8 Days Tanzania Photographic Safari
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Popular Destinations in the Photographic Safari
Kopjes of Serengeti
We will come across Granite that sticks out like rocky islands in the ocean of grass. This granite rocky structures are called Kopjes. Kopjes are amazing habitats for Lions. Kopjes naturally form caves; shady areas hold water in small pits and more importantly offer a vantage view of the savannah plains. A male lion standing on these Kopjes will be a dream come true, which we will try to track and capture.
Mara River Northern Serengeti
There are many beautiful places to go on safari, and one of the most spectacular sights in East Africa is the great wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River. A million and a half of these majestic animals’ travel throughout the year as they look for fresh grazing pasture and follow the rainfall for better water sources. The migration is unique in that it includes many animals and that it is a reliable path that the wildebeest take year after year. Spectators can catch a glimpse of the magnificent migration on different points of their migration route with some research and a little bit of luck.
One of the best places to observe the wildebeest migration is at the Mara River. The Mara River runs through Kenya and Tanzania and lies directly in the path of migration for multiple animals in the Masai Mara & Serengeti National Park. It is also a vital part of the river system that brings water to the region. The wildebeests’ crossing at this river is celebrated as one of the most spectacular points to observe it. The animals often cross the river multiple times during the migration, following the rainfall to get to the best grazing areas and it is a perilous crossing. The crossing itself takes a great deal of strength and agility to maneuver up and down steps or slick riverbanks and through the often-heavy currents of the water.
Crocodiles are looming just under the surface as well to snatch up any unsuspecting prey. Even if an individual makes it across the river in one piece, there are often lions or other predators waiting to pick off any weaker members of the group. Huge herds cross at once, and the mass of bodies and frantic scramble across the river is amazing!
Grumeti Area, Western Corridor
The Migratory herbs of GNUS & Zebras which left in western side they start to drop their calves and nursing them in Western Serengeti during December to April each year. The western corridor is made up of Open Savanna, woodlands, floodplains, and riverine forest which is home to a great diversity of year-round wildlife, including elephant, giraffe, hippo, giant Nile crocodiles, rare Colobus monkeys and the localized kongoni antelope.
Seronera Area
The Big Cat Capital of Africa Seronera is actually derived from the Maasai word ‘siron meaning the place of the bat eared fox. There is simply no better place in Africa to observe the Big Cats in action! Months of June and July form the beginning of the Dry Season. The weather, mostly sunny during the day offers the best game viewing experience.