9-Day Photographic Migration Route

Days

9 Days

Price

From $5290 Pp

Destinations

Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater

Overview

The 9-Day Photographic Migration Route is the ultimate safari for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts who want to capture Tanzania’s most breathtaking natural event — the Great Migration. Designed by expert guides, this immersive journey tracks the wildebeest herds through the northern Serengeti, placing you right at the heart of the action. You’ll witness dramatic Mara River crossings, thrilling predator hunts, and stunning golden-hour landscapes up close.

Unlike standard safaris, this Great Migration photography tour focuses on precision and creativity. Our expert guides carefully plan each day to give you the best lighting, positioning, and timing for breathtaking shots. With handpicked camp locations and expertly guided drives, this itinerary helps you capture Africa’s raw beauty in every frame.

Itinerary

Arrival in Arusha + Safari Briefing

Arrive at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport and meet your guide/photography expert. Transfer to your lodge for a welcome dinner and a detailed briefing on the migration route, best photographic locations, and seasonal wildlife behavior. Discuss camera settings, equipment, and safety during wildlife photography.

Meals

Dinner

Transfer to Northern Serengeti + Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, transfer to Northern Serengeti, a key location during early migration months. Afternoon game drive allows initial wildlife photography opportunities, including scattered herds and predator sightings. Evening session reviews photos and adjusts strategy for upcoming days.

Meals

All meals included

Full-Day Photography in Northern Serengeti

Spend the day photographing herds and predators, using guidance on lighting, composition, and angles. Explore different micro-habitats in the park, from open plains to riverine forests. Lunch is a scenic picnic to optimize photography opportunities. Evening reflection on mapping herd movements for the following days.

Meals

All meals included

Move to Central Serengeti + Midday Photo Safari

Transfer to Central Serengeti following migration flow. Afternoon drive captures predator-prey interactions and grazing herds. Camp selection is strategic for sunset photography, allowing golden-hour shots with dramatic landscapes.

Meals

All meals included

River Crossings & Wildlife Interaction

Focus on river areas where migration crossings often occur (season-dependent). Expert guidance on anticipating movement for photography. Afternoon session emphasizes composition, framing, and safe distances from wildlife. Evening discussion on seasonal timing for next stages of the migration.

Meals

All meals included

Southern Serengeti Tracking

Track the migration southward for calving season and dense predator activity. Early morning game drives capture action shots with soft morning light. Afternoon includes guided photography review and adjustments for light, composition, and timing.

Meals

All meals included

Ngorongoro High Plains Photography

Transfer toward Ngorongoro highlands to capture elevated scenic shots and diverse wildlife in transit zones. Midday includes photography workshops and optional drone usage guidance. Sunset drives enhance landscape and wildlife images.

Meals

All meals included

Conservation-Focused Photography + Final Safari

Morning drives target remaining predators and straggler herds. Afternoon includes optional visit to conservation sites to photograph and document anti-poaching or wildlife protection efforts. Evening session summarizes photographic highlights and prepares for departure.

Meals

All meals included

Morning Wildlife Drive + Departure

Enjoy a final sunrise photography session to capture iconic images before transferring to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. Depart with mapped knowledge, seasonal insights, and a portfolio of migration shots spanning the full route.

Meals

Breakfast and Lunch

Inclusions

Exclusions

Pricing

Pax
Solo
2 Pax
4 Pax
6 Pax
Price
$11750
$5870
$5450
$5290

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