This once-in-a-lifetime photographic safaris led by one of our professional wildlife photographers and photo hosts will take you on an exciting journey to witness and get close to the action of the great wildebeest migration here in the north of Tanzania. This photo safari includes two chartered flights, designed to get you into the action quickly and spend time with one of Earth's most fascinating movements on the planet.
As wildlife photography opportunities here are endless, this six guest group photo safari will also give you the opportunity to stay at an extraordinary mobile tented camp, purposely submerging you into the action of the great migration and more. As the camps are mobile, we can guarantee that you will be one click away from your ideal shot.
JULY 24 - 31, 2025
9 days / 8 nights
$6,950 USD per person shared accommodation
+ $600 USD single supplement fee
Tour Highlights
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Fly into the Mara Region of the Northern Serengeti, getting you right in the middle of the action!
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Experience the Wildebeest Great Migration as they head to the Mara River. Witness the thousands of Wildebeests making the great journey North, crossing through rivers, where the Nile Crocodiles await
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Photograph the species that follow the Wildebeest. Commonly found around the migrational herd will be Zebra, Thomson's Gazelle, and Eland
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Along with the Great Migration mega herds, guests will have the opportunity to explore the nearby plains in search of the predators that lurk close by including lions, leopards, cheetah, and more
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This all-inclusive photo safari is located at a mobile camp that has been places precisely to keep close to the millions of animals making their way to Kenya. Enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the migrating herds for an extra cost.
Equipment to Bring
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 myself and Mark are 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.
LENSES:
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A telephoto lens with a reach of at least 500 mm
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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
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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.
View full equipment guide in our TOUR BROCHURE
Accommodation
Gnu Mara River Camp is in the Kogatende area, Northern Serengeti, and just a few minute drive from the famous Mara River, where the most remarkable land mammal of more than 2.5million wildebeest and zebras crosses while migrating to Maasai Mara.
The camp is open from June to Mid November each year.
Accommodation tent includes eight standard tents which can be configured as double, twin or triple and two family tents. Bar and restaurant is available for in house guests.
Daily Itinerary
DAY 1
ARRIVAL DAY
The first day is designed for all photography participants to arrive in Arusha at their own leisure. Untamed Photo Safaris will arrange transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport (airport code JRO) for each photographer’s arrival.
The tour will start at 6 pm on this day, where the group will meet for the first time. Your Photo Host will be awaiting you with welcome drinks as you go through the itinerary, ask any questions, and get to know the fellow photographers in your group. After our briefing/meet and greet, we will move over to the restaurant for dinner. After dinner you will have the opportunity to relax with the others in the group.