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As Tanzania's leading photography safari operator, we've guided professional and amateur photographers since 2025. Our expert photographer-guides, specialized photography vehicles, and carefully crafted 9-day itinerary ensure you capture Africa's most spectacular wildlife moments.
Why choose our Photography Safari?
• Led by professional wildlife photographers with 10+ years experience
• Specialized photography vehicles with camera mounts and charging points
• Focus on golden hour photography (sunrise & sunset)
• Small group size (max 4 photographers per vehicle)
• Luxury camps with photography amenities
• Daily photo review and editing sessions
• Best time for photography: June-October (dry season)
Contact our photography safari specialists today for a free consultation!
This 9-day photography safari is designed specifically for wildlife photographers of all levels. Led by professional photographer-guides, we focus on capturing Tanzania's most iconic wildlife during the magical golden hours. Our specialized photography vehicles provide optimal positioning, stability, and camera support, while luxury camps offer charging stations and editing facilities.
This safari covers Tanzania's Northern Circuit highlights: Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The itinerary is timed for optimal lighting conditions and animal activity, with flexible schedules to maximize photographic opportunities.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where our representative will greet you. Transfer to your luxury lodge in Arusha. In the afternoon, meet your professional photographer-guide for a comprehensive briefing. We'll discuss the safari itinerary, photography goals, camera settings for wildlife, and conduct a gear check. Evening welcome dinner and early night in preparation for tomorrow's early start.
Key Activities: Airport pickup, lodge check-in, photography briefing, gear check, welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge in Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Photography Focus: Introduction to wildlife photography techniques
Early departure for Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Arrive for morning photography session focusing on elephant behavior and landscape compositions with baobabs. Afternoon game drive with photography tuition on tracking animals and predicting behavior. Sunset photography at Tarangire River. Evening photo review session.
Key Activities: Drive to Tarangire, morning & afternoon game drives, elephant photography, landscape techniques, sunset shots, photo review.
Accommodation: Luxury camp in Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photography Focus: Elephant behavior, landscape composition with baobabs
Full day dedicated to photography in Tarangire. Sunrise game drive focusing on predator activity and morning light. Midday break for editing and tuition on post-processing techniques. Afternoon session on bird photography (over 550 species in Tarangire) and macro photography of smaller subjects. Golden hour photography at Silale Swamp. Night photography tutorial (optional).
Key Activities: Sunrise game drive, editing workshop, bird photography, macro techniques, golden hour at Silale Swamp.
Accommodation: Luxury camp in Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photography Focus: Action photography, bird photography, post-processing
Morning photography session in Tarangire focusing on farewell shots. Drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands with landscape photography stops along the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Afternoon visit to a Maasai village for cultural photography (with permission and respect). Discussion on ethical cultural photography. Evening at luxury lodge on the crater rim with spectacular sunset views.
Key Activities: Morning game drive, rift valley landscape photography, cultural photography at Maasai village, crater rim sunset.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge on Ngorongoro Crater rim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photography Focus: Landscape photography, cultural photography ethics
Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for sunrise photography. Full day exploring this natural wonder with high density of wildlife including black rhino, lions, and flamingos. Focus on composition in a contained environment and capturing animal interactions. Lunch at the hippo pool. Afternoon photography of landscapes within the crater. Evening critique session of crater photography.
Key Activities: Sunrise crater descent, full day crater photography, black rhino tracking, landscape compositions, photo critique.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge on Ngorongoro Crater rim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photography Focus: High-density wildlife, animal interactions, contained landscape
Morning drive to the Serengeti with photography stops en route. Enter the Serengeti National Park and have afternoon game drive in the central Seronera region. Focus on cheetah and leopard photography - Seronera is famous for its big cat populations. Sunset photography with acacia tree silhouettes. Evening arrival at luxury mobile camp with photography charging station.
Key Activities: Drive to Serengeti, afternoon game drive, big cat photography, acacia sunset silhouettes.
Accommodation: Luxury mobile camp in Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photography Focus: Big cat photography, silhouette compositions
Full day dedicated to predator photography in the Serengeti. Sunrise game drive focusing on lion prides and hunting behavior. Midday break for editing and advanced camera settings workshop. Afternoon session on behavioral photography - capturing animal interactions and emotions. Sunset at the Seronera River with hippo and crocodile photography. Night sky photography tutorial (weather permitting).
Key Activities: Sunrise predator drive, editing workshop, behavioral photography, river sunset, astrophotography tutorial.
Accommodation: Luxury mobile camp in Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photography Focus: Predator behavior, action sequences, emotional captures
Morning game drive while relocating to Northern Serengeti (location varies seasonally based on migration). Focus on the Great Wildebeest Migration if in season (June-October). Photography of river crossings (Mara River) if timing coincides. Techniques for capturing large herds and dramatic river crossing action. Final evening sunset photography session. Farewell dinner and final photo showcase.
Key Activities: Relocation game drive, migration photography, river crossing techniques (if applicable), final sunset, farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Luxury camp in Northern Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photography Focus: Migration herds, action photography, panoramic scenes
Final sunrise game drive for last-chance photography. Return to camp for breakfast and final photo editing session. Transfer to Seronera Airstrip for flight to Arusha. Day room available in Arusha for freshening up before international departure. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for evening flights.
Key Activities: Final morning game drive, breakfast, editing session, flight to Arusha, day room, airport transfer.
Accommodation: Day room in Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Departure: Evening international flights from JRO
Led by certified professional wildlife photographers with 10+ years field experience. They provide daily tuition, technical advice, and help you capture award-winning shots.
Customized 4x4 vehicles with camera mounts, bean bags, charging stations, and pop-top roofs for unobstructed 360° photography from optimal positions.
Itinerary designed around optimal lighting. Early starts for sunrise photography and late returns for sunset shots when wildlife is most active and light is magical.
Luxury camps selected for photographic advantages - optimal locations, charging stations, editing suites, and knowledgeable staff who understand photographers' needs.
Our photography safari caters to all levels - from beginners with entry-level DSLRs to professional photographers. Tuition is tailored to individual needs. Beginners receive fundamental instruction on camera settings and composition, while advanced photographers get technical advice on challenging shots and post-processing. The small group size (max 4 per vehicle) ensures personalized attention for everyone.
Essential: DSLR or mirrorless camera with telephoto lens (minimum 200mm, 400mm+ recommended for wildlife), wide-angle lens for landscapes, extra batteries and memory cards, lens cleaning kit, laptop/tablet for editing. Recommended: Tripod/monopod, camera bean bag (we provide vehicle bean bags), rain cover, backup camera body. We provide detailed packing list upon booking. Rental equipment can be arranged with advance notice.
Our photography vehicles feature: Pop-top roofs for standing 360° photography, customized camera mounts on windows, bean bags for stability, 12V/220V charging points for cameras/laptops, ample storage for camera gear, individual seating with window access for all, refrigerator for drinks, and Wi-Fi for quick image sharing. Vehicles are limited to 4 photographers plus guide for maximum comfort and access.
Typical day: Pre-dawn wake-up (5:30-6:00 AM), sunrise game drive during golden hour, return to camp for brunch around 10:30 AM, midday break for editing/rest/tuition (11 AM-3 PM), afternoon game drive starting at 3 PM for evening light, sunset photography, return to camp around 6:30 PM, dinner at 7:30 PM, optional night photography/editing. Schedule is flexible based on photographic opportunities.
Absolutely! Popular extensions: Add Southern Serengeti (December-March) for wildebeest calving season, Western Corridor (May-July) for Grumeti River crossings, or Mahale Mountains for chimpanzee photography. We also offer beach extensions in Zanzibar for seascape and underwater photography. Most clients add 2-5 extra days for specialized photography interests.
Non-photographers are welcome and enjoy the safari immensely. While there's photography focus, the wildlife viewing is exceptional. We can arrange split vehicles if companions prefer different activities (some may want more game drives while photographers wait for perfect light). Many non-photographers develop interest during the trip with our beginner-friendly instruction.
Our photography safari specialists are ready to help you plan your ultimate wildlife photography experience. We'll handle all logistics from airport pickup to specialized photography vehicles and luxury camps. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation and detailed quote.
What makes our Photography Safari special?
• Led by professional wildlife photographer-guides
• Specialized photography vehicles with camera support
• Small group size (max 4 photographers per vehicle)
• Luxury camps with photography amenities
• Focus on golden hour photography
• Daily tuition and photo critique sessions
• Flexible schedule based on photographic opportunities
Package Starting From: $5,800 per person (sharing, group of 4)