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At a Glance
Location
Tanzania
Tuition
$26,000
Dates
February 10 – 19, 2028
Fitness Level
Availability
Limited to 6 Guests
Collections
- Signature Collection
Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari Photography Workshop
The Serengeti at the Peak of Calving Season
February 10 – 19, 2028
- Witness wildebeest calving, a thrilling predator spectacle!
- Just 6 guests, 2 Pros, and one photographer per vehicle row
- Secluded camps, far from the crowds, for unparalleled tranquillity
Few wildlife spectacles on Earth compare to the Great Migration, and we’ve designed this workshop to put you at the heart of it. Each year, over a million wildebeest gather on the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti to give birth, triggering one of nature’s most dramatic predator-prey dramas. For photographers, it’s an unparalleled opportunity: newborn calves finding their feet within minutes of birth, lions and cheetahs in pursuit, and sweeping landscapes alive with wildlife.
We’ll base ourselves in small, secluded camps that place us close to the action yet far from the crowds. With private vehicles limited to one guest per row, you’ll enjoy space for gear, clear sightlines, and the freedom to focus entirely on your photography. Each day begins before sunrise to capture the best light and peak activity, followed by a midday break to rest, recharge, and review your images. Afternoons bring more game drives in the golden light, often ending with sundowners in breathtaking settings.
This safari is as much about learning as it is about the experience itself. You’ll receive personalized, hands-on instruction in the field, one-on-one guidance during downtime, and image reviews and post-processing sessions in Lightroom. From mastering critter-scapes (capturing animals in their environment), to gaining confidence with telephoto lenses, you’ll leave with new skills and a stronger portfolio.
At the end of your journey, we’ll shift to Namiri Plains, one of the Serengeti’s last great secrets, home to some of the highest densities of cheetahs in Africa. Here, you’ll not only photograph these extraordinary cats but also contribute to their protection, with a portion of your workshop fee supporting the Serengeti Cheetah Project. Along the way, expect encounters with lions, leopards, elephants, and giraffes in one of Africa’s wildest and most rewarding landscapes.
This is more than a safari. It’s a carefully curated photographic journey, one that balances exclusivity, comfort, and expert guidance to deliver a photographic experience you won’t find anywhere else.
This workshop dovetails with our Kenya Safari, pairing the concentrated wildlife action of Tanzania’s migration and calving season with Kenya’s broader range of photography opportunities and species encounters.
Your Pros
Imara Njeri
Itinerary
About the wildlife: This workshop offers significant opportunities for photographing wildlife, and while we do our best to maximize our wildlife encounters—based on past experiences, local knowledge, and the current conditions—we need to impress upon you that the wildlife really is wild and that we don’t control it.
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather, local conditions, and other factors.
February 10, 2028: Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Kilimanjaro, Tanzania before 3:00 PM today. Air travel delays are common. Please arrive early, possibly even the day prior, so you don’t miss any of the workshop.
You’ll be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport. From there, it’s a short drive to your hotel in a quiet part of Arusha. The hotel offers comfortable rooms and a peaceful setting, perfect for resting after your journey.
February 11, 2028: Private flight from Arusha to Serengeti
This morning, a private chartered flight will whisk us away to the southern Serengeti, turning what would otherwise be roughly eight hours on often rough and dusty roads into a flight of around 90 minutes. Chartering the flight also allows us to carry more photography equipment than on a typical scheduled safari flight.
Our destination is a small, exclusive safari camp with just six rooms, nestled deep in the wilderness. This semi-permanent camp moves three times a year to stay close to the migration. Wildlife is often spotted right from the dining area—or even the comfort of your own tent. The true highlight of the day though will come at sunset, when we embark on our first game drive through one of the most predator-dense regions in Africa.
February 12–15, 2028: Wildebeest Migration-Focused Game Drives
Over the next four days, we’ll explore the Kusini region, where wildebeests gather at this time of year. We’ll set out in two open-sided safari vehicles, allowing your own row of seats for maximum comfort and photography opportunities. Each vehicle will be led by a local driver and one of our photography experts.
Your days will start early, before sunrise, to take advantage of the soft morning light and active wildlife. Midday provides a chance to return to camp for a break, before heading out again in the late afternoon to capture the magic of the golden hour and the activity that comes with it.
Our focus will be on capturing unforgettable moments—witnessing wildebeest births, tracking lion prides, and searching for leopards in the dense bush. Along the way, we’ll also encounter Maasai giraffes, African elephants, Cape buffaloes, and a rich variety of bird species. If we’re lucky, we may even spot rare cats like servals or caracals.
February 16, 2028: Kusini to Namiri
Next, you head north. After a scenic three-and-a-half-hour drive—though the timing may vary depending on wildlife sightings along the way—you’ll arrive at one of the Serengeti’s best-kept secrets: Namiri Plains. This area is among the least developed areas of Serengeti National Park. It was closed to the public for twenty years to allow cheetahs to raise their cubs without disturbance from tourist vehicles. The strategy worked: the cheetah population recovered, and now Namiri is once again open to visitors.
After settling in, you’ll head out on your first afternoon safari. This is the perfect introduction to Namiri’s sweeping landscapes and rich wildlife. With the golden light of late day across the plains, you may encounter lions resting on rocky outcrops, herds of elephants moving across the grasslands, or cheetahs beginning their evening hunt.
February 17–18, 2028: Chasing Cheetahs (and other wildlife, too!)
The next two days are dedicated to exploring Namiri. You’ll enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across the plains, giving you the best chance to photograph wildlife in the soft golden light at dawn and dusk. Between safaris, you can relax at camp, watch animals wander past your tent, or simply soak in the sweeping views from your private deck.
In Namiri, you’ll have exceptional opportunities to photograph cheetahs in action. Namiri has one of the highest densities of cheetahs not only in the Serengeti but anywhere in the world. You’ll search for and photograph them, while also supporting their conservation.
Included in the cost of this safari is a donation to the Serengeti Cheetah Project, which has been operating for over 30 years through the Wildlife Conservation Society. This long-standing research initiative monitors the birth and survival rates of cheetahs, helping to predict trends in cheetah populations across their range. It also offers critical insights into the threats facing the species and identifies ways to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
As a thank-you for your donation, one afternoon you’ll be visited by researchers from the project, who will share fascinating details about their work. They’ll also help you identify the individual cheetahs you’ve photographed using the unique spot patterns on their flanks—and tell you each cat’s story.
But cheetahs aren’t the only stars of the region. Namiri Plains is also home to abundant lions and elusive leopards, which you may spot lounging on photogenic rock outcrops near camp. For many photographers, this is one of the most spectacular and rewarding areas in the Serengeti: remote, wild, and teeming with life.
February 19, 2028: Private Flight from Serengeti to Arusha
After breakfast, you’ll board a private flight – don’t miss the stunning views outside your windows of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Highlands on your return to Arusha. For those heading home, we’ve arranged day rooms at our lodge, providing a comfortable space to shower, change, and relax before your evening flight. We’ll ensure your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport is seamless and timed perfectly for check-in.
If you’re joining us on the Kenya Safari following this workshop, we will inform you of the correct flight to Nairobi.
Flights out can be made after 6:00 PM on February 19, 2028.
Safari Camp Life—What to Expect
In short, you'll feel like you're in a luxury hotel! We've handpicked our camps for comfort, knowledgeable, friendly staff, great food, and proximity to our main objective: the wildlife. We also place considerable value on isolation and exclusivity. You won't find us in areas where dozens of other vehicles gather for a sighting. You'll feel like you own the land and the animals are there just for you!
Typical tented accommodations feature twin beds or a queen bed, high thread-count linens, storage for clothing, a sitting area, a verandah, and, of course, en suite bathrooms with toilets, hot water, and showers. They are enormous in size, bright, open, and airy. The camp we stay at during this workshop is a mobile camp that moves with the migration, and there are a couple of small differences from a permanent lodge. Charging is available in the communal area rather than inside your tent, and showers are bucket-fed, but otherwise feel much like a normal hot shower, complete with a regular showerhead. The camp team will have everything ready for you when you return from safari. It's a small trade-off for having the entire camp move with the wildlife, putting us in exactly the right place at exactly the right time.
Our days start early, before sunrise. We'll have a quick coffee or tea, maybe a cookie, and head off on our first game drive of the day. The animals are starting to stir as the day begins, and we want to be there in the best light. Depending on the sightings, we'll stay out for several hours. After a mid-drive coffee break, we'll continue until mid to late morning. We typically have breakfast in the field to maximize our game-viewing and photography time.
Back in camp, it's time for offloading cards, one-on-one instruction, or simply relaxing and doing nothing. Read a book, take a walk, or take a nap and recharge. Of course, there will be lunch, and then in the mid to late afternoon, we'll head out again for another game drive, chasing the best sightings. Enjoying your favorite drink while watching and photographing the sunset is always popular. Arrive back at camp after sundown, enjoy a hot shower if you like, and then join us by the campfire or in the living area for cocktails, followed by dinner.
Food in our camps is superb. You'll be served both dishes you know and local specialties, and any dietary needs can be accommodated.
We've arranged for the best safari vehicles: custom Land Cruisers that feature ample room for you and your gear and excellent visibility. There is only one photographer per row of seats, with the front seat next to the driver counting as a row. Our camps also feature optional daily laundry service, except on days when we travel between camps.
Why a Muench Workshops Safari?
We know you have choices—and yes, you can spend less on another safari. But our goal is to give you the best possible experience: maximizing your time in the field, minimizing hassle, and providing world-class photographic opportunities and instruction.
Photography and Guiding: We've handpicked the very best local safari guides, chosen for their deep knowledge of the land and wildlife. Combined with our photographic expertise, this partnership ensures you're always in the right place at the right time for remarkable images.
Details Matter: Our itineraries are curated to deliver outstanding game viewing while avoiding the crowded areas you often see in the news. Whenever possible, we secure off-road access so you can get close to the action and capture compelling, intimate photographs.
Photography Instruction: This isn't a photography tour—it's a workshop. Expect hands-on instruction in the field, one-on-one support during the day, and in the evenings, image reviews and post-processing sessions in Lightroom. You'll return home with stronger images and a deeper understanding of how to create and refine them.
Experience and Trust: We've been leading, guiding, and teaching photographers for many years. Our guests return again and again, a testament to the quality of our safaris. If you'd like to speak directly with a past participant, we'd be happy to arrange a call.
Fitness
Easy: You must be able to get in and out of the custom Land Cruisers, and ride for several hours on possibly bumpy terrain. The pace is steady, with opportunities to relax between outings.
Flights
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha before 3:00 PM on February 10, 2028. Flights out can be made after 6:00 PM on February 19, 2028. Air travel delays are common. Please arrive early, possibly even the day prior, so you don’t miss any of the workshop.
What to Bring
Please see our page How To Prepare For Your Workshop. We will send you a detailed information document 90 days before your workshop. This document will include specifics of where and when to meet, gear and clothing recommendations, and more.
What’s Included
- Double occupancy lodging. Single available for a $2,800 supplement. (Only four singles available)
- Scheduled airport transfers.
- All meals, soft drinks, and snacks during the workshop.
- Alcoholic beverages
- All permits and park fees.
- Internal flights during the workshop.
- All transportation during the workshop.
- Tips for crew, drivers, and local guides.
- English-speaking local guide throughout the workshop.
- Photographic guiding and instruction from 2 pros.
- Image reviews and post-processing instruction.
- Adventure, fun, inspiration, and a great time!
Not Included
- Travel to and from Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
- Unscheduled airport transfers.
- Passport and visa fees (if applicable).
- Any meals or accommodations before or after the workshop dates.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Medical Evacuation Insurance including coverage from point of injury (required).
- Travel Medical Insurance (required).
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (optional, but recommended).
- Anything else specifically not listed as included.
- Single rooming is available for a $2,800 supplement. (Only four singles available)
Payment Terms
- Your non-refundable deposit of $10,000 will hold your space in this workshop.
- Further non-refundable payment of $9,000 is due by February 1, 2027.
- The non-refundable balance is due not later than August 1, 2027.
- In addition to our standard Terms and Conditions, for this workshop all payments are non-refundable, and this is why we recommend comprehensive travel insurance including trip cancelation. All other Muench Workshops Terms and Conditions apply.
- Need special payment arrangements? No problem, just ask us.
Frequently Asked Questions
All payments for this workshop are non-refundable under any circumstances. We highly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance, including trip cancellation coverage, to protect your investment.
You'll receive personalized instruction on capturing environmental portraits of wildlife, mastering telephoto lenses, and refining your images through post-processing in Lightroom. The workshop also emphasizes photographing wildlife in action, such as predator-prey interactions.
The fitness level for this safari is easy. You should be able to get in and out of custom Land Cruisers and be comfortable riding for several hours on potentially bumpy terrain.
You'll stay in luxury tented camps with en suite bathrooms, hot showers, and comfortable beds. The first camp is mobile, moving with the migration, but still offers a high level of comfort and exclusivity, ensuring you're close to the wildlife action.
The workshop is limited to a maximum of 6 participants, ensuring personalized attention and ample space for photography gear in the safari vehicles.
Yes, all internal flights during the workshop are included in the cost. This includes private chartered flights to maximize your time in the field and allow for more photography equipment.
Yes, medical evacuation insurance and travel medical insurance are required for this safari. While trip cancellation insurance is optional, it is strongly recommended to protect your investment.
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