Golden Photography Safari: 12 Days of Northern Tanzania Wildlife
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Price:
$4750.00
Duration
12 Days
People:
21
Tour Overview
Embark on a breathtaking 12-day Golden Photography Safari through Northern Tanzania, where every day is filled with extraordinary wildlife encounters and iconic landscapes. From the bustling city of Arusha, your journey begins with the rich diversity of Arusha National Park, where giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and the rare black-and-white colobus monkeys roam the lush Ngurdoto Crater. Continuing to Tarangire National Park, witness vast herds of elephants alongside lions, cheetahs, and countless bird species, all set against striking acacia-dotted plains and ancient baobab trees.
The adventure intensifies in the Serengeti National Park, home to the legendary Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Traverse the park’s central and western regions for up-close encounters with Africa’s most iconic wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and buffaloes, while exploring diverse habitats from open savannahs to riverine forests. Journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending into the Ngorongoro Crater—an unparalleled wildlife sanctuary where black rhinoceroses, lions, and Cape buffaloes thrive in a spectacular natural amphitheater.
Your safari concludes with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions and its thriving elephant herds, before returning to Arusha. This immersive itinerary combines expert game viewing, incredible photographic opportunities, and the chance to witness some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife spectacles, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.
What Included
Not included
Tour Plan
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be greeted by your safari representative and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. This first day allows you to settle in and prepare for the adventure ahead, enjoying the sights and sounds of Tanzania’s bustling gateway city. -
Day 2: Arusha National Park Exploration
After breakfast, embark on a full-day adventure in Arusha National Park. This park offers incredible wildlife viewing and diverse landscapes, from the lush Ngurdoto Crater to rolling plains dotted with acacia trees. Expect to see giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and baboons, as well as the rare black-and-white colobus monkeys navigating the treetops. Lunch is enjoyed at a scenic picnic site before returning to Arusha for the evening. -
Day 3: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart early for Tarangire National Park, named after the Tarangire River, a vital water source for wildlife during the dry season. The park is famous for its elephant herds, massive baobab trees, and wide variety of bird species. On your game drive, you may encounter giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, lions, cheetahs, and leopards, all thriving within this unique ecosystem. -
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire
Spend another day in Tarangire National Park, exploring its dense elephant grass, acacia woodlands, and scenic landscapes. Your private guide will take you to the best viewing spots, maximizing opportunities to photograph wildlife in action and appreciate the park’s remarkable biodiversity. -
Day 5–6: Serengeti National Park Adventure
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti National Park, enjoying game viewing along the way. The Serengeti is renowned for its open plains, breathtaking landscapes, and high concentrations of wildlife. Here, witness the great migration of over a million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras moving across the plains, alongside predators such as lions and cheetahs. Spend two days exploring the park’s central and western regions, observing elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and more in their natural habitat. -
Day 7–8: Western Serengeti Exploration
Venture deeper into the western Serengeti, following the migration routes and exploring diverse habitats. Observe wildlife in action and enjoy the scenic variety of the Serengeti ecosystem, from riverine forests to open savannahs, while capturing remarkable photographic opportunities of Africa’s iconic species. -
Day 9: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Depart Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with game viewing along the route. The area is home to the famed Ngorongoro Crater, which hosts a dense population of lions, elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife, as well as the dramatic backdrop of the Rift Valley escarpments. A packed lunch is served at a picnic site before arriving at your destination in the late afternoon. -
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater offers unrivaled wildlife concentrations. Spot the endangered black rhinoceros, lions, Cape buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests in a landscape of remarkable beauty. After a day of exploration, return to the highlands for dinner. -
Day 11: Lake Manyara National Park
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse habitats ranging from lakeside forests to alkaline lakes. Encounter large troops of baboons, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos. Enjoy a packed lunch at a picnic site before heading back to the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner. -
Day 12: Return to Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning before departing for Arusha. Reflect on your incredible journey through northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, capturing memories of dramatic landscapes, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and the grandeur of Africa’s great migration. End your safari with a transfer to the airport for your flight home or onward to Zanzibar.
