8-Day Serengeti & Ndutu Calving Photo Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha

You will be welcomed at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha and transferred to your lodge. After check-in, take time to relax from your journey, enjoy a briefing with your guide, and prepare for the days of wildlife photography ahead. Overnight in Grand Melia Hotel in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Gran Meliá Arusha

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Central Serengeti – Big Cats Territory

After breakfast Meet your safari guide and depart for the Central Serengeti, driving across the Great Rift landscapes with lunch en route. As you enter Serengeti National Park, the first game drive begins immediately—expect to capture elephants, giraffes, and lions. Sunset photography on the endless plains before settling into your Lodge. Overnight in Lahia Central Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

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:

Lahia Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti – Big Cats and Golden Plains

Spend the day in Central Serengeti, home to some of Africa’s highest concentrations of big cats. Early morning light offers magical opportunities to capture lions on kopjes, leopards draped on acacia trees, and cheetahs on the move. Midday is spent exploring herds of elephants and buffalo before an evening drive concludes with golden hour shots. Overnight in Lahia Central Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Lahia Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ndutu – Beginning of the Calving Drama

After breakfast, journey south toward Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This is the epicenter of the wildebeest calving season, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest gather to give birth. Along the way, enjoy sightings of predators moving south. Afternoon game drive in Ndutu sets the stage for photographing the drama of life and survival. Overnight in lake Ndutu luxury Tented lodge.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu Plains – Calving Season in Full Swing

Spend the full day on the Ndutu plains, where photography opportunities are endless. Capture intimate moments of newborn wildebeest and zebras, predators stalking the herds, and wide-angle shots of the vast plains dotted with wildlife. The combination of action and scenery makes Ndutu a photographer’s paradise. Overnight in Lake Ndutu Luxury tented lodge.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu Exploration – Predators and New Life

Continue exploring Ndutu, maximizing your time with early sunrise drives and late afternoon golden light. Predators such as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs are particularly active during this season, offering rare opportunities for dramatic shots. The soft February-March light adds magic to every photo. Overnight in Lake Ndutu tented Lodge.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater – UNESCO Wonder

Depart Ndutu after breakfast and ascend to the Ngorongoro Highlands before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater. This natural amphitheater is one of the most photogenic landscapes in Africa, with diverse wildlife including black rhinos, elephants, hippos, and flamingos on the soda lake. The crater floor provides both intimate wildlife encounters and sweeping landscapes for wide shots. Overnight at a Ngorongoro serena safari lodge.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

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:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater – Morning Game Drive & Departure

Begin with an early morning game drive in the crater to capture wildlife in the misty dawn light. This final session is perfect for capturing rhinos, lions, and birdlife in golden hues. After lunch, drive back to Arusha. You will then be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an unforgettable photographic journey.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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