6-Day Kenya & Tanzania Affordable Photography Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Begin your photography safari with a journey to Maasai Mara, Kenya's renowned wildlife reserve. Upon arrival, settle into your budget-friendly camp nestled in the heart of the Mara's savannahs. The Mara is famous for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes, providing ample opportunities for photography. Spend your days exploring the reserve on game drives led by experienced guides who know the best locations for capturing wildlife in their natural habitats. Look out for the Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos—as well as cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of bird species. Early mornings and late afternoons offer the best lighting conditions for photography, enhancing your chances of capturing dramatic scenes of wildlife interactions and stunning sunsets over the Mara plains. Return to your camp each evening to review and edit your photographs, sharing experiences and tips with fellow photographers.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

Cross the border into Tanzania and journey to Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's most iconic safari destinations and a haven for wildlife photographers. Settle into your budget-friendly accommodation within the park, strategically located for optimal game viewing and photography opportunities. Spend your days exploring the vast Serengeti plains on game drives, following the seasonal movements of the Great Migration or tracking resident predators and their prey. The park's open landscapes provide excellent visibility and dramatic backdrops for capturing wildlife in action. Sunrises and sunsets in Serengeti offer magical lighting conditions, ideal for capturing silhouettes of acacia trees and wildlife against the golden hues of the sky. Take advantage of breaks during the day to review your photos and make adjustments to your photography techniques with guidance from your expert guides.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kontiki Kogatende Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central serengeti

After having your breakfast, begin with a drive towards the Central Serengeti. Along the way you will have an en route game drive, whereby you will be able to have a view of the animals. Lunch will be sreved at a spotted picnic site by your driver.
In the evening, you will arrive at the arranged accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Engiterata Adventure Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

On the finalday of your budget photography safari, you'll explore the renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder and UNESCO World Heritage site. Descend into the crater for a day of game drive, where you'll encounter a remarkable concentration of wildlife. Keep your camera ready for close-up portraits of elephants, lions, and if fortunate, the elusive black rhino. The crater's diverse landscapes, ranging from grassy plains to soda lakes and forests, offer a wealth of photographic opportunities throughout the day.
Enjoy picnic lunches at scenic viewpoints within the crater, maximizing your time to capture the unique beauty of this ecosystem. As the day draws to a close, start your journey to back to Arusha. This marks the epic ending of your experience.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.