Overview & Summary
Experience a photography focused fly-in safari with BMC TOURS & SAFARIS designed for capturing the Great Migration and predator action across Tanzania's most iconic landscapes. This journey centers on the Central Serengeti, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebra move across open plains, creating dynamic wildlife scenes ideal for photography. Combined with the Ngorongoro Crater's compact and wildlife rich environment, this safari offers diverse photographic opportunities from wide savannah compositions to close-up Big Five encounters.
Full Itinerary
Wings Over the Wild: Your Photography Safari Begins
After arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or pick up from Arusha, transfer for your scheduled flight into Serengeti National Park. This direct access places you into the Central Serengeti, a vast ecosystem of open plains, kopjes, and river systems known for consistent wildlife activity. The landscape offers ideal conditions for wide angle photography and wildlife composition. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive focused on light conditions and positioning for sunset photography.
Dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Serengeti Lodge
Capturing the Greatest Wildlife Spectacle on Earth
Spend a full day photographing the migration ecosystem within Serengeti National Park. This region supports massive herds of wildebeest and zebra moving across open plains, creating continuous motion and layered compositions ideal for wildlife photography. The environment includes river systems, grasslands, and kopjes that provide varied backdrops throughout the day. Game drives are adapted to follow herd movement and lighting conditions. Enjoy lunch during lunch time in a scenic bush setting while remaining within the wildlife environment. Continue photographing until late afternoon before returning to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Serengeti Lodge
The Hunters of the Savannah: Lions, Cheetahs, and Leopards in Action
Focus on predator rich zones within the Central Serengeti ecosystem, where lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas operate within the migration landscape. These species use kopjes, riverbanks, and open plains as hunting grounds, offering strong opportunities for behavioral and action photography. The interaction between predator and prey defines this ecosystem and creates powerful visual storytelling moments. Game drives are flexible, allowing positioning based on animal movement and light direction. Enjoy lunch during lunch time in the bush or at camp before continuing photography sessions into the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Serengeti Lodge
From Endless Plains to the Volcanic Highlands
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a landscape connecting vast plains with volcanic highlands. This region offers changing scenery from open savannah to elevated forested slopes and Maasai grazing lands. The journey provides additional photographic opportunities of landscapes and cultural environments. Lunch is taken during lunch time en route before continuing to the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight stay in a scenic lodge overlooking the surrounding terrain.
Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
The Crater That Cradles Africa's Last Great Rhinos
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a compact and wildlife dense environment ideal for close range photography. The crater floor combines grasslands, swamps, and a central lake, supporting a high concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. This setting allows for detailed wildlife shots within a confined area. Enjoy a full game drive with lunch during lunch time at a picnic site before ascending and transferring to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
END OF OUR SERVICESInclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Domestic fly-in safari (Arusha/Kilimanjaro - Serengeti)
- Airport transfers
- 4 nights accommodation (Serengeti + Ngorongoro Highlands)
- All meals as per itinerary
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle (photography friendly)
- Professional safari guide
- Migration and predator tracking experience
- Ngorongoro Crater safari
- Bottled drinking water
- Park entry fees (Serengeti & Ngorongoro)
- Government taxes
Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
- Tips for guide and lodge staff
- Optional photography gear or specialist equipment
Optional Activities
