Photographic Safari - 11 Days Safari
- Tanzania
- 11 days
- January - December
3,380 USD
Description
Africa is a photographer’s dream filled with golden morning light, vast sweeping landscapes, red sunsets, dramatic mountains and bright sunny days. And then you have the wildlife – majestic herds of elephants, close encounters with the big cats, the great migration and thousands of delightful bird species. If portraits are your passion, there are opportunities to meet and photograph some of the most intriguing and iconic tribes in the world, including the Hadzabe bushmen and the Maasai.
We have created these special itineraries for the photographers, taking note of the special details that you will need, including photography tips from a professional before we set off, time to set up and test equipment and flexible days.
Rates.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older
Itinerary
Welcome to Tanzania!
Your Fly Africa safaris guide will be waiting for you at Kilimanjaro International Airport. We will then drive to your accommodation in Arusha (approximately a 1.5 hours drive, depending on traffic and time of arrival.) We will leave you to relax and rest in the hotel for remainder of the day.
Dinner and Overnight
Luxury
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge
Mid-Range
Arusha Planet Lodge
After breakfast in your hotel, your guide will give you a short briefing about your upcoming trip. This morning we will set up for the photographic trip ahead, starting with a short workshop from a professional wildlife photographer. You will then check the safari vehicles, plan your equipment and camera positions and charging, and ask any questions so that you are completely prepared for tomorrow’s adventure.
After lunch we will head into town and show you the highlights of Arusha City, including the colourful central market and Tanzanite museum. Later in the afternoon we will visit a fascinating recycled glass project (Shanga) who support people with disabilities before stopping for a drink in the leafy gardens of the Arusha Coffee Lodge.
Dinner and Overnight
Luxury
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge
Mid-Range
Arusha Planet Lodge
We will depart Arusha in the morning and head directly to Tarangire National Park, named after the river that runs through it which quenches the thirst of a variety of animals, including giraffes, waterbucks, wildebeests, zebras and a high density of elephants. Tarangire is home to over 550 species of birds and its hilly landscape is dotted with baobabs and diverse grasses. After a morning game drive, you will enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the river, before continuing wildlife viewing until arriving at your lodge to enjoy a sunset drink overlooking the Tarangire River.
Dinner and Overnight
Mid-Range
Tarangire Safari Lodge
Luxury
Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp
As the sun rises, beaming beautiful golden light, we will do our first game drive of the day. This is a fantastic time to view wildlife and to take memorable photos. We will take a picnic breakfast to have along the way. In the middle of the day we will return to the lodge for lunch and a rest, swim or massage. Later in the day we will explore the park further with another game drive before dinner.
Dinner and Overnight
Mid-Range
Tarangire Safari Lodge
Luxury
Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp
Rising at dawn, we will head into the park early this morning, taking a breakfast picnic box with us to have in a break between shoots! The beautiful early morning light will shines over this unique landscape, dotted with giant baobab trees, acacia trees and a variety of wildlife.
After a very welcome brunch in the lodge, we will head to the misty forests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Dinner and Overnight
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Mid-Range
Ngorongoro Rhino lodge
Early in the morning start drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s safari highlights. The name Ngorongoro is from a Maasai word meaning ‘Gift of Life’.
You will begin with taking in the magnificent views from the crater rim before descending into the crater itself. You will have the opportunity to see elephants, lions, buffalo, zebra and many other species of animals and birds. We will enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the hippo pool.
The Ngorongoro Crater is beautiful at any time of year and teaming with wildlife. You may experience clear views of the crater bowl or mists rolling down into the base – either way a memorable experience and a photographer’s dream!
Dinner and Overnight
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Mid-Range
Ngorongoro Rhino lodge
After breakfast, we will start our journey to the Serengeti National Park. On the way we will visit one of the most iconic tribes in East Africa, the Maasai. You will learn about their way of life, visit their homes and witness traditional dancing.
The Serengeti National Park, home to the ‘big five’; rhinoceros, elephant, leopard, buffalo and lion, is one of the greatest national parks in the world, spanning over 14,000 km². The name Serengeti comes from a Maasai word meaning ‘endless plains’.
Although populations fluctuate, there are an estimated 3 million large game animals in the Serengeti, including over 2,500 lions, 1.2 million wildebeest and over 200,000 zebras. You will also have the opportunity to see giraffes, baboons, colobus monkeys, gazelles, antelopes, crocodiles, hippos, waterbuck, hartebeest and more! This vast and varied park is home to more than 500 bird species; including ostriches, vultures, martial eagles, kori bustards, crowned crane and secretary birds.
Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing for an afternoon game drive through the vast plains. A trip to the Serengeti at any time of the year can never disappoint!
Dinner and Overnight
Mid-Range
Serengeti Acacia Camp
Luxury
Siringit Serengeti camp
Beginning the day with an early game drive, you will experience the Serengeti as the sun rises and wildlife awakens in the golden morning light. This is one off the best times for wildlife viewing and for capturing stunning wildlife photographs. Breakfast will be a picnic along the way.
We will go back to camp for lunch to recharge ourselves and our equipment before heading out into the plains again later in the afternoon for more spectacular photographic opportunities.
Dinner and Overnight
Mid-Range
Serengeti Acacia Camp
Luxury
Siringit Serengeti camp
Today we will spend another day in this iconic landscape. You will discuss with your guides the day before about how you wish to spend this day. Are you after a perfect shot of a particular animal? Is there a certain light or landscape you wish to capture? You and your guide will design the day to suit your requirements.
Dinner and Overnight
Mid-Range
Serengeti Acacia Camp
Luxury
Siringit Serengeti camp
After breakfast in the camp, we will head out into the park and go off the beaten track into the true wilderness. You and your guide can plan together about where you wish to go and what you want to see. Enjoy a camp fire and your last night under the stars in the Serengeti National Park.
Dinner and Overnight
Mid-Range
Serengeti Acacia Camp
Luxury
Siringit Serengeti camp
Enjoy your last camp breakfast, before being transferred to the nearest airstrip to fly to Arusha Airport. Here you will be met and transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to meet you flight home.
End of Tour
Accommodation
Camps & Lodges
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.
Luxury or Mid-Range
Accommodation on this Tour can be either Luxury or Mid-Range
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water(On all days)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- Roundtrip airport transfer A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$25.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
