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SAFARI OVERVIEW
This 9-day wildlife photographic safari offers photographers the best photographic opportunities the Serengeti has to offer. This trip takes guests straight into the action, flying them right into Central Serengeti, where predators thrive! During the group's first four nights in the Serengeti, our focus will be on photographing big cats of the flat plains of the region. Central Serengeti is home to an abundance of predators such as lions, cheetah, leopard, and more.
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After our time in the central region of the Serengeti, the group will make their way to the Kogatende (northern) region of the park to witness the Great Migration of Wildebeests. During this time of the year, millions of wildebeests have migrated to the area in search of fresh grazing plains. Photograph mega herds of the great migration of wildebeests as they risk their lives as they cross the Mara River and make their way into the Mara Triangle of Kenya.
GROUP SIZE
4 guests + 1 photo host per group
LOCATION
Serengeti - Tanzania
(Central & Northern Serengeti)
DURATION
9 days / 8 nights
FITNESS LEVEL
BRIEF ITINERARY
DAY 1:
Arrival in Arusha (Kilimanjaro International Airport)
DAY 2:
Chartered flight to Central Serengeti / morning and afternoon safari
DAYS 3 - 5:
Two safari outings daily in Central Serengeti - Focus on predators and general African wildlife / photo critique and post processing sessions daily
DAY 6:
Transfer to Northern Serengeti / afternoon safari
DAYS 7 - 8:
Full day safari outings - focus on Great Migration of Wildebeests / photo critique and post processing sessions daily
DAY 9:
Morning safari en route to airstrip / chartered flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport / End of Tour
(see detailed itinerary below)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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​Venture into Central Serengeti where big cats such as Lion and Leopard are spotted on a regular bases making this one of the best places in Africa to photograph Predators
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Spend four nights in Central Serengeti with opportunities to photograph the famous African Big 5 along with the hundreds of other species that call the Serengeti home​
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Spend three nights in Northern Serengeti to witness the famous river crossings of the Great Migration of Wildebeests. With over 1.5 million wildebeests moving through the area, photographic opportunities are endless!
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With only four photo guests max per vehicle, each guests will have plenty of one-on-one time with their photo hosts to work on their photography techniques and post processing skills
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Visit two photographic destinations on this all-inclusive safari, with something special in each location, Central Serengeti and Northern Serengeti.
LOCATION
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA
Heading to two major wildlife destinations in Serengeti National Park, this tour offers something entirely different in each location.
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CENTRAL SERENGETI: Profound for its abundance of resident wildlife. Central Serengeti is the ideal location to photograph predators of the area including Lions, Cheetahs, the illusive Leopard, and of course, the opportunists that follow including Hyenas, Jackals, and more. Along with predators, this area of the Serengeti will provide photographers with photographic opportunities of all of your favourite African wildlife.
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NORTHERN SERENGETI: Northern Serengeti or the Mara Region of Serengeti National Park is most active during the months of June to September, when the Great Migration of Wildebeests are on the move for fresh grass. With the wildebeests crossing the Mara River frequently throughout these months, photographers can experience mega herds in their thousands!
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RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
CAMERA BODY:​​
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Guests are encouraged to bring a camera body with a minimum of 24-megapixels to guarantee the best results while on safari. This can be mirrorless or a DSLR, as your photo host is experienced with both and will be able to offer assistance whenever need be.​
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A second camera body is always a great consideration, however, this is not mandatory. This can be used as a backup, or you can keep a second lens attached and switch back and forth between cameras.
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LENSES:​​
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A telephoto lens with a reach of at least 500 mm​​. This can be a fixed/prime lens or a zoom lens. ​
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If you intend to bring a fixed/prime lens of 500 mm or more, you will also need a closer range lens. ​A 100 - 400 mm or similar is a great option, as this will allow you to get shots of wildlife that comes closer to the vehicle​
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If you are interested in taking landscape photographs during the trip, we recommend a wide angle lens that ranges anywhere between 12 mm - 105 mm. This can be used for landscapes, astro-photography, close range wildlife, and congregations of wildlife.
TOUR INCLUDES
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Airport pick-up/drop off (Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO))
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All accommodation in mid-luxury tented camps
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All road transfers between camps
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All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner each day)
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All beverages (non-alcoholic and local beers, wines and spirits)
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All national park entry fees
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All game drives
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All photographic guidance and tutorials
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one-on-one photo critiques (optional)
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Pre-Tour meeting with your photography guide
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Two domestic chartered flight (Arusha to Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti to Kilimanjaro International Airport) including 10kg extra luggage allowance (25kg total luggage allowance)
TOUR EXCLUDES
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International flights
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Personal Travel Insurance (required for all guests)
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Personal expenses like souvenirs, extra activities, etc.
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Activities not listed in the itinerary
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Premium alcoholic beverages
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Gratuities/tips for guides and staff
ITINERARY
DAY 1:
ARRIVAL DAY
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Guests arrive in Arusha (Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO))
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Transfer to Arusha lodge (Approx. 1.5 hours drive from airport)
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Meet and Greet with photo host at 6:00pm
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Overnight in Arusha
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(Guests must arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport no later than 3:00pm on arrival day)
LAKE MANYARA FULL DAY SAFARI
DAY 2:
FLY TO CENTRAL SERENGETI / AFTERNOON SAFARI
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Chartered flight: Arusha to Seronera Airstrip
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Photographic opportunities en-route to lodge
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Post processing and photo tutorial with photo host at the lodge
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Overnight in Central Serengeti​
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: Photographic opportunities include chance to photograph predators of the open savannas en-route to the lodge
DAYS 3 - 5:
TWO SAFARIS DAILY - CENTRAL SERENGETI
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Two photographic safaris daily
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Post processing and photographic tutorial with photo host at the lodge
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Overnight in Central Serengeti​
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: Predators of Central Serengeti including lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and more. Other photographic opportunities include giraffe, zebra, gazelle, wildebeests, and more
DAY 6:
TRANSFER TO NORTHERN SERENGETI / AFTERNOON SAFARI
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Transfer to (northern) Serengeti National Park (Approx. 4 hours)
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Photographic opportunities en-route
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Afternoon safari in Northern Serengeti
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Post processing and photo critique with photo host at the lodge
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Overnight in Northern Serengeti​
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: Photographic opportunities include Great Migration of Wildebeests in Northern Serengeti
DAYS 7 - 8:
FULL DAY SAFARIS DAILY - NORTHERN SERENGETI
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Full day photographic safari in Northern Serengeti
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Post processing and photo critique with photo host at the lodge
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Overnight in Northern Serengeti
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: River crossings of the Great Migration of Wildebeests
DAY 9:
MORNING SAFARI / FLY TO KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
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Morning safari en-route to Kogetende Airstrip
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Chartered flight: Kogatende to Arusha Airport
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Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
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END OF TOUR
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(guests must depart after 3:00pm on this day)
ACCOMMODATION
MAWE LODGES COLLECTION: This tour visits two of Mawe Lodges' tented safari camps set right in the middle of the wildlife with views of the vast grasslands flowing into the horizon.
Wake up with a coffee and the African sun poking through the morning sky with the tranquil sounds of the wild. Immersed in nature, you will never be distracted by other vehicles or unnatural sounds while relaxing around the camps.
Untamed Photo Safaris is proud to offer our guests a truly authentic African safari experience with the perfect combination of nature, wildlife, and comfort. Return to camp after an exciting day of photography with a glass of wine ready for your return during this all-inclusive safari.
