Photographic Safari
Destination:
Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Duration:
8 Days / 7 Nights
Safari style:
Private photographic safari
Ideal for:
Wildlife photographers, photography enthusiasts, nature lovers and adventurous travellers.
Accommodation:
uxury lodges and photographic-friendly tented camps
Safari overview
Safari Highlights
Enjoy a safari designed around wildlife photography.
Photograph elephants and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire.
Spend four nights exploring the Serengeti ecosystem.
Capture opportunities to photograph lions, leopards and cheetahs.
Experience beautiful sunrise and sunset photographic conditions.
Explore the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.
Enjoy private game drives with flexible wildlife viewing.
Discover Tanzania’s diverse birdlife and natural landscapes.
Stay in carefully selected luxury lodges and tented camps.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania | Welcome to Arusha
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a remarkable destination known for its enormous elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
The park offers beautiful photographic landscapes, particularly around the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers to drink and interact.
Enjoy a full day of game viewing and photography, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and diverse birdlife.
The combination of golden grasslands, towering baobabs and dramatic wildlife encounters creates exceptional photographic opportunities.
Overnight: Luxury lodge or tented camp in Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park | Photograph the Giants
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautiful wildlife destinations.
The park is renowned for its ancient baobab trees, impressive elephant populations and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive along the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink, particularly during the dry season.
Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and a variety of bird species.
Overnight: Luxury lodge or tented camp in Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park | Into the Endless Plains
After breakfast, begin your journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, travelling through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast grasslands dotted with wildlife.
Enjoy game viewing along the way, with opportunities to photograph lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.
Arrive at your luxury tented camp and prepare for several days exploring one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.
Overnight: Luxury photographic-friendly tented camp in Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Serengeti Photography Safari | The Big Cats
After breakfast, journey towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast golden grasslands dotted with wildlife. Enjoy game viewing along the way as you search for lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Arrive at your luxury camp in time to relax and enjoy the surrounding wilderness.
Overnight: Luxury tented camp in Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Aardvark Tanzania Safaris representative will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha.
Relax after your journey, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and meet your safari guide for a briefing about the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Luxury lodge in Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti Wildlife Photography | The Art of the Wild
Enjoy another full day exploring the Serengeti, focusing on animal behaviour, wildlife interactions and the smaller details of the ecosystem.
Photograph herds of elephants, grazing zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hyenas and the extraordinary birdlife found throughout the park.
Depending on the season, your guide may take you towards areas occupied by the Great Migration herds.
With additional time in the park, you can wait for the right moment rather than rushing between sightings.
Overnight: Luxury tented camp in Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Serengeti at Sunrise and Sunset | A Photographer's Paradise
Spend another memorable day in the Serengeti, enjoying the flexibility to explore wildlife areas based on recent sightings.
Early morning and late afternoon offer particularly beautiful light for wildlife photography, with opportunities to capture animals against dramatic skies and golden landscapes.
Search for predators, elephants and large herds while enjoying the freedom of a private photographic safari.
Your guide will work with you to maximise photographic opportunities throughout the day.
Overnight: Luxury tented camp in Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater | Wildlife in a Natural Sanctuary
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and travel towards the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend approximately 600 metres into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive across its remarkable wildlife-rich floor.
The crater offers opportunities to photograph lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the crater’s extraordinary scenery before ascending and continuing to your lodge in Karatu.
Overnight: Luxury lodge in Karatu or Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Departure | Farewell Tanzania
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before travelling towards the Ngorongoro Highlands.
The journey offers beautiful views of the conservation area’s landscapes and opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.
Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and enjoy a relaxing evening in preparation for your Ngorongoro Crater experience.
Overnight: Luxury lodge in Karatu or Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Activities
Hot Air Balloon Safari – Serengeti
Experience the Serengeti from above on an unforgettable sunrise balloon safari. Float over the endless plains as the landscape awakens, followed by a special champagne-style bush breakfast.
Location: Serengeti National Park
Best for: Couples, photographers and adventure lovers
Additional cost: Yes
Guided Walking Safari
Discover the African wilderness on foot with an experienced, appropriately licensed walking guide. Learn about animal tracks, plants, insects and the smaller details often missed during a vehicle safari.
Location: Designated walking areas in Tarangire or approved private/concession areas
Best for: Nature enthusiasts and adventurous travellers
Additional cost: Yes; subject to permits and availability
Maasai Cultural Experience
Visit a local Maasai community and learn about traditional lifestyles, cultural practices, local architecture and the community’s connection with the surrounding environment.
Location: Areas around Ngorongoro and the Northern Circuit
Best for: Cultural discovery and meaningful local experiences
Additional cost: Yes
Night Game Drive
Experience the African wilderness after sunset on a guided night drive. Discover nocturnal wildlife and learn about the different behaviours of animals that become active after dark.
Location: Selected private concessions or approved areas outside national parks
Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers
Additional cost: Yes; subject to location, permits and availability
Inclusions
INCLUDED
Airport transfers as outlined in the itinerary.
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
Professional English-speaking safari guide.
Accommodation for nine nights.
Meals as specified in the itinerary.
National park entrance fees.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater service fees.
Game drives as described.
Bottled drinking water during safari.
EXCLUDED
International flights.
Tanzania visa fees.
Travel and medical insurance.
Personal expenses and laundry.
Alcoholic and premium beverages unless specified.
Tips and gratuities.
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Aardvark safaris , Our way
Aardvark Tanzania Safaris offers you the ultimate safari experience, featuring expert private guides, well-appointed custom jeeps, and flexible itineraries tailored to your needs. Our attention to detail and thorough preparation ensure a completely worry-free adventure. Embark on an unforgettable journey with unparalleled service and comfort, and let us bring Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes to life.