Lens on Tanzania:

An Eleven-Day Photographic Adventure.

Our African photo safari is led by a master naturalist safari guide and wildlife photographer, making it ideal for both novice and experienced photo enthusiasts. You’ll have the opportunity to photograph Tanzania’s best game parks, including the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire. Our safari is scheduled to coincide with the calving season in the southern Serengeti National Park, where the wildebeest and zebra migration spreads out across the plains, attracting an abundance of lions and cheetahs.

Expect to witness hundreds of wildebeest calves that are just a few hours old, with a good chance of witnessing a live birth. The presence of billowy clouds, occasional Spring-like showers amidst clear blue skies, bright sunlight, and vibrant green grass creates brilliant photographic opportunities.

Based in lodges, tented camps, and mobile luxury camps ideally situated for seasonal wildlife movements, we travel in retrofitted stretch 4×4 Land Cruisers that are fully equipped with window seats and an open hatch, ensuring unobstructed wildlife observation and photography. To minimize travel time and rugged overland travel, we conclude the safari with a flight from Serengeti back to Arusha

Tanzania Photographic Safari is an incredible way to experience the natural wonders of Africa up close. With an expert guide and comfortable accommodations, you’ll have the opportunity to see some of the world’s most incredible wildlife and landscapes, capturing unforgettable photos along the way. So, what are you waiting for? Book your trip today and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

Highlights:

• This tour will take you through the following national parks: Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire, and Arusha National park.
• En-route animal viewing as your professional tour guide describes and explains in detail the different species of animals.
• Overnights at campsites let you sleep beneath the stars.
• Guaranteed window seat for daily tours and game drives.

• International flights (from/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees.
• Alcohol drinks.
• Visas and visa fees where relevant.
• Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation

Day 1: Arrival

Upon your arrival in Tanzania, your tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the day relaxing and acclimating to your new surroundings.

Day 2-3: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you’ll embark on your journey to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its abundant herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees. Spend two days immersing yourself in the park, indulging in exhilarating game drives to witness lions, cheetahs, and other magnificent big cats in action. And, of course, don’t forget to bring your camera.

Day 4-5: Lake Manyara National Park

Next, you’ll head to Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flocks of pink flamingos. Take a boat ride on the lake or go for a guided walking safari to see the park’s diverse birdlife up close.

Day 6-8: Serengeti National Park

The highlight of your trip is a visit to Serengeti National Park, home to the largest mammal migration on earth. Spend three days exploring the vast savannah, witnessing the wildebeest migration, and searching for the park’s famous big cats. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet with local Maasai tribes and learn about their traditional way of life.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Next, you’ll head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera. Take a game drive around the rim of the crater and marvel at the stunning views before descending to the crater floor to see the diverse wildlife that calls it home.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Next, you’ll head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera. Take a game drive around the rim of the crater and marvel at the stunning views before descending to the crater floor to see the diverse wildlife that calls it home.

Day 11: Departure

On your final day, you’ll be transferred back to Arusha for your flight home, taking with you unforgettable memories and photographs from your Tanzania Photographic Safari.