Tanzania - Migration Photo Safari I 2026
15 Sep 2026 - 21 Sep 2026
ORYX Photo Tours are proud to present a photo safari to the Lamai area of the Serengeti. The remote Lamai region is nestled in the northern region of the Serengeti National Park, a World Heritage Site, and offers striking topography scenery and excellent wildlife photographic opportunities. Perfectly positioned to witness the Great Migration, our camp is a mere stone’s throw away from river crossings, and our Tanzania photo tour which will focus on these crossings as herds of wildebeest attempt to cross the Mara River in dramatic fashion. This Serengeti photo safari will emulate an “Out of Africa” experience and potentially holds breath-taking scenes and action packed moments for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.Why this Photo Safari is for You
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September sees the Wildebeest herds spread out across the northern Serengeti, and it is here that the Mara River provides the migration with its most serious obstacle. The herds cross back and forth across the gushing waters, often resulting in dramatic clouds of dust, splashing and huge amounts of noise as the animals dash down embankments and dive into the water, often with huge awaiting Nile Crocodile ready to pounce.
Camp
Our cosy, secluded camp in the Serengeti National Park is located in a patch of woodland close to the Mara River and to some of the major the Wildebeest crossing points. It is open all year except in April and May, and comprises of 6 tents complete with en-suite bathrooms, enormous wrought-iron beds and Moroccan rugs, and it is simplistically elegant, intimate and comfortable.
Local Knowledge
Knowledge of a region and its inhabitants is key to crafting the ultimate photography tour experience. Our guides our locals who have an intimate familiarity with the landscape as well as wildlife behaviour to ensure maximum photographic opportunities.
PRIVATE PHOTO VEHICLES
Explore, photograph and experience the Serengeti with x2 dedicated private safari vehicles, which will allow each photographer their own row.
7 Days
Guests +1 ORYX Leaders
Signature Wildlife
- Destination:
Tanzania
- Departure:
- Person Sharing:
12595.00
- Single Supplement:
2915.00
- Photographic Highlights:
- Guide:
Daniel Bailey
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha and transfer to accommodation
Today is set aside as an arrival day in Arusha and after landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be collected and driven to your accommodations for the evening. Here you will meet the group along with the ORYX Photo Tour guide and host, who will discuss the finer points of the safari over dinner.
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Day 2: Scheduled flight from Arusha Airport to Lamai
Today we depart for the northern Serengeti on a scheduled flight. Our routing will likely take us over the crater highlands and then over the vast Serengeti, passing close to the Mara River before touching down at Lamai Airstrip which is located north of the river. We have an hour’s drive to camp, with chances of encountering wildlife en route. After settling in and enjoying lunch, we will embark on afternoon game drive.
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Days 3 to 6: Lamai area, Northern Serengeti
The Lamai area is a hidden gem of the Serengeti National Park. It is fairly remote, being located in the far north of the Serengeti and is realistically only reachable by way of flight. Hemmed in by the Isuria Escarpment to the west and the Kenyan border to the north, this is a slice of paradise indeed. A major focus of this Tanzania photo tour will be on so called “river crossings”, where herds of wildebeest (and sometimes zebra) cross the Mara River, typically in dramatic fashion. Larger crossings are accompanied by billowing dust clouds as the herds mill about on the river bank before deciding to cross the river, spray shooting into the air as the animals crash through the brown Mara River. The process is usually accompanied by a cacophony of braying and grunting wildebeest – the event is a visual as well as auditory extravaganza, and photographic opportunities can be superb! With luck, we may even witness the thrill of a reptilian hunt as enormous Nile Crocodiles grab unfortunate animals as they swim through the muddy waters. In the evenings, the camp fire is the perfect place to catch up with other guests over a refreshing beverage and discuss your days’ adventures as the sounds of the African night drift through the woodland surrounding camp.
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Day 7: Scheduled flight Lamai to Kilimanjaro International Airport and depart
We sadly depart Lamai today on a scheduled flight for Kilimanjaro International Airport, where this Tanzania photo tour comes to an end.
Penny Robartes was an a brilliant guide for me, always putting my shooting needs first, making sure that my settings were right, giving advice on how to shoot at a sighting and calming me down when a sighting became intense…no easy feat as there were plenty of those! Thank you for your support and advice, not only on safari, but afterwards as well, and giving me a new outlook on Lightroom!
The Serian camps were wonderful, I loved every minute that we spent there, accommodation, food, staff were great, I look forward to returning one day.
Thank you again for a wonderful photo safari, I will always treasure those memories. It was an incredibly special place and the whole experience was wonderful. Its hard to explain to people how beautiful it was with all the yellow and purple flowers and then it became the scene of utter carnage as well!
It doesn't get any better than traveling with ORYX Photo Tours if you want the most knowledgeable guides, seamless service and the perfect photography spots.
This was my second trip with ORYX. The first was to Kenya, this one to Tanzania. I did not think that ORYX could top the first trip but in fact they did. I had requested the ability to photograph different tribes along with the animals. ORYX went above and beyond. They arranged opportunities to photograph the Massai, Dagoota and Hazda tribes. It was very clear when going to the villages with Marius Coetzee, the owner of ORYX Photo Tours, that he was incredibly well respected and welcomed by everyone. It was an absolutely amazing experience.
The trip took place this past February which is calving season for the wildebeest in Tanzania. Along with the calves, come the predators, lions, cheetahs etc.... The guides that work with ORYX are so experienced. They knew exactly where to go and at what time of day to get the very best shots of the animals. It was insane how good they were at their work. And after many years of guiding, they were still so passionate.
Finally, on both Oryx trips my photography skills became better and better. The guidance and instruction was outstanding. Each time it felt like I was taking a master class in photography taught by a world class teacher. Every question (and I had a lot) was answered professionally and in a way so that I would learn something.
Can't wait to travel with ORYX Photo Tours again! Oh wait....I am traveling to Uganda to see the gorillas, chimps and more cultural photography this summer.
