Great Migration Independent Safari 2025

LOCATION, LOCATION, AND LOCATION

3 amazing locations in the Mara

September 8 -17, 2025

Not only is the Great Migration the most exciting, heart-pounding safari in Africa, it is arguably the greatest wildlife photography experience in the natural world. Each year, between July and October, approximately 1.5 million wildebeest, 400,000 zebras, and 200,000 gazelles migrate through the Mara, chasing the rain and eating the tall grasses as they come from and return to the Serengeti in Tanzania. This is a giant moving feast for the predators, creating one of nature’s most astonishing dramas. This itinerary takes the traditional migration photo safari to the next level by offering multiple locations throughout the Mara.

In constant motion, the migration moves throughout many regions of the Mara, from the border of Tanzania, through the rich predator areas, near the swamps, and through the thick of the Balanites treesf the dramatic Oldoiny at the bottom oo escarpment. From these wide-open game-filled vistas to the remote corners of the reserve, coving 1,510 square kilometers, you will seek vast photographic opportunities against a variety of backgrounds. They say the grass is not always greener, but sometimes it is!  The rains may come to one side of the Mara and the migration could hold back on the other for a few days, so we take you to both sides of the river!

There may be a cheetah with six cubs in the Talek/Chumvi area, while there is a large pride of lions with new cubs south of the Talek River, a leopard with a cub near Snake River, or a black rhino with a calf in the Mara Triangle across the Mara River. The advantage of staying in multiple locations is you do not need to compromise and drive for an hour to get to a sighting, then leave early to race back to camp and miss the best light, pay extra fees to cross into another area of the Mara, or worse – miss the opportunity due to logistics. This is the ultimate way to photograph in the renowned Maasai Mara during the migration. You will leave knowing you did not miss experiencing all the Mara has to offer.

THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT SAFARI

A photographer should have a good understanding of their camera gear’s operations and basic photography skills, including aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation. A photographer should possess a solid understanding of composition, lighting, background, and motion. This safari is guided by a professional safari guide who photographers have trained. There is no professional photo leader. LEARN MORE HERE

Deluxe Photographic Safari Vehicles

Our vehicles are fully extended Land Cruisers specially designed to give photographers the most flexibility and maximum space. The sides are open, no sliding windows, with full ledges to support proper molar bags, which we supply. The roof has a special leather roll back top, so there are no bars holding up a pop-top, which create obstructions of your lens placement. They ensure plenty of space and options for using clamps, molar beanbags, panning plates, and other gear to aid your ability to capture the best images.

Experienced Driver Guides

Our driver guides are all silver rated and have thousands of hours of experience throughout the entire Mara. They understand the needs of photographers and the importance of quickly positioning the vehicle for the best light, composition, and exceptional photographs. During the migration, we will have a fleet of vehicles throughout the Mara sharing information over our private channel. Our main guides also have vast personal networks, through which they receive information over their personal phones. Having a large solid network in the Mara is critically important for the best photographic opportunities.

Extra Weight Allowance

We have arranged extra weight allowance on your flights to and from the Mara, so your gear and luggage can remain with you. This is a big trip, and anything could happen when transferring gear and luggage by ground transfer.