Filming in Selenkay Conservancy

Filming in Selenkay Conservancy: This is the one of the private conservancy that is found in the Amboseli National Park and it is about 16 kilometers north of the park at the boundary. Filming in Selenkay Conservancy is very interesting because the conservancy is rich in ecotourism and this was established on the land which was leased by the people of the masai origin. The Selenkay Conservancy was introduced as the way to conserve and protect the wildlife resources and the habita from extinction. Selenkay Conservancy, which promotes, encourages, and conserves the wildlife and nature, is one of the forerunners of community conservation in greater Kenya. Gamewatchers Safari Limited (Porini Camps) founded Selenkay Conservancy on land leased by nearby Maasai Tribes with the intention of reducing human-wildlife conflicts and expanding the buffer zone around Amboseli National Park. Although Selenkay Conservancy was primarily founded with the intention of promoting and protecting wildlife conservation, it also seeks to provide a means of income for the local Maasai community as an alternative to farming. The Maasai people ultimately killed these animals out of fear that they would hurt them or damage their farming lands, but the creation of this conservancy gave the animals that were migrating from Amboseli National Park a new home. Elephant populations in Selenkay Conservancy have recently increased as a result of the conservancy’s establishment. Therefore the establishment of this great conservancy offered an opportunity to safeguard and protect these animals from being killed.

What to film at Selenkay Conservancy

There are a lot of filming potentials at Selenkay Conservancy, visitors will be able to film alot of the attractions and the animals that call the Selenkay Conservancy a home. Some of things or attractions that you can film at Selenkay Conservancy include the following.

Filming wildlife in Selenkay Conservancy; while at this great Conservancy, you will be able to film several fascinating wildlife species call Selenkay Conservancy home, but the area is best known for its large elephant herds, which are frequently spotted in large groups and are distinguished by their impressive tusks. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, Thomson and Grant’s gazelles, bat-eared fox, mongooses, porcupines, giraffes, yellow baboons, cheetahs, stripped and spotted hyena, civets, and servals are just a few of the other animals found in Selenkay Conservancy. Just get your camera read and the filming gears and come for this wonderful and great filming experience.

You can also film the Maasi communities which are close to the Selenkay Conservancy and Amboseli National Park’s borders, respectively. Following a game drive and nature walk in the Selenkay Conservancy, you can visit the Maasai local community. Here, you will film the great Maasai people and film more about their beautiful culture, and take part in a variety of activities like helping to raise livestock, watching local dance and theater performances, and visiting market centers all these can be filmed along other   which is extremely interesting.

How to get to Selenkay Conservancy for filming

Selenkay Conservancy is accessible by both road and air, and it is situated approximately 175 kilometers from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The Nairobi to Mombasa through Emali Route is taken by road. From Jomo Kenyatta International airport, domestic chartered flights are available to Selenkay Airstrip, which serves the conservancy.

Where stay during filming in Selenkay Conservancy

There are different accommodation facilities where you can stay as you are filming in selenkay Conservancy which is extremely interesting. Some of the accommodation facilities include Gamewatchers adventure camp, Porini Amboseli camp, Amboseli eco-camp, Penuel Plaza Hotel, and Kimana Amboseli Camp, Masai Camp, Simba Camp, Satao Camp, and numerous others. Just contact as at Africa Adventure vacations for the best filming experience in this great conservancy.

Requirements for filming in Selenkay Conservancy

Filming permits                    

To film in Selenkay Conservancy will need to secure a filming permit from the Kenya Film Commission and the authorities by writing a letter requesting and filling out an application letter and providing a copy of your screenplay, a summary of your program, and a filming schedule with your application. These will be forwarded to the Kenya Film Commission’s Film Licensing Officer. Permits are issued in minutes for feature films, documentaries, short films, music videos, corporate videos, and commercials. Television series and feature film applications are processed within 48 hours of submission. Contact us at Africa Adventure Vacations and we will assist you in obtaining filming permission from Kenyan officials to ensure successful filming in Selenkay Conservancy.

Filming fees and costs for Selenkay Conservancy

For any person interested in filming in Selenkay Conservancy, they will have to pay some costs and fees to be granted permission to do any filming activity. As such, the filming challenges in Selenkay Conservancy include:

• Ksh 8,000 ($80) per person, per week or part-week;
• For six (6) to ten (10) people, the weekly or part-week rate is Ksh 12,000 ($115).
• 20,000 (2.00) for more than ten (10) people for one week or part of the week.

Kenya filming expenses

1. a) Filming rates in Kenya Shillings (Kshs/USD)

• Adverts, documentaries, dramas, short features, still photographs, Khs. 5, 000(50 dollars)

• TV series and feature films in their entirety cost Ksh.15, 000 ($150).
• Daily filming fees of Ksh. 1,000($10)

1. (b) Liaison officer’s service charges

• The Ministry charges Ksh. 400 ($5) per day to cover the Liaison Officer’s services provided by a government Liaison Officer to be attached to the crew.

1. C) Other charges

• Before participating in any filming, each guest must pay Ksh. 2,000($20) to the Department of Immigration Services for a special pass. While the filming special permission is being processed, artists may enter Kenya on a visitor’s pass.
• On presentation of a film license, a small non-refundable fee of 1% of the equipment’s worth or Ksh 30, 000 ($300) (whichever is less) is payable to the Customs Department.

In addition to the above, you will need to pay for press accreditation, lodging, and transportation to successfully shoot the video in Selenkay Conservancy.

Press Accreditation

To film in Selenkay Conservancy, all film crew members must be accredited by the Kenya Film Commission. Local filming agencies and private production companies or individuals must apply through a local agent registered with the Ministry. This is a prerequisite for all applications to make feature films and documentaries. Each crew member must fill out the Kenya Film License Form (which we normally send), scan it, and return it to us along with a copy of their passport and one photo for the filming license. We will then require a letter from the filming company specifying the name of the filming company, the reason for filming, the location of filming, and the film crew’s contact information. This letter is subsequently forwarded to the Kenya Film Commission for the film license to be processed. A film license is usually awarded within 2-3 business days.

Vehicle hiring services

You need a 4×4 vehicle when going to do filming in Selenkay Conservancy. When you trust Africa Adventure Vacations as your film fixer, then you will get the opportunity to book for yourself a strong vehicle that will transport the crew members to and from Selenkay Conservancy the vehicle based on the preferences of our clients and their budget, but also the location where you are going to film, because it may also determine the kind of vehicle that you might need. Because of the nature of the terrain, which might make you travel long distances, we kindly urge you to book our customized tour.

Daily, these cost about $200 to $250 per vehicle, and this price includes the fuel and the driver. You can also opt for our 4×4 safari van, which is available for $200 daily. By contacting us, we shall make sure that we calculate everything, and thus we shall inform you and give you the inclusive price. Each of our vehicles is accompanied by drivers who work as area fixers, and many of them have traveled to nearly every part of Kenya, so they are familiar with the local conditions and can provide critical information and resolve any situation on the ground. While in Kenya, these serve as intermediaries between you and our office. And please contact us for any film fixers in Kenya. We are available 24 hours a day to be able to help you with all the information relating to filming in Selenkay Conservancy in Kenya.

All of our vehicles include a driver who serves as the location fixer. Most of them have visited practically every section of Kenya and are thus familiar with local conditions and can provide relevant information and resolve any local issues. While on location at Selenkay Conservancy, they work as liaisons between our clients and our office.

Visa recommendation

You’ll need to get a tourist visa. Many film crews choose to get a visa before visiting Kenya. Visas, on the other hand, are easily obtained upon admission into the country. In this situation, you can obtain a tourist visa at the Nairobi International Airport for USD51.00.

When is the best time to do filming in Selenkay Conservancy?

Filming in Selenkay Conservancy is an adventure that is done all year round, but the best time for filming is during December and then from June to October. This time, weather conditions are dry and this makes filming activities so much more fantastic. However, the best time to do filing at Selenkay Conservancy -Kenya is during the rainy season, when the green vegetation blooms and provides an amazing scenic view (November to May), while the dry season offers the best photo opportunities, both on short and long hikes (May to October)

Why should you book your Kenya filming safari with Africa Adventure Vacations?

Africa Adventure Vacations is a popular tourist company based in Uganda that operates in East African countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, and South Africa. We have more than ten years of experience assisting filming and production companies and individual travelers who are interested in Filming Shompole Conservancy, nature-related wildlife and African culture. We offer services such as obtaining filming permission, clearing filming equipment, reserving lodging, and arranging transportation to filming businesses, all in the shortest amount of time possible. Other wildlife tours are available in all of the countries mentioned above, including gorilla tours in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. As a result, you should not hesitate to choose us as your East African film fixers, especially in Kenya for your Kenyan filming experience.