In October 2025 I will guide a small group of photographers to the Serengeti to photograph the wildebeest migration as it approaches the Mara River . This small group safari combines some of the finest wildlife photography anywhere with hands-on photographic instruction. We have selected specific camps to create a private safari geared specifically toward serious photography and game viewing.

This safari takes place during the the annual wildebeest migration in Tanzania’s Serengeti. The camps visited will be two regions of the Serengeti: near the Mara River in the northern Serengeti and on the eastern plains. These locations will offer the best opportunities to witness and photograph the migration as it crosses over the Mara River and heads to the open plains in the central and eastern Serengeti.

Tanzania, south of Kenya on the African continent's Indian Ocean coastline, lays claim to the title Home of the Safari, since the word itself is taken from the Swahili word that means "journey." While Tanzania's Kenyan neighbors may dispute that claim, there is no doubt that Tanzania offers one of the best environments in the world for an enriching wildlife experience. The country's game viewing opportunities are considered by many to be the best in Africa. Its game parks are populated with many of the world's most exotic creatures, including all of the "Big Five." Its lakes are huge and bountiful with fish. Its cities are relaxed and friendly. Yet, to a greater degree than is true of many of its neighbors, this sprawling county, the largest in East Africa, remains untouched by the vacationing hordes.

SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS

We have private vehicles throughout the entire safari, with only 1 person per row of seating (the vehicles have 3 rows behind the driver, plus a seat next to the driver if you want to be lower down to the ground.)
Knowledgeable and passionate safari guides will drive and guide us in open vehicles to help us get the images we are after.
This safari offers superb game viewing and photographic opportunities in some of the best areas in Africa.
This itinerary focuses on a real wildlife experience in very private game drive areas.

Is This Safari For You?
Here are some key points to help you decide:

1. We welcome photographers of ALL levels. This safari will be conducive to learning from one another and include instruction that will suit everyone’s photographic needs. No question is off limits, no inquiry too basic.

2. We are BIG on photographing in the field. We spend most our time and effort on safari activity and making images, however we also have time back at camp to talk about anything you would like help with.

3. Non-photographer or videographer spouses / travel companions will love these safaris. We have specialist guides leading all safari activities and optional activities are also available at any time.

The Schedule

October 11, 2025 - Arrive Arusha, Tanzania

On your arrival in Tanzania you will be met by our local representative, who will assist you with your bags and will drive you to Rivertrees Country Inn, which is about 30 minutes away from the airport. You will be assisted with your check-in, and depending on the time of day when you arrive you can lounge by the swimming pool, walk the beautiful grounds, enjoy a nice meal on the veranda or relax by your cottage.

Overnight Rivertrees Country Lodge

October 12, 2025 - Arusha to Serengeti National Park (North) - Kogatende Region near of the Mara River

Today is your day to see the Serengeti. Depart Rivertrees after breakfast and fly from the private airstrip nearby to the central Serengeti plains. The Serengeti, Tanzania’s second largest national park, covers nearly 6,000 square miles of grassland plains, savanna, kopjes, hills, woodlands, and riverine forests. The Grumeti, Mbalageti, and Mara River systems serve as critical water sources and are often excellent sites for wildlife viewing. Beyond the heralded migration of wildebeest and zebra, the Serengeti is best known for its big predators, including cheetah and leopard, as well as large prides of lions and clans of hyenas. Other commonly seen animals include gazelle, buffalo, giraffe, topi, hartebeest, ostrich, and jackal, but it is the full diversity of wildlife and habitats that you will truly find amazing. The greater Serengeti ecosystem actually covers the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Masai Mara in Kenya, and numerous surrounding wildlife-protected lands. Combined for a total of almost 17,000 square miles, this is larger than the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island all together.

Arrive at our luxury camp in time to relax, get settled into your tented suites and have a leisurely lunch. Your afternoon game drive awaits after a short while. From the comfort of your tent you will enjoy your first night in this extraordinary wilderness. This is the Africa you have wanted to see and now you are there, where you ought to be.

Overnight at Lemala Nanyukie

October 13, 2025 - Serengeti National Park (Eastern)

The eastern Serengeti is a wide open region that produces iconic photographs of lions on top of isolated rocks, called kopjes. These kopjes are places where lions spend their time protecting their young, as well as surveying the surrounding plains for their next meal. We will spend our time looking for big cats out on the kopjes, as well as seeking out large herds of wildebeest and zebra that have made their way into this region of the Serengeti.

Overnight at Lemala Nanyukie

October 14, 2025 - Serengeti National Park (Eastern)

Another full day in the eastern Serengeti.

Overnight at Lemala Nanyukie

October 15, 2025 - Serengeti National Park (North) - Kogatende Region south of the Mara River

Today we are going to move from the eastern Serengeti and to the northern Serengeti, near the Mara River. Our hope is to catch the migration as they make their way back from Kenya’s Masai Mara and after the busy safari season is over in the Serengeti. Threading the needle is always difficult, but THIS is the way you get the best photos and videos of wildebeest river crossings, as you have a better success of a crossing with little or no vehicles in your frame.

Overnight at Lemala Kuria Hills, northern Serengeti

October 16, 2025 - Serengeti National Park (North) - Kogatende Region south of the Mara River

Full day in and around the Mara River region of the northern Serengeti, moving between the open plains for the big cats and the Mara River for the potential of crossings.

Overnight at Lemala Kuria Hills, northern Serengeti

October 17, 2025 - Serengeti National Park (North) - Kogatende Region south of the Mara River

Full day on safari n the northern Serengeti

Overnight at Lemala Kuria Hills, northern Serengeti

October 18, 2025 - Serengeti National Park (North) - Kogatende Region south of the Mara River

Full day on safari n the northern Serengeti

Overnight at Lemala Kuria Hills, northern Serengeti

October 19, 20254 - Serengeti National Park to Arusha

Today is the last day in Tanzania, and we will have wildlife viewing en route to the airstrip for our flight back to Arusha, where we will be met and driven back to Rivertrees Country Inn. We have arranged for day rooms for everyone, so you can use your time as you see fit. Clean up, repack your bag, have an enjoyable meal or relax on your porch of your cottage. We will transfer to you Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your international flight back home.

The Cost

The cost of this all-inclusive safari is $13,750 per person. This fee includes all in-country ground and air transportation as well as hotel accommodation (double occupancy) and all meals.

Due to the limited number of spaces available, if a solo guest is willing to share a room and we can match with another guest of the same gender, we will do so. If a solo guest is unwilling to share, then a single supplement will be charged $1,800 (please contact us if you would like to have your own accommodation as we have a very limited number of single slots available).

Please note: We will attempt to adhere to this itinerary as much as possible. However, certain conditions (political, climatic, environmental, cultural, or wildlife migrations) may necessitate changes in the itinerary. We reserves the right to alter any itinerary at any time, if necessary. We will attempt to notify participants of changes as far in advance as possible. Costs incurred by such changes will be the responsibility of the participant.

What Do I Do Next?
This group will be super small so space is limited. If this exciting trip has your name on it; if you're excited by the thought of becoming a member of this trip, then now is the time to register. Remember, there will be limited space available for this workshop. When they're spoken for, that's it. If you have any questions before registering, send us an e-mail with any inquiries to hello@andybiggs.com.

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