The Serengeti is alive at every angle. Zoom out for expressive shots of the iconic grass plains, then refocus as lions mate nearby and zebras adoringly cuddle. Stay patient to capture a leopard in the trees then shoot a roll a minute as the great wildebeest migration rumbles past. With an expert wildlife photographer guide, this immersive 10-day safari reveals all the vibrant sides to the Serengeti, including two days in a private concession and two days with the migration.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Ngorongoro Crater - Landscapes in Rural Tanzania
You'll land at Kilimanjaro International where you're greeted by a guide and transfer to nearby Arusha for a local flight to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Touch down, and your hotel is perched on the crater rim, offering a landscape photography challenge from your own verandah. A menagerie of wildlife roams this area, and you'll get first shots of a variety of animals, including large elephant bulls, waterbuck, and the ubiquitous zebra. Meet your wildlife photography guide and test out your skills in the lodge's grounds, where landscapes and local mammals providing contrasting focal points. As with all days on this safari, all meals and local drinks are included.
What's Included:
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater - Thrilling Big Five Scenes
Day 3
Ndutu - Capturing the Epic Grass Plains
Day 4
Central Serengeti - Exploring the Iconic Landscape of the Serengeti
Day 5
Central Serengeti - Photographing the Wild on Game Drives
Day 6
Grumeti Reserve - Getting Even Closer in a Private Concession
Day 7
Grumeti Reserve - Relaxing in the Heart of the Bush
Day 8
Serengeti - Photographing the Great Wildebeest Migration
Day 9
Serengeti - Mobile Camping Following the Migration
Day 10
Serengeti - Departure
Trip Highlights
- Learn from an expert wildlife photographer who guides your journey and teaches the tips and tricks of documenting such an untouched landscape
- Savor all the angles with eight days of safari across Ngorongoro and the Serengeti
- Capture the epic grass plains that have inspired Disney and test your skills with some of East Africa's most exquisite landscapes
- Keep your finger on the shutter as the perennial battle between predator and prey plays out on the plains beside your safari vehicle
- Spend two days in the private Grumeti Reserve, going off road for indelible close-ups of Africa's most famous mammals
- Lose yourself in the great wildebeest migration and photograph nature's greatest show in full swing
- Spend the first safari day exploring the contrasting ecosystems of Ngorongoro Crater, an excellent place to acquaint yourself with different lighting and conditions
- Always keep your camera to hand as big mammals regularly frequent the camps and the starry skies seem to come straight from a dream
Starting Price
$15,500 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.92 stars based on 441 reviews.
The trip to Kenya and Tanzania was absolutely amazing! The itinerary chosen for us was perfect and checked off all the things I wanted to accomplish on our first safari. Zicasso's tour agency was the best to work with. They offered great suggestions and were very responsive to all our questions and concerns!
Reviewed By Scott K.
We had a wonderful time in Tanzania. Zicasso's travel expert and her support staff provided all the necessary information we needed. Our driver in Tanzania was friendly and well informed.
Reviewed By Glen B.
We received excellent communication from Zicasso's travel agents. They were very prompt and proactive. The itinerary was prepared to meet our requests and matched our interests. Comprehensive planning and preparation for the trip were provided and all logistics were taken care of.
Reviewed By Judy E.
We can't speak highly enough about using Zicasso's travel specialist and her company. They put together a complicated package covering three completely separate areas and were able to connect us with local guides in each place. The guides they worked with were all fabulous, as were the locations we stayed at.
At one point, the airline that was handling our trip out changed the flight due to local conditions. I learned of this first through our specialist, who was immediately on the situation and kept us apprised of the change. The company provided us with an online portal that covered every part of our trip. It was constantly updated and we always knew who the next contact was in the new area.
Throughout the process, we had constant questions and changes. Our travel company was very pleasant and accommodating of our concerns. Their work was in the middle of a larger trip. Even though they were not handling the stops before and after their portion, they were more than happy to help out with those portions and added that information to our itinerary at no cost.
In a word, they were fabulous. If you want more detail on their work and my unqualified recommendation of them, please reach out and I'm happy to provide you with more information.
Reviewed By John G.
Zicasso's travel agent is a superstar. We really didn’t know where to go and what to do in Africa, so his excellent advice was critical. We did exactly what he recommended and, as a result, our trip was just perfect. We are eternally grateful.
Reviewed By Peter D.
The trip was very well planned. We received very good suggestions in the planning phase, with a very quick response time to our questions. The camps were all great.
Our guide was the best! We will definitely use Zicasso's trip planner in the future.
Reviewed By Tim B.