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Tanzania Photography Safaris | 13 Days

Wildlife Photography & Mara River Crossing Safari the most exciting, heart-pounding safari in Africa, it is arguably the greatest wildlife photography experience in the natural. Our vehicles are fully extended Land Cruisers specially designed to give photographers the most flexibility and maximum space. The roof has a special leather roll back top. Experienced Safari Guides Our driver guides are all silver rated and have thousands of hours of experience throughout the entire Northern Tanzania.

If you use a full-frame DSLR or mirrorless camera you will need to cover focal lengths from 200-600mm or more for most wildlife situations in Tanzania. If you use a crop-sensor camera, adjust the focal lengths accordingly. You will also find a wide angle lens good for landscape photography and a short focal length telephoto good for some wildlife situations (for example, very close elephants and other mammals, or groups of animals). There will be only limited opportunities to use a macro lens. If you bring a good quality bridge camera it will be best if it has an optical zoom of 18-20x or more, combined with a reasonable wide-angle at the other end of the zoom range.

Be sure to bring plenty of spare battery power. Dust is ever-present in northern Tanzania, so cleaning equipment is important. A beanbag can be very useful here for wildlife photography from the vehicle.

PRICE: On Request

Day-1 | Arrival-JRO-Kilimanjaro Airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport you will be met by a member of the Expect in Africa Safari team who will transfer you by road to your hotel.

Accommodation : Kahawa House
Meals : All meals included
Drinks: Soft drinks

Kahawa House

After a long safari or just before commencing a day observing the wildlife relax in our beautiful country house hotel. Kahawa House opened in 2019 is the latest addition to Tanganyika Wilderness Camps’ portfolio of lodges and camps. Conveniently located only four kms from Arusha Airport. This homely lodge is the ideal base either on the way to the Parks, after a safari or even as a stopover on the way back home. The bedrooms are distributed in four two storey buldings. The rooms have a balcony and private bathroom.

Day-2 | Fly to Northern Serengeti National Park

Following an early breakfast, we will transfer to Arusha airport for flight Kogatende to camp in the Northern Serengeti. flight will take approximately 1 & 45 hour, Upon landing in the Serengeti, we will be greeted by our guides and begin our safari adventure, as we journey to our camp for lunch and ready ourselves for our first afternoon safari.

Accommodation : Mara Under Canvas
Meals : All meals included
Drinks: Soft drinks

Mara Under Canvas

Be impressed by the natural beauty of Northern Serengeti, Mara Under Canvas is the closest camp to the river Mara where each year enormous columns of wildebeest cross the river, negotiating the jaws of the hungry crocodiles, in order to get to the pastures on the other side in what could be considered the climax of the Great Migration.

This luxury temporary camp is open from June to November. It allows visitors to be in the proximity of the Great Migration and to be able to explore remote areas and the beautiful settings of Seregenti with a large amount of resident fauna. The camp has only ten double tents and a family tent which assures the intimacy and exclusivity of this intense experience.

The tents are situated at ground level with a private porch. They overlook the savannah. There is a choice of one double bed or two twin beds. The rooms have a bathroom with a bucket shower. The family tent consists of two interconnected tents and a shared bathroom and private porch.

Day-3, 4, 5| Photography- Northern Serengeti

We will continue to explore the northern areas of the Serengeti, from the Mara River to the rolling hills of the northern plains we will focus on photographing the game that is unique to this area. If luck is on our side, we will also have a chance to capture a river crossing, as the wildebeest and zebra return to Tanzania from Kenya.

Accommodation : Mara Under Canvas
Meals : All meals included
Drinks: Soft drinks

Mara Under Canvas

Mara Under Canvas is the closest camp to the river Mara where each year enormous columns of wildebeest cross the river, negotiating the jaws of the hungry crocodiles, in order to get to the pastures on the other side in what could be considered the climax of the Great Migration.

This luxury temporary camp is open from June to November. It allows visitors to be in the proximity of the Great Migration and to be able to explore remote areas and the beautiful settings of Seregenti with a large amount of resident fauna. The camp has only ten double tents and a family tent which assures the intimacy and exclusivity of this intense experience. The tents are situated at ground level with a private porch. They overlook the savannah. There is a choice of one double bed or two twin beds. The rooms have a bathroom with a bucket shower. The family tent consists of two interconnected tents and a shared bathroom and private porch.

Day-6, 7, 8 | Photography -Serengeti Plain

During this time, we will cover as much of the Central Serengeti as we can. Big cats that is what has made the Serengeti famous, Lion, leopard, and cheetah, will be our focus while in this very productive area. Again, you can expect to be up early and returning to camp in the evening, or as conditions warrant.

Accommodation : Lahia Tented Lodge
Meals : All meals included
Drinks: Soft drinks

Lahia Tented Lodge

The camp is strategically located at the top of a hill overlooking Central Serengeti with views towards Western Serengeti, within reach of mythical locations such as the famous kopjes masais, the museum at the Olduvai gorge, Seronera valley and the Grumeti river.

The main house offers a unique 360 º panoramic view of the landscape. The building contains lounges, a dining room and a swimming pool. It has been decorated in a modern African style creating a fresh and bright atmosphere, cosy, but with a touch of luxury. Guests can observe the Great Migration spectacle from the comfort of their tents.

Elegant tents built on raised wood platforms with en-suite facilities and a outdoor shower. After a day on safari guests can enjoy a refreshing shower under the stars. Each tent has its own private terrace from where guests can enjoy the landscape and the surroundings. The family room consists of two interconnected rooms.

DAY-9 & 10 | Photography - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

We will have a very early start and we will Collect breakfast and lunch boxes, at around 05:45 and descend into the crater for an in-depth exploration of this distinctive ecosystem. These drives provide one of the best opportunities in Africa to view black rhino, which tend to spend their time on the crater floor.

Accommodation : Ngorongoro Farm House
Meals : All meals included
Drinks: Soft drinks

Ngorongoro Farm House

Live the legendary atmosphere of past times on a colonial style coffee plantation farm house Hand plaited thatched roof tops, ample verandas and colonial interiors at Ngorongoro Farm House, a small and exclusive hotel built on a 500 acre coffee plantation, all of which has been designed to take you to the comfort and style of past times. Take a walk around the farm to contemplate the daily activities, relax in the fragrant gardens or enjoy the spectacular sunsets with the Oldeani volcano as a backcloth.

Chalet type bedrooms situated at ground level with a private terrace or balcony. Overlooking the gardens and/or coffee plantation. Ample and comfortable. Rooms with a double bed or two single beds. The rooms have a bathroom with a shower. The family room consists of two rooms with a door connecting the two rooms.

DAY-11 & 12 | Photography-Tarangire National Park

You will have two full day of game viewing at Tarangire national park and we will break the day into two by having a morning and Afternoon game viewing, visiting the Silalei Swamp and Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. In the dry season large numbers of animals congregate along the lifeblood of the river.

Accommodation : Maramboi Tented Lodge
Meals : All meals included
Drinks: Soft drinks

Maramboi Tented Lodge,Relax after a day of emotions in a luxury camp with the best views of the Great Rift Valley Wildlife calls at the door of Maramboi Tented Lodge. Zebras, giraffes, warthogs, gazelles. You could see them appear between the palm trees from the terrace of your exclusive tent, from the swimming pool whilst enjoying a cool drink after a walk with a Maasai guide or whilst you enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars.

Situated in the ecosystem of lake Manyara, in fields of golden vegetation, Maramboi Tented Camp brings together premium services, exclusive attentions and genuine hospitality in a spectacular scene.

Elegant tents built on raised wood platforms with a private terrace and views of Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley. There is a choice of a king sized bed or two single beds. The bedrooms have a bathroom with shower.

DAY-13 | Departure

Around 9am we will start our journey back to Arusha. Stop at cultural heritage for lunch and an optional shopping, and then drive to the hotel for a day use room before driving to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home.

Meals : Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Soft drinks
PRICE: On Request

Price Includes

  • Meals and accommodation as per itinerary
  • All road transfers as indicated in the itinerary
  • National Parks and conservation entry fees
  • Coffee and Soft drinks during lunch break
  • Transportation with use of 4X4 safari vehicle
  • Complimentary bottled water while on safari

Price Excludes

  • Visa fees
  • Gratuities
  • Tips and gratuities
  • International flight
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Any sightseeing activities mentioned
  • Beverages unless on an all inclusive basis