10-Day Photography Safari - Serengeti & Ngorongoro
10 Days / 9 Nights

10-Day Photography Safari - Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Capture the Perfect Shot with Extended Golden Hours

10 Days2-4 PeopleMODERATE

Safari Overview

Specially designed for wildlife photographers with extended game drives during golden hours, photo workshops, and strategic positioning for the best shots. Small groups ensure everyone gets window seats and optimal shooting positions.

Safari Highlights

Maximum 4 photographers per vehicle
Extended sunrise and sunset game drives
Professional photography guidance
Strategic positioning for Great Migration
Bean bags and window mounts provided
Photo review and editing sessions
Big cat and predator focus
Mara River crossing opportunities

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Day 1: Arrival & Photography Briefing

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to Arusha. Evening photography briefing covering camera settings for safari, composition tips, and planning for the days ahead.

Airport transferHotel check-inPhotography workshopEquipment checkBriefing session
Meals: DLodge
2

Day 2: Tarangire - Elephants & Baobabs

Early start to Tarangire for perfect morning light. Focus on elephant photography with iconic baobab compositions. Extended evening drive for golden hour shots.

Dawn departureElephant photographyBaobab compositionsGolden hour sessionPhoto review
Meals: B L DLodge
3

Day 3: Lake Manyara - Tree-Climbing Lions

Full day at Lake Manyara hunting for tree-climbing lions. Excellent for bird photography with flamingos and diverse species. Focus on forest photography and primate shots.

Tree-climbing lion searchBird photographyFlamingo shotsForest photographyPrimate photography
Meals: B L DLodge
4

Day 4: Journey to Central Serengeti

Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area with photo stops at viewpoints. Enter Serengeti with afternoon game drive focusing on landscape photography.

Crater viewpoint photosLandscape photographyEnter SerengetiAfternoon game driveSunset shots
Meals: B L DLodge
5

Day 5: Central Serengeti - Big Cat Focus

Full day dedicated to big cat photography. Early morning and late evening drives for best light. Focus on leopards around Seronera River and lion prides.

Pre-dawn departureLeopard trackingLion pride photographyAction shotsSunset big cat session
Meals: B L DLodge
6

Day 6: Central Serengeti - Cheetah & Action

Search for cheetahs on the open plains. Focus on action photography, hunting behavior, and interaction shots. Afternoon photo review and editing workshop.

Cheetah trackingAction photographyBehavior shotsPhoto review workshopEditing tips session
Meals: B L DLodge
7

Day 7: Northern Serengeti - Migration Zone

Drive to Northern Serengeti tracking the migration. Position for Mara River crossing opportunities. Focus on dramatic crossing shots and predator-prey interactions.

Migration trackingRiver crossing positioningHerd photographyPredator stalking shotsDramatic action
Meals: B L DLodge
8

Day 8: Full Day Mara River Crossings

Full day at Mara River crossing points. Extended waiting for perfect crossing moments. Focus on timing, composition, and capturing the drama of the crossings.

River crossing watchTiming and patienceMultiple angle shotsCrocodile actionVulture scavenging
Meals: B L DLodge
9

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater - Density & Diversity

Descend into the crater at first light. Focus on the high concentration of wildlife, black rhino photography, and the unique crater landscape with animals.

Dawn crater descentBlack rhino photographyHippo pool shotsDiverse wildlifeCrater landscape with animals
Meals: B L DLodge
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Day 10: Departure & Final Photo Review

Morning photo review session sharing best shots. Drive to Arusha with stops for any final shots. Airport transfer with time for last-minute tips and farewells.

Photo sharing sessionBest shot reviewTips and feedbackAirport transfer
Meals: B L

What's Included

  • All airport transfers
  • All park fees
  • Professional safari guide with photography knowledge
  • Modified safari vehicle with bean bags
  • Window seat guaranteed
  • Photography workshop sessions
  • Accommodation in photogenic lodges
  • All meals
  • Bottled water
  • Extended game drive hours
  • Photo review sessions

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Camera equipment and lenses
  • Memory cards and batteries
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Photo printing services

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Quick Facts

Duration10 Days
Group Size2-4
DifficultyMODERATE
Safari TypePhotography
AccommodationLuxury

Best Months

JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberJanuaryFebruary

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