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Close portrait of a cheetah in the Serengeti
Photographic Safaris

Photographic Safari: Serengeti Light & Big Cats

Designed around light rather than mileage. Maximum four photographers per vehicle with two window seats each, beanbags fitted, full day permits so you stay out through golden hour, and camps positioned for dawn departures.

  • Based in Arusha, on the doorstep of the northern circuit
  • Reply within 12 hours
  • No payment to enquire, free itinerary changes
  • Private vehicle and guide as standard
Duration 9 days, 8 nights
Difficulty Easy
Group size Maximum 4 photographers per vehicle
Starts Arusha to Arusha
Best time January to March, June to October

Trip highlights

  • Maximum four photographers per vehicle, two seats each
  • Beanbags, gimbal mount points and a 240V inverter in every vehicle
  • Full day park permits so you shoot both golden hours
  • Low-angle ground hide sessions at waterholes
  • Guides trained to position for light and background, not just proximity

Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Arusha briefing

Arrival, equipment check and a session on dust management, settings for backlit dawn work and vehicle positioning.

Days 2 to 3: Tarangire

Baobab and elephant compositions in the Silale swamp area, plus low-angle work from a ground hide at a waterhole.

Days 4 to 6: Central and southern Serengeti

Three nights positioned for cats. Dawn departures every day, mid-day rest for backup and editing, late afternoon sessions running past sunset under a full day permit.

Day 7: Ndutu or northern Serengeti

Move to the migration region for the month. Ndutu from December to March offers open plains, calving and cheetah; the north offers river crossings from July.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater

Full crater day. Early descent for rim light, black rhino at distance and the resident lion prides.

Day 9: Return to Arusha

Morning highland session, then the drive back to Arusha with a portfolio review over lunch.

Want this itinerary shifted a day, or a different lodge?

Every trip is private, so the plan is yours to change. Tell us what you would rather do.


What is included

Included

  • All park, crater and full day permit fees
  • Photographic 4x4 with beanbags and inverter
  • Specialist guide
  • Full board accommodation
  • Ground hide sessions

Not included

  • International flights, visa and insurance
  • Camera equipment and insurance
  • Balloon safari
  • Tips

Questions about this trip

What lenses should I bring?

A 100-400mm or 200-600mm covers most work, a 70-200mm for environmental shots and a wide angle for landscapes and camp. Two bodies saves lens changes in dust. We send a full kit list on booking.

Is there power for charging?

Yes. Every vehicle has a 240V inverter and all camps have mains or generator power for batteries and laptops.

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