About this expedition
Arusha is the gateway to this northern Tanzania journey. Around Ndutu, the grass is short enough to see a wildebeest calf learning to keep pace with the herd. Farther into the Serengeti, grassland opens around rocky kopjes and scattered trees. The change of terrain gives the two parts of this expedition very different photographic possibilities.
Arusha → Ndutu → Serengeti. One night in Arusha, two in Ndutu and four in the Serengeti.
Browse the field photographs ↗Journey highlights
- Eight guests across two photography vehicles
- Ndutu and Serengeti game viewing
The experience
Luxury safari camps and an Arusha stay, with room category confirmed at booking.
- Price basis: Per person, twin sharing + taxes
Your days in the wild
Day 1 · Arrive in Arusha
Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha, approximately one hour, and rest. Published meals: breakfast and dinner.
Day 2 · Ndutu
Travel to Ndutu, with game viewing en route. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3 · Ndutu calving country
Full-day safari in the southern plains. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4 · Central Serengeti
Travel into the central Serengeti with game viewing en route. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5 · Serengeti safari
Full-day game viewing, with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6 · Serengeti safari
Full-day game viewing, with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 7 · Serengeti safari
Full-day game viewing, with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 8 · Onward flight arrangements
Breakfast and transfer to the airstrip for the proposed flight connection to Kilimanjaro. A short drive is possible only if time permits. Flight cost and inclusion require confirmation.
Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Seven nights: Arusha 1, Ndutu 2 and Serengeti 4.
- Meals as listed in the daily plan.
- Scheduled safari and ground transfers in two pop-up-roof 4×4 vehicles with driver-guides for eight guests.
- Park and conservation fees.
Not included
- International flights and the proposed domestic flight unless explicitly included in your quote.
- Taxes, visa, vaccinations and insurance.
- Tips, personal expenses, unlisted drinks, meals and optional activities.
What to expect from this tour
Ndutu
Herd movement follows grazing and rainfall. Look for calves with their mothers and for behaviour within the herd; predator encounters are possible.
In your viewfinder. Look for separation between two animals before releasing the shutter.
Serengeti
Watch herd movement as well as predators resting or travelling through the grass. The weather can change both the light and where animals gather.
In your viewfinder. Use a kopje or lone tree to give scale to animals in a wide photograph.
Wildlife moves freely. Your guide follows local access rules and the conditions on the day.
Wildlife to look for
A field checklist for this route. Some subjects are elusive or seasonal; sightings depend on habitat, access and the day.
- Lion
- African elephant
- African buffalo
- Leopard
- Cheetah
- Spotted hyena
- Plains zebra
- Blue wildebeest
- Masai giraffe
- Common eland
- Impala
- Thomson’s gazelle
- Grant’s gazelle
- Common warthog
- Olive baboon
- Vervet monkey
- Common ostrich
- Secretarybird
- Lilac-breasted roller
- Topi
Key Essentials
Connectivity
If you want mobile data, compare roaming with a local SIM or compatible eSIM before arrival. Check activation requirements and coverage for the route. Download your itinerary for offline use.
What to pack or hire
Bring a spare battery, memory cards, a dust cover and binoculars. Ask about luggage limits and space for a long lens before renting camera equipment.
What to budget separately
Use this departure’s inclusions and exclusions to check transfers, flights, insurance, tips, camera fees and optional activities. Ask us for a written price before adding an extra.
Booking terms
Payment terms
- Per person, twin sharing + taxes: USD 4,650. Booking amount: USD 1,162.50. Remaining balance: USD 3,487.50.
- Single occupancy: USD 5,400. Booking amount: USD 1,350. Remaining balance: USD 4,050.
- Reserve your seat with 25% of the quoted trip price. Rupee deposits are rounded to the nearest ₹1,000; dollar deposits are calculated in USD to the nearest cent.
- The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure. For bookings made 60 days or less before departure, the full price is due when you book.
Cancellation policy
- Email info@shuttermonks.com to cancel. The date we receive your written notice determines the cancellation period.
- More than 60 days before departure: we retain half of the booking deposit. The rest of the deposit and any additional balance paid are refundable.
- 60 days or less before departure: the full tour price is non-refundable.
Important journey notes
- Sharing USD 4,650; single USD 5,400, plus applicable taxes.
- Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. The sequence of activities may change with permits, weather and local conditions; final arrangements are confirmed before booking.