This four-day private photography safari is carefully crafted for serious wildlife enthusiasts and photographers seeking prime predator encounters and exceptional light conditions inside Serengeti National Park.
Focused primarily in the wildlife-rich Seronera region of Central Serengeti, this itinerary maximizes time in the field with flexible schedules, early departures, late returns, and extended positioning at sightings to capture authentic animal behavior.
• Scenic transfer via Ngorongoro highlands.
• En route wildlife photography.
• Afternoon predator-focused game drive.
• Golden-hour positioning.
• Sunset landscape photography.
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Arusha, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands where mist-covered forests gradually give way to vast open plains.
As you enter the Serengeti ecosystem, the landscape transforms into endless golden grasslands stretching to the horizon, one of Africa’s most iconic photographic settings.
After picnic lunch en route, enjoy your first extended afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti.
The Seronera Valley is known for:
• High density of resident lion prides.
• Regular leopard sightings along riverine forests.
• Cheetahs utilizing open plains for hunting.
• Elephant bulls moving between kopjes.
• Abundant plains game providing predator activity opportunities.
Late afternoon light in Serengeti produces warm golden tones, ideal for silhouette photography and dramatic wildlife framing.
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Today is fully dedicated to predator tracking and behavioral photography.
Depart camp before sunrise to capture the soft blue and pink tones of early morning light as predators return from night hunting activity.
The Seronera River area provides excellent opportunities for:
• Lions interacting within prides.
• Leopards descending from trees.
• Cheetahs scanning the plains from termite mounds.
• Hyenas at dawn patrol.
Your guide will allow extended time at sightings to anticipate action moments such as stalking, movement, or interaction critical for storytelling wildlife images.
Midday break at camp for rest and image review before heading back into the field during late afternoon when wildlife becomes active again.
Evening drives focus on warm backlighting, dust action shots, and dramatic silhouettes against the Serengeti horizon.
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meals: All meals included
• Extended morning exploration.
• Off-main-track tracking.
• Kopje predator positioning.
• Wildlife portrait sessions.
• Sunset silhouette photography.
Today explores more remote sections of Central Serengeti, avoiding high-traffic areas to capture untouched wilderness scenes.
Granite kopjes provide elevated viewpoints often occupied by lions and leopards. The open plains offer clean backgrounds for cheetah and antelope photography.
This day emphasizes:
• Natural predator-prey interaction.
• Elephant herd movement in open light.
• Buffalo formations creating strong visual patterns.
• Giraffes framed against acacia trees.
Extended patience at sightings allows for:
• Close-up portrait work.
• Environmental wildlife compositions.
• Slow-motion behavior capture.
• Dust and motion photography.
Sunset sessions may include dramatic cloud formations, acacia silhouettes, and wide-angle savannah landscapes.
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meals: All meals included
• Sunrise photography session.
• Final Big Five tracking.
• Scenic transfer via highlands.
• En route wildlife viewing.
• Airport or hotel drop-off.
Your final morning begins with one last sunrise game drive to capture early predator movement and soft atmospheric light across the plains.
Morning hours often provide the best chance for:
• Active lions.
• Leopards relocating.
• Elephants in golden mist.
• Fresh predator tracks.
After brunch at camp, begin your scenic return journey to Arusha via the Ngorongoro highlands.
Arrival in Arusha late afternoon with drop-off at hotel or airport.
Accommodation: None/On request
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
