11 Day Tanzania Photographic Safari

Today begins with an early drive to Arusha National Park, a compact gem offering diverse scenery and wildlife. The morning will be spent exploring the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater on a game drive, photographing giraffes, waterbuck, and colobus monkeys against the backdrop of Mount Meru. Later, you will embark on a guided walking safari with an armed ranger, allowing for close-up shots of smaller wildlife, plants, and unique landscapes. This combination of vehicle and walking exploration makes for an excellent introduction to Tanzania’s varied habitats.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Comfort Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel

Premium Accommodation: Ngaresero Lodge

You head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobabs, seasonal elephant herds, and exceptional birdlife. The day will be dedicated to tracking wildlife along the Tarangire River, where you may encounter large elephant families, prides of lions resting in the shade, and a variety of raptors scanning the savannah. The park’s scenic beauty and golden light offer perfect conditions for photography, particularly during the early morning and late afternoon hours. After a full day of game viewing, you settle in for the night inside or near the park, ready for an early morning photographic session the next day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Comfort Accommodation: Ang'ata Tarangire Camp

Premium Accommodation: Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp

An early morning game drive in Tarangire offers the chance to capture the park’s wildlife in the soft light of dawn, when predators are still active and the savannah glows gold. You then return to your camp or lodge for breakfast before beginning the scenic drive toward the Central Serengeti. The journey takes you through the fertile highlands of Karatu, ascending into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where sweeping crater views await. From there, you descend onto the open plains of the Serengeti, entering through Naabi Hill Gate. The remainder of the day is spent game driving toward the Seronera region, known for its resident big cats, year-round wildlife activity, and striking kopje rock formations that make for stunning photographic backdrops.

Meals: Full Board

Comfort Accommodation: Serenity Camps and Lodges

Premium Accommodation: Serengeti Luxury Retreat

Departing early, you travel from Central to North Serengeti, game-driving along the way to follow the path of the Great Migration. Herds of wildebeest and zebra stretch to the horizon, often shadowed by predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. As you approach the Mara River area, your focus turns to scouting potential crossing points, where the drama of the migration can unfold without warning, offering unparalleled photographic opportunities.

Meals: Full Board

Comfort Accommodation: Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge

Premium Accommodation: In The Wind

A full day in the northern reaches of Serengeti is devoted to tracking the movements of the Great Migration and waiting for river crossings. Patience is rewarded as thousands of animals gather at the water’s edge, debating whether to cross. Between crossing activity, you explore the surrounding plains for cheetahs, leopards, and elephants, all set against the region’s dramatic, undulating landscapes. This is one of the most exciting days for capturing raw wildlife action.

Meals: Full Board

Comfort Accommodation: Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge

Premium Accommodation: In The Wind

Today you make your way back south to the central plains, game-driving through predator-rich areas along the route. The open grasslands and scattered granite kopjes of Seronera offer excellent chances to photograph lions basking in the sun, leopards resting in acacia trees, and cheetahs scanning the horizon from termite mounds. This is a prime day for varied photographic compositions, from wide-angle habitat shots to tight portraits.

Meals: Full Board

Comfort Accommodation: Serenity Camps and Lodges

Premium Accommodation: Serengeti Luxury Retreat

After an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, you journey to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full afternoon exploration. The crater floor is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including endangered black rhinos, massive bull elephants, and large prides of lions. The lush wetlands and soda lakes attract flocks of flamingos, while hyenas patrol the open plains. After your crater experience, you travel to Lake Manyara for your overnight stay, ready to explore its unique ecosystem the next day.

Meals: Full Board

Comfort Accommodation: Motto Cottages

Premium Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Your morning is spent in Lake Manyara National Park, where you may capture images of tree-climbing lions, hippos wallowing in pools, and vibrant birdlife including pelicans and flamingos. The park’s diverse habitats, from groundwater forests to open floodplains, offer endless variety for photography. In the afternoon, you drive along the Rift Valley escarpment to the remote landscapes of Lake Natron, passing Maasai villages and dramatic volcanic scenery, with Ol Doinyo Lengai dominating the skyline.

Meals: Full Board

Comfort Accommodation: African Safari Lake Natron

Premium Accommodation: Ngare Sero – Lake Natron Camp

A full day at Lake Natron allows you to explore its surreal landscapes and unique wildlife. In the morning, you hike to the Engare Sero waterfalls, capturing both the journey and the refreshing cascades. Later, you visit the soda flats and flamingo breeding grounds, where careful distance is maintained to respect the birds. The afternoon offers opportunities for landscape photography, Maasai cultural portraits, and sunset scenes with the volcano as a backdrop — a perfect way to end the photographic journey.

Meals: Full Board

Comfort Accommodation: African Safari Lake Natron

Premium Accommodation: Ngare Sero – Lake Natron Camp

Your final day begins with a relaxed morning at Lake Natron, giving you time for last landscape shots or short walks before your transfer to the airport for departure. The drive offers a final chance to soak in Tanzania’s sweeping vistas and reflect on the incredible range of photographic moments you’ve captured — from predator hunts on the Serengeti plains to the delicate beauty of flamingos at Natron.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch