10 Days Ndutu Photography Safari - Ndutu, Namiri Plains & Gol Kopjes

Safari Overview

Location & Landscape

This safari spans three of Tanzania’s most iconic photographic destinations:

  • Ndutu: Southern Serengeti, inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famous for off-road access, short-grass plains, seasonal lakes, and the Great Wildebeest Calving Season (December–March).
  • Namiri Plains: Northern Serengeti’s remote predator-rich plains, protected for 20 years to conserve wildlife, now offering exclusive photographic access.
  • Gol Kopjes: Granite outcrops amidst open plains, providing elevated vantage points for panoramic landscapes, predator observation, and sunset compositions.

Together, these areas provide unparalleled wildlife photography, combining action, landscapes, birdlife, and rare predator sightings in minimal-traffic, pristine locations.

Wildlife & Photography Experience

Ndutu – Calving Season & Predators

  • Witness wildebeest birthing season and active predator-prey interactions
  • Lions, cheetahs, and hyenas hunt in short-grass plains, ideal for low-angle and action shots
  • Seasonal lakes attract flamingos, pelicans, and other waterbirds

Namiri Plains – Predator-Rich Wilderness

  • Exclusive access to high densities of lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas
  • Rolling plains and isolated kopjes offer dramatic frames for wildlife photography
  • Minimal vehicles allow intimate wildlife encounters and unobstructed photography

Gol Kopjes – Landscapes & Elevated Perspectives

  • Granite kopjes serve as natural lookouts for predator observation
  • Panoramic and wide-angle photography opportunities at sunrise and sunset
  • Capture wildlife silhouettes against golden plains light

Light, Atmosphere & Photography

  • Golden hour lighting enhances predator action, dust clouds, and silhouettes
  • Off-road freedom in Ndutu allows positioning for perfect shots
  • Combination of wide-angle landscapes, telephoto predator sequences, and intimate birdlife photography

Safari Highlight For Photographers

  • Great Wildebeest Calving Season in Ndutu (Dec–Mar)
  • Off-road access in Ndutu for unrestricted wildlife photography
  • Exclusive predator-rich Namiri Plains with minimal traffic
  • Elevated vantage points at Gol Kopjes for panoramic and sunset photography
  • Wide-angle landscapes, telephoto predator action, and intimate bird photography
  • Dramatic golden hour lighting, dust clouds, and silhouette compositions
Day One : Airport pick up

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport,meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Arusha

Day Two : Arrival at Ndutu

After breakfast You will be transferred from your hotel to Arusha national park by your driver
Arrive from Arusha by flight or road transfer. Settle into your camp overlooking Lake Ndutu. Evening drive to photograph herds, predators, and sunset over the plains.

Day Three : Sunrise & Predator Action in Ndutu

Pre-dawn drive to capture wildebeest birthing and early predator activity. Morning focus on lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Afternoon bird photography at Lake Masek. Sunset photography of herds in golden light.

Day Four : Full Day Off-Road in Ndutu

Spend the day tracking cheetah families, lion prides, and hyenas using off-road access. Capture low-angle action sequences, dust clouds, and dramatic interactions. Evening photography review at camp.

Day Five : Ndutu to Namiri Plains

Drive to Namiri Plains, stopping for wildlife along the way. Afternoon exploration of pristine plains and scattered kopjes. Evening silhouettes of predators against the horizon.

Day Six : Namiri Plains Predator Photography

Morning drive tracking lion prides and cheetahs. Midday rest at camp. Afternoon focus on stalking sequences, predator-prey interactions, and plains compositions. Sunset atop small kopjes for panoramic shots

Day Seven : Namiri Plains Extended Safari

Full-day safari in Namiri Plains for in-depth predator observation. Capture cub behavior, hunting sequences, and interactions with herds. Evening wide-angle landscape and golden hour photography.

Day Eight - Transfer to Gol Kopjes

Morning drive to Gol Kopjes. Afternoon photography capturing elevated perspectives of plains, predators, and birdlife. Sunset composition atop Gol Kopjes.

Day nine - Gol Kopjes & Predator Landscapes

Pre-dawn drive for hunting and early morning predator action. Day spent combining predator sequences, wide-angle plains, and kopjes photography. Evening sunset silhouettes and dust cloud shots.

Day Ten - Final Morning & Departure

Early morning drive for last wildlife photography, focusing on plains game, predators, and birds. Breakfast at camp. Transfer to nearest airstrip or drive back to Arusha for departure.

The Cost Includes

The Cost Excludes

Transportation

Safari Cruiser

Accommodation

Ndutu Safari Lodge

Luxury Mobile Tented Camps

Namiri Plains & Gol Kopjes Tented Camps

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