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Focus your lens on some of the most incredible animals with a photography safari in Tanzania. With 15 adventures, you'll soon be tweaking your camera settings and grabbing snapshots like a true professional.

15 Tanzania Photography tours with 24 reviews

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Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame Route 6 day Trek, 8 day tour

I dont have words! It was life-chaging! Everything from start to finish was excellent!

Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu Route 5 day trek, 7 day tour

First I must say, I am blind. I lost my sight at the age of 19 from the eye disease, glaucoma. Having completed the London marathon in 2009 I wanted another challenge, after chatting with my personal trainer I came up with the idea of climbing Kilimanjaro. Little did I know that it would be a challenge in itself to even find a company that would accept me on their trips as I am a blind person and therefore was considered to be a liability and the other people on the trip might not like having a blind person with them. After much scouring of the internet I came across an article about a group of blind people that had climbed Kilimanjaro At the end of the article there was an option to leave a comment so I wrote … how I wanted to climb Kilimanjaro but couldn’t find a company to accept me. I never expected anyone to read it but just writing it made me feel better. A couple of days later I went back to the site to reread the article and much to my amazement there was a reply from Debs the company manager saying … Having a vision is not about sight, but about commitment to a goal and the desire to achieve, so please do not let others sway you in your quest. I went with a sighted friend Peter Roberts, 61, who I met through a walking group. It was brilliant, I loved every minute of it. It was challenging but it was worth it. The hardest part of the trek was the last bit to get to the summit. It was really cold and it seemed like we were walking forever. Climbing for six hours a day, it took us five days to get to the top of Africa's highest mountain and three days to descend. The best thing about the trip was when I asked my lovely guide, Colman Temba, if I would have held people back if I did the climb in a group, he turned around to me and said 'no'. I was so chuffed to hear this. Some people think that if you have a disability it makes you less able, I don't think this I think that having a disability can sometime make people more able. We also raised £2,200 for Parkinson's UK after my dear friend Peter Flanagan died from the disease.

Kilimanjaro Short Hike 3 Day trek, 5 day tour

Great trip and the guide was great, even though we ca't remember his name!

Kilimanjaro Short 4 day hike, 6 day tour

Loved it. Superb. Mzui a ball of energy. Great start to climbing. Now ready for Kilimanjaro to the top. Thanks guys.

Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route Climb -Private options available

We had such a fun time. We were told that Umbwe is tough but we endured. Guide and services were great. Will do it again

Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route Private Climbing 10 days

From inception to completion Debra Bouwer kept me informed, answered myriads of questions and ensured I was well equipped for the trek that lay ahead. The guides were fantastic, skilled and ever attentive to safety on the trip.

Kilimanjaro Climb Lemosho Route 7 days Trek, 9 day tour

One definitely cannot go wrong with Nomadic adventures. We had such a pleasant experience and Debra put in a huge effort to make our trip so much more memorable and ensure that we are well equiped and trained.

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Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route 6 day trek, 8 day tour

What an amazing guide and experience. I have done the Machame and others and did not find the scenery on Rongai as amazing as the other side but it offers a different view of the mountain. It is drier too. The forest is a lot narrower than Machame but we still loved the journey. Reaching the summit via Kibo was also a new experience. Everything was amazing from Nomadic to Guide.

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Tanzania must be one of the most photographer-friendly destinations on the planet. From snow-capped mountain peaks to ‘Big Five’ safaris and dreamy tropical islands, Tanzania is basking in its newfound status of being a seriously hot photographic travel destination.

From the Serengeti plains and steep-sided Ngorongoro Crater to the flamingos of Lake Manyara and giant tuskers of Tarangire to idyllic Zanzibar and traditional Pemba to the wild landscapes of Ruaha, Katavi and Stiegler’s Gorge in the Selous… the list of iconic Tanzanian photographic destinations is almost endless. Mahale Mountains with its habituated chimpanzees and Lake Tanganyika location is another unique photographic destination, while the many mountains and volcanoes – from world-renowned Kilimanjaro to the restless Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano – ensure that this is a country that has photographers salivating at the mere thought of a visit.

Photography is best done from either a private vehicle or at the very least a vehicle of like-minded individuals who won’t move around at critical moments and who are also happy to be out before sunrise and back after dark. Photographic safaris tend to be most successful when you have control over the vehicle and where it goes. A guide who is a photographer him- or herself and who has guided photographers before makes a big difference in terms of positioning the vehicle correctly, getting the light right, and not wanting to head back to the lodge or camp simply because it’s breakfast time. If you can afford it, then it is definitely worth booking a private vehicle – for you (and your fellow photographers) – to ensure that there is no conflict of interests and that you are the master of your own photographic destiny. Things are considerably easier outside of the parks and game reserves where dangerous wildlife and safety are less of an issue, allowing one to explore and photograph on foot and at your own pace.

Dust is a big problem on safari, so travelling with multiple camera bodies attached to different lenses is a good idea, as this negates the need to change lenses enabling dust to get inside the camera. Have plenty of extra memory cards, spare batteries and a solar charger is also a great piece of kit to travel with (because its difficult to try and charge batteries halfway up a volcano).

The time of year you chose for your photographic safari is probably the biggest and toughest decision you will face. On the one hand you have the superb wildlife viewing and Mara River crossings of the late dry season, but this comes with smoky and dusty conditions as well as dull brown and drab grey backgrounds. During the green season when the rejuvenated bush returns to life, there is a profusion of colour, and the clarity after the rains is second to none, but on the flipside wildlife is dispersed and quality sighting can be harder to come by. This is the time of year to concentrate on landscape and bird photography for sure.

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Photo Safari in Tanzania. A photographic safari is a wonderful occasion to improve your photographic skills and learn new performances whilst enjoying the excitement an African wildlife safari – a win setting for many of our guests! Most of our Photo Safari in Tanzania can be classed as ‘photographic’ and most of our guests do take photographs and upload them into their laptops or online drives while on photo safari in Tanzania. We offer a 3G Internet throughout safari, so possible to upload photography’s before the end of a photo safari in Africa. A number of camps across Africa offer photographic hides which really get you closer to the wildlife – often placed tactically at waterholes, on pans or near bird breeding and nesting areas.

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A photographic safari is bringing your photography to a new level. Often led by expert and very accomplished wildlife photographers these safaris really are different to a conventional safari. Time is spent out in the field and back at camp testing and learning with other like-minded guests and putting photographic theories into practice. Below you will find a small selection of small group safaris – we also offer private photographic safaris for individuals, couples and groups.

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Guided Photo Safari in Tanzania, exploring with nature in interior villages, discovering culture and real lifestyle in Tanzania. Our Lifestyle Photographic tour are featured visiting local, tribes, scenic landscapes and wildlife. for the first time i have inspired to plan these kinds of photo safaris in Tanzania and Zanzibar by one of the talented lifestyle photographers “ Laurent Nilles ” you can view his beautiful picture from instagram.

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Join us in the stunning wilderness of southern tanzania..

We’re incredibly excited to be taking you to some photographic hidden gems during a photo safari in the southern part of Tanzania. We’ll be traveling to places hardly anyone gets to see to photograph lions, leopards, elephants, and so much more. We’ll stay in remote reserves and national parks, each with its own unique landscapes and photographic opportunities, and you’ll be guided by expert local guides. What’s more, you’ll be staying in beautiful camps and lodges – surrounded by nature only – on this exclusive and all-inclusive Tanzania Photo Safari.

When most think of Tanzania, it’s the Serengeti, the Ngongoro Crater, and the migration that come to mind first. We decided to do things differently; to take you somewhere a bit more exclusive. These national parks in the Southern part of the country offer the same incredible game viewing as the north, only without the crowds and the over-used safari routes. You’ll get a personal experience of untouched wilderness, and see a side of Tanzania that very few people do.

Our Tanzania photo safari is, needless to say, entirely designed around getting you to the best spots for encountering and photographing wildlife. And to ensure you’ll get the most out of the experience, wildlife photographer Alan Hewitt will be accompanying you, and offering tutoring throughout.

Highlights of this Tanzania photo safari: 

• Encounter and photograph big cats, large herds of elephants, buffalos, wild dogs, and many more species of wildlife
• Visit hidden gems in the untouched wilderness of Southern Tanzania
• Travel in intimately sized groups with photography workshops tailored to your level of experience
• Learn about the unique wildlife, geography, and history of the area from your expert guide
• Grow and develop as a photographer whilst building an incredible portfolio of wildlife images

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THE DESTINATION

Situated in Southern Tanzania are some of the largest and most remote National Parks in all of Africa, along with most of the country’s protected areas. So, prepare for a real experience of untouched African wilderness.

You’ll visit Tanzania’s largest and second largest national parks: Nyerere National Park, with its 500 species of birds and the Rufji River sprawling across it; and Ruaha, with its thousands of ancient baobab trees and the continent’s largest population of lions. You’ll also visit the Mikumi National Park, home to endemic species of primate, huge herds of buffalo and elephants, and healthy populations of leopards.

Due to their position on the globe, these parks host an extraordinary variety of wildlife and nature. At a convergence zone between Sub-Saharan Africa’s Southern and Eastern wildlife areas, Southern Tanzania sees wildlife from both. Further, sitting between the northern and southern hemisphere, these parks see an incredible array of migratory birds and greatly varied topography.

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This Tanzania photo safari has you staying in a series of Foxes Safari Camps: well-equipped, carbon-negative, luxury safari lodges and camps in stunning locations. Your first stay in Mikumi National Park is the Vuma Hills Tented Camp. Perched on a hillside, the camp overlooks the Mkata plain, so expect stunning views from the veranda. The camp has comfortable permanent safari tents raised on wooden platforms, all dotted around the camp’s restaurant, bar and swimming pool. Whilst well-sheltered, tucked away in a shaded woodland, this camp is actually inside the park and regularly sees wildlife wandering through.  

Your next stay is at the Ruaha River Lodge. Perfectly situated alongside the Great Ruaha River, the lodge offers spectacular panoramas of the riverbanks and the wildlife that are drawn there from neighboring hills. Hippo and croc sightings are guaranteed here and there have been several sightings of lion and leopard kills from the lodge. Your final camp, the Rufji River Camp is positioned alongside the Rufji River with views of the sprawling waterways and their resident wildlife. It has 24 tents, each individually sited with their own verandas.  

THE PHOTOGRAPHY

We’ll be staying at three locations that all offer a slightly different experience in terms of setting, activities, and game viewing opportunities. Ruaha National Park is one of the best reasons to come to Southern Tanzania. The park contains many species of antelope that can’t be found further north. It has the largest Lion population of any national park in Africa, containing one-tenth of the world’s lion population. You can expect great encounters with other predators too: striped and spotted hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, jackals, and wild dogs. The area is amazing for bird photography too, as it’s home to over 500 bird species.

Nyerere National Park, a world heritage site, offers photographic opportunities of a slightly different nature. Bisected by the Rufji River, Nyerere is the only game area in Tanzania to offer boat cruises and walking safaris along the river. Expect to photograph crocodiles, hippos, pythons and monitor lizards. It also holds half Tanzania’s population of elephants and the highest density of wild dogs of anywhere in Africa. Packs as large as 56 have been seen in the past, twice the average size.

Mikumi National Park, surrounded by mountains on all sides, has the world’s largest population of eland and plenty of wildebeest, impala, and zebra. The park has plenty of predators too, with great chances of encountering all big cats. In addition, our lodge offers plenty of opportunities for spotting the nocturnal wildlife that roams around our rooms — like porcupines, civets, and genets. It’s also not uncommon for the occasional elephant to roam through.

PHOTOGRAPHIC TUTORING

Throughout this photo safari, you will be guided by Alan Hewitt; seasoned wildlife and conservation photographer and official UK ambassador for FUJIFILM. With a wealth of experience and expertise for you to learn from, Alan is a fantastic person to have around on a photo safari. Not only will he be there coaching you on the practical side of things out on game drives, you’ll also benefit from theory sessions between excursions.

What’s more, due to the small group sizes on this tour, Alan can cater workshops to photographers of all levels of experience. So, whether you’re semi-pro or just starting off, this Tanzania photo tour could be a great way to take your photography to the next level.

YOUR 12-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: arrival in dar es salaam.

After arriving in Dar Es Salaam, we’ll spend a night in a hotel to recover from the flight and prepare for the journey ahead.

Day 2: Internal flight to Mikumi National Park

Air transfer to Vuma Hills Tented Camp in Mikumi National Park. We’ll waste no time once we arrive and after dropping off bags, you’ll head out on your first game drive.

Day 3 & 4: Vuma Hills in Mikumi National Park

You’ll spend a further two days in Mikumi National Park. You’ll visit different parts of the park, go on game viewings, enjoy great meals at camp in the evenings, and maybe see some nocturnal species wandering about.

Day 5: Internal flight to Ruaha National Park

We’ll move on to Ruaha National Park with another short air transfer and settle in to Ruaha River Lodge. In the afternoon, we’ll start exploring this stunning wilderness on a sunset game drive.

Day 6 - 8: Ruaha River Lodge at Ruaha National Park

We’ll spend some full days exploring the Ruaha National Park. Here, you’ll be in the company of the largest population of lions in any national park in Africa — in prides sometimes as big as twenty— and what is thought to be the largest population of elephants in Tanzania.

Day 9: Internal flight to Selous National Park

Another quick flight to the final accommodation of our Tanzania photo safari, Rufiji River Camp. This camp occupies a stunning position overlooking the vast waterways of the Rufiji, which attracts a wealth of wildlife. We’ll enjoy a first game drive or boat safari on our first afternoon.

Day 10 & 11: Rufiji River Camp at Selous National Park

We’ll be treated to some full days in Selous National Park, where game drives will be mixed up with walking safaris and boat cruises, to give a full range of angles and photographic opportunities.

Day 12: Air transfer back to Dar Es Salaam

After a last game drive, we’ll take the short flight back to Dar Es Salaam, where we’ll say our goodbyes and head off home – or on other travel adventures.

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RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

For this Tanzania photo safari, we recommend the following equipment;

• SLR or mirrorless camera
• A range of lenses; ideally including a wide angle lens for landscapes to telephoto for wildlife
• Tripod or bean bag
• Sturdy camera bag
• Laptop if you’re keen to improve your post-production skills, and/or if you’d like to review your images with Alan

Alan Hewitt is a wildlife and conservation photographer, writer, and workshop leader. Mainly driven by his appreciation for and fascination of wildlife, Alan’s aim with his photography is to document our natural world and use this as a tool for conservation. His work has been used to support wildlife conservation organizations in Kenya, as well as ones closer to his home in the UK, including campaigns to save nature reserves that are home to iconic and endangered species. Alan is an official UK ambassador for FUJIFILM.

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Tanzania Photo Safari Tour: Authentic Tanzania Wildlife Safari

14-day small-group safari in tanzania to explore & capture the african wilderness.

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All Levels - an interest is enough!

Come with me on this ultimate safari to Tanzania, tracking wildlife, enjoying nature, and connecting with indigenous tribes like the Maasai. We travel with purpose and support sustainable tourism initiatives to give back to nature and the local communities. I'm your tour leader and with my love & passion for Africa, photography, wildlife and nature in general, I will offer you the best safari experience, while teaching you about Africa's wonderful wildlife and safari photography along the way.

Tanzania Safari Overview

This authentic and ethical photographic Tanzania Safari Tour will take you to 4 magical wildlife hot spots  in Northern Tanzania (Mkomazi, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro) to photograph and observe Tanzania's wildlife, including Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Antelopes, Big Cats like Lions, Cheetahs and Leopards, the critically endangered Black Rhino, Wild Dogs, Hippos, Crocodiles, and much more.

Africa, including Tanzania, offers more than just chasing the commercialized "Big Five animals". Have you for example seen Africa's "Small Five" or "Ugly Five"? During our Tanzania Photography Tour, we also allocate time for a walking safari to admire the diverse smaller flora & fauna, recognizing their crucial role within the ecosystem, where each element depends on others for survival. We aim to let you experience "the bigger picture" on this Tanzania Wildlife Safari, that goes beyond the Big Five safaris.

We travel with purpose! To give back to the communities and their land, we have an immersive visit with the Maasai Tribe . We sleep in a traditional Maasai lodge, on a magical location perched on a hill, to spend time learning about their culture and way of life. There's plenty opportunity to capture stunning Maasai portraits. On this meaningful safari, you will also learn more about environmental & wildlife conservation efforts in places like Mkomazi; because what would Africa be without our rhino's or elephants?

With a professional wildlife photographer and a qualified Tanzanian safari guide at your side, we are here to help you capture iconic photographs of Tanzania- with respect for the people and our planet. And if you wish, we also help improve your editing skills and make your images stand out from the rest.

You don't have to be a photographer to join our group photo safari to Tanzania; learning photography on safari or joining a photography workshop in between game drives is optional.

Brief Tanzania Safari  Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport
• Day 2 : Transfer to Mkomazi NP & Game Drive
• Day 3 : Safari Mkomazi National Park
• Day 4 : A day with the Maasai
• Day 5 : Bush Breakfast, Nature Walk & Relax
• Day 6 : Safari Tarangire National Park
• Day 7 : Safari Tarangire National Park
• Day 8 : Mto Wa Mbu Cultural Experience
• Day 9 : Transfer to Serengeti National Park
• Day 10 : Serengeti Photo Safari
• Day 11 : Safari Serengeti & Optional Serengeti Balloon Flight
• Day 12 : Transfer to Karatu, Ngorongoro View Point
• Day 13 : Ngorongoro Crater Safari
• Day 14 : Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

• Day 2 : Transfer to Mkomazi NP & Game Drive
• Day 3 : Safari Mkomazi National Park
• Day 9 : Transer to Serengeti National Park
• Day 14 : Departure Kilimanjaro Airport

Destination Tanzania

Tanzania is rated as the Best Safari Country in Africa and in the world! This Tanzania Safari takes place in the Tanzania Northern Circuit; a renowned safari route in the northern part of Tanzania, famous for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes.

• Key Locations: Northern Tanzania has some of the country's most iconic national parks and wildlife reserves, including iconic destinations like the Serengeti National Park , known for the Great Migration, an annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebras, and the Ngorongoro Crater , a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its high density of wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, and hippos. You can also find flamingos in Ngorongoro Tanzania.
• Other Highlights:  Tarangire National Park, with its large elephant herds, Lake Manyara, and Mkomazi National Park , known for its black rhino conservation, are also part of our safari in Tanzania.
• Wildlife: Expect to encounter a wide array of wildlife on our Tanzania safari tour, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros), as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species.
• Conservation Efforts : Conservation initiatives are vital to preserve the rich biodiversity of the Northern Circuit, ensuring sustainable tourism practices and protection of endangered species, including the black rhino in Mkomazi National Park.

Joining our Tanzania Photography Safari, focusing on the Tanzania Northern Circuit , is a great way to experience the natural beauty and learn wildlife photography in Tanzania. Ready to join me on safari to Tanzania?

Serengeti Balloon Safari

During our Serengeti safari, you can optionally book this magical hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti Plains! Highly recommended.

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Ethical Wildlife Photography in Tanzania

Tanzania is renowned as a major hub for biodiversity. Its diverse landscapes, including mountains, savannahs, lakes, and islands, make it an ideal destination for wildlife enthusiasts. One of the reasons Tanzania is a popular spot for wildlife photography is that even amateur photographers can capture stunning images thanks to the breathtaking scenery. Note that you don't need to have any level of photography for our Tanzania safari tours. If you prefer to join our Africa photo safaris to just observe, or to use your smartphone to take photos of animals, that is fine too!

With an abundance of the most iconic wildlife species, including the majestic lions, graceful cheetahs, colossal elephants, and the endangered black rhinoceros , our Tanzania Safari offers endless opportunities for (aspiring) photographers. These magnificent creatures roam freely in the vast Tanzania wilderness areas, providing you with breathtaking subjects to capture.

On our Ethical Tanzania Photo Safari Tour , we lead you to the best wildlife spots, ensuring you don't miss any exceptional photo opportunities. Additionally, we provide valuable insights into animal behavior and the local ecosystem, making your safari experience even more enriching. 

While out on game drives, we prioritize ethical wildlife photography practices, which means we respect the animals and their habitats, and avoid disturbing them. We use long lenses to capture close-up shots without encroaching on their personal space. By following these guidelines, our safaris to Tanzania can contribute to the conservation efforts and ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy the wonders of Tanzania's wildlife.

Recommended Camera Gear Photography Safari Tanzania

Bringing the below recommended gear is not a must but handy if you want to improve your skills. You can also join our safaris in Tanzania without focusing on travel and wildlife photography.

A waterproof cover for your camera and lens (just to be sure), a sturdy camera bag, enough memory cards and extra batteries

Laptop (with Adobe Lightroom) if you like to learn how to edit your safari images, improve your post-production skills, or if you’d like to review your wildlife photos with Kim

Duration Safari Trip

Safari Destination

Photography Level

All Levels - An interest is enough

Free Access "Basics of Safari Photography Course"

Photographic Tutoring Tanzania Safari

Throughout this Tanzania Photo Safari , you will be guided by Kim Paffen ; Nature Guide and Travel & Wildlife Photographer featured in National Geographic Magazine and Africa Geographic. With a wealth of experience and expertise for you to learn from, Kim is a lovely warm-hearted person to have around on a photo safari. Not only will she be there coaching you on the practical side of photography out on safari game drives, as a FGASA & CATHSSETA accredited Africa Field Guide, you’ll also benefit from her nature and animal knowledge.

Because of the intimate small group size on our Safari Tours in Tanzania, Kim can cater photography workshops to all levels of experience . So, whether you have zero photography knowledge, just starting, or you're a semi-pro in wildlife photography, this Tanzania photo tour is a great way to take your safari photography to the next level. While visiting the best spots for encountering and photographing wildlife in Tanzania, Kim will help you sharpen your photography skills and make the most of this African safari tour. Expect to return home with some stunning images of wildlife and the Maasai tribe that showcase the beauty of Tanzania and an unforgettable Africa safari trip! 

14-day Tanzania Photo Safari Itinerary + Lodges

Day 1 - arrival tanzania.

Today, you will arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be greeted by me and one of our drivers and transported to our Lodge in Moshi, approximately a forty-five-minute drive. Most flights arrive in the evening. You may wish to enjoy a light snack at the hotel, but soon retire to your beds. Tanzania is already enveloped in darkness, and tomorrow morning you can admire the surroundings in daylight. Karibu Tanzania!

Day 2 - Mkomazi National Park

After breakfast, we embark on a picturesque journey to Mkomazi National Park, a scenic drive lasting two hours. Upon arrival at the park, as your guide takes care of the necessary paperwork, your adventure kicks off with an exhilarating game drive. Traveling through the park's diverse landscapes, you'll be treated to sightings of magnificent wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and hopefully kudus. We will spend two days in a beautiful lodge within Mkomazi, with views of the park.

Day 3 - Safari Mkomazi National Park

You'll get the extraordinary opportunity to visit the park's special rhinoceros sanctuary, a significant initiative aimed at safeguarding the future of these remarkable animals, among the most endangered large mammals in Africa. Upon arrival, you will receive an enlightening briefing on the ongoing conservation efforts focused on preserving the rhino population. Your experience continues with a guided tour of the sanctuary, led by an expert ranger. Throughout the tour, your keen eyes remain vigilant for any rhinoceros sightings, offering a chance to observe these incredible creatures in their protected environment. Additionally, you will also have the opportunity to explore the habitat of wild dogs. We will have another night in Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat.

Day 4 - West Kilimanjaro, a day with the Maasai

At 09:00, we will collect you from your accommodation and proceed to Amini Africa Maasai Lodge in West-Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you will receive a warm welcome from the Maasai community, who will serve as your guides for the day. After settling into your "Maasai hut," lunch awaits in the charming restaurant. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool with magnificent views over Maasailand, or partake in a nature walk. Your Maasai guide will enlighten you about the surroundings, Maasai life, their hunting techniques, and natural remedies. In the evening, dine by the bonfire under the stars - and indulge in delightful dishes. Once nestled comfortably between the sheets in your Maasai hut, allow your mind to wander and dream of the adventures yet to come.

Day 5 - A Day with the Maasai: Bush Breakfast & more

This morning, your Maasai guide will accompany you for a Bush Breakfast, an exceptionally unique experience. If you're fortunate, you may encounter some wildlife along the way! In the afternoon, you can unwind by the pool, embark on a nature walk, or even partake in an adventurous mountain biking excursion! We will sleep another night in Amini Africa Maasai Lodge to experience the 'Maasai-way-of-life'.

Day 6 - Tarangire National Park Safari

Today, we journey to Tarangire National Park, a trip spanning approximately 3.5 hours. Upon arrival at the park's entrance, your guide will handle the necessary formalities, marking the commencement of your safari adventure. Let the wildlife spotting in Tarangire begin... After a game drive in Tarangire National Park, we will arrive at a beautiful Lodge, where you can often watch elephants up-close. They also have a relaxing pool with views of the African savannah.

Day 7 - Safari Tarangire National Park

Today we have a whole day to explore Tarangire National Park. The park is renowned for its vast baobab trees and significant elephant population. Who will be the first to spot an animal? Depending on what the group wants, we can either do a full day game drive inside the park including a lunch in the park, or we go for a morning game drive, drive back to the lodge, and relax at the pool. For those who are interested, I can also offer some more photography tutoring or editing. We have an extra night at the same lodge in Tarangire.

Day 8 - Mto Wa Mbu Cultural Experience

Mto wa Mbu is at the foot of the Rift Valley. Located on the way to Ngorongoro and Serengeti, it is an ideal resting place for most safari travelers to experience the authentic cultural tour. Optional activities: - TukTuk tour (2 - 3 Hours) Explore mto wa mbo village with three wheel visit banana farms, and rice farms, and learn the economic system of the village - Climbing Balaa Hill (3 - 6 hours) Climb to the top of the Rift Valley wall for breath-taking views of Lake Manyara, the village of Mto wa Mbu, and the Maasai Steppe beyond. Also, see a diverse array of local bird species and magnificent 2,000-year-old baobab trees. - Village walks (2-4 hours) Get an inside look at the homes and exquisite craft of Mto wa Mbu’s many tribes. Visitors will get a chance to meet locals and learn about banana beer, Makonde woodcarvings, and tribal painting techniques; the village provides a great introduction to everyday life in Africa. - Farm tour (1-4 hours) See the innovative farming practices of Mto wa Mbu villagers and learn about the irrigation system that sustains local crops, including the 32 varieties of bananas. - Biking to Lake Manyara (2-5 hours) Bike to the coast of one of Africa’s most majestic lakes and get an amazing opportunity to view wildlife like zebras, giraffes, hippos, and buffaloes at close range in this corridor of migration between the national parks. - Lunch at Mama’s (1-2 hours) Enjoys a delicious, home cooked meal in a local Mom’s home; Over lunch, the guide will provide a history of the region and the many stories about local tribes.

Day 9 - Transfer to Serengeti & Game Drive Serengeti National Park

Today, you will journey along an extensive and rugged road to Serengeti National Park, where you will arrive approximately 4-5 hours later. It will be a lengthy yet picturesque drive, offering glimpses of diverse African landscapes along the way. Upon reaching Serengeti, you will proceed to your lodge in Serengeti while enjoying a game drive in Serengeti along the way. There, a refreshing cold beverage awaits you! At these safari camps, you’ll feel immersed in nature, protected by the cozy canvas walls of your spacious tent, surrounded by the sounds of wildlife, and secluded from noise & light pollution. It feels like being transported back in time, and makes African safari unlike any other travel experience in the world! Embrace the simplicity — nature is the luxury we’re after. Get settled into your cozy home for the next 3 nights, before gathering in the dining tent for a chef-prepared dinner, listening to the sounds of roaring lions and laughing hyenas in the distance.

Day 10 & 11: Photo Safari in Serengeti National Park

a Serengeti Photo Safari is a great way to explore the beauty of Serengeti National Park. Here, you will encounter the most stunning Tanzania Safari Animals the world has to offer, set against landscapes that will surpass even your wildest dreams. It's like stepping into the scenes of "Out of Africa," but in reality. Each evening, we will plan the following day together based on the preferences of the group. Will you venture out all day with a picnic lunchbox, or opt for separate morning and afternoon game drives, returning to our Serengeti camp for a warm lunch? We will elucidate the various options, which may also depend on the season and the current whereabouts of the wildlife in Serengeti. The Serengeti is such an expansive park with an abundance of magnificent creatures that no amount of time spent here feels sufficient. Optional but highly recommended: a Serengeti Balloon Safari to witness the vast Serengeti plains from above.

Day 12 - Ngorongoro Crater Viewpoint

This morning, you can still relish a safari excursion in the Serengeti. Around 11 o'clock, you depart from the park towards the village of Karatu, nestled near the Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, you traverse the crater rim, passing by a breathtaking viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of the crater, where we will stop to take nice images and enjoy the views. In total, this journey, starting from when you exit the Serengeti, lasts approximately 4-5 hours. By late afternoon, you arrive at the lodge, where you can indulge in a refreshing sundowner.

Day 13 - Safari Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania

In the morning, you will go on safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, where you'll spend the rest of the day embarking on a wildlife game drive. From the gate, a short drive along the crater rim awaits before descending into the circular crater via a breathtakingly scenic and steep road. The landscape here is extraordinarily beautiful. You'll be accompanied by a picnic lunch from the lodge. By late afternoon, you'll journey out of the crater, making your way back to the lodge. Enjoy a final, amazing dinner prepared by the chef back at the lodge, where we’ll relive memories, share favorite stories, and our last moments together around the fire.

Day 14 - Departures & Goodbyes

You have the morning at your leisure. Enjoy a relaxing time at the lodge or perhaps take a stroll in the surroundings. After lunch, it will be time to be chauffeured to Kilimanjaro Airport, approximately a 3.5-hour drive. There, we will say goodbye and you will board your flight back home. In Africa, we don’t say “goodbye” however — just a “see you later” (or "baadaye" in Swahili) as I hope to connect with you again somewhere in the world, perhaps on one of my next Africa Safari tours! Tip: You can also extend this journey with a delightful beach vacation on the tropical paradise of Zanzibar! I'm happy to help you plan your extension in Tanzania.

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Your Tanzania   Safari Tour Leader : Kim Paffen

• Africa Travel Expert with 15+ years of travel experience in 13 African Countries
• Ethical (Wildlife) Photographer published in f/e National Geographic
• Photography Educator
• FGASA & CATHSSETA accredited Safari Guide
• Passion for Nature Conservation and Sustainable Travel
• Languages: English, Dutch, German, a few words of Swahili
• For our Tanzania Photo Safari Packages, we work together with a Tanzanian Tour Operator and knowledgeable driver/guide who know the area on the back of their hand.

The Trip is Great for :

• (Aspiring) Photographers who want to enhance their skills through cultural, landscape, and wildlife photography
• Mindful eco-explorers who appreciate mid-range to semi-luxe African-style accommodations, culinary experiences, comfortable facilities, and the “luxury” of unspoiled nature, while still willing to get their feet a bit dirty for an epic adventure in the African bush & visiting indigenous tribes
• Safari & Animal lovers who want to immerse themselves in the intricate worlds of African wildlife & see these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, with utmost consideration for their conservation
• Sustainable travelers who are excited to venture into untouched nature, visit wildlife through ethical means, learn about conservation, and participate in initiatives to give back to local communities
• Cultural enthusiasts who love connecting with local tribes, and learning about local customs/rituals
• Flexible and conscious travelers that can easily adapt to the "This is Africa" way of life, meaning that you can expect possible limits on electricity, running water, WiFi, or air conditioning.

Why Travel With Us ?

• 100% Tanzania Expert : As a photographic safari guide, I work together with a local Tanzanian Safari Operator that has more than 30 years of experience in the Tanzanian safari world. That way, we can give you the Best Tanzania Safari experience.
• Small groups of up to 6 people for a personal approach and personalized guidance on our Tanzania Wildlife Safari.
• Knowledgeable Tanzania Safari Guide to help you navigate the terrain and get the best shots possible.
• Private Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for easy animal spotting and photography, driven by a highly skilled and experienced private local guide.
• We use tried & trusted Tanzania Safari Lodges or tented camps for our Tanzania photographic safaris, providing all amenities you need (meals included) to recharge and relax on one of our best photography safaris

Dates & Prices Tanzania Photo Tour

Prices for our Tanzania Photo Safari Packages are per person based on double occupancy (extra charge for single room) and do not include international flights to/from Tanzania. Our safari is all-inclusive of park fees, meals, game drives, etc.

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Important : You can also form your own group of 5 to max. 6 people and plan dates according to your preferences!

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Tanzania photo safari: all you need to know before you go, why should you come on a safari to tanzania with us.

We bring a wealth of experience to your Tanzania Safari Tours. Having worked extensively in the travel industry as a photographer, marketeer, and travel consultant, I've personally explored the places we visit in Tanzania on our group trip. My commitment to providing the best service is reflected in the relationships I've built over time and the careful selection of accommodations. For my Tanzania Safaris, I work together with a local Tanzanian Safari Tour Operator with many years of experience in the Safari World. Together, we take care of the logistics and we are provided by an experienced English speaking driver/guide who knows Tanzania on the back of its hand. With my devotion to high-quality authentic and ethical travel experiences, I'm passionate about making your Tanzania safari adventure extraordinary.

Do you handle all logistics on our Tanzania Wildlife Safari?

Absolutely! From booking hotels to coordinating transfers, arranging local guides, and organizing activities and excursions, we take care of it all. We arrange both authentic Tanzania Group Trips and Customized Tanzania Itineraries. Ranging from a Luxury Tanzania Safari to a Budget Tanzania Safari, we tailor our services to meet your unique travel preferences, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you want a private safari trip or if you're looking for different dates than the ones scheduled.

Do you offer complete Tanzania Safari Packages or can I book some elements independently?

While you can book your flight independently, we recommend entrusting us with the rest of your Tanzania Safari Itinerary to ensure seamless transitions and the best value. Our presence provides invaluable support, especially when unexpected situations arise.

Do you arrange international and/or domestic flights?

Yes, we work with a preferred booking agent who can manage both international and domestic flights on your behalf. This collaborative approach ensures a smooth travel experience. What we do is putting you in direct contact with them so flights can be done by credit card. Flights are usually only held provisionally for 24 hours, so paying by credit card is usually best and that way you can also take advantage of any included travel insurance!

Tanzania Safari Cost

Our (custom) Tanzania Safari itineraries have a comprehensive trip price covering hotels, car, transfers, driver/guides, park fees, meals, water during safari days, activities, and Photographic tutoring by Kim Paffen. While the trip price is inclusive the above elements, certain items are not inclusive of the safari trip price. Examples that are excluded are: tipping, visas, shopping, (alcoholic) drinks, travel insurance, washing clothes, and international flights are not included.

Is Tipping included in the Tanzania Safari Cost?

Tipping is not typically included in the price for your safari in Tanzania. In Tanzania, tipping is not mandatory but customary. Tips are given as a gesture of gratitude, and the amount given will depend on your satisfaction. As many first-time visitors find it challenging to gauge how much to give, here are some Tanzania tipping guidelines: Safari Guide: $25 or more per day, per group. Restaurants: 5 – 10% of the total bill. Porters (carrying luggage at lodges/hotels): $1 - $2 per porter. It is customary to give the tip at the end of the trip if you have the same guide for a few days. Tips can also be given in Tanzanian Shillings.

What should I budget for a Tanzania Photo Safari?

It depends if you prefer a custom-made itinerary or if you opt for one of our scheduled Small Group Photo Safaris in Tanzania, so please consider factors like flight costs, preferred (mid-range or semi-luxury) accommodations, and additional expenses for meals, tips, and shopping. Be prepared to budget between 6000 and 7000 USD for a 14-day photo safari trip in Tanzania accompanied by a driver/guide and photographic guide. That budget is including flight, all meals, mid-range to semi-luxury accommodations, water in the car, park fees and all cultural activities and game drives.

What are your payment terms for a Tanzania Safari Tour?

We require a non-refundable 25% deposit to reserve your seat on our Tanzania safaris, with full payment due 90 days before travel. Refer to our Terms & Conditions for detailed pricing and payment information.

How can I pay for my Tanzania Safari?

We prefer electronic bank transfers to avoid credit card fees. Refer to our Terms & Conditions for complete payment details.

What is your cancellation policy?

Find comprehensive details in our Terms & Conditions. Our cancellation fees are non-negotiable.

What vaccinations do I need for Safari in Tanzania?

For vaccinations to travel to Tanzania, you can visit a travel health clinic, as requirements vary by country. Recommended vaccinations for travel to Tanzania include Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, and DTP. Other diseases present in Tanzania include Typhoid Fever, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis, Rabies, and Meningitis. Consult with a knowledgeable travel medicine doctor to determine if vaccination is advisable for you. Having the "Cholera not indicated" stamp in your vaccination booklet can prevent issues at border posts.

Do I need a visa to travel to Tanzania?

Check the Tanzania embassy or consulate requirements; we provide guidance in your final Tanzania travel document. We recommend obtaining your tourist visa online at: Tanzania eVisa (https://visa.immigration.go.tz/). Initiate this process at least two weeks before departure as it typically takes approximately 10 days to complete. Alternatively, tourist visas can be purchased upon arrival at Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar airports. In such cases, the visa fee must be settled in cash, in US Dollars. Please note that ATM services are unavailable at Tanzanian airports, so anticipate extended wait times upon arrival.

What to pack for this photography safari in Tanzania?

Pack essentials include valid passport, visa, air tickets, expense money, inoculations, and clothing suitable for safaris. Consider traveling light with soft luggage. You should also bring a day pack to carry essentials whilst out on safari. Bring a valid passport; be sure to check the expiry date. Also pack a photocopy of the photo page and the entry stamp page of your passport as an additional piece of identification. Please store these photo copies in a different place to your travel documents. If your passport is in a hotel safe, or if you were to lose your passport this precaution would prove invaluable. Here's a link to a safari packing list: https://ourplanetinmylens.com/what-to-pack-for-safari-in-africa/

What Camera Gear should I bring for this photo safari in Tanzania?

Tanzania offers rich photo opportunities. Carry enough memory cards, and batteries. A 200 mm (or longer) telephoto lens is very useful on safari but if you're not into safari photography that much it is not a must.

Personal Medical Conditions

Check health notices and malaria information for your destinations. Carry necessary medications and prescriptions.

Do I need a Travel Insurance & AMREF Flying Doctors when I travel to Tanzania?

Secure a travel insurance before arriving in Tanzania to participate in travel activities. If you don't have a Travel Medical Insurance yet, I highly recommend Safety Wing. When you book your safari to Tanzania with us, we automatically enroll you in AMREF Flying Doctors. In the event of a medical emergency, you will be evacuated by a flight to the hospital in Nairobi. You are only insured for the evacuation flight to Kenya and ground ambulance transfers in Kenya. You are responsible for your travel insurance.

How long must my passport be valid when traveling to Tanzania?

For going on safari in Tanzania, your passport must be valid for at least six months upon departing your country and possess a minimum of four blank visa pages, equating to two facing blank visa pages.

What is the local currency in Tanzania and where can I get it? Can I also pay with US Dollars or Euro?

The local currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian Shilling, however, US Dollars are widely accepted. It is advisable to carry cash in US Dollars, but please note: only bills from 2003 onwards are accepted; those dated before 2003 are unfortunately not. Credit card payments are accepted in some accommodations, but substantial surcharges apply. You can withdraw money with your debit card in Tanzania. However, this is only possible in Moshi, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, and Stone Town (Zanzibar). During the safari or on the beaches of Zanzibar, this is not possible. Please ensure you have enough cash on hand during these days. US Dollars are more convenient than Euros.

What car will we use during our photo safari trip in Tanzania?

During the complete Tanzania safari and on game drives, you will travel in a four-wheel-drive vehicle, a safari jeep, equipped with a specially made panoramic roof, allowing you to photograph or film while standing inside the vehicle. Our safari vehicles have comfortable seats, all positioned by a window so you can also spot animals while seated. You will be accompanied by a highly experienced guide and photographic tour leader.

Is there Malaria in Tanzania?

Yes, malaria is prevalent in Tanzania. There is no vaccination against malaria. We recommend the use of anti-malarial tablets. You can discuss this with a travel medicine doctor. Malaria is an infectious disease caused by malaria parasites transmitted through mosquito bites. The parasites first multiply in the liver and then in red blood cells. Symptoms include cold shivers followed by fever, often preceded by flu-like symptoms. To protect yourself from mosquito bites, bring along insect repellent containing DEET and cover your body well in the evenings.

Food, Drink, and Culinary Advice

All meals during the safari are included in the price. Many people have an early breakfast because they also want to leave early to enjoy the beautiful morning light. Breakfast is always extensive and generous. Whether you prefer a Full English or Full Fruit with the most delicious mangoes, papayas, and watermelons, everything is possible. At the table, the sounds of the African night are often a topic of conversation. Was that a lion or a hyena I heard? At lunchtime, there are well-filled picnic lunchboxes that you can take with you in the car so you can enjoy lunch in the park at a beautiful spot. In the safari car, there are plenty of bottles of water available for you. Dinner is always at the accommodation where you are staying that evening. East African cuisine with international influences. Whether your guide joins dinner or not depends on the accommodation. At some locations, this is customary, while at others, guides eat together. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the lodge are at your own expense unless otherwise stated.

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Our photographic safaris are focused on the illustrious northern circuit, home to the great migration, which has been documented repeatedly and is known as one of the greatest spectacles on Earth. While it can be incredibly overcrowded, we work with privately-run luxury lodges and concessions within this wildlife corridor to deliver all of nature’s drama to our guests without the throngs of onlookers.

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Tanzania’s most popularly visited destinations are in the north of the country where the Serengeti National Park, Grumeti corridor, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area host the enormous spectacle that is the great wildebeest migration. The Ngorongoro Crater itself is known for some of the greatest game viewing on Earth in an unusual and unique setting – a volcanic caldera! These are our top destinations in Tanzania.

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Tanzania Photo Safaris

When planning an African photo safari, consider Tanzania as the ideal African vacation. The country features a wide range of landscapes and cultures that will take your breath away with their natural beauty. Tanzania is enthralling in its newfound popularity as an extremely hot photography safari destination, with snow-capped mountain peaks, ‘Big Five’ safaris, and gorgeous tropical islands. The list of iconic Tanzanian photographic destinations is almost endless: ranging from the Serengeti plains and steep-sided Ngorongoro Crater to the flamingos of Lake Manyara and giant tuskers of Tarangire: to idyllic Zanzibar and traditional Pemba to the wild landscapes of Ruaha, Katavi, and Nyerere park (formerly Selous). Another unique photographic destination in Tanzania is the Mahale Mountains, with its habituated chimps and Lake Tanganyika location. Furthermore, Tanzania’s various mountains and volcanoes such as the world-renowned Kilimanjaro to the restless Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano ensure that this is a country that has photographers salivating at the mere thought of a visit.

What to Expect on a Tanzania Photo Safari

Tanzania photo safaris will take you to some of Tanzania’s most productive wildlife hotspots. Tanzania is regarded as one of the top wildlife viewing places in Africa and is well-known for its yearly great migration, the big five, and big cats, which include numerous lions, leopards, and cheetahs. You will have the opportunity to shoot and discover the rich wildlife and vivid scenery of the Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro Crater on your unique wildlife expeditions.

Most Tanzania photo safaris guarantee near-daily encounters with African big cats and you have the opportunity to capture these. Moreover, get an opportunity to photograph the lions stalking their food while the fastest animal on the planet, the incredible cheetah, pursues down its meal of the day at top speed.

Planning for a Tanzania Photo Safari

A Tanzania photo safari is always more expensive than any other safari because there are fewer people on a photo safari. Regardless of the cost of the safari, you will have a great experience traveling from one location to another. You must, however, be prepared for dust during the dry season and rain during the rainy season, so bring some protective gear for your cameras.

Our Photography safaris are done from a private car with like-minded folks who will not move during important periods and are also glad to be out before daybreak and returning after dusk. The safari is conducted by a guide who is a professional photographer and has previously escorted photographers in the wild. The guide makes a tremendous difference in terms of positioning the vehicle correctly, getting the light perfect.

You have full access to the vehicle to ensure that there is no conflict of interest and that you are the master of your photographic destiny. On the outskirts of parks and game reserves, where dangerous species and safety are less of a worry, it is much easier to explore and photograph on foot and at your own pace. Traveling with numerous camera bodies coupled with different lenses is an excellent idea on safari: since it eliminates the need to change lenses, which allows dust to get inside the camera. More so, have plenty of extra memory cards, backup batteries, and a solar charger with you when you travel (because it’s difficult to try and charge batteries halfway up a volcano).

Photographic Safari Equipment

For a perfect Tanzania Photo safari, you will require good cameras with focal lengths ranging from 200-600mm or more if you use a full-frame DSLR or mirrorless camera. If you are using a crop-sensor camera, adjust the focal lengths. There is also a wide-angle lens suitable for landscape photography and a short focal length telephoto suitable for some wildlife scenarios (for example, very close elephants and other mammals, or groups of animals). There will be very limited possibilities to use a macro lens in this case.

If you carry a high-quality bridge camera, it should have an optical zoom of 18-20x or more and a suitable wide angle at the opposite end of the zoom range. Ensure to pack plenty of extra batteries. Because dust is ubiquitous in northern Tanzania, cleaning supplies are essential. A beanbag can come in handy for wildlife photography from the automobile.

Best time for a Tanzania Photo Safari

The time of year you choose for your photographic safari is most likely the most important and difficult decision you will make. On one hand, the late dry (May to July) season provides excellent wildlife watching and the Great Wildebeest Migration, but it also brings smoky and dusty conditions, as well as dark brown and drab grey backgrounds. During the green season (wet season) on the other hand, when the regenerated bush comes back to life, there is a profusion of color, and the clarity after the rains is second to none, but wildlife is dispersed and great sightings can be difficult to come by. This is the time of year to focus on landscape and bird photography.

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Tanzania is a classic african safari and culture destination that provides the ultimate african photo tour..

Nowhere else on the planet does there exist such an incredible volume and diversity of large mammals. The country also supports over one thousand bird species, many of which are large, bright and colourful. Add rich Maasai, Datooga and Hadza cultures and breath-taking scenery into the mix, Tanzania must surely rank as one of, if not THE best destinations for wildlife photography on earth!  The mere mention of the names “Ngorongoro” and “Serengeti” is sure to quicken the pulse of seasoned wildlife photographers and novices alike!

In order to optimize photographic opportunities, we use only comfortable safari vehicles. Depending on where our safari takes places and which camp we use, the vehicles are decked with specially designed pop-up roof hatches such as at the Ngorongoro Crater, and open safari vehicles with removable canvas roof and sides for unobstructed wildlife viewing in the Serengeti. During our Tanzanian group photography tours, we cater for a maximum capacity of six participants which allows each participant to enjoy specialised tutoring from their ORYX Photo Tour Leader and an unparalleled Tanzania photographic experience.

For our private and individual travellers we tailor make each tour depending on your comfort level (Tanzania hosts some incredible game and safari lodges), length of stay and your photographic targets and subjects.

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Tanzania – Wildebeest Calving & Predator Photo Safari II 2026 US$17,848 Single supplement: No Single Supplement fee.

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Tanzania – Migration Photo Safari I 2026 US$12,595 Single supplement: US$2915

Tanzania – Migration Photo Safari II 2026 US$12,595 Single supplement: US$2915

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Tanzania – Wildebeest Calving & Predator Photo Safari I 2025 US$16,225 Single supplement: No Single Supplement fee.

Tanzania – Migration Photo Safari I 2025 US$11,450 Single supplement: US$2,650

Tanzania – Migration Photo Safari II 2025 US$11,450 Single supplement: US$2,650

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A combined Ngorongoro Crater photo safari and a Serengeti photo safari: There is quite simply no place more beautiful anywhere in Africa than the Ngorongoro Crater, it is one of those places that you just have to see at least once in your lifetime. Scroll down to see a portfolio from this Tanzania photo safari. This is a small group photography tour with only two photographers per safari truck .

The Serengeti has been voted ‘Africa’s top safari park’ and this safari ALSO takes you to the most special, beautiful and remote corner of the park.

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Introduction from your host:

Ngorongoro Crater photo safari leg: It has been dubbed the ‘ 8th natural wonder of the world’  and there is quite simply no place like it on earth. The Ngorongoro Crater is a  UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is the undisputed Eden of Africa. I have visited the crater extensively for the last decade on my Tanzania photo safaris, searching for a way to unlock its photographic potential.  I now share this incredible photographic destination with you on this small group photography tour so that you can also get awesome and unique photographs on this Ngorongoro Crater photo safari.

The Ngorongoro Crater is Africa’s own version of Jurassic Park. Surrounded by 360 degree and 600m (1,968ft) high walls, it is the largest intact and unfilled caldera in the world. At the bottom you find Africa’s most incredible ecosystem where some of the largest elephant bulls roam plus big cats and black rhinoceroses, not to mention an absolute smorgasbord of plains game and birds. It is an ancient timeless place of wonder and is of unspeakable beauty. This is a bucket list item and something everyone who loves Africa just has to see. It is also one of the finest and most unique photographic destinations, one mostly overlooked by photographers when considering a Tanzania photo safari.

This Ngorongoro Crater photo safari leg   is specifically designed with wildlife photographers in mind. Moody skies, incredible backgrounds and dramatic light are the order of the day. This Tanzania photo safari is timed for when there is almost no one else in the Ngorongoro Crater, so you will have the place largely to yourself. If you are a photographer who enjoys playing with light and lines, and if you enjoy composing your shot and capturing frames that show an animal in its environment then don’t miss this Ngrongoro Crater photo safari.

This is a great small group photo safari to see predators in action as the crater is jam-packed with predators and prey alike. The chance of seeing predator action is therefore high due to the confined space that the predators and prey live in. Expansive views and green plains await on this Tanzania photography tour.

Serengeti photo safari leg: The 2nd leg of this small group photography tour dovetails beautifully with the Ngorongoro Crater in that you visit a very special part of the Serengeti and where again there is hardly anyone else. Lions on granite outcrops, known as ‘ koppies ‘, stare out at expansive views that continue forever. The word ‘ siringet ‘ means ‘vast’ in the language of the Maasai and the Serengeti really needs no introduction. I have been photographing in the Serengeti for the last 20 years extensively and trust me when I tell you that I have found the ultimate corner of this exceptional park. If you want to experience real, wild and expansive Africa then look no further than this Serengeti photo safari.

The accommodation on this Tanzania photo safari is simply incredible and luxurious. What could get better than a camp perched right on the very edge of the Ngorongoro Crater? Or what could be better than staying in a very remote luxurious camp on the great plains of the Serengeti – all set about with giant umbrella Acacia trees?

This is the best Tanzania photo safari you can do and one that avoids the tourist bottleneck that takes place every year in February. Keep reading for the full itinerary details of your Tanzania photography tour.

‘Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti Safari’ details

This is a 7 night (8 day) Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti Photo Safari and space for only 4 photographers .

• Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti
• 17 - 24 May 2025
• SPACE FOR ONLY 4
• * NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
• * This tour can also be booked as a private safari .
• * Cost based on 4 participating photographers in two safari trucks.
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Cost will include all accommodation in two perfectly positioned luxurious camps; pre-tour overnight accommodation in Arusha in a small intimate boutique lodge outside of town; meals; laundry; house drinks; park and conservation fees; internal flights; meet and greet service with transfers; an additional luggage allowance; private safari drives with exclusive vehicle use; photographic tuition and the guiding services of professional African wildlife photographer Greg du Toit .

Not included in the cost are visas; purchases of a personal nature; staff gratuities; personal travel and medical insurance (Global Rescue Medical Evacuation Insurance is included); your international flights and adhoc activities not included on the itinerary.

30% deposit confirms your booking on this small group photography tour. Please note: the above cost applies only when 4 photographers are booked. If there are more or less photographers joining the safari, the cost will be adjusted accordingly.

The Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti Safari Itinerary

• Day 3 & 4
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After being met at Kilimanjaro International Airport for the start of your Tanzania photo safari, you will be transferred by road (approximately 90 minutes) to a delightful luxurious boutique lodge on the outskirts of Arusha town. Friendly staff, a large luxurious room with WiFi and excellent cuisine will help you settle into Africa.

*For those of you wanting to come in a day or two early to relax and recover from jet lag, this lodge is the perfect place to do it. We can arrange a day trip for you to visit Arusha National Park which is a most beautiful park and excellent for primates (including colobus monkey) and general game like giraffe and buffalo.

We meet at breakfast for our exciting drive up to the lip of the Ngorongoro Crater. With no internal flight to worry about on this Tanzania photography tour, you can bring all your equipment! A 500mm focal length, or similar, is perfect for the crater but also bring your wide-angles. This is no ordinary Tanzania photo safari, you are going to get unique and inspirational shots that will make even seasoned professional wildlife photographers blush, so pack it all. It’s not just about location on this Ngorongor Crater photo safari but also about timing. You will be visiting the crater at a time of year when few others do and when the weather is moody and the light spectacular. This is a small group photography tour that will yield photographs different to anything you have captured before. Can you imagine having the Ngorongoro Crater almost all to yourself? The crater’s floor is a photographer’s playground and this is the only photo safari designed around making the Ngorongoro Crater a destination in its own right. Most Tanzania photography tours only offer the crater as a stopover point – and this is a tragedy.

You will drive across the Great Rift Valley and up into the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands. This incredibly scenic drive will take you to the very edge of the crater before circumnavigating the rim to your luxurious lodgings where you will enjoy what is quite possibly the finest ‘ Out of Africa ‘ view in all of Africa. The drive from Arusha to the crater will take about 4 hours.

Your home for the next three nights is super comfortable but more importantly it gives good and quick access into the crater. After a scrumptious dinner, you turn in for a well-deserved night’s rest. Sleeping right on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater you might have a buffalo walk past in the night. The selected lodges on this safari are luxurious, making this an ideal safari for non-photographing partners to join. The high altitude chill on your Ngorongoro Crater photo safari is kept at bay with a log fire in your room.

Sweet dreams or ‘Lala Salama’ as we say in Swahili!

Your day begins in the best possible way as you are woken with a steaming cup of coffee or tea brought to you in bed. We depart camp each morning at 06h00, in the dark. We will wind our way along the rim and then down the decent road and to the crater floor where we will capture sublimely moody and mysterious images. With our lodge having been carefully selected on this Ngorongoro Crater photo safari to allow us quick access into the crater, we will be down at the bottom for sunrise.

For successful wildlife photography one needs not only great subjects but also great angles and backgrounds. There is no off-road driving allowed in the crater which means that we are not, like on so many other safaris, parked on top of our subjects. This means that our angles are superior and that we can compose our subjects within our frames. But wait, there is more: not only do we have better angles and room for composition but we have perfect backgrounds throughout the day. The steep crater walls offer magnificent green and blue hued backgrounds that eliminate the usual dynamic range issues, and which allow you to create breathtakingly beautiful fine art imagery.

But wait, there is still more: the word photography is Greek in origin, meaning to paint with light. It really is all about light and as the saying goes ‘amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money and masters worry about light’. The high altitude on this Ngorongoro photo safari combined with the time of year that you will be in the crater, means that there will be swirling mists, thundershowers and moody skies throughout the day. This means that photography on this Ngorongoro photo safari is not restricted to just the golden hours. As such we will stay out all day every day, photographing throughout the day and capturing mood filled images with gorgeous diffused light. The thundershowers bounce around the crater offering incredible vistas and rainbows, making this the ultimate outdoor studio for any wildlife photographer.

We will break for breakfast and lunch on the crater floor and the picnic site is also one of the best locations in the crater for photography where you will be able to get inflight shots of the extremely elegant Grey Crowned Cranes. Zebras come down to drink in close proximity of our picnic spot too.

For 2 full days you will photograph the Ngorongoro Crater, filled with all its incredible creatures and vistas. The crater offers forests, flower-dotted-plains and green rolling hills. It is God’s garden and it offers the best chance of photographing large elephant bull tuskers and  free-ranging black rhino. For those of you who love all of Africa’s creatures, the general game on the crater floor is excellent with warthogs and large herds of zebra being the order of the day. There are resident lion prides, often with cubs, and loads of smaller interesting creatures too, like golden jackals, mongooses and caracals. For those of you who enjoy birds, the crater offers incredible birdlife with water birds, eagles and a plethora of others. See a gallery of Ngorongoro Crater pictures further down this page.

With full memory cards, you will depart the crater each evening at 6pm, which is the latest that we can stay as there is a strict ‘gate closing time’ for all visitors. The scenic drive back up the wall and along the rim to your camp will leave you spellbound at Africa’s exceptional beauty and the incredible bounty of wildlife that you will have experienced each day.

Back in camp, a delicious gourmet dinner awaits, after which you turn in exhausted from the creative energy expelled during the 12 hours of solid photography. You will wake only to do it all again the following day! 2 full days in the crater is a total of 24 hours of safari driving and photography. The crater is only 19km (or 12 miles) in diameter, so after 2 full days, you will have captured its bounty and driven every road but because of the light, angle, mood and subject material, in just 2 days you will build an incredible photographic portfolio. Where else can you be guaranteed a photographic portfolio in just 2 days?

This is the only and first Tanzania photo safari to make the crater a real focus (as opposed to just blowing through on route to the Serengeti) and it’s the first specialised small group photography tour to visit the crater in the off-peak season. This means that it will yield photo results that are totally unique and different.

* Whether you are a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this Ngorongoro Crater photo safari will elevate your imagery and portfolio to a whole new level.

You enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful and scenic drive down the crater highlands and onto the vast and endless plains of what has been voted Africa’s top safari park. The Serengeti really needs no introduction and for this one-of-a-kind safari I have selected one of the remotest safari camps in the park, one that is located in the most scenic part of the Serengeti. Your camp is located right away from the usual photo tourist traps and in a part of the Serengeti that is so beautiful that it defies description. Umbrella-shaped Acacia trees, rocky outcrops, hidden valleys and 360 degree views of endless plains are the order of the day on this special Serengeti photo safari.

You will enjoy 6 awesome safari drives in this very splendid corner of the Serengeti. With one of the highest concentrations of predators in all of Africa, the plains offer up exhilarating wildlife photography. With beautiful ‘ koppies ‘ dotted around this pocket of the Serengeti, the theme and mood of the photography that you did on the Ngorongoro Crater leg will continue. Your photographs will speak of a timeless and expansive Africa, and nothing will say this more than a large male lion sitting on top of a rocky ‘ koppie ‘ with the wind blowing through his mane and surrounded by the ample grass plains. The Serengeti is one of Africa’s wildlife meccas and it is the ultimate home to both cheetah and lions. Your memory cards will fill up fast on this Serengeti photo safari.

*Our camp in the Serengeti was initially chosen for its superb location but recently it was completely rebuilt and lucky for you, it is now the a luxurious lodge located within the Serengeti National Park. Your room is large and spacious, with plenty of space to download and edit, and to recharge your cameras. 

This is the official end of the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti safari. A last safari drive into the heart of the park will see you taking a short 40 minute flight back to Arusha for your onward travel home. A day room can be booked for you upon request. If there is time, we will enjoy one last meal together at a restaurant in a leafy suburb of Arusha.

If you not ready to say goodbye to the Serengeti you can continue to the opposite side of the Serengeti for 3 nights where the great migration is in full rut. This will then undoubtedly be the ‘best Serengeti photo safari’ you can do.

This is the end of the scheduled ‘Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti Safari’, but booking an extension will ensure you capture even more on safari in Africa. Try the Ruaha National Park, known as the ‘ connoisseurs park ‘ if you into baobabs and walking in wild bush country, more details on this safari extension at the end of this page.

See the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti safari portfolio below and click on any image to enlarge.

Special note on packing for this unique safari:

Weather: Due to the high altitude of the Ngorongoro Crater photo safari leg, we will experience some cold and wet conditions so please bring warm clothes like trousers, fleeces, jacket and a beanie. Gloves are not needed unless you are sensitive to the cold. A good waterproof outer shell (gortex or equivalent) is recommended. Layered clothing is the way to go as of course we will have beautiful weather too. Please bring a raincoat for your camera so that you can stick it out and shoot like a pro on your Tananzia photo safari. See here for a simple and effective raincoat that is light and easy to pack.

Camera support: I suggest that you bring a monopod with a good ball or gimbal head if you have a heavy lens. Tripods are optional but not needed. See my African wildlife photography safari FAQ for more on equipment.

Your photographic possibilities on this small group photography tour

Why the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti Signature Safari is the safari for you…

– This is a small group photography tour to ensure you will receive expert tuition that larger group safaris cannot offer.

– With two safari trucks and just 4 photographers on this safari, you will have ample space for your gear and to shoot out.

– You will receive help, guidance and advice on your camera settings whilst on safari drive on this Tanzania photography tour.

– This Tanzania photo safari has been timed so that the tourist masses are absent. There will only be a few other cars in the crater and in the Serengeti, which means you have two of Africa’s most famous icons largely to yourself.

– The crater has been dubbed the 8th natural wonder of the world and the Serengeti has been dubbed ‘Africa’s top safari park’. This is a Tanzania photography tour that offers breathtaking views and vistas that will quite literally leave you speechless.

– If you are a photographer who enjoys playing with light and lines, and if you like photographs filled with mystery and mood, then this is the Tanzania photo safari for you! The light is dramatic and so are the backgrounds.

– If you enjoy capturing your subject in its environment then this is definitely the Tanzania photography tour for you! (Relook at your photographic possibilities above)

– There are also few better places on a Tanzania photo safari to see predators in action than at the bottom of the Ngorongoro Crater. The steep crater walls keep both predators and prey in close proximity to each other.

– The crater floor is home to some of the biggest elephant ‘ tuskers ‘ left in Africa. These magnificent beasts roam the floor in peace and quiet as the crater walls guard them from poachers. Because this is a small group photography tour, you will spend as long as you like with these giants and photograph to your heart’s content.

– The crater floor is the best place in all of Africa to get photographs of endangered free-ranging black rhinoceros, making this the ultimate Tanzania photography tour.

– Professional African wildlife photographer  Greg du Toit will host you every step of the way on this safari. Not only has he placed in the  Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition with an image taken on a Serengeti photo safari but he has spent the last decade exploring and discovering a way to unlock the crater’s secrets. He is ready to share these secrets with you now on this one-of-a-kind small group photography tour.

– This Tanzania photography tour offers you a complete and well-rounded portfolio of images that will make even the best professional photographers turn bright green in envy.

– Because the Ngorongoro Crater is Africa’s Eden , filled with incredible wildlife, and because of the crater walls form a pleasing 360 degree backdrop, this small group photography tour will see you building and growing your portfolio more than any other wildlife photo safari in Africa.

– Photographers of all levels are welcome and you will receive expert tuition based on your level of experience on this small group photography tour.

– Potential predators on offer on this Tanzania photo safari include cheetah, lion, leopard, golden jackals, bat-eared foxes, caracal, serval, hyena plus many smaller creatures like mongooses.

– When photographing predator action, one needs to really know and to be familiar with your camera. Greg has published a book titled  ‘Getting It Right In Camera’ and he will be at hand to help you.

– Not only does this Serengeti photo safari take place in the low tourist season but this leg of the safari plays out in the most beautiful part of the Serengeti with rocky ‘ koppies ‘ and vast plains, allowing you to capture unique photographs depicting one of Africa’s greatest parks.

– The amount of general plains game like zebra, gazelles, elephant, buffalo, hippo, warthog, eland, kongoni, baboons, monkey, birds (the list goes on and on) are in such abundance on this small group photography tour that you will experience and photograph one of the true wildlife meccas of Africa.

– For those of you who enjoy walking, exploring true wilderness and taking galaxy and star trail shots with baobabs, there is an extension to this safari in Ruaha National Park.

– Or if you would like to extend your Serengeti photo safari, we can transfer to the other end of the park and continue photographing the great migration in rut.

– Both lodges chosen for this small group photography tour have been chosen for their excellent location and proximity to meet your photographic objectives. Both are luxurious safari destinations making this an excellent safari to bring your partner on.

– The last point as to why this is the small group photography tour is for you, is simply because it will not only elevate your photographic portfolio to new heights, but it will make you fall in love with Africa all over again. If you are only going to ever do one photo safari to Africa then do this one because it shows you Africa’s most beautiful wildlife filled vistas, and far away from the tourist hordes.

* Still got questions? See the FAQ I wrote about African photographic safaris .

Ruaha Extension

For those of you wanting to lengthen your trip, we offer a very exciting extension to this Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti photo safari. This extension is booked on a per request basis only. For exact details and a separate costing, please enquire when booking the main tour.

Ruaha National Park is known as the ‘ connoisseurs park ‘ and for good reason: Ruaha offers pure unadulterated wild bush country. You will enjoy a safari experience in a part of Ruaha that few people ever get to see. A walking safari is what this extension is all about. Ruaha is regarded as one of Africa’s wildest bush parks and it therefore makes sense to visit it in May which is also the low tourist season.

Ruaha has exceptional baobab trees, perfect for star trails. For this extension we have special permission to walk in Ruaha during the green season. This is as wild and as real as Africa gets. This extension is aimed at those who enjoy walking, landscapes and a sense of wild adventure as opposed to a more conventional big game photographic experience. This Ruaha extension is booked on a private request basis only, so please enquire to receive a costing and bespoke itinerary. I was privileged enough to complete a portfolio for Africa Geographic magazine titled ‘ Beneath the Radar ‘. It was a 22 month project based in Ruaha and I cannot wait to show you this park.

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Day 1: Transport from Kilimanjaro airport to the hotel in Arusha

Upon arrive in Tanzania you will meet with our company represent transfer you with private car to hotel in Arusha. You will meet with our safari manager to give you the safari brief, after then you will continuous with your rest at the hotel waiting for your safari adventure in next day Venice Hotel , Mount Meru Hote l or Arusha Melia.  

Day 2: Arusha lake Manyara

After breakfast, our driver will pick you up and depart to the Lake Manyara national park for your Northern Tanzania Safari game drive. This national park is one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake (covering two-thirds of the park), located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. The park’s varied habitat attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa’s largest concentrations of elephants, Lake Manyara unique tree-climbing lions, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake. Late afternoon transfer to dinner and overnight at at Lodge or Campsite depending on the tour accommodation request. 

Day 3: Lake Manyara – Lake Natron

After breakfast, our driver will pick you up at your accommodation and depart to the Lake Natron. Visit Waterfall & Swimming. View Mount Oldonyolengai. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge

Day 4: Natron – Serengeti National Park

Early in the morning exploring the Lake Natron. After explore the Lake you will depart to Serengeti National Park descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see.

Head to the Central Park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the Park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy a 2hrs late evening game drive in the Serengeti National Park. dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.

Day 5 – 6 : National Park Serengeti game drive

After breakfast, you will have a Tanzania Medium Safari Lodge game viewing at Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti, Tanzania’s largest National Park, covers nearly 6,000 square miles of grassland plains, Savannah, kopjes, hills, woodlands, and River line forest systems serve as critical water sources and are often excellent sites for wildlife viewing. Beyond the heralded migration of wildebeest and zebra, the Serengeti is best known for its big predators, including cheetah and Leopard, as well as large pride of Lions and clans of Hyenas and many animals, dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.

Day 7: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After a relaxing morning and an early lunch, you will have early in the morning game drive in Serengeti later back to the campsite for branch and hot lunch, Our driver and cook will load everything on the top of our safari jeep after then continuous with game drive while looking to be our of Serengeti to proceed to Ngorongoro. Today, you will be doing a game viewing en-route during your way from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater. You will be in Ngorongoro Crater late in the evening where the night will be spent on the crater rim. dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.

Day 8: Ngorongoro to Lake Hadzabe – Eyasi

After breakfast, we depart for the descend down the crater for a 5-6hrs game drive. In the crater, you can able to view the BIG 5. After 5-6hrs game drive in the crater See buffalo, giraffe, zebra and many more species, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Great Rift Wall. Dinner and overnight at / lodge or Campsite

Day 9. Lake Eyasi Hadzabe to Arusha

The tour will start around 5 am and head to Lake Eyasi to go hunting with the Hadzabe Bushmen, one of the last hunter-gatherer societies in the world. After your morning hunt, you will visit the Datoga tribe, skilled craftsmen, and blacksmiths.

After your amazing cultural experience, you will be transferred back Arusha overnight at Venice Hotel.

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Day 10: Day  Transport in Arusha – Kilimanjaro airport  departure

We will provides you with early packaged breakfast before departing from Venice Hotel.– Our pick up drop will be at Venice Hotel on time at 4:50am picking up you drive you direct to Kilimanjaro airport. This will be the end of tour and safari with us.

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• Ngorongoro crater services
• Unlimited game drive
• Airport pick up and drop off

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• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Tips (tipping guideline 20 USD per person per day).
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• Comfortable shoes

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Hi guys, my husband and i are visiting tanzania for honeymoon in early september this year. This is a rough itinerary, im having trouble deciding what is best for our time there & would be grateful if you could offer some insight/improvements to our itinerary . We don’t want to stray from budget too far & want to see the river crossing/add extras for a unique experience. Also wanting to see if we should upgrade accomodation in Ngorongoro?

DAY 2- FULL DAY NOTHERN SERENGETI MIGRATION EXPLORING -

full day breakfast game drives exploring the great wildebeest migration during the mara river crossing.

DAY 3- NOTHERN SERENGETI-CENTRAL SERENGETI

Today after breakfast we head to the central Serengeti- afternoon & evening game drives followed

overnight-accommodation kubukubu tented lodge.

DAY 4- CENTRAL SERENGETI –NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA-

half day in the central Serengeti for game drives, drive to NgoroNgoro. Maasai village visit on the way. (should we stop at the olduvai gorge too?)

overnight at - NgoroNgoro acacia tented camp.

DAY 5 - NGORONGORO CRATER GAME DRIVES|TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK.

Descend to crater & full day there.

leave the crater to Tarangire national park for overnight.

accommodation at - Tarangire tree top lodge.

DAY 6- TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK GAME DRIVES- ARUSHA

full day game drives at tarangire.

depart to Arusha for overnight.

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The itinerary looks great on my opinion, the NgoroNgoro acacia luxury tented camp looks great based on our experience as the local guide.

Nothing offered at olduvai gorge unless you want to experience the remains and history/remains of the old folks discovered by Dk Leakey and Mary Leakey.

Over all your itinerary looks great.

Ok I would say this itinerary is pretty rushed. You only have 5 nights and have a lot of one night stays which mean you are just rushing from one place to another and your time game viewing will be quite limited especially in the second half. I would not bother with the Masai village visit, these are generally very touristy with a hard sell on overpriced trinkets at the end. Also on such a short safari don’t bother with the gorge visit.

Really I would say try and add some more days. If budget is an issue then go for some less expensive accomodation options. Really you are only eating and sleeping in the lodges so I never see the point on spending a huge amount of money on the very expensive options. You are going to be out on safari either before breakfast or immediately after an early breakfast and not back until late afternoon , probably just in time for a shower before dinner and then you will go to bed straight after dinner as you will be up again early the following morning. Some of the mid priced safari accommodation is lovely and actually gives you more of a feeling of being in Africa than the really expensive places.

I would also ask who designed this itinerary. There are plenty of really good local Tanzanian Tour Operators who will put together a really great itinerary for you at a good price.

I hope that helps and please ask any questions you have.

First of all, congratulations!

The itinerary looks very good, but I do have a couple of questions/suggestions for the beginning and end.

At the end of the itinerary, it would be a shame to rush through only one night at Tarangire, which is absolutely brilliant at that time of year. Depending on the time of your departure flight , you could spend the night of Day 6 at Tarangire and go to Kilimanjaro Airport on Day 7, or if that doesn't work, I would strongly consider adding a day to the trip.

@ShepofBristol

Distance from Northern Serengeti - to central is cerca 2-3hrs

Distance from - central Serengeti - NgoroNgoro is 3hrs include game enroute

Distance from -NgoroNgoro to Tarangire is cerca 2hrs

Tarangire- Arusha 2..5hrs

If you have more days to spend in Tanzania you can add more extra day at northern Serengeti, another more night in the central serengeti and more night in Tarangire park.

Thanks Livingstone, I am glad you agree,

Wild roots, I am surprised as a safari operator that you do not think this is a rushed itinerary.

I think you will find most people on this forum would say that that will not give a great safari experience…..you are free to disagree ofcourse.

I would definitely recommend downgrading the lodges if that allows more nights on safari.

Anna, you have to remember that some days on safari may well not be as productive as others especially if you hope to see a river crossing - people often spend a whole day or 2 in one small area waiting to see that. Also the migration may be a long way from where you are staying so again if you want to see that there could be some very drives involved. Then if you are spending a lot of time travelling from one park to another then your game viewing will often be limited to a few hours each day.

You are flying a long way from the U.K. to Tanzania and spending a lot of money on a safari, do yourself a favour and add a few more days so that you increase the number of days spent in each location, this way you will really increase your chances of some great game viewing.

I know many people on this forum won’t recommend 1 night stays (not just me) and often TO (including the one we use) will often not book 1 night stays (apart from at the crater where it is not necessary) as they feel it leads to negative experiences.

Obviously anyone can plan to do whatever safari you want and there will always be a TO who will happily book it however bad or good it is …we see plenty of poor itineraries posted on this forum.

So I am not saying the itinerary is poor it’s just not giving you long enough in each location to give you the best chance of a great safar…as I said before it’s all about deciding your priorities.

I agree with those who say this is rushed.

If you let us know the absolute maximum number of nights you could devote to Tanzania , we can make some suggestions on how to better organise it.

Anna you have different advice from different posters. Many TO's love to try and fit everything in to a short safari by everything I mean all the parks on the Northern Circuit. Now for September the two best locations apart from Ngorongoro of course which is a must in my view for any safari are Tarangire inside the park as close to the river a possible and the Mara River if your interested in the river crossing as you mention you are.

Let me break up the itinerary you have....

I like the idea of flying straight out there and think jet lag can be overcome by looking at wildlife and going to bed early the first night. so far so good

DAY 2- FULL DAY NOTHERN SERENGETI MIGRATION EXPLORING -another great day here.

But you might not see a river crossing ...so it would be better to add an extra day here if you can....see later

Today after breakfast we head to the central Serengeti- kubukubu tented lodge.

What the TO doesn't tell you is that this is a very long drive.

half day in the central Serengeti for game drives, drive to NgoroNgoro. Maasai village visit on the way. (should we stop at the olduvai gorge too?) So now you have rushed to central Serengeti and wake up early drive around and head to Ngorongoro 4.5 hours to get to Acacia. and visit a Masai village on the way and also Olduvai. Too much in one day won't work unless you skip the game drives and the Masai villages on the way there are not worth it. Olduvai is but you need time.

overnight at - NgoroNgoro acacia tented camp. Nice but would rather stay on the Rim if possible

Descend to crater & full day there. What is a full day. leaving the crater at 6:00 pm then driving at night to Treetops. Impossible and misleading.

This is a long drive to TT at least 3 hours if not more.

This lodge while beautiful is not suitable for a 1 night stay in September unless you are not visiting the park but enjoying the camp.

full day game drives at tarangire. Yes you can drive from TT to the park takes at least 45 minutes with wildlife on the way but in September you are better off for one night staying inside the park in a camp close to or overlooking the river.

What I would do here unless you can add an extra night or two is leave out Tarangire add that night to the Mara River area and drive from Ngorongoro on the last day after a 6 hour visit to Arusha for o/n. Also tour operators are not allowed to drive on the roads ( or are not supposed to) after dark.

So if only these few days change the trip a b it and cut out Tarangire you can't fit everything in and enjoy the safari.

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She tried repeatedly to make contact with the chimps but they remained aloof, as recorded by an old movie camera she propped up in a tree fork.

Until, after nearly four months, David Greybeard let her get close enough as he made his tool of the tree branch.

“It was held in the left hand, poked into the ground, and then removed coated with termites,” she recorded in her field book. “The straw was then raised to the mouth and the insects picked off with the lips, along the length of the straw, starting in the middle.”

Goodall said she knew immediately that her breakthrough would thrill Leakey. He cabled back: “Now we must redefine ‘tool,’ redefine ‘man’ or accept chimpanzees as human.”

But Goodall also observed the primates in warfare and cannibalism — along with manifestations of empathy and communal rearing of offspring orphaned by poachers. At a waterfall, she observed chimps dancing as if in religious awe.

Sergio Almécija , senior research scientist in primates and human evolution at the American Museum of Natural History, said Goodall revolutionized the way we understand primates and other animals — “like the transition from radio to color TV.”

Starting in 1961, Goodall returned periodically to Cambridge for what became four years of doctoral studies in ethology. “I was told you must focus on feeding behavior or maternal behavior, but not everything,” she recalled.

She focused on everything. She also rejected complaints that she was giving names, not just numbers, to her chimp subjects and recognizing their humanlike traits.

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In 1986, she helped organize a conference in Chicago, and was shocked to learn how deforestation and pollution were decimating animal populations.

“I went to the conference as a scientist and I left as an activist,” she said.

After revelations of terrible conditions at the Brazzaville zoo in the Republic of Congo, she persuaded the American oil company Conoco to help build a chimp sanctuary in that country. She convinced leading research laboratories like Harvard’s that chimps, after all, made poor models for medical experimentation to benefit humans. Many long-captive animals were released to sanctuaries (though ape-trafficking remained rampant).

She widened her focus to human behavior as well, and became a vegan. “How can we even save the precious chimpanzees,” she asked, “when people all around are struggling to survive?”

Some of her favorite stuffed animals that she carries around in her hand luggage sat last week on a mantle in her New York hotel room: Mr. H, a monkey from a blinded United States Marine, Gary Haun, who became a proficient magician, skier and sky diver; Pigcasso, a South African pig taught to create artworks with a paintbrush in her mouth; an octopus from the movie “My Octopus Teacher”; and Rattie, an African pouched rat trained to detect land mines.

Two other items were away on display at a National Geographic Museum traveling exhibition called “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall” — a piece of the Berlin Wall and a limestone rock from Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island prison.

All symbols, Goodall says, of her mantra — hope.

“I’m seeing humanity as at the mouth of a very long dark tunnel,” she said, “and right at the end is a little star — that’s hope. But in order to get there we’ve got to roll up our sleeves and climb under and crawl over all the obstacles that lie in the path, like climate change, and loss of biodiversity. And a very important one is poverty. We must alleviate poverty because really poor people destroy the environment to survive.”

In her hotel suite, the living room lights and brass chandelier were lit. A photo of Tennessee Williams glistened in a vitrine.

Goodall was in a bedroom, resting her eyes from her travels and lectures into the spotlights. Suddenly, for no apparent reason, the chandelier began to sway.

Goodall didn’t seem surprised to hear of it. Once, she said, staying in another suite on the same floor, she had seen an apparition.

Did she believe in a hereafter?

There’s either nothing or there’s something, she said. Finding out the answer would be “the next great adventure.”

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