Photographic Safari of Great Migration – 10 Days

Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar

Duration

10 Days

Tour Type

Safari

Group Size

6 People

Languages

English

This 10-day Great Migration Photographic Safari takes you through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Eyasi, home to Tanzania’s last hunter-gatherer tribes.

Capture breathtaking images of the Great Wildebeest Migration, including dramatic Mara River crossings, the Big Cats, and diverse wildlife. This safari is designed for photographers, featuring a professional photographic guide, customized safari vehicles, and carefully curated setups for landscape and wildlife photography.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Transfer to Arusha for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Arusha Hotel

Day 2: Tarangire National Park (120 km, 2.5 hours)

Morning departure (08:00 AM) for Tarangire National Park.
Game drive focusing on large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and antelopes.
A paradise for birdwatchers, with over 250 bird species recorded.
Accommodation: Mawemawe Lodge

Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Central Serengeti (250 km, 6 hours)

Early departure via Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park.
Stop at a Maasai village for a cultural experience.
Afternoon and evening game drives in Seronera, known for big cats and other predators.
Accommodation: Embalakai Camp

Day 4 – 6: Northern Serengeti (Kogatende, 150 km, 4 hours)

Early morning game drives in the Mara River region, famous for wildebeest crossings.
Full-day game drives with a focus on Big Cats, river crossings, and spectacular landscapes.
Sunset photography sessions.
Accommodation: Mara Kogatende Camp

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro (180 km, 5 hours)

Morning game drive en route to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Scenic landscapes and wildlife photography along the way.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater & Transfer to Lake Eyasi (60 km, 1.5 hours)

Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater for Big Five photography.
Visit the soda lake inside the crater, home to flamingos and hippos.
Lunch at Hippo Pool Picnic Site.
Afternoon transfer to Lake Eyasi for a cultural tour.
Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

Day 9: Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Experience

Sunrise photography with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers.
Join the Hadzabe tribe on a hunting expedition.
Visit the Datoga tribe, known for their blacksmithing and farming traditions.
Capture stunning portraits of tribal life.
Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge