Tanzania photographic safari – 12 days

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be greeted by our representative or safari guide, who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. As a team of local Tanzanians, we know the country inside out—so from the moment you land to the day you depart, you’re in for an unforgettable experience. Welcome aboard!

Tarangire National Park is home to the highest concentration of elephants in Northern Tanzania, offering an unforgettable natural spectacle. Beyond its iconic herds, the park teems with wildlife, including lions, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeests, zebras, and a wide range of antelopes such as gazelles.

For bird enthusiasts, Tarangire is a true paradise, boasting over 550 species. Among them is the impressive Maasai ostrich—the world’s largest bird—making every visit a rewarding experience for nature lovers.

Tarangire National Park offers a spectacular diversity of awe-inspiring landscapes that includes open savannah, acacia-dotted plains and towering baobab trees. As you enjoy a private game drive, you can observe wonderful wildlife such as lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, and zebras as well as various types of antelopes and gazelles and with a little luck, you can also spot a python!

The Ngorongoro crater, which is only 10 miles wide, was formed around three million years ago when a volcano collapsed. It is the world’s largest volcano caldera and is home to over 25,000 resident animals, making it a unique ecosystem. In the grass steppes and acacia forest, you can spot almost every animal in the East African savannah, including the African “Big Five”.

The Ngorongoro Crater, approximately 10 miles (16 km) wide, was formed around three million years ago following the collapse of a massive volcano. Today, it stands as the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and supports a unique ecosystem, home to over 25,000 resident animals. Within its grass steppes and acacia forests, visitors can observe nearly every species found in the East African savanna—including the iconic African “Big Five“.

Lake Ndutu lies within the Southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro ecosystem, an area world-renowned for hosting the Great Migration between January and March. Beyond this spectacular event, Ndutu offers excellent year-round game viewing, with resident wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, striped hyenas, elephants, and giraffes. What truly makes Ndutu unique is the rare privilege to track wildlife off the main roads — an experience not allowed in most other parks, offering a more authentic and adventurous safari.

This beautiful permanent lodge is ideally located in the heart of the Great Migration route, ensuring you have front-row seats to this awe-inspiring spectacle between January and March. Each tent is built on a raised wooden platform and features en-suite facilities, including an outdoor shower for a refreshing experience in nature. Step out onto your private terrace to take in the sweeping views of the plains and the vibrant wildlife that surrounds you—right from the comfort of your own tent.

Witness the awe-inspiring drama of the Great Migration as massive herds of wildebeest and zebra attempt to cross the Mara River, all while giant crocodiles lie in wait. This extraordinary migration involves more than 2.5 million wildebeest, driven by ancient instincts to follow water sources in a clockwise journey spanning 1,600 miles (2,575 km) each year. Northern Serengeti is not only the stage for this iconic spectacle but also home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including Africa’s legendary Big Five.

Depart for your final game drive in the Northern Serengeti, capturing your last unforgettable photos of Tanzania’s breathtaking wilderness. Afterward, you’ll take a scenic flight back to Arusha, where our representative will meet you and transfer you to the Gran Meliá Arusha Rooftop Restaurant for a delicious hot lunch and a relaxing day-use room. Later in the afternoon, you will be driven to the respective airport in time for your outbound flight.