the itineraries
  • All meals as listed on the itinerary. B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, beginning with Breakfast on October 09, 2025, through Lunch on October 17, 2025
  • Gratuities for local guides, porters, lodges, and camps.
  • Drinks- coffee, soda, beer, wine, GT
  • Laundry services are included in the private mobile tent camp only and are available at the Hotel in Addis for an extra fee.
  • All activities, entrance, and photo fees at the villages and village activities as listed on the itinerary
  • Airport facilitation, meeting & greeting, private transfers upon arrival and departure.
  • Two In-country private charter flights as stated in the itinerary.
  • VAT and local taxes.
  • All activities listed as included.
  • One primary English-speaking guide and several local English guides in each location

 

What’s NOT Included

  • International airfare and/or between your home and Addis Abba
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal purchases (including shopping, spirits, laundry, telephone calls etc.)
  • Gratuities for our main guide and drivers
  • Optional extra activities not included on the itinerary
  • Extra photo fees
  • Pre- and Post- expedition tours
  • Meals or accommodations before or after the expedition (except as noted in the detailed itinerary)
  • Meals and beverages on the day of arrival this is considered a travel day

REGISTRATION AND DEPOSIT

If you are excited to join this safari, now is the time to secure your spot.  Use the buttons below to fill out your online e-registration form and to make your deposit. We must receive your completed registration form and deposit/s to confirm your spot.

Registration form
Please complete all the required fields. At the end of the form, you will be asked to confirm your email address, which will complete the registration. A copy of your registration will be emailed to you and to Piper Mackay Photo Safaris.

Deposit
Click the deposit button under the registration button to make your deposit. You do not need a PayPal account to use this payment service. You may make more than one deposit at a time by changing the quantity on the purchase details that will come up once you click the deposit button.

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    Dates & Prices

  • Date(s): Oct 8th - 17th, 2025
  • Price: $17,995.00 USD
  • Participants: 6