
10-Day Serengeti Shadows & Light: Signature Photo Expedition
The ultimate 10-day wildlife photography expedition covering Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Central and Northern Serengeti.
TOUR OVERVIEW
A comprehensive, luxury photography expedition across the full northern circuit. Features extensive time in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Central Serengeti, and the Northern Serengeti's Mara River crossing zone. Complete with specialist off-road permits, daily workshops, custom vehicle mounts, and golden-hour positioning.
The ultimate 10-day photography tour covering Tanzania’s most scenic landscapes and dramatic wildlife action.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Tour Highlights
DAILY SCHEDULE
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 01Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to a luxury lodge in Arusha. Welcome dinner, trip briefing, and gear review session with your photography guide.
Day 02Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Morning drive to Tarangire. Afternoon photo session capturing massive elephant herds with dusty golden-hour lighting. sunset sundowner and landscape photography.
Day 03Full Day in Tarangire
Full Day in Tarangire
A full day of photography in Tarangire. Focus on birds of prey in flight, leopards in acacia trees, and elephant herd social behavior. Evening Lightroom editing and feedback session.
Day 04Tarangire to Lake Manyara
Tarangire to Lake Manyara
Drive to Lake Manyara. Capture the forest's high-contrast light, tree-climbing lions, and thousands of flamingos feeding at the lake's edge. Overnight at a luxury lodge overlooking the lake.
Day 05Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti
Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend onto the endless Serengeti plains. Afternoon photography session focusing on predator activity in the Central Serengeti.
Day 06Full Day Central Serengeti
Full Day Central Serengeti
Full day tracking large lion prides, leopards, and cheetahs. We take advantage of off-road permits for low-angle predator close-ups. Slide review and feedback session in the evening.
Day 07Central to Northern Serengeti
Central to Northern Serengeti
Drive north to the remote Mara River region. Topography transitions to rugged hills and river valleys. Settle into Sayari Camp. First afternoon photo drive along the river.
Day 08Full Day Northern Serengeti
Full Day Northern Serengeti
Positioning at key crossing points along the Mara River. Capture the raw drama of wildebeest jumping into the river and crocodile action. Evening processing workshop.
Day 09Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Rim
Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Rim
Morning flight from Kogatende Airstrip to Manyara, then drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Sunset landscape photography capturing the vast crater view.
Day 10Crater Floor Safari & Return to Arusha & Departure
Crater Floor Safari & Return to Arusha & Departure
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a half-day Big Five photography session. Target black rhinos, hippos, and pride behavior. Drive back to Arusha for departure.
What's Included
- •All airport and airstrip transfers in Tanzania
- •Domestic scheduled flights (Kogatende - Manyara)
- •Specialist photography guide
- •Custom 4x4 with beanbag mounts and charging ports
- •All park entrance fees and crater service fee
- •Off-road driving permits
- •Luxury accommodation throughout
- •All meals, drinks, and sundowners
- •Daily image review sessions
- •Flying Doctor emergency evacuation insurance
Not Included
- •International flights to and from Tanzania
- •Tanzania visa fees
- •Travel insurance
- •Photography gear (lenses, tripods, etc.)
- •Tips for guides and lodge staff
- •Personal expenses
