ULTIMATE SERENGETI PHOTO SAFARI
A 9-day Serengeti photographic safari focused on Central Serengeti big cats, Northern Serengeti migration opportunities, predator behaviour, open plains wildlife and expert photographic guidance.
July 23 - 31, 2027 | 9 Days | Central & Northern Serengeti | Max 3 Guests Per Group
SAFARI AVAILABILITY
This Serengeti photo safari is designed for photographers who want to focus entirely on Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife region, combining the predator-rich Central Serengeti with the seasonal migration landscapes of the Northern Serengeti. Each group is limited to a maximum of 3 guests, with a dedicated photo host, private photographic vehicle and one row per photographer.
Ultimate Serengeti Photo Safari Overview
This 9-day Ultimate Serengeti Photo Safari is designed for photographers who want to focus entirely on the Serengeti, combining two of its most rewarding photographic regions: the Central Serengeti and the Northern Serengeti. Rather than moving between multiple parks, this itinerary stays within the Serengeti ecosystem, giving photographers more time in the field and a deeper experience of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife landscape.
The safari begins in the Central Serengeti, one of East Africa’s strongest year-round predator regions. This area is known for lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, open plains, kopjes, river systems and classic Serengeti wildlife scenes. It is an excellent location for big cat photography, behaviour-based images and golden-light safari opportunities.
The journey then continues to the Northern Serengeti, a wilder and more open region that can offer Great Migration opportunities during this seasonal window. Depending on herd movement and conditions, photographers may encounter wildebeest herds, zebra, river tension, predator activity and possible Mara River crossings.
With a maximum of 3 guests per group, each photographer has their own row in the vehicle, alongside a dedicated photo host, local driver-guide and private photographic vehicle.
GROUP SIZE
Max 3 guests per group
Location
CeNTRAL & NORTHERN SERENGETI, TANZANIA
PRICE
$10,985 USD per person sharing
DURATION
9 days / 8 nights
PHOTOGRAPHY SKILL LEVEL
All skill levels welcome
Why Join This SERENGETI Photo Safari?
This itinerary is designed for photographers who want a focused Serengeti experience, with fewer location changes, more time in the field and a carefully planned route through two of the park’s most important photographic regions.
Serengeti-Only Focus
Stay entirely within the Serengeti ecosystem for a deeper, more immersive safari focused on the wildlife, light and landscapes that make this region iconic.
More Time Photographing
Carefully planned internal flights reduce long road transfers, helping you spend more time in the field and less time in transit.
Two Key WILDLIFE Regions
Combine the Central and Northern Serengeti in one focused itinerary, giving you two different photographic environments without losing the rhythm of the safari.
Strong Seasonal Timing
July offers a strong window for Northern Serengeti migration activity, while the Central Serengeti provides reliable predator photography.
Small-Group Vehicle Space
With a maximum of 3 guests per group, each photographer has their own row, giving you space to work comfortably with long lenses.
Photographer-Led Guidance
Travel with Mark or Jaren Fernley, professional wildlife photographers and co-founders of Untamed Photo Safaris, with practical field guidance on light, behaviour, positioning, composition and camera settings throughout the safari.
PHOTOGRAPHY HIGHLIGHTS
This Ultimate Serengeti Photo Safari is designed to give photographers time with the Serengeti’s most iconic subjects, from big cats and classic plains wildlife to possible Great Migration activity in the Northern Serengeti.
Central Serengeti big cats
Photograph lions, leopards and cheetahs in one of East Africa’s strongest year-round predator regions, with opportunities for portraits, behaviour, hunting activity, family interactions and golden-light encounters.
Classic Serengeti wildlife scenes
Work with open plains, kopjes, river systems and woodland edges to photograph elephants, giraffes, hyenas, zebra, antelope, birdlife and the wider ecosystem that supports the Serengeti’s predators.
Northern Serengeti migration activity
Travel north during a strong seasonal window for the Great Migration, with the possibility of wildebeest herds, zebra movement, river tension, predator activity and dramatic migration storytelling.
Possible Mara River crossings
Depending on wildlife movement and conditions, the Northern Serengeti may offer opportunities to photograph herds gathering near the Mara River and possible crossing activity.
Predator behaviour and storytelling
Use the full itinerary to build a stronger predator-focused portfolio, from quiet moments and environmental frames to interaction, movement, patience, anticipation and behaviour-based wildlife photography.
Itinerary at a Glance
A quick look at the journey, from arrival in Arusha to the Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti migration region and onward departure.
Day 1
Arrival in ARUSHA
Arrive in Arusha and settle in before the safari begins.
Big cats, kopjes, open plains wildlife and classic Serengeti photography.
Days 2 - 5
CENTRAL SERENGETI
NORTHERN SERENGETI
Great Migration opportunities, possible river crossings and predator activity.
Days 6 - 8
Day 9
Departure from ARUSHA
Final transfers and onward international flights.
Price & Booking Details
PRICE INCLUDES
Airport meet-and-greet, pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport One night accommodation in Arusha before flying to the Serengeti All accommodation throughout the safari in luxury tented camps All road transfers between airports, airstrips, camps and safari locations Private group charter flights as outlined in the itinerary All meals throughout the safari Purified drinking water, coffee, tea, juice and selected non-alcoholic beverages House wines, local beers and selected spirits, where included by property All national park, conservation area and activity fees Daily photographic safari activities in the Central Serengeti and Northern Serengeti Professional photographic guidance from your Untamed Photo Safaris photo host Private photographic vehicle with a maximum of 3 guests per group One row per photographer in the safari vehicle Local professional driver-guide throughout the safari Optional image review and photographic support where time allows Pre-safari planning information and preparation guidance AMREF Flying Doctors emergency medical evacuation cover On-the-ground logistical support throughout the safari
PRICE EXCLUDES
International flights to and from Tanzania Personal travel insurance, which is required for all guests Premium alcoholic beverages, unless specifically included by the property Personal expenses, including souvenirs, laundry, spa treatments, etc. Optional activities or experiences not listed in the confirmed itinerary Gratuities and tips for photo hosts, driver-guides, lodge staff and other support teams Visa fees, passport fees, vaccination costs or any personal travel documentation expenses Any additional hotel nights, meals, transfers or services required due to early arrival, late departure, flight changes, delays or missed connections Any increase in government taxes, national park fees, conservation fees, fuel levies, airport taxes, tourism fees or other compulsory charges imposed after the safari has been confirmed Any costs arising from circumstances beyond our control, including weather disruptions, road closures, flight delays, changes to park regulations, medical issues or other force majeure events
Detailed Safari Itinerary
This Ultimate Serengeti Photo Safari has been designed for photographers who want to spend the entire safari inside the Serengeti ecosystem. The itinerary combines the predator-rich Central Serengeti with the seasonal migration opportunities of the Northern Serengeti, giving guests time to focus on big cats, open plains wildlife, possible Great Migration activity and classic Serengeti storytelling.
DAY 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. This first night gives the group time to arrive, rest after international travel and prepare for the safari ahead.
In the evening, you will meet your photo host for a safari briefing, covering the itinerary, luggage logistics, photographic approach, camera preparation and what to expect across the Central and Northern Serengeti.
Guests must arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport no later than 4:00pm on arrival day.
Overnight: Arusha Hotel
DAY 2
Fly to the Central Serengeti
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your private group charter flight into the Central Serengeti. On arrival, you will be met by your local driver-guide and begin your first photographic safari as you make your way towards camp.
This first afternoon introduces you to one of East Africa’s strongest year-round predator regions, with possible opportunities for lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, plains game, kopjes, open plains and golden light.
Photography Focus: First Central Serengeti game drive, big cats, open plains wildlife, kopjes and golden light.
Overnight: Entara Olmara Camp
DAYS 3 - 5
Central Serengeti Predator Photography
Spend three full days photographing in the Central Serengeti, one of Tanzania’s most reliable regions for big cat and predator photography. The area offers a strong mix of open grassland, kopjes, river systems and woodland edges, creating varied conditions for wildlife photography.
The focus during these days will be on lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, zebra, antelope, birdlife and behaviour-based photography. Central Serengeti is especially rewarding for patient predator work, allowing photographers to spend time with sightings, observe behaviour and work with changing light.
When time allows, evenings may include image review, editing support or photographic discussion with your photo host at camp.
Photography Focus: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, predator behaviour, kopjes, plains wildlife, golden light and classic Serengeti scenes.
Overnight: Entara Olmara Camp
DAY 6
Fly to the Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight from the Central Serengeti to the Northern Serengeti. This flight moves the safari into one of the Serengeti’s most important seasonal migration regions, reducing travel time and allowing the group to continue photographing in the field after arrival.
On arrival, begin your first photographic safari in the Northern Serengeti as you make your way towards camp. This region offers a wilder and more open feel, with rolling grasslands, river systems, big skies and the possibility of Great Migration activity during this seasonal window.
Photography Focus: Introduction to the Northern Serengeti, migration landscapes, wildebeest herds, river systems, predator activity and golden light.
Overnight: Entara Esirai Migration Camp
DAY 8
Fly from Kogatende to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Enjoy a final morning in the Northern Serengeti before transferring to Kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled flight directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport. From here, guests can connect with their onward international departure.
Photography Focus: Final morning safari opportunity and departure.
End Point: Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania
Guests should book international flights departing no earlier than 5:00pm on this day.
Designed by Photographers, for Photographers
This Ultimate Serengeti Photo Safari has been planned around the practical needs of wildlife photographers working across two of the Serengeti’s most rewarding regions. From vehicle space and field positioning to lens choice and expert guidance, the itinerary is built to help guests respond to big cats, open plains wildlife, migration movement and changing field conditions.
Professional Field Guidance
This safari is led by Mark or Jaren Fernley, professional wildlife photographers and co-founders of Untamed Photo Safaris. Throughout the safari, your photo host will help you work with light, behaviour, positioning, composition and camera settings in real field conditions.
Guidance is practical, flexible and shaped around the opportunities in front of you.
Recommended Camera Gear
We recommend bringing a DSLR or mirrorless camera, a wide-angle or mid-range lens, and a telephoto lens of at least 400mm. A 500mm or 600mm lens is ideal for more distant subjects, birds, predators, smaller wildlife and compressed compositions.
A 70-200mm lens is also highly useful for closer subjects, environmental wildlife scenes, vehicle-based photography and storytelling compositions. A full recommended equipment list will be shared with confirmed guests before departure.
Photographic Safari Vehicles
Each group is limited to a maximum of 3 guests, with one row per photographer in a private photographic vehicle.
This gives you space for long lenses, easier positioning and more flexibility when working a sighting.
Safari Location
This Ultimate Serengeti Photo Safari focuses entirely on the Serengeti ecosystem, moving between two of its most rewarding photographic regions: the Central Serengeti and the Northern Serengeti. Together, they offer a strong mix of year-round predator photography, classic open plains wildlife, seasonal migration opportunities and dramatic Serengeti landscapes.
Central Serengeti
The Central Serengeti is one of Tanzania’s best year-round predator regions, with excellent opportunities for lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. Its mix of open plains, kopjes, river systems and woodland edges makes it ideal for behaviour-based photography, big cat portraits and classic Serengeti wildlife scenes.
NORTHERN SERENGETI
The Northern Serengeti adds a wilder, more open feel to the itinerary, with rolling grasslands, river systems, big skies and seasonal Great Migration opportunities. Depending on wildlife movement, photographers may encounter wildebeest herds, zebra, river tension, predator activity, dust, possible Mara River crossings and dramatic migration storytelling.
Luxury Safari Accommodation
This Ultimate Serengeti Photo Safari uses a carefully selected combination of luxury tented camps and an Arusha hotel, chosen for comfort, atmosphere, service and access to key wildlife areas. Each property supports the rhythm of a photographic safari, with early starts, long days in the field, comfortable spaces to rest and time to recharge equipment between activities.
In the Central Serengeti, guests stay in a luxury tented camp positioned for strong access to predator-rich plains, kopjes and river systems. In the Northern Serengeti, accommodation is selected for access to the seasonal migration region, allowing photographers to stay close to open landscapes, river systems and potential migration activity.
Throughout the itinerary, the accommodation balances comfort, atmosphere and photographic access, giving guests a luxury Serengeti safari experience while staying close to the wildlife and landscapes that define this journey.
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