9 days photography safari

Safari Overview

Location & Landscape

This safari covers two iconic Serengeti regions:

  • Central Serengeti (Moru Kopjes): Heart of Serengeti National Park, rich in predators, rolling plains, riverine forests, and dramatic Moru Kopjes, which provide elevated vantage points for photography and observation of wildlife.
  • Northern Serengeti (Kogatende): Remote northern region, key for wildebeest migration crossings at the Mara River, offering spectacular predator-prey interactions and action photography in less crowded areas.

Together, these regions provide diverse photographic subjects from predators and plains game to riverine wildlife and dramatic landscapes.

 

Wildlife & Photography Experience

Central Serengeti – Moru Kopjes & Big Cats

  •  Lions, leopards, and cheetahs are abundant; kopjes provide natural observation points.
  • Granite outcrops offer elevated wide-angle and panoramic photography opportunities.
  • Riverine and plains habitats attract birdlife and smaller mammals

Northern Serengeti – Kogatende & Migration Action

  • Home to the northern wildebeest migration and Mara River crossings (June–August).
  • Lions, crocodiles, and hyenas interact with migrating herds, creating dramatic action shots.
  • Open plains and rivers provide perfect golden hour photography conditions

Light, Atmosphere & Photography

  • Sunrise and sunset provide cinematic lighting across kopjes and plains
  • Dust storms, predator-prey sequences, and river crossings create dynamic photographic opportunities
  • Night skies allow astrophotography in remote areas

Safari Highlight For Photographers

  • Elevated Moru Kopjes for panoramic wildlife and landscape photography
  • Northern Serengeti wildebeest migration and Mara River crossings
  • High concentration of lions, leopards, and cheetahs
  • Predator-prey dynamics with dust storms, river ambushes, and hunting sequences
  • Birdlife, riverine wildlife, and plains game for diverse photographic subjects
  • Golden hour and night sky photography opportunities
Day One : Airport pick up

Arrive at kilimanjaro international Airport ,meet your guide and drive to your hote

Day Two : Central Serengeti Transfer

Arrive via Seronera airstrip. Transfer to lodge or camp near Moru Kopjes. Afternoon game drive for predator photography and sunset landscape shots from the kopjes.

Day Three : Sunrise & Predator Action at Moru Kopjes

Pre-dawn drive to photograph lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Midday rest at camp with photo review. Afternoon predator tracking across plains and kopjes. Evening wide-angle landscape and silhouette photography.

Day Four : Moru Kopjes & Plains Photography

Full day exploring Moru Kopjes and surrounding plains. Focus on predator-prey interactions, cub behavior, and panoramic vistas. Sunset atop a kopje for dramatic silhouettes

Day Five : Seronera River & Big Cat Dynamics

Early morning drive along Seronera River for hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. Afternoon tracking of lions and leopards. Golden hour photography of dust clouds and plains game

Day Six : Transfer to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

Morning transfer to Kogatende, observing wildlife en route. Afternoon game drive along Mara River plains. Capture predators interacting with migrating wildebeest and zebras. Evening landscape and sunset photography.

Day Seven : Mara River Crossings & Predator Action

Full-day photography at Kogatende focusing on wildebeest migration river crossings, crocodile ambushes, and lion hunting sequences. Golden hour photography on the plains and riverbanks.

Day Eight : Northern Serengeti Wildlife & Landscapes

Morning drive for additional migration action, plains game, and predator sequences. Afternoon wide-angle and telephoto photography combining herds, predators, and river landscapes. Sunset shots with dramatic backlighting.

Day Nine : Final Morning & Departure

Early morning drive for last wildlife and landscape photography. Breakfast at camp. Transfer to Kogatende or Seronera airstrip for departure

The Cost Includes

The Cost excludes

Transportation

Safari Cruiser

Accommodation

Moru Kopjes Tented Camp

Northern Serengeti Kogatende Tented Camp

Maximum Altitude

1,850 meters

Departure from

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Best Season

December to April

Tour type

Private Guided Photography Safari

Meals

All meals during the trek

Language

English, Swahili, French

Fitness level

Moderate

Group Size

3

Minimum Age

12

Maximum Age

65