EXPERIENCE

Your Photo Tour Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for a pre-safari briefing. Enjoy dinner and relax at the Four Points by Sheraton Arusha.

Day 2Arusha – Tarangire National Park-Karatu

We'll transfer into Tarangire for an exciting game drive, followed by a classic safari picnic lunch. Tarangire is renowned for its massive herds of elephants, offering a true sense of wilderness with the stunning backdrop of ancient baobab trees. Afterward, we continue to a tented camp just outside the park for an overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge on a Full Board Basis. Travellers heading towards the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the vibrant town of Karatu, nestled in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Overlooked by the majestic Ol Deani Volcano, this colorful town is a popular stop for visitors exploring the region’s game parks. Karatu offers a variety of experiences, from browsing the bustling marketplace to sampling local beer at a brewery, visiting traditional homesteads, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. Whether you’re looking for cultural tours, hiking, biking opportunities, or a chance to experience rural Tanzania, Karatu provides a memorable break between safari game drives.


Day 3 Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater - Central Serengeti

Short drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro is a collapsed volcano– an incredible natural amphitheatre, 25 km across and teeming with all of the African big game.  Descent into the crater for spectacular scenery and game viewing in what has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. Later, travel to the Serengeti, with an evening game drive upon arrival. Overnight at The Singing Grass Camp in the Serengeti– on full board basis.

Day 4 - 7Central Serengeti

Spend the next four days exploring the Central Serengeti, focusing on wildlife photography across the Serengeti’s diverse landscapes. Enjoy full-day game drives, capturing the wildlife-rich environment that includes lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and the vibrant birdlife. Witness and photograph the incredible drama of the Great Migration as millions of wildebeest and zebras begin to move through Central Serengeti on their journey south. Each day will offer new opportunities to perfect your photography techniques with one-on-one guidance from your expert photographer guide. 

Day 8Serengeti to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Enjoy an early morning game drive and breakfast in the Serengeti. Afterward, transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll catch your onward flight or continue your travels.
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