Secret Serengeti Photo Safari 2026

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Secret Serengeti Photo Safari 2026

14 October 2026 - 21 October 2026

USD $8 900,00 pps / USD $9 500,00 single

This webpage offers you a glimpse of the safari. For the full details of the safari with a day to day itinerary, full logistics, details of accommodation and a comprehensive list of what is included and excluded, please download the full brochure.

SAFARI OVERVIEW

Your Guide: Darren Shaun Donovan
Group Size: Maximum 8 participants (Minimum 6 participants required)
Recommended for: Photographers of all levels who seek an immersive, off-the-beaten-track safari experience in one of Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas.
Included in costs: No hidden costs, the quoted amount covers everything from arrival to departure including internal flights and transfers. See the brochure for more details.

The C4 Experience: This itinerary has been curated by our highly experienced team to maximise your photographic opportunity. Our guides are amongst the most acclaimed photographers in the photography world—guaranteeing you expertise, experience and service. We take care of every detail from the moment you arrive until the end of your safari. This trip takes you to the greatest show on earth.

A wild and exclusive corner of the Serengeti

The Serengeti is one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations—but beyond the tourist routes lies a remote and little-visited region teeming with wildlife and photographic potential. The Secret Serengeti Photo Safari has been carefully crafted to offer a premium experience in this untouched part of Tanzania. Travelling in the Serengeti can come with challenges, from vehicle congestion to overused areas. That’s why this itinerary avoids the crowds entirely. You’ll fly into a private concession in the Lobo Valley and stay at an intimate tented camp, chosen for its location, comfort, and access to predator-rich areas. With just a handful of fellow photographers and expert guidance from C4’s Darren Donovan, you’ll explore open landscapes, follow big cats, and capture the drama of the wild in complete exclusivity. This is the Serengeti—off the grid and on your terms.

HIGHLIGHTS

Safari Highlights

1 night accommodation at Mt Meru Hotel, Arusha.
6 nights accommodation at Africa Expeditions Camp, Serengeti.
C4 Photo Safaris specialist photo guide, Darren Donovan, to accompany and guide you.
Exclusive use of three safari vehicles (maximum two photographers per vehicle).
All internal flights, park fees, meals, and drinks included (excluding premium brands).
A remote and uncrowded region of the Serengeti, timed for low tourist density.

Photography Highlights

Close-range photography of predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas.
Expansive open plains, iconic acacia trees, and dramatic skies for classic Serengeti landscapes.
Excellent sightings of relaxed wildlife, ideal for clean and natural compositions.
Daily guidance and image review from professional photographer Darren Donovan.
Exceptional golden light and vibrant backdrops for creative wildlife storytelling.
Suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced photographers.

Testimonials

What C4 Photo Safaris guests say

This trip was worth every penny (or dollar) I spent! I would give it a 12 out of 10 rating for meeting my expectations. Greg was a superb host and with his help I personally sorted out quite a lot of technical issues around my photography. I would recommend this trip to anyone wanting to get to a wilderness area and really see Africa.

Christine Lamberth

This is definitely a trip that should be on your bucket list if you are a wildlife and photography enthusiast.

Paul and Barbara Voster

Absolutely brilliant! As a first timer I didnt know what to expect. Now I just want to go straight back but somehow I feel that my now heightened expectations will fall short. Weve been told that the events we witnessed were unprecedented. 6 kills (2 cheetah and 4 lion), a leopard bringing her kill into the camp, lion cubs, cheetah cubs, newborn elephant, elephant mating and a vehicle to ourselves! I would like to say that Greg and the drivers were brilliant. Dave, our driver, seemed to have x-ray vision when it came to spotting wildlife and was a very considerate driver, never cutting anybody up or positioning the vehicle in the way of others like some of the companies seemed to do. He was also very knowledgeable and anything he didnt know he was very willing to look-up and find out. Greg was also very knowledgeable and an invaluable resource as far as photography goes.