8-Day Serengeti Migration Safari for Photographers
The 8-Day Serengeti Migration Safari for Photographers is designed for wildlife enthusiasts and photography lovers seeking to capture the Great Wildebeest Migration in its full glory. This safari focuses on prime photographic opportunities, including predator-prey interactions, calving herds in Ndutu, and river crossings in the northern Serengeti. With expert guides and tailored game drives, this journey provides unparalleled access to Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife spectacles.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your Mandari Travel representative. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha, relax, and enjoy dinner while preparing for the safari adventure.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its elephant herds and baobab trees. Capture your first wildlife photographs, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and diverse bird species. Overnight stay at a lodge near the park.
Day 3: Tarangire – Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Travel to the Ndutu region in the southern Serengeti, the heart of the wildebeest calving season (December–March). Enjoy an afternoon game drive focusing on newborn calves and predator-prey interactions. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge or tented camp in Ndutu.
Day 4: Full Day in Ndutu – Calving Season Photography
Spend the day photographing calving wildebeests and predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Your guide will ensure you access prime locations for capturing the most dramatic and memorable wildlife moments. Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Ndutu – Central Serengeti
Drive north to the central Serengeti, capturing wildlife along the way. Afternoon game drive in areas rich with migrating herds and resident predators. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge or luxury tented camp.
Day 6: Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti (Mara River)
Travel to the northern Serengeti, where wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River from July to October. Photograph dramatic river crossings with crocodiles and observe other predators stalking their prey. Overnight stay at a lodge near the northern Serengeti.
Day 7: Full Day in Northern Serengeti
Spend a full day in the northern Serengeti tracking migrating herds and predators. Focus on capturing sunrise and sunset shots over the savannah, and use your lodge’s vantage points for unique wildlife photography opportunities. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Northern Serengeti – Arusha – Departure
After an early morning game drive, drive back to Arusha, stopping for scenic landscapes or souvenir photos along the way. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. Your 8-Day Serengeti Migration Safari for Photographers concludes with extraordinary images and memories of Tanzania’s wildlife.
Trip Includes
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation in lodges and luxury tented camps
- All meals as per itinerary
- Park and conservation fees
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
Trip Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Book Your 8-Day Serengeti Migration Safari for Photographers
Capture the Great Wildebeest Migration in stunning photographs with Mandari Travel.
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