After landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your Leviva Travel and Tours guide and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on arrival time, there’s an option for a short city tour or a relaxed evening preparing for the adventure ahead.

A morning flight from Arusha takes you straight to the Western Serengeti. After landing, begin your first game drive in an area known for its vast plains, riverine forests, and abundant wildlife. The Grumeti River offers excellent chances to photograph hippos, crocodiles, and possibly early wildebeest crossings. Sunset shots over the savanna wrap up the day.

Spend the day tracking wildlife near the Grumeti River. This region is home to lions, leopards, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. The morning and late afternoon light provide the best conditions for photography, with breaks in between to review and discuss shots. Cheetahs are often seen here, offering great opportunities for action photography.

Leave the western corridor and drive towards the Northern Serengeti, with game viewing along the way. This transition between regions offers diverse landscapes, from open grasslands to rocky outcrops. There’s a good chance to photograph elephants, giraffes, and birds of prey. Arrive at a lodge near the Mara River in time for sunset photography.

A full day at the Mara River, one of the best locations for dramatic wildlife photography. Thousands of wildebeest and zebras attempt to cross the crocodile-infested waters, creating incredible action shots. Patience is key, as the crossings happen unpredictably. Along the riverbanks, lions and hyenas wait for hunting opportunities.

Start early for golden-hour shots of the Serengeti. Lions, leopards, and cheetahs are more active in the morning, making it a prime time for predator photography. Later in the day, explore hidden valleys and kopjes where big cats often rest. The changing light throughout the day offers different moods for capturing the landscape.

A final morning drive offers one last chance to capture the Serengeti’s wildlife. Return to the airstrip for a flight back to Arusha, where a driver will take you to your hotel. Relax or explore the city before an optional farewell dinner.

Depending on flight schedules, spend the morning at leisure or visit a local market for souvenirs before heading to the airport for departure.