NDUTU - CIRCLE OF LIFE

WITH PHOTOGRAPHER TOM SVENSSON

NDUTU – CIRCLE OF LIFE

WITH PHOTOGRAPHER TOM SVENSSON

Land: Tanzania PHOTO TYPE: Wildlife LENGHT: 8 days DATES: Feb 8-15/2 2025 SIZE: 8-12 guests

In all my years as a wildlife photographer, I have never before experienced the extreme wildlife and the unimaginable photo opportunities that Ndutu offers. The motifs are everywhere and I look forward to taking guests to my new favorite destination in 2025 as well.

Tom Svensson

Join Tom Svensson in Tanzania and one of the most animal-rich places in all of Africa. We visit Ndutu during the migration period where a huge number of animals will be there to be greet us. In this area there are over a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras giving birth to their calves. Every day, it is estimated that approx. 8,000 wildebeest are born in Ndutu.

The large number of calves attract predators in search of easy prey and with off-road permission we can position our jeeps so to provide the best possible photo opportunities.

Before we get to Ndutu we make a stop one of the world’s most talked about national parks, Serengeti National Park. In the central parts of this area, a large amount of big cats often move about, and on the rocks that rise above the savannah landscape it is not uncommon to have the opportunity to photograph Lions seeking shade.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS.

Central Serengeti with rock formations and lots of big cats.
We visit Ndutu during the period when the wildebeest give birth to their calves.
Nearly two million wildebeest and about 800,000 zebras live in Ndutu,as well as lions, cheetahs, elephants and giraffes.
Great opportunity to photograph the big cats.
Possibility of offroad driving in Ndutu which will allow us to come closer to our subjects.
Participation from Tom Svensson during the trip.
Image editing and constructive image criticism with Tom Svensson

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Land: Tanzania

PHOTO TYPE: Wildlife

LENGHT: 8 days

DATES: 8-15/2 2025

SIZE: 8-12 guests

In all my years as a wildlife photographer, I have never before experienced the extreme wildlife and the unimaginable photo opportunities that Ndutu offers. The motifs are everywhere and I look forward to taking guests to my new favorite destination in 2025 as well.

Tom Svensson

Under the guidance of renowned conservation photographer and Canon and Manfrotto ambassador Tom Svensson, you will be able to photograph everything from large numbers of zebras and wildebeest to the big cats and elephants, wild dogs, giraffes and many other of Africa’s wild animals. Part of the trip we spend in the southern part of the park at Lake Ndutu, which has attracted both photographers and filmmakers over the years with its sweeping savannas and open landscapes. Here we can go offroad which gives us the opportunity to come close to our subjects and to photograph the area’s rich wildlife with lions, leopards, cheetahs and elephants, among others. We are here in February when the great migration has reached this place with over a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras looking to birth their calves. Every day it is estimated that approx. 8,000 wildebeest are born in Ndutu. This attracts a lot of lions, leopards and other predators who are in search of easy prey which in turn brings spectacular photo opportunities.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

- Central Serengeti with rock formations and lots of big cats.
- We visit Ndutu during the period when the wildebeest give birth to their calves.
- Nearly two million wildebeest and about 800,000 zebras live in Ndutu,as well as lions, cheetahs, elephants and giraffes.
- Great opportunity to photograph the big cats.
- Possibility of offroad driving in Ndutu which will allow us to come closer to our subjects.
- Participation from Tom Svensson during the trip.
- Image editing and constructive image criticism with Tom Svensson.

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DESTINATION INFO

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

The Serengeti National Park is one of the world’s most famous wilderness areas and with a size of over 1.5 million hectares, it forms the largest national park in Tanzania. The ecosystem of the Serengeti is one of the oldest in the world, and the area has attracted everything from writers such as Ernst Hemingway to famous scientists and filmmakers over the years. Few places on Earth offer such magnificent wildlife as the Serengeti and the highlight is the annual animal migration when several million animals are on the move in search of new pastures. But it is more than just the large numbers of wildebeest and zebras that attract us to the vast savannah of the Serengeti. Here, in addition to the big cats, you can also find herds of elephants, giraffes, wild dogs and many other animals on the move.

NDUTU

Located in the southern part of the Serengeti near the Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu, is sometimes referred to as Tanzania’s hidden safari gem. The open plains of the area and the surroundings around Lake Ndutu are home to no less than six different big cats, and here you can find lion, leopard, cheetah, African wildcat, Caracal and Serval. Ndutu is basically the end station of the Great Migration, the world’s largest animal migration. During the period of January-March, nearly two million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras gather in the area and in February, nearly 8,000 wildebeest calve per day.

TOUR ITINERARY

ITINERARY

February 8-15, 2025

DAY 1 (FEB 8) – ARRIVAL TO SERENGETI & EVENING SAFARI
We meet in the morning at Kilimanjaro International Airport at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. Here you will be met by Tom Svensson and a host from Zoom Photo Expeditions. From the airport we move towards the Serengeti, once at our lodge we have lunch before we embark on the first safari of the trip.

Our safaris in the Serengeti focus on the central parts of this large area and hopefully we can experience the large number of big cats that normally move here. One area that is particularly interesting is the large rock formations that rise above the otherwise vast plains. Lions and other cats often come to these cliffs for shade, and when we see a lion lying on top of the cliff, it’s hard not to think of The Lion King. Tom will show us how we can create different compositions from a close-up to a picture where the lion becomes an interesting detail that attracts the viewer’s eye.

Back at the lodge we share a welcome dinner before going to bed, surrounded by all the sounds of the African wilderness. (L, D)

DAY 2 (FEB 9) – MORNING SAFARI AND ON TOWARDS NDUTU

Today we get up early to go on safari while the sun rises over the African landscape. It’s always an equally expectant feeling when we head out on the day’s first safari. with a little luck can find a group of lions feeding on a prey from the night’s hunt. If we manage to find the right subject, Tom will also show how we can create effective silhouette images with the animals against the sun. Back at the lodge we have breakfast before jumping back into the jeeps. the destination is Ndutu and we stop as soon as we see something interesting to photograph. Arriving at our new lodge, we check in and take a moment to relax before making our first safari in Ndutu’s animal-rich surroundings. The motifs are everywhere and give a foretaste of what we will experience in the coming days.

DAY 3-7 (FEB 10-14/2) – THE ANIMAL PARADISE OF NDUTU
During our days around Lake Ndutu, we encounter an almost indescribable number of animals there for the great migration and the motifs can be found everywhere, which allows us to photograph everything from close-ups to pictures of the animal-rich and verdant landscape.

When we have off-road permission, we can position our jeeps so that we get the best photo opportunities. On the open savannah something is always going on, not the least when we are here during the migration period and the estimation is that approx. 8,000 wildebeest are born in the area every day. The large amount of calves attract predators who are in search of easy prey and during last year’s trip we had the opportunity to photograph a cheetah in the middle of the hunt. In addition to the lion, leopard and cheetah, there are also elephants, giraffes, buffalos and many other animals.

During our safaris, Tom is always on hand to develop your photography skills in the best possible way. During our days in Ndutu we will change lodges to maximize the chances of good photo opportunities and to be able to spend as much time as possible out in the field. At both lodges we will stay right in the midst of the animals and every night we fall asleep surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. (B, L, D)

DAY 8 (FEB 10) –JOURNEY HOME
After the last safari we check out for our trip to Kilimanjaro Airport and further transport to Sweden by your own devices during the evening. (B, L)

IMAGE OF THE TRIP

A few weeks after returning home, when you’ve had time to go through your pictures from the trip, you will have the opportunity to send in your best pictures from the trip to Tom, who will select the “Image of the trip”. and compete for great prizes.

FEBRUARY 8-15, 2025

DAY 1 (FEB 8) – ARRIVAL TO SERENGETI & EVENING SAFARI
We meet in the morning at Kilimanjaro International Airport at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. Here you will be met by Tom Svensson and a host from Zoom Photo Expeditions. From the airport we move towards the Serengeti, once at our lodge we have lunch before we embark on the first safari of the trip.

Our safaris in the Serengeti focus on the central parts of this large area and hopefully we can experience the large number of big cats that normally move here. One area that is particularly interesting is the large rock formations that rise above the otherwise vast plains. Lions and other cats often come to these cliffs for shade, and when we see a lion lying on top of the cliff, it’s hard not to think of The Lion King. Tom will show us how we can create different compositions from a close-up to a picture where the lion becomes an interesting detail that attracts the viewer’s eye. Back at the lodge we share a welcome dinner before going to bed, surrounded by all the sounds of the African wilderness. (L, D)

DAY 2 (FEB 9) –MORNING SAFARI AND ON TOWARDS NDUTU
Today we get up early to go on safari while the sun rises over the African landscape. It’s always an equally expectant feeling when we head out on the day’s first safari. with a little luck can find a group of lions feeding on a prey from the night’s hunt. If we manage to find the right subject, Tom will also show how we can create effective silhouette images with the animals against the sun. Back at the lodge we have breakfast before jumping back into the jeeps. the destination is Ndutu and we stop as soon as we see something interesting to photograph. Arriving at our new lodge, we check in and take a moment to relax before making our first safari in Ndutu’s animal-rich surroundings. The motifs are everywhere and give a foretaste of what we will experience in the coming days.

DAY 3-7 (FEB 10-14) – THE ANIMAL PARADISE OF NDUTU
During our days around Lake Ndutu, we encounter an almost indescribable number of animals there for the great migration and the motifs can be found everywhere, which allows us to photograph everything from close-ups to pictures of the animal-rich and verdant landscape.

When we have off-road permission, we can position our jeeps so that we get the best photo opportunities. On the open savannah something is always going on, not the least when we are here during the migration period and the estimation is that approx. 8,000 wildebeest are born in the area every day. The large amount of calves attract predators who are in search of easy prey and during last year’s trip we had the opportunity to photograph a cheetah in the middle of the hunt. In addition to the lion, leopard and cheetah, there are also elephants, giraffes, buffalos and many other animals.

During our safaris, Tom is always on hand to develop your photography skills in the best possible way. During our days in Ndutu we will change lodges to maximize the chances of good photo opportunities and to be able to spend as much time as possible out in the field. At both lodges we will stay right in the midst of the animals and every night we fall asleep surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. (B, L, D)

DAY 8 (FEB 15) –JOURNEY HOME
After the last safari we check out for our trip to Kilimanjaro Airport and further transport to Sweden by your own devices during the evening. (B, L)

IMAGE OF THE TRIP
A few weeks after returning home, when you’ve had time to go through your pictures from the trip, you will have the opportunity to send in your best pictures from the trip to Tom, who will select the “Image of the trip”. and compete for great prizes.

PHOTOTGRAPHER

PHOTOGRAPHER

Tom Svennson – Wildlife photographer

Tom Svensson is a world known conservation photographer. Toms major driving force in life is conservation, and he travels regularly around the world to document endangered species, anti-poaching and illegal trading of animals. His skill as a photographer is to take pictures that touch people and makes a difference, here is seen as one of the best in the world. Tom is the only Swede elected into the IEPA, the International Environment Photographers Association. He is also a global Manfrotto ambassador and he is also in the Canon Nordic photographers program.

ACCOMODATION

ACCOMADATION

KANANGA SPECIAL TENTED CAMP***

NDUTU KATI KATI TENTED CAMP***+

NDUTU PURE MIGRATION CAMP***+

PRICES AND FACTS

PRICE, FACTS & BOOKING

Price per person: £ 4 900 or USD 5 980

Included:

Transportation according to the programme.
Accommodation in part of double rooms at the listed lodges.
Meals according to programme (indicated by B= breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
Safaris according to the programme.
Park fees.
Participation of Tom Svensson during the trip.
Workshops by Tom Svensson during the trip.
Involvement of local rangers in connection with all safaris.
Participation of a host from Zoom Photo Tours.
Various conservation activities and lectures during the trip.
Hotel and other local taxes and fees.
Travel documents and practical travel information.
Hotels and other local taxes.

Excluded:

Single room supplement, £ 495 or USD 600
Flights to Tanzania.
Visa to Tanzania.
All costs of a personal nature, such as drink with your meal, etc.
Tips for the rangers. About 10 dollars/day.
Cancellation protection and travel insurance. For more information, see “other” on our website.

FLIGHTS

You should not arrive later than 05.00 on FEB 8 and not book your return journey earlier than 19.00 on FEB 15.

In view of the long flight and flight delays, we recommend that you arrive the night before and stay at the airport hotel to be rested and ready for the pending adventure.

If you wish to book an international flight, we are happy to help you with this. Contact us by phone +46-470-466 40 or by e-mail info@zoomfotoresor.se

GROUP SIZE

In order to for you to get personal photo guidance and the best experience with our photographer our groups are always small. On this tour the minimum and maximum number of guests are 8/12.

PHOTO GEAR

A DSLR Camera
Telephoto lenses up to a 500mm or more
Wide-angle lens, like a 24-70mm
A Laptop computer with Photoshop or Lightroom software.
Extra batteries, chargers etc.

LANGUAGE

Languages: English and Swedish

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For more information about Terms & Conditions click here.

BOOKINGS

Use the online booking form below and you will receive a booking confirmation right away or you can give us a call on +46 70 180 90 99 or send an email to info@zoomphototours.com

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Photo: Tom Svensson

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