Day 1: The Arrival

Karibuni sana Tanzania! (Welcome to Tanzania!) You will be picked up on your flight arrival times from the Kilimanjaro International Airport - JRO and drive approximately 1-hour to reach Arusha town. Your tour host will be waiting to meet you at the hotel where you can relax, and settle in. You’ll enjoy dinner at the hotel and rest up as you anticipate the start of your safari on Day 2. 

Day 2 - 3: Tarangire National Park

Depart to Tarangire National Park for 3 days

Morning pickup from your accommodation in Arusha will be followed by overland travel to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts also known for its massive elephant herds, more than 520 bird species, ancient baobab trees, and Tarangire River.

During this dry season, we will have an opportunity to photograph the elephant herds as they seek refuge in the Tarangire River. 

The park's striking landscapes and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for safari, offering a unique and memorable experience in the heart of Tanzania. Your game drive might be rewarded with the sites of lions, leopards, buffalo, and perhaps even the rare fringe-eared oryx, and hundreds of bird species which others are East Africa endemic like Ashy Starling, Rufous-tailed weaver, and many more. Accommodation, Dinner, and overnights inside Park Lodge. 

Day 4: Tarangire to Kararu

Half-day game drives as we head out to the Northern Tanzania side. Accommodation in Karatu you’ll enjoy a dinner before heading to bed to prepare for another full day ahead. 

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater & Ndutu

We commence the day with an early morning game heading to Ngorongoro Crater. This remarkable crater, the world's largest unflooded and intact volcanic caldera, is often referred to as Africa's Garden of Eden.

The crater is encompassed by 2,000-foot-high walls, stretching over 16 kilometers, creating a natural sanctuary that provides all the essential elements for wildlife survival. Notably, it's home to a sustainable population of critically endangered black rhinos, and a game drive here often offers encounters with the entire Big Five.

In the afternoon, we'll depart for our next destination, the Ndutu Plains. As the sun sets, you will be transferred to a tented camp where you will dine under the stars and fall asleep to the sounds of the African wilderness.

Day 6 - 7: Central Serengeti

Set out in the morning game drive in the Ndutu area and later we head to the central Serengeti National Park. This area is renowned for its abundant population of lions and leopards, often readily visible and ready to photograph.

After a full day of wildlife viewing, you will arrive at your tented camp – a bit of luxury in the wilderness, which will serve as your “home base” for the next two nights. Enjoy a sundowner and share safari stories over dinner before falling asleep to the sounds of nature around you 

Day 8: Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

Depart Central Serengeti. Game drive along the way to Kogarende. Once you arrive at your accommodation in Kogatende you will go for an evening game drive and later back to the camp for dinner before heading to bed to prepare for another full 4 days ahead. 

Day 9 - 12: Kogatendnde

In the next 4 days, we will have an opportunity to capture the dramatic Mara River crossings from the northern Serengeti into the Masai Mara a remarkable natural annual event. Seeing the awe-inspiring sight of over a million wildebeest and zebras as they navigate the challenging waters, filled with predators like crocodiles, during their relentless journey in search of better grazing grounds. These crossings epitomize the raw essence of survival in the wild.

Day 13: Departure

On the final day of our photo safari, you will enjoy a leisurely breakfast or perhaps head out for a short early-morning game drive before traveling to Kogatende Airstrip to board your scheduled flight back to Arusha. Transfer to the airport for your outbound flight or to your hotel for an extended safari.