Capture the essence of Tanzania on this 9-day luxury photography safari. Designed for photographers and nature enthusiasts, the itinerary covers diverse landscapes and wildlife hotspots, from the volcanic forests of Arusha National Park to the endless savannahs of Serengeti. Expect optimal photographic opportunities of the Big Five, migrating herds, and dramatic vistas, all while staying in top-tier lodges and enjoying the guidance of experienced driver-guides familiar with wildlife behavior.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private guide will meet you. Transfer to your luxury lodge in Arusha to relax after your journey. Take the afternoon to prepare your photography gear and enjoy sunset shots of Mount Meru. Evening gourmet dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Overnight: Arusha Serena Lodge
After breakfast, depart for Arusha National Park, a compact park ideal for photographers seeking dramatic landscapes. Capture flamingos at Momella Lakes, buffalo in open grasslands, and colobus monkeys in the forested hills. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Evening return to lodge for editing and review of your photos.
Overnight: Arusha Serena Lodge
Drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Spend the day photographing wildlife along the Tarangire River, focusing on dramatic lighting during the golden hours. Capture close-ups of predators, giraffes, and elephants against the baobab-studded landscape. Enjoy a private sundowner in the park before retiring to your luxury lodge.
Overnight: Lemala Mpingo Ridge
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Known for its flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions, this park provides excellent opportunities for bird and wildlife photography. Explore both the forest and lakeside plains for varied compositions, and enjoy a scenic picnic. Evening return to lodge and review your shots.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Transfer to the Serengeti via road or charter flight, depending on preference. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in the central Serengeti, capturing large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and predators. Sunset photography in the open plains is a highlight of this day. Overnight in a luxury lodge or tented camp with excellent photographic vantage points.
Overnight: Nyota Luxury Lodge
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti with your guide, focusing on the Great Migration (seasonal) and the Big Five. Capture early morning shots with soft light, track predator-prey interactions, and photograph expansive landscapes during midday. Sunset golden-hour photography rounds off an unforgettable day.
Overnight: Nyota Luxury Lodge
Venture into the northern Serengeti for wide-angle landscape shots, river crossings (seasonal), and intimate wildlife portraits. Optional early morning hot air balloon flight for aerial photography of the plains and migration herds, followed by bush breakfast. Afternoon game drive continues to capture diverse wildlife and dramatic skies.
Overnight: Nyota Luxury Lodge
After breakfast, travel to Ngorongoro. Descend into the world-famous crater for a full-day photographic safari. The crater floor offers opportunities to capture rhinos, lions, elephants, and vast herds against the dramatic backdrop. Picnic lunch near the hippo pool provides both relaxation and photographic moments. Ascend to the crater rim for sunset shots.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Lodge
After a relaxed breakfast, take early morning photography shots of the crater rim. Drive back to Arusha, stopping en route for landscape and cultural photography if desired. Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight concludes the safari.
The safari is excellent year-round, but the best months depend on your focus:
