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10-Day Kenya & Tanzania Photography Safari | Two Countries, One Portfolio
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10-Day Kenya & Tanzania Photography Safari | Two Countries, One Portfolio

Extended Golden Hour Drives, Prime Positions & East Africa's Greatest Subjects

Ten days designed for photographers spanning Kenya and Tanzania. Extended golden hour drives, patient positioning at key wildlife hotspots, and the most photogenic parks in East Africa. From Amboseli's elephants silhouetted against Kilimanjaro to the Serengeti's migration drama and Ngorongoro's misty crater floor.

Amboseli National ParkMasai Mara National ReserveNgorongoro Conservation AreaSerengeti National Park
Starting from
$4,500/ person

Tour Highlights

Photography-optimised schedule across two countries
Extended golden hour game drives in the Mara and Serengeti
Amboseli elephants with Kilimanjaro backdrop — the iconic shot
Ngorongoro Crater dawn light and Big Five portraits
Ideal for serious photographers seeking the complete East African portfolio

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Nairobi to Amboseli

~240km | Approx. 4 hrs

Drive to Amboseli. The classic shot — elephants with Kilimanjaro — requires early morning clarity. Afternoon positioning for the mountain and elephant compositions.

Day 2

Full Day Amboseli — Kilimanjaro Focus

Full Day

5:00 AM. Dawn is critical — Kilimanjaro is clearest before the clouds build. Position for elephants with the mountain. Observation Hill for landscape shots. Afternoon flamingos and reflections.

Day 3

Amboseli to Masai Mara

~400km | Approx. 7 hrs

Drive to the Masai Mara. Afternoon golden hour game drive — the Mara's rolling plains with big cats in warm light.

Day 4

Full Day Masai Mara — Big Cats

Full Day

5:00 AM. The Mara is East Africa's big cat capital. Cheetah sprints, lion hunts, leopards in riverine trees. Your guide positions for the best shooting angles and light direction.

Day 5

Full Day Masai Mara — Migration & Landscape

Full Day

5:00 AM. Migration crossings (seasonal), vast herd landscape shots, Mara River drama. Afternoon silhouettes and sweeping savannah compositions.

Day 6

Cross Border to Ngorongoro

~350km via border | Approx. 6 hrs

Morning shoot. Cross to Tanzania. Arrive at crater rim for afternoon crater panorama photography.

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater Floor — Dawn Light

Full Crater Day

6:00 AM. The crater at dawn is a photographer's dream — mist, atmospheric light, animals emerging from fog against the crater wall backdrop. Black rhinos in open grass, flamingo reflections on Lake Magadi.

Day 8

Ngorongoro to Serengeti

~200km | Approx. 4 hrs

Drive to Serengeti. Afternoon golden hour on the endless plains.

Day 9

Full Day Serengeti — Action & Landscape

Full Day

5:00 AM. Migration drama, predator hunts, kopje compositions. The Serengeti's scale creates unique wide-angle opportunities.

Day 10

Serengeti — Final Sunrise — Return

Morning + Return

Final sunrise session. The golden Serengeti dawn is the perfect portfolio closer. Return to Arusha.

ℹ️ IMPORTANT PRICING INFORMATION

Advertised safari prices are based on regular seasonal rates and may vary depending on accommodation category, availability, and travel dates at time of booking. Expect marginal price variations based on specific accommodation choices and safari seasons.

Package rates may be subject to supplementary charges during peak periods including Easter, Christmas, New Year, Great Migration season, and public holidays, as accommodation providers impose seasonal surcharges. Easter supplements may also apply to selected properties during the Easter weekend. Any applicable supplements will be clearly communicated and included in your final quotation before confirmation of booking.

Prices are in USD Per Person Sharing in a double/twin en-suite room.

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • All park entrance fees
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Airport/hotel transfers
  • Drinking water during game drives
  • Game drives as per itinerary

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities not in itinerary

Safari Seasons & Rates Guide

Shoulder A
3rd Jan – 31st Mar & 1st Jun – 30th Jun
Shoulder B
1st Nov – 15th Dec
Peak Season
1st Jul – 31st Oct & 16th Dec – 2nd Jan
Low Season
1st Apr – 31st May

Package rates vary by season. Select a season in the pricing table below to view rates.

Starting from
$4,500
per person
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Safari Details

Duration10 Days
Destinationkenya & tanzania
Group SizeMin 2 persons
Transport4x4 Safari Jeep

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