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This 8 Days Tanzania Migration Photographic Safari is your chance to witness and photograph the world-famous wildebeest migration, with its dramatic river crossings and intense predator-prey encounters. From Tarangire’s giant elephants to Serengeti’s endless plains and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, every day gives you new and incredible opportunities to create outstanding photos. With experienced photographic guides, custom safari vehicles, and prime shooting times, you can focus on your creative vision and capture Africa’s raw beauty.
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be warmly welcomed by our team. After a brief introduction, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Take time to rest and prepare your gear for the photographic adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge or boutique hotel in Arusha
Meals: Dinner included
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s hidden gems, famous for huge elephant herds, giant baobab trees, and diverse birdlife. You will have the whole day to explore this park, with plenty of opportunities to capture portraits of elephants, giraffes, and even tree-climbing pythons. The golden evening light brings out dramatic colors in the baobab landscapes.
Accommodation: Safari lodge or tented camp in Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart Tarangire after an early breakfast and head towards Central Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy scenic photography of Maasai villages and endless plains. Arrive in Central Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive, with a focus on big cats including lions and leopards, often resting on rocky kopjes. Sunset here is always magical for landscape shots.
Accommodation: Tented camp or lodge in Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, journey further north toward the Mara River region, where millions of wildebeest gather between July and October. This area is the stage for dramatic river crossings and intense predator hunts. Arrive in time for an afternoon exploration along the riverbanks, looking for crocodiles and big cats waiting for their chance.
Accommodation: Luxury tented camp in Northern Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is dedicated to following the migration herds along the Mara River. You will move slowly and patiently, waiting for dramatic crossing moments where wildebeest brave the crocodile-infested waters. Your photographic guide will position you perfectly for action shots of leaping herds, dust clouds, and predator attacks. This is a photographer’s dream day.
Accommodation: Same camp in Northern Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a sunrise game drive in the north, you’ll head back to Central Serengeti to explore different areas and catch more big cat activity. This is a great chance to photograph cheetahs and lions hunting, hyenas at their dens, or herds of buffalo grazing against classic Serengeti scenery. Sunset on the savannah gives you spectacular light to close your day.
Accommodation: Tented camp or lodge in Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a final morning in the Serengeti, capturing those last dramatic predator moments, then travel toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the route, you can photograph Maasai bomas, rolling acacia woodlands, and herds of zebra or wildebeest still moving south. Arrive near the crater rim for your overnight stay with a breathtaking view over Ngorongoro.
Accommodation: Lodge near the Crater rim or in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early to descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest calderas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater is packed with wildlife, including endangered black rhinos, lions, elephants, and plenty of flamingos in the crater lake. You will have a half-day crater tour with incredible photography opportunities before driving back to Arusha or being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Prices (quoted in USD/per person)
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
| $885 USD | $583 USD | $480 USD | $460 USD | $458 USD | $415 USD |
For a more accurate estimate, it’s best to contact us directly and discuss your specific requirements and budget. We can provide you with a detailed quote based on your itinerary, group size, and preferred level of comfort
Bring light clothes for the day, warm clothes for the evening, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, camera, and a small daypack.
Yes, most travelers need a visa. You can get it online (e-visa) or upon arrival at the airport.
Yes. Yellow fever (if you’re coming from a risk country) and routine vaccinations like Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Tetanus are recommended. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, we strongly recommend full travel insurance covering medical, trip cancellation, and lost luggage.
Credit cards are accepted in some hotels and lodges, but not everywhere. It’s good to carry some cash in USD.
Soft duffel bags are preferred over hard suitcases. For domestic flights, weight is usually limited to 15–20 kg per person.
You can enjoy safaris year-round, but the best wildlife viewing is during the dry season from June to October.
Yes! Tanzania offers a great chance to see lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos especially in Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Your day starts early with a game drive, returns for lunch/rest, and continues with an afternoon game drive. Timings can change based on wildlife activity.
You’ll enjoy fresh meals—breakfast, packed lunches, and hot dinners with options for vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free if requested in advance.
Yes, safaris are very safe when you follow your guide’s instructions. Stay inside the vehicle during game drives and never approach animals.
Some lodges and camps offer limited electricity and Wi-Fi. It’s best to charge devices when power is available.
You’ll ride in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, perfect for photography and wildlife viewing.
Most parks have designated restroom stops, but you may also use nature (bush toilets) in remote areas when needed.
Yes. Tipping is appreciated. A general guide is $10–20 per day for the guide, and $5–10 per day for the cook, depending on service.
Tell us your travel dates, number of people, and what you’re interested in, and we’ll send you a free quote with the best suggestions.
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