7 Days Kenya–Tanzania Wildlife Photography Safari

Depart Nairobi after breakfast and journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park, a haven for wildlife photographers. The park is renowned for its flamingo-lined lake shores, rhino sanctuary, and the rare Rothschild’s giraffe.

Afternoon game drive offers opportunities to photograph the Big Five (notably black and white rhinos), tree-climbing lions, waterbucks, buffalo, and over 450 bird species. The landscape features euphorbia forests, yellow acacia woodlands, and panoramic vistas—ideal for landscape photography.

📸 Safari Highlights: Rhino sightings, flamingos, unique forest backdrops.

Depart after breakfast for the Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most iconic safari destination and part of the Greater Serengeti Ecosystem. En route, enjoy views of the Mau Escarpment and rural Kenya.

After lunch, embark on your first afternoon game drive in the rolling savannah plains, capturing herds of wildebeest, elephants, zebras, and predators like lions and cheetahs.

📸 Safari Highlights: Golden hour wildlife photography, classic African savannahs, predator-prey interactions.

Dinner and overnight stay

Optional: Start the day with a hot air balloon safari (extra cost) for stunning aerial wildlife shots at sunrise.

After breakfast, set off with picnic lunches for a full-day exploration across the Masai Mara. Visit the Mara River, especially significant during the Great Migration (July–October), when millions of wildebeest and zebras cross crocodile-infested waters.

📸 Safari Highlights: Big cats, crocodiles, river crossings, Maasai tribes (optional cultural visit).

Evening optional activities or relaxation at camp.

Dinner and overnight stay

After early breakfast, enjoy a final game drive en route to the Isebania border. After border clearance, cross into Tanzania and continue to the legendary Serengeti National Park.

Depending on arrival time, opt for a short evening game drive or a guided nature walk near your lodge.

📸 Safari Highlights: Transition from Kenyan plains to Tanzanian savannahs.

Dinner and overnight stay

Optional: Pre-dawn balloon safari over the Serengeti plains (pre-booking required).

Enjoy a full-day game drive with packed lunches, covering central and northern Serengeti depending on wildlife movement. The Great Migration is active April–June in the southern-central zones, offering unforgettable photography of wildebeest herds, zebras, predators, and dramatic savannah skies.

📸 Safari Highlights: Migration action, predators in golden light, sweeping landscapes.

Dinner and overnight stay

After a morning game drive in Serengeti, depart with en-route lunch towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.

Check-in at your lodge on the crater rim, offering spectacular views and excellent sunset shots.

📸 Safari Highlights: Scenic crater rim photography, Maasai herders, dense wildlife zones.

Dinner and overnight stay

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6-hour game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”

The Crater floor is rich with biodiversity—lions, black rhinos, leopards, elephants, and a high concentration of other wildlife including flamingos at Lake Magadi.

After lunch, drive back to Arusha with drop-off at your hotel or airport.

📸 Safari Highlights: High-density wildlife photography, crater vistas, rare rhino encounters.