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Ideal for December – March. Other months are possible but accommodation
recommendations will change, and there will likely be calves but NO calving
Tanzania offers some of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife, cultures and landscapes to hone
your skills while photographing. Tanzania is MUST on any photographers wish list, but rates
very high for photographers who thrive with golden light, a vast array of resident and
migratory wildlife along with ancient backdrops and tribal life. Be taken under the wing of one
of our expert photography guide, helping you to obtain optimal light, optimal viewing and
optimal photographic outcomes. Our vehicle can be modified to rollback canvas roof (if
preferred), seat removal (if preferred), in-car charging system, bean bags and dust covers at
the ready and the expertise of our team.
NOTE: This itinerary can be led by one of our partner professional photographic guides
(instruction and workshops) for part or all of the trip – subject to availability and additional
charges apply
Included and Excluded
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Items of a personal nature
Itinerary
Arrive Kilimanjaro. Meet for transfer to accommodation for overnight.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Selected Location
After breakfast, road transfer to Tarangire National Park. Enter the park for gamedriving and exploration. Known for its backdrop of baobabs, true sense ofwilderness and massive elephant herds, this park with its dry river bed for mostof the year shares some wonderful photographic opportunities throughout theyear.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Selected Location
Another day in Tarangire—explore the bushveld and onto the Silalei swamp toview a mass of elephants grazing on the succulent grasses. Around the swampis the potential to spot predators as well, so beware! We take our time, patienceis often the key to incredible images. Return to camp for shower to wash off thesafari dust and then private sundowners and dinner under the stars. Optional Extra: Balloon Safari over Tarangire with champagne breakfast in the bushafter landing, supplement: US$599ppOptional Extra: Night Game Drive, supplement: US$120pp
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Selected Location
Early morning transfer into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This area wasdeveloped where Maasai and wildlife live in traditional lands without harm toeither. Descend into the crater floor, a collapsed volcano, World Heritage site, togame drive the base from open plain, swamp areas and acacia woodlands.Return to lodge on the crater rim for overnight.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Selected Location
Transfer through the Maasai homelands of Endulen and descend down into thesouthern plains of Ndutu. Best time for the wildebeest migration in this part of theseason is December – March (southern plains of Ndutu), but there are spectacularresident wildlife sights at other times also. In this season, the Ndutu area is knownfor migration herds to be dotted like ants across the open plains; all vying for thefresh green grasses in preparation for calving season from late January to earlyMarch each year. Dinner and camp-fire with the stars and sounds of the Africannight. Tonight around the camp fire, we listen to some stories of the tribes whoselands are part of where we are.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Selected Location
All day game driving in the Serengeti. This area is known for its incredible residentand migratory wildlife viewing. We will explore to the acacia forest, the openplains, the soda lakes and marsh areas. Our camp is located along a freshwaterstream which connects the Big Marsh to Lake Ndutu, and offers up a wonderfulconsistent flow of wildlife to drink and play. Â Optional Extra: Balloon Safari over the plains with champagne breakfast in the bushafter landing, supplement: US$599pp
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Selected Location
All day game driving in Ndutu. We are permitted to partake in responsible offroading in this area, getting that little bit closer for photography but keeping inmind to still keep a respectful distance so as not to impact wildlife behaviour.Our Small Marsh area often has an array of visitors from big cats to hugemigration herds to nocturnal delights. Listening to the sound of the night here ispriceless.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Selected Location
From November to March, Ndutu is also home to an incredible list of migratorybirds – finding them amongst the acacia woodland is thrilling; with their attractiveplumage and mating behaviours, it can give us a great opportunity forphotography. The area is also know for cheetah brotherhoods and male lioncoalitions; both viewings are spectacular when stalking, on chase or devouringprey. The photography can tell a story of their close relationships.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Selected Location
Early morning game drive to airstrip for flight to Kilimanjaro. Depart Ndutu mid-morning and arrive into Kilimanjaro (day room near airport available if required).Transit to departing flight: Depart Kilimanjaro International Airport (our Zanzibar extensions are theperfect add on to this safari itinerary) Â Â RACK RATES:PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI, included NDT/JRO flightUS $7,275 per adult x 2, twin share
- Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
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