SAFARI OVERVIEW
This Tanzania Wildlife Photo Safari is an exciting adventure for any wildlife photographer or enthusiast. Guests will start off with two days in Tarangire National Park, a location dominated by elephants, along with plenty of other migrating mammals in search of water. From there, the group will make their way into the Ngorongoro Crater to visit the residential wildlife of the crater floor including Rhino, Zebra, Giraffe, Lion, Hyena, Flamingo and many other bird species. Spend an entire day on the crater floor with a packed lunch and photograph wildlife as you eat!
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The next stop on this trip is Central Serengeti where you will find yourself in a very unique location, where savannah meets forest. Situated right in the middle of two very different landscapes, we are in a prime destination for wildlife including many big cats on the hunt.
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Saving the best for last, we will then make our way north to the Mara River, where thousands of animals have flooded the area during this time of year, including the most iconic Wildebeests that are following the rains to the north. Experience the mega herds crossing the Mara River in their thousands, where photo opportunities in this location are never-ending.
BRIEF ITINERARY
DAY 1:
Arrival in Arusha, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport)
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DAYS 2 - 3:
Full day safari in Tarangire National Park / photo critique and post processing session
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DAY 4:
Morning safari in Tarangire / Transfer to Karatu
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DAY 5:
Full day safari - Descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor
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DAY 6:
Transfer to Central Serengeti / Afternoon photo editing and critique​
DAY 7 - 8:
Two safari outings daily / post processing each evening
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DAY 9:
Transfer to Northern Serengeti / afternoon safari
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DAYS 10 - 11:
Full day safari outings - Focus on great migration of wildebeests​
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DAY 12:
Safari enroute to Airstrip / chartered flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport / End of Tour
(see detailed itinerary below)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Take a visit to Ngorongoro Crater, the eighth Wonder of the World. Spend a full day on the crater floor with a packed lunch. Photograph animals as they graze the largest crater in the world
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Venture through the Serengeti where big cats such as Lion and Leopard are spotted on a regular bases. Spend three nights in Central Serengeti with opportunities to photograph the famous African Big 5 along with the top predators in Africa
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Experience the Wildebeest Great Migration as they head to the Mara River. Witness the thousands of Wildebeests making the great journey North, crossing through rivers, where the Nile Crocodiles await
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Photograph the species that follow the Wildebeest. Commonly found around the migrational herd will be Zebra, Thomson's Gazelle, and Eland
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Visit four photographic destinations on this all-inclusive safari, with something special in each location; Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti, and Northern Serengeti
LOCATION
NORTHERN CIRCUIT, TANZANIA
Heading to four major wildlife destinations in Tanzania, this tour offers something entirely different for photographers in each location.
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Tarangire National Park is known to have the largest elephant population in Tanzania with over 5,000 elephants visiting this park during the dry season in search of water. The Tarangire River makes a perfect home during the harsher season (June - September)
The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where wildlife thrives inside an ancient dormant volcano. Life here is abundant with all of Africa's top wildlife species.
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Central Serengeti is where predators are plentiful. With the iconic open savannahs of Africa, Central Serengeti provides predators with the perfect hunting grounds. With the lion breading grounds just a few kilometers from camp, photo opportunities are never too far away.
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Northern Serengeti or the Mara Region of Serengeti National Park is most active duing the months of June to September, when the Great Migration of Wildebeests are on the move for fresh grass. With the wildebeests crossing the Mara River frequently throughout these months, photographers can experience mega herds in their thousands!
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
CAMERA BODY:​​
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Guests are encouraged to bring a camera body with a minimum of 24-megapixels to guarantee the best results while on safari. This can be mirrorless or a DSLR, as your photo host is experienced with both and will be able to offer assistance whenever need be.​
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A second camera body is always a great consideration, however, this is not mandatory. This can be used as a backup, or you can keep a second lens attached and switch back and forth between cameras.
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LENSES:​​
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A telephoto lens with a reach of at least 500 mm​​. This can be a fixed/prime lens or a zoom lens. ​
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If you intend to bring a fixed/prime lens of 500 mm or more, you will also need a closer range lens. ​A 100 - 400 mm or similar is a great option, as this will allow you to get shots of wildlife that comes closer to the vehicle​
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If you are interested in taking landscape photographs during the trip, we recommend a wide angle lens that ranges anywhere between 12 mm - 105 mm. This can be used for landscapes, astro-photography, close range wildlife, and congregations of wildlife.
TOUR INCLUDES
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Airport pick-up/drop off (Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO))
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All accommodation in tented camps
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All road transfers between camps
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All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner each day)
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All beverages (non-alcoholic and local beers, wines and spirits)
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All national park entry fees
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All game drives
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All photographic guidance and tutorials
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one-on-one photo critiques (optional)
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Pre-Tour meeting with your photography guide
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One domestic chartered flight (Kogatende Airstrip to Kilimanjaro International Airport)
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10kg additional luggage allowance (total luggage allowance - 25kg per photo guest)
TOUR EXCLUDES
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International flights
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Personal Travel Insurance (required for all guests)
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Personal expenses like souvenirs, extra activities, etc.
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Activities not listed in the itinerary
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Premium alcoholic beverages
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Gratuities/tips for guides and staff
ITINERARY
DAY 1:
ARRIVAL DAY
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Guests arrive in Arusha (Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO))
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Transfer to Arusha lodge (Approx. 1.5 hours drive from airport)
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Meet and Greet with photo host at 6:00pm
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Overnight in Arusha
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(Guests must arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport no later than 3:00pm on arrival day)
DAY 2:
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK - FULL DAY SAFARI
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Transfer to Tarangire National Park (Approx. 2 hours)
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Full day photographic safari in Tarangire National Park
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Introduction to image selection and post processing with photo host
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Overnight in Tarangire National Park​
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large elephant population making for great photographs during the dry season along with other wildlife including lion, leopard, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, and more
DAY 3:
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK - FULL DAY SAFARI
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Full day photographic safari in Tarangire National Park
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Return to the lodge for image selection and post processing with photo host
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Overnight in Tarangire National Park​
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large elephant population making for great photographs during the dry season along with other wildlife including lion, leopard, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, and more
DAY 4:
MORNING SAFARI / TRANSFER TO KARATU
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Morning photographic safari in Tarangire National Park
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Transfer to Karatu for image selection and post processing with photo host
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Overnight in Karatu​
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large elephant population making for great photographs during the dry season along with other wildlife including lion, leopard, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, and more
DAY 5:
FULL DAY SAFARI - NGORONGORO CRATER FLOOR
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Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater National Park entrance (Approx. 20 min)
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Full day photographic safari on the crater floor
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Return to the lodge for image selection and post processing with photo host
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Overnight in Karatu​
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: Ngorongoro Crater National Park has it all! Spending the day on the crater floor will provide photographic opportunities of all of your favourite African wildlife species including the Big 5.
LAKE MANYARA FULL DAY SAFARI
DAY 6:
TRANSFER TO CENTRAL SERENGETI / AFTERNOON SAFARI
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Transfer to (central) Serengeti National Park entrance (Approx. 4 hours)
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Photographic opportunities en-route to lodge
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Post processing and photo tutorial with photo host at the lodge
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Overnight in Central Serengeti​
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: Photographic opportunities include chance to photograph predators of the open savannas en-route to the lodge
DAYS 7 - 8:
TWO SAFARIS DAILY - CENTRAL SERENGETI
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Two photographic safaris daily
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Post processing and photographic tutorial with photo host at the lodge
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Overnight in Central Serengeti​
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: Predators of Central Serengeti including lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and more. Other photographic opportunities include giraffe, zebra, gazelle, wildebeests, and more
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TRANSFER TO NORTHERN SERENGETI / AFTERNOON SAFARI
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Transfer to (northern) Serengeti National Park (Approx. 4 hours)
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Photographic opportunities en-route
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Afternoon safari in Northern Serengeti
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Post processing and photo critique with photo host at the lodge
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Overnight in Northern Serengeti​
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: Photographic opportunities include Great Migration of Wildebeests in Northern Serengeti
DAYS 10 - 11:
FULL DAY SAFARIS DAILY - NORTHERN SERENGETI
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Full day photographic safari in Northern Serengeti
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Post processing and photo critique with photo host at the lodge
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Overnight in Northern Serengeti
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS: River crossings of the Great Migration of Wildebeests
DAY 12:
MORNING SAFARI / FLY TO KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
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Morning safari en-route to Kogetende Airstrip
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Chartered flight: Kogatende to Arusha Airport
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Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
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END OF TOUR
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(guests must depart after 5:00pm on this day)
ACCOMMODATION
This tour visits four of Mawe Lodges' tented safari camps set right in the middle of the wildlife with views of the vast grasslands flowing into the horizon.
Wake up with a coffee and the African sun poking through the morning sky with the tranquil sounds of the wild. Immersed in nature, you will never be distracted by other vehicles or unnatural sounds while relaxing around the camps.
Untamed Photo Safaris is proud to offer our guests a truly authentic African safari experience with the perfect combination of nature, wildlife, and comfort. Return to camp after an exciting day of photography with a glass of wine ready for your return during this all-inclusive safari.
