Our journey begins in Arusha, where we’ll settle in, double-check gear, and prepare for the photographic experience of a lifetime. The foothills of Mount Meru set the tone for the wild landscapes and unforgettable encounters ahead.

From there, we’ll travel to Amboseli National Park—one of Africa’s most iconic elephant destinations. Picture massive tuskers against the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro, dust-kicking herds crossing the plains, and intimate portraits in golden light. We’ll have opportunities to photograph elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hyena, wildebeest, cheetah, and an incredible variety of birds. If you want dramatic wildlife with jaw-dropping scenery, Amboseli delivers.

Next, we explore the lush and surprisingly diverse Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions and massive elephant families. Expect vibrant pink flamingos lining the lake, baboon troops dominating the woodlands, hippos crowding the waterways, and birds in every direction. The towering Rift Valley escarpment and reflective lake scenes create perfect backgrounds for wide-angle environmental wildlife images.

Then we venture into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most wildlife-dense places on the planet—an absolute bucket-list destination for photographers. Lions, black rhino, elephants, cape buffalo, and abundant plains game are often just minutes apart. The crater floor offers intimate animal encounters, while the rim provides dramatic sunrise and sunset vistas—ideal for portfolio-level shots.

Our adventure continues in the Serengeti—Ndutu Region, timed for the Great Migration’s calving season. This is the place for once-in-a-lifetime predator action. Expect newborn wildebeest, big cats on the hunt, cheetahs sprinting across open plains, hyena clans on the move, and scavengers circling overhead. The concentration of wildlife here in early spring is unmatched—if you want drama, storytelling imagery, and heart-racing moments, this is where it happens.

We’ll return to Arusha to rest, back up images, celebrate the week’s highlights, and prepare for our trip home—memory cards full and batteries happily exhausted.

* Final details are being worked out now, so message with any questions or to express interest. Spots will be limited, and this is truly a bucket-list photography opportunity you won’t want to miss.