Filming Mamba Village Nairobi

Filming Mamba Village Nairobi: The Nairobi Mamba village is found just 13 kilometers away from the Nairobi which is the Kenya’s capital city of Kenya. There are a lot of activities that can be carried out here as well as a lot of things that can be filmed here at this destination.  One of the things that you can film here at the Nairobi Mamba village are the crocodiles. Just as its name implies, Nairobi Mamba Village is where Kenya’s crocodiles call home. The Nile crocodile, one of the three species that are common in Africa and also the largest, is the species that can be found here. The Nile crocodile, which is also regarded as a man-eater, can readily snag and devour humans at will and occasionally does so. Avoiding getting too close to the reptile is essential. The Crocodylus Niloticus, also known as the Nile crocodile, is a well-known reptile primarily because of its enormous size. A lot of enjoyable activities are offered at Nairobi Mamba Village, including crocodile feeding, boat rides, horseback riding, and activities like feeding ostriches on the farm. Beautiful gardens with a view of a man-made lake are ideal for weddings, graduation celebrations, photo shoots, and team-building exercises.

Other than filming the crocodiles, the Mamba village in Nairobi features the Ostrich Park and thus you will be able to film the ostriches that are kept and conserved here as well. Amazing blending of human and natural activities with the chance to observe savannah ostriches over a large area while still being able to feed them with your hand. All of this is experienced in the ostrich park in Mamba Village. The largest and heaviest birds in the world, ostriches are flightless creatures. The Greek word “camel sparrow” is where their scientific name Struthio camelus comes from. They are commonly referred to as “mbuni” in the local Kiswahili dialect. Ostriches are particularly common in Africa, though they are required to be housed in almost every zoo in the world. The birds, who are also regarded as strong runners, have long, sturdy legs despite having only two toes per foot. The sanctuary offers an amazing fusion of nature and activities at the ostrich park in Nairobi’s Mamba Village. Visitors have the chance to get up close and feed a graceful savannah ostrich from their hand while viewing it in its natural habitat.

Where to stay when filming at Mamba Village Nairobi

The film crew members can stay at 22 (twenty-two) standard rooms at Mokoyeti Resort provide a singular opportunity to experience luxury in the serene, lovely gardens surrounding the Country Lodge.

Requirements for filming in Nairobi Mamba village

Filming permits

To film in Nairobi Mamba village 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 Nairobi Mamba village

Filming fees and costs for Nairobi Mamba village

For any person interested in filming in Nairobi Mamba village, they will have to pay some costs and fees to be granted permission to do any filming activity. As such, the filming challenges in Nairobi Mamba village 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 Nairobi Mamba village.

Press Accreditation

To film in Nairobi Mamba village, 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 Nairobi Mamba village. 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 Nairobi Mamba village 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 Nairobi Mamba village 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 Nairobi Mamba village, 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 Nairobi Mamba village?

Filming in Nairobi Mamba village 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 filming at Nairobi Mamba village -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 malindi Museum, 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.