Tanzania Photographic Safari Experience

Overview

Begin your extraordinary Tanzania Wildlife Experience with a once-in-a-lifetime safari adventure. Immerse yourself in the heart of the wildlife capital of the world, Tanzania, where you'll uncover the awe-inspiring wonders of Serengeti National Park. This flagship reserve, synonymous with Africa itself, promises encounters with some of the most breathtaking wildlife on the continent, creating an unforgettable Tanzania Experience.

Another remarkable highlight is a visit to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, boasting the highest animal density in all of Africa—a truly unparalleled aspect of your Tanzania Experience for any wildlife enthusiast. Then, a safari at Manyara National Park offers a unique departure from the sprawling Serengeti grasslands, providing an opportunity to witness tree-climbing lions in an amazing forest setting, enhancing your Tanzania Experience.

Throughout your journey, our expert naturalists will provide invaluable insights, ensuring this Tanzania Wildlife Experience is etched in your memory for years to come. With customized accommodations and dining experiences, consider this adventure the cherry on top of an already extraordinary safari, creating a seamless Tanzania Photographic Safari for you to cherish.

ITINERARY - 6 Days

More Details

Experience the wonders of Tanzania through a unique lens with a Tanzania Wildlife Photographic Safari. This specialised adventure allows you to capture the beauty of Zebras, Giraffes, Buffalos, Hippos, Gazelles, and an array of other fascinating creatures, enhancing your Tanzania wildlife experience with stunning visual memories.

Tanzania has the highest number of predators in the entire Africa, providing ample opportunities to photograph elusive creatures like Leopards, Cheetahs, Hyenas, and Jackals, along with various other majestic big Cat species. The thrill of capturing these creatures in their natural habitat is an exclusive highlight of the Tanzania Photographic Safari.

For those seeking rarity, the African wild Dog, Caracal, Striped Hyena, white and black Colobus Monkey, and East African Oryx are among the top five rarest animals in Tanzania that you might be lucky enough to witness and photograph during your wildlife safari experience. The rare black Rhino also resides in protected areas of parks. Spotting them during your Tanzania wildlife safari is an exclusive part of the Tanzania Experience.

The avifauna in Tanzania is a vibrant spectacle, with over 1000 bird species, including both endemic and migratory varieties. This makes Tanzania a haven for birders and wildlife enthusiasts seeking to capture the diverse avian life through their lenses, further enhancing their Tanzania Photographic Safari.

There are popular Tanzanian national parks, reserves, and conservation areas that house a rich diversity, offering the best of Tanzania's wildlife safari experiences, with frequent game viewing to heighten your Tanzania Experience.

Among the renowned destinations, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater stand out as must-visit spots in Tanzania for your photographic safari. Here, not only can you witness the awe-inspiring wildlife against the backdrop of the open savannah, but you also have the chance to engage with local villagers, gaining insight into their culture and adding a valuable cultural dimension to your Tanzania wildlife Photographic Safari experience.

Manyara Wildlife Camp is rustic, authentic, and situated in a secluded location near Lake Manyara. The camp features 10 luxurious tents with lake view, 8 cottages with garden view and another set of 8 cottages that overlook the lake, Each tent and cottage are designed to have the traditional Nyasi roofing. They are identical in design and equipped with various amenities.

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Rhino Lodge is situated just a few hundred meters from the Crater’s rim and provides the perfect base to explore the Ngorongoro Crater and the surrounding area. With 24 comfortable suite rooms, Rhino Lodge affords panoramic views of the forests and the distant mountain Oldeani. Guests can enjoy walks to the crater and explore the Ngorongoro area.

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Tukaone Serengeti Camp is a private safari camp perfectly located at the heart of the Central Serengeti, with a perfect view of the Hembe Hills overlooking the endless plains of the Serengeti. Its unique location provides a diversity of resident wildlife and millions of migrations of animals that pass through these plains year after year.

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The African Tulip is Arusha’s premier boutique lodge that offers first-class western luxury, with exceptional facilities, personalized services and a warm hospitality in a convenient location. The rooms are colorful and vibrant, featuring contemporary Tanzanian art. The upgraded rooms have sitting areas, living rooms, mini bars and private balconies.

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Cost & Terms

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST

• Full board accommodation at Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara, and Arusha as per required occupancy.
• Game drives in private 4x4 land cruisers at Serengeti Seronera, Manyara, and Ngorongoro as per the schedule mentioned in the itinerary.
• Ngorongoro Crater Day Excursion.
• Daily permits and camping charges (where applicable) at Serengeti Seronera, Ngorongoro, and Manyara in Tanzania.
• All private land transfers – Serengeti Seronera, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Kilimanjaro.
• Airport transfers at Kilimanjaro.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN COST

• International flights to Kilimanjaro airport.
• Masai village visit @ USD 30 per person.
• Balloon safari @ USD 550 per person.
• Any expenses of personal nature.
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions.
• Tips and gratuities

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• Our billing is in USD, and payment currency is USD.
• You can pay online by credit/debit card by clicking "Book now" and selecting Online payment.
• You can transfer to our US bank after clicking "Book now" and selecting Bank transfer.

THE FINE PRINT

• A minimum of four people are needed to operate the group
• All meals included are at the camps/hotels/lodges unless otherwise stated. The meals included in the camps/hotels/lodges cannot be substituted with meals from outside in case such meals are missed for any reason. There will be no compensation for missed meals.
• On the last day, exit from Masai Mara is at 10 a.m. If the group decides to extend, they can do so, but one day of extra park fees is applicable.
• There will be 4X4 private Landcruisers for safaris; travel between destinations may be in a Landcruiser or SUV, either of which will not be air-conditioned.
• Park permits are subject to change as per revisions by government authorities. In such case, we shall notify you, and a differential shall be payable.
• The Park permits for Masai Mara National Reserve are valid in the main reserve only. There will be additional fees applicable If you wish to visit Mara Triangle or any private conservancy.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination is mandatory for travel to these countries. Some countries, like India, also make the oral polio vaccine mandatory.
• The local flights within Africa have a strict baggage allowance of 15 kg. Anything beyond the permissible free luggage allowance will be charged as per the fee advised by the airline.
• Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the vehicle while sightseeing. The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the vehicle
• It is important to maintain strict adherence to national park entry and exit timings, which are usually sunrise to sunset but vary from park to park. Our guides and drivers are trained to adhere to the same. In case we are not able to adhere to any such timings due to delays at your end, like flight delays, shopping delays, or any other delay, you may be denied entry into the park after the official hours, and will not be able to reach your place of accommodation if that is inside the park. In such an instance, you shall be liable to book accommodation outside the park at your own expense.
• Also, any delay caused in exiting national parks beyond the agreed time slots in this itinerary may attract additional park fees, which will be payable by the guest. In this proposal, the park fees are built in as per the itinerary, and usually in Kenya, park fees are payable in slots of 24 hours, so if we spend extra time over the 24-hour slots as per this itinerary, that is additionally payable on the spot. Similarly, in Tanzania, park fees are per entry per day, so additional park exits/entries beyond this agreed itinerary shall attract extra costs for the additional park fees.
• African conditions are extremely tough on vehicles. While we meticulously maintain our vehicles at our workshops, you should not expect Africa to be your traditional touring experience. While it's certainly our aim to avoid them, it's important that you set off on your trip knowing that the occasional breakdown can happen and is best treated as part of the African adventure. Due to wet weather, there may be times when we have to take an alternative route, which will mean longer travel times.
• Indicated driving times between destinations are estimates and may vary due to prevailing road conditions, weather, and traffic density.
• Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability until payment is made. Once we receive the booking amount, we will notify you once hotels are booked.
• Occasionally, it may not be possible to follow the itinerary as planned. This may be for a variety of reasons - climatic, political, physical, or other. In these circumstances, we will make the best possible alternative arrangements that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.
• All bank charges, Swift charges, wire transfer charges, intermediary bank charges, payment gateway charges, etc. have to be borne by the payee/guest. We shall not be liable to bear any such charges at our end, and shall only consider the net money reaching our bank account after deduction of such charges as our receipt. In case the total receipts are less than the total tour invoices raised by us (whether due to short payments or due to deductions for charges mentioned in clause 9 above), it will be considered a short payment.
• All the above are your tour-specific terms and some general terms. For detailed general terms and conditions refer to https://www.wildvoyager.com/terms-conditions/. By booking with us, you explicitly agree to these terms.