From the epic expanse of the Serengeti to the self-contained basin of the Ngorongoro Crater, our Tanzania Photo Tour delivers some of the planet’s most impressive natural spectacles. Prepare for truly breathtaking wildlife photography opportunities and experience which will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime! From magnificent forests of Arusha through the Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro crater to the endless planes of famous Serengeti, you will explore some of the most diverse scenery and wildlife on the planet.
Under the guidance of our award-winning photo guides, you will have countless opportunities to create a portfolio with a dynamic array of stunning wildlife and amazing landscapes. With the best local safari guides we will be always in the right time at the right place so that we don’t miss any chance and can focus only on capturing the amazing wilderness around us.
Tour Highlights
- Serengeti National Park
- Arusha National Park including walking safari
- Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Visit to an authentic Masai Village
- Transportation in special 4×4 jeeps – Lifting roof (360° view)
- Luxury accommodation with all meals
- Image post-processing sessions
Date
TBD
Tour Length: 7 Nights
Group
Max 5 Clients per Photo Guide / Safari Vehicle
Difficulty
Photo Skills Beginner to Pro
Fitness Easy to Moderate
Tour Price
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Tanzania Photo Tour Itinerary
Let’s go explore the best destination for wildlife photography on earth!
“It’s really beautiful. It feels like God visits everywhere else but lives in Africa.”
Will Smith
Day 1 – 2 | Arusha
Upon your arrival at the airport in Kilimanjaro, You’ll be welcomed at the airport by our driver and guides, who will be with you for the entire holiday. You will be able to rest after the flight and meet everyone at dinner, where we will go over our plans and itinerary.
We will depart for the Arusha National Park. The group is in for a treat as we start our first photo safari in a 4-wheel drive vehicle as well as a walking photo safari. Several paths lead to the foot of Mount Meru, and one of these reaches the brim of the Ngurdoto Crater. Be prepared for breathtaking views as we will be surrounded with lots of wildlife! A packed lunch will be prepared at noon. Once the photo safari finishes, we will head back to the lodge (Mount Meru Hotel or similar) where dinner will be served.
Day 3 | Lake Manyara
After breakfast, we will drive to Lake Manyara National park which lies on a thin strip of land about 50 km long and 8 km wide. This makes it easy to spot giraffes, elephants, countless wildebeests, colonies of baboons, hippos, and the infamous climbing lions!
Thanks to the presence of a wider variety of birds, lake Manyara is also a great spot for birdwatching. Be prepared to photograph countless pink flamingos, herons, and pelicans along the lakeshore.
A packed lunch will be available at noon. Once the photo safari is over, we will drive back to the lodge (Kitela Lodge or Tloma Lodge) where dinner will be served.
Day 4 – 6 | Serengeti
This will be undoubtedly the highlight of our workshop and this experience you will treasure forever! After breakfast, we will depart for the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. This eco-system is the oldest on the planet. It boasts a diversity of flora and fauna that is unavailable anywhere else on the globe.
In more than 1 million years, little has changed in the park. The wild animals, the plants and waterways are still largely intact as they were one million years ago. And yet we are here to capture the raw face of real African wildlife.
Prepare yourself for a shooting spree beyond your imagination. Families of lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, vultures and elephants in the endless expanses of one of the most spectacular places on earth. We will overnight right in the national park to be able to capture the stunning sunsets of Serengeti two nights in a row!
A packed lunch will be always available at noon. After the photo tour we will head back to the lodge (Serengeti Serena Lodge or similar) where dinner will be served. There we will also focus on image post-processing and reviewing all the outstanding images.
Day 7 – 8 | Ngorongoro
Early in the morning we will head to another breathtaking location – Ngorongoro Crater which is the world’s largest inactive, unbroken and unfilled volcanic caldera. The conservation area is home for almost 30,000 animals ranging from leopard, cheetah, elephant, and hyena to warthog, buffalo, and impala. It’s also one of the best places to see the endangered black rhino.
In Ngorongoro we will also visit an authentic Masai village and get a chance to meet with Masai tribesmen who will welcome us with traditional jumping dance. We will also be allowed to explore their huts and take countless portraits.
Tanzania Photo Tour Details
What is Included & Excluded in the Price
Included
- 2 – 3 professional photography guides
- Luxury hotel and lodge accommodations (double room occupancy)
- Entrance fees and permits to the parks and protected areas
- Visit to a Masai village
- All transportation in 4×4 off-road jeeps
- Full board and premium packed lunch
- Transfer from/to airport
- Image Post-Processing sessions
Excluded
- Airfare to/from Tanzania
- Optional single room occupancy (supplement $1000 USD)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance and visa (if applicable)
- Equipment and baggage insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, phone etc.
Tanzania Photo Tour Leaders
We want you to get the most amazing pictures on our Tanzania Photo Tour whether you are a beginner, keen amateur or professional photographer. We strongly emphasize on individual approach so each of our participants gets the right infield guidance. Moreover, you will be in a group of people who share the passion for photography and you will expand your creative and post-processing skills. We will teach you how to set your camera to get the best results in wildlife photography along with tips and workflows for the image post-processing to make your pictures truly outstanding!
Martin Bišof
Martin is a Prague based professional photographer and adventurer who has years of experience guiding photo workshops and also with a commercial shooting. He has traveled to more than 35 countries around the globe and has explored wonders from the depths of the Amazon rain forest to the high peaks of the Himalayas. His pictures have won awards internationally and appeared in various magazines. Read Martin’s full profile >
Jim, USA
It’s been great to reminisce about our time and trip to Tanzania with others. The real enjoyment was when it was ’today’. The best kind of memories in life is when they come in three’s… like friends, dreams, and memories.
I came home with a blister on one finger from taking close to 5000 photos. I never want to stop making memories with Martin and Inscape . This was not an ordinary trip, and I can’t help but look at all my photos and smile. A memory, to me, is what Tanzania was and I have found that a great experience like this tour does not completely ‘unhappen’ when you have come back home. I can assure you that this is not a trip for large lens on your camera……we got right next to most wildlife.
Guides, drivers, and assistance with taking photos was always available. A must do trip. I’m on my way to Leknes Norway next month for another Lofoten Photo Tour with Martin. Can hardly wait.