9-Day Photographic Safari - Ndutu - Central Serengeti Tour

Arusha - Ngorongoro

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9D / 8N Tour Duration
Budget Tour Type

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Package Overview

Built for photographers who want time, light, and flexibility. From December–March, the Great Migration gathers on Ndutu’s short-grass plains to drop calves—predators follow. You’ll work dawn and golden-hour sessions with an expert photo-friendly guide, a private 4×4 set up with beanbags and charging, and unhurried field lunches. Where rules allow in Ndutu (NCAA) we may take limited off-road approaches; in Serengeti National Park, we keep to established roads.

Safari Types: Private • Photographic • Calving Season Focus • Honeymoon/Small-Group on request
Starting Point/End: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) — optional end in Arusha or Zanzibar

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Arusha

Meet at JRO/Arusha and transfer to a quiet lodge. Trip briefing, gear check, and early night.
Overnight in Arusha.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 2

Arusha → Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)

Drive (or optional short flight) across the highlands to Ndutu. Afternoon game drive on the plains and lakeshores for wildebeest herds, newborn calves, and hyenas.
Overnight in Ndutu area.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 3

Full Day Ndutu – Calving & Predators

Pre-dawn start for soft light. Work the short grass for cheetah and hunting lions; follow raptors and jackals around birthing herds. Field lunch; sunset on the marsh edges.
Overnight in Ndutu area.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 4

Ndutu – Woodlands, Marsh & Plains

Second full day to deepen sightings and vary habitats. Track fresh prints at first light, scan sausage trees for leopard, and—where permitted—take careful off-road angles.
Overnight in Ndutu area.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 5

Ndutu → Central Serengeti

Morning drive, then travel to Central Serengeti (Seronera) with game viewing en-route. Afternoon session on kopjes for lions and open flats for cheetah.
Overnight in Central Serengeti.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 6

Central Serengeti – Big Cats & Action

Dawn and late-afternoon loops along river lines and rocky outcrops. Look for leopard in the trees, lions on granite boulders, and hyenas at dens.
Overnight in Central Serengeti.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 7

Central Serengeti – Your Shot List

Flexible photo day—shorter loops for close work or a longer circuit to chase reports. Midday rest to back up cards and recharge, then golden-hour finale. Optional hot-air balloon at sunrise (extra cost).
Overnight in Central Serengeti.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 8

Serengeti → Arusha

Early drive, then fly to Arusha (or drive out if you prefer overland). Easy afternoon at a coffee-estate lodge; optional market or coffee tour.
Overnight in Arusha.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 9

Departure / Optional Zanzibar

Airport transfer for your flight home or connect to Zanzibar for beach time.

Activities : Game Drives

Inclusions
Exclusions

Private 4×4 Land Cruiser throughout with pop-up roof, beanbags, inverter/USB charging, cooler
Dedicated, English-speaking photo-savvy safari guide
Park/conservation fees for Ndutu (NCAA/Serengeti)
8 nights in well-located lodges/tented camps (Ndutu ×3, Central Serengeti ×3, Arusha ×2) — mid-range or luxury choices
Meals during the safari: daily breakfasts, picnic/lunches on full game-drive days, and dinners at lodges
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Airport/airstrip transfers in Arusha and Serengeti (drive-in or fly-in/out as arranged)
Government taxes and VAT

International flights and any optional domestic flights (e.g., Serengeti ↔ Arusha)
Tanzania visa and comprehensive travel insurance
Optional activities (e.g., hot-air balloon), Olduvai Gorge entry, premium beverages, laundry, and personal items
Tips/gratuities for guide and lodge/camp staff
Extra nights before/after the itinerary and any services not listed as included

Package Start From

Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :

* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy :

* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

This Tour is Offered by

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Sana Lisova, Ukraine

Reviewed: Oct 19, 2025

I had luck to join a day trip to Arusha National Park with Wildlovers Safaris and it was truly life changing. We explored open plaislakes and jungles with encridible views of giraffe, zebra and other wildlifes. A Big thank you to Sudi and Salma for making the day so special. I cant thank them enough- it wa an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended with all my heart.

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