6-Day Affordable Wildlife 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 budget photography safari with a journey to Maasai Mara, Kenya's renowned wildlife reserve. Upon arrival, settle into your budget-friendly lodge or 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 lodge or 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 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:

Budget camping

• Inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

On the fifth day of your budget photography safari, you'll explore the renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder and UNESCO World Heritage site. Your accommodation for the night will be at a budget lodge or camp located on the crater rim, providing stunning panoramic views of the crater floor below.
Descend into the crater for a full day of game drives, 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, drive to your accommodation in Karatu, reflecting on the day's photographic achievements and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu to Arusha City

On the final day of your 6-day photography safari, you'll depart from Karatu and journey back through Arusha en route to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Reflect on the incredible wildlife photography opportunities and experiences you've captured in Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. The drive allows for a scenic farewell to Tanzania's diverse landscapes and wildlife havens. Arrive at the airport with cherished memories and a collection of stunning photographs, marking the end of your unforgettable East African photography safari adventure.

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.