5 DAYS | 4 NIGHTS Tanzania Photographic Safari Adventure
Tour Overview
Discover Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and culture on a five-day photographic safari with Visual Africa Travel. From the elephants of Tarangire to the sweeping plains of the Serengeti and the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, each day offers incredible photographic opportunities. Overnight stays inside the parks ensure immediate access to wildlife and secure accommodations for your camera gear, allowing you to capture the best light, action, and landscapes throughout your journey.
Duration: 5 Days
When to go: All Year Round
FULL ITINERARY
Day 1:
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
As you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), your journey with Visual Africa Travel begins with a warm welcome. Our dedicated representative will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha, where you can rest and prepare your camera equipment.
In the evening, enjoy a short safari briefing to set the stage for the days ahead, learning about park highlights, wildlife behavior, and tips for capturing stunning photographs. The gentle hills surrounding Arusha provide early opportunities to photograph landscapes and city life as the sun sets.
Where to Stay
Overnight: Lodge / Hotel
MEAL PLAN
Full Board
Where to Stay
Mid - Range: Tulia Boutique Hotel
Luxury: Mount Meru Hotel
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 2:
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Early in the morning, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast herds of elephants and iconic baobab-studded landscapes. Throughout the day, immerse yourself in a photographic safari as you encounter lions resting under acacia trees, giraffes browsing the treetops, zebras grazing on golden grasses, and elephants interacting along the Tarangire River.
The park’s diverse birdlife, including lilac-breasted rollers and kingfishers, adds color and movement to your compositions. A scenic picnic lunch offers a pause amidst nature before an afternoon game drive, with opportunities to photograph hippos in the river and the dramatic baobabs silhouetted against the setting sun. Overnight stays inside the park allow for sunrise photography and immediate access to wildlife in the early morning.
Where to Stay
Mid - Range: Tulia Boutique Hotel
Luxury: Mount Meru Hotel
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Where to Stay
Overnight: Tented Camp / Lodge
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 3:
Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular crater floor, a natural amphitheater home to a rich diversity of wildlife. Photograph the Big Five lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino amid the dramatic crater walls. Flamingos and hippos dot the soda lakes and wetlands, while zebras and wildebeest graze across lush grasslands.
The combination of diverse habitats and dramatic scenery offers unique photographic angles and unforgettable shots. Later, continue to the Serengeti, where the endless plains stretch to the horizon. The afternoon game drive reveals lions, cheetahs, and herds of wildebeest moving across the savannah, creating iconic photographic scenes. Overnight inside the Serengeti ensures full access to early morning and sunset photography sessions.
Where to Stay
Mid - Range: Tulia Boutique Hotel
Luxury: Mount Meru Hotel
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Where to Stay
Overnight: Tented Camp / Lodge
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 4:
Serengeti National Park
Wake up with the Serengeti sunrise and spend a full day capturing wildlife and landscapes in one of the world’s most famous parks. Observe lions hunting or resting in the morning light, cheetahs sprinting across open plains, and zebras and wildebeest interacting in migration patterns. The Serengeti’s kopjes, acacia trees, and rolling golden plains create dramatic compositions for both wildlife and landscape photography.
Birdlife, from ostriches to kori bustards and colorful rollers, adds variety and vibrancy to your images. Late afternoon drives offer the perfect golden-hour lighting, with silhouettes of predators and prey against breathtaking skies. Overnight inside the Serengeti provides uninterrupted access to these extraordinary photographic opportunities.
Where to Stay
Mid - Range: Tulia Boutique Hotel
Luxury: Mount Meru Hotel
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Where to Stay
Overnight: Tented Camp / Lodge
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 5:
Serengeti to Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Begin the day with a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, capturing the last moments of wildlife action in soft morning light. Depart for Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and flamingo-filled soda lakes. Photograph elephants, hippos, and baboons amid lush forested landscapes, and capture the contrast of the sparkling lake with the surrounding flora.
Continue your journey back to Arusha, photographing rural villages, farmland, and rolling hills along the way. Arrive in the city in the afternoon or evening, reflecting on the unforgettable wildlife, landscapes, and cultural moments captured during your photographic safari.
Where to Stay
Mid - Range: Tulia Boutique Hotel
Luxury: Mount Meru Hotel
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Where to Stay
Overnight: Tented Camp / Lodge
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 6:
Departure Day
Your photographic safari concludes with a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure. Leave Tanzania with a camera full of breathtaking images, a heart full of memories, and stories of encounters with Africa’s Big Five, dramatic landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife scenes. This journey leaves lasting impressions and photographic treasures to cherish for a lifetime.
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast,Lunch
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast,Lunch
Tour Inclusion
- Pick up and drop in Arusha as per the itinerary
- Park entrance fee
- Full board accommodation while on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Transport based on a 4WD Vehicle with open roof for game viewing
- Driver’s allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
Tour Exclusion
- Pick up and drop in Arusha as per the itinerary
- Park entrance fee
- Full board accommodation while on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Transport based on a 4WD Vehicle with open roof for game viewing
- Driver’s allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
Price Per Person
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Number of Person
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Price per Person
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PAX 2 |
$ 480 |
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PAX 3 |
$ 460 |
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PAX 4 |
$ 440 |
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PAX 5+ |
$567 |
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PAX 5+ |
$567 |
Tour Inclusion
- Pick up and drop in Arusha as per the itinerary
- Park entrance fee
- Full board accommodation while on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Transport based on a 4WD Vehicle with open roof for game viewing
- Driver’s allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
Tour Exclusion
- Pick up and drop in Arusha as per the itinerary
- Park entrance fee
- Full board accommodation while on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Transport based on a 4WD Vehicle with open roof for game viewing
- Driver’s allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
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