Tanzania Migration Photo Expedition

Discover why Tanzania is one of the world’s most rewarding safari destinations, from Serengeti big cat action and Great Migration herds to the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.

Discover where to go on a Tanzania safari, from Serengeti big cat country and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire’s baobab valleys, Rift Valley lakes and Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean coast.

Plan the best time to visit Tanzania with a season-by-season safari guide to dry season game viewing, green season calving and the shifting rhythms of the Great Migration across the Serengeti.

Find out the typical temperatures and precipitation in Tanzania during the dry and rainy seasons.

Learn what wildlife you may see on a Tanzania safari, including lions, leopards, elephants and rhinos, plus cheetahs, hippos, flamingos and more than 1,100 bird species.

Learn where you’ll stay on a Tanzania wildlife safari, from classic tented camps and seasonal mobile camps to eco-minded lodges positioned for prime Serengeti and Ngorongoro access.

We’ve made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your East Africa safari. 

Take our African safari wildlife quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with your family and friends to see who knows the most about life on the savanna!

Whether you're an experienced photographer or just getting started, you'll want to read these essential photo tips from our Natural Photographer blog before your Tanzania migration safari.

—By Samantha Miller
Between January and March the epic journey of Africa’s most notorious wildlife begins in the south of the Serengeti, a region that spans the northern part of Tanzania. The largest animal migration in the world occurs here, and luckily for wildlife enthusiasts and experienced photographers, Natural Habitat Adventures provides a front row seat to this marvel.

—By Jon Jared
Big adventures abound in Tanzania during the Great Migration. The Ngorongoro Crater plays host to almost all of Africa’s big mammals, including all of Africa’s Big Five...

—By Laura Kiniry
Game drives, it turns out, don’t have to be all about lions and elephants. Some of the world’s smallest (and often, not so small) winged wonders are often fluttering about right before our eyes. Here are eight extraordinary avians to keep an eye out for on your next African game drive, or African safari with Nat Hab.

—By Rebecca Self
Would you like to move beyond capturing individual, artistic shots of nature or wildlife to craft narratives that raise awareness to protect places you hold dear? Then read on for five steps to become a conservation photographer...

—By Rebecca Self
Meet Mike Hillman and Jim Beissel, Nat Hab’s Photo Expedition Co-Directors and discover what you can expect from these trips...

—By Rebecca Self
At Nat Hab, we’ve been working for over 15 years to make your trips more sustainable, becoming the world’s first 100% carbon-neutral travel company and supporting conservation efforts and sustainable development worldwide...