12-Day Luxury Photography Safari
Embark on a 12-day Luxury Photographic Safari through Tanzania’s northern circuit, exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness majestic elephants, ancient baobab trees, and the rare black rhinos. Stay in exclusive lodges with private showers. Capture breathtaking wildlife moments on the vast Serengeti plains. Experience the ultimate safari adventure tailored for photographers.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha for Your Luxury Photographic Safari
Arrive at Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, where you’ll be welcomed by your representative. After a brief introduction, transfer to your lodging in Arusha for an overnight stay.
Destination: Arusha City
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel / Arusha Coffee Lodge / Gran Melia Arusha
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Arusha National Park
Start the day with a morning pick-up from your hotel. Depart for Arusha National Park where you’ll embark on a walking safari with an armed ranger. Enjoy lunch in the park and a game drive before returning to your accommodation.
Destination: Arusha National Park
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel / Arusha Coffee Lodge / Gran Melia Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park. Explore the unique park, famous for its elephants and baobab trees, on a game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue the exploration before transferring to your Tarangire lodge for the night.
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Nimali Tarangire / Oliver’s Camp / Tarangire Treetops
Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 4 & 5: Full Day Game Drives in Tarangire National Park
Spend two full days in Tarangire National Park, capturing its diverse wildlife and landscapes. You can choose to have lunch at a picnic site or back at your lodge, continuing your game drives throughout the day.
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Nimali Tarangire / Oliver’s Camp / Tarangire Treetops
Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 6: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Morning departure to Lake Manyara National Park for another exciting game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing to your lodge in Karatu for the night.
Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Kitela Lodge / Neptune Ngorongoro / Gibb’s Farm
Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 7: Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
Drive early to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a full day of exploration, including a picnic lunch at Ngoitoktok. After an afternoon game drive, transfer to your lodge at the crater rim.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw
Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 8: Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park
Depart in the morning for Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game drives in one of Africa’s most famous parks, experiencing its vast landscapes and abundant wildlife. Lunch in the park before heading to your Serengeti accommodation.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Melia Serengeti
Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 9 – 11: Full Day Game Drives in Serengeti National Park
Spend the next three days capturing the beauty of the Serengeti. Enjoy full-day game drives with lunch in the park, and return to your lodge each evening to unwind.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Melia Serengeti
Meals: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 12: Flight to Zanzibar/Arusha
After your final game drive, transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your flight to either Arusha or Zanzibar, concluding your Luxury Photographic Safari. Depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Inclusions:
All accommodation in luxury lodges and camps
Full Board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during safari
Private game drives in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Arusha National Park
Professional safari guide and driver
Park entrance fees
Walking safari with an armed ranger in Arusha National Park
Internal flights from Seronera to Arusha/Zanzibar
All transfers (airport and park transfers)
Drinking water during game drives
Exclusions:
International flights to and from Tanzania
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
Optional activities (hot air balloon rides, cultural tours, etc.)
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages and other drinks not specified
Tips for guides and hotel staff
Visa fees and other travel-related documentation