Is this safari private or a group tour?

Every Safaris Tanzania safari is completely private. You have the Land Cruiser to yourselves — no strangers, no compromises on pace or wildlife priorities.

What is included in the safari price?

Private Land Cruiser, professional guide, all park fees, meals, mid-range accommodation, airport transfers, and bottled water. Excludes international flights and tips.

What is the best time for this safari?

June to October (dry season) offers the best game viewing. January-February brings the Serengeti calving season. Green season (April-May) offers lower prices with fewer crowds.

What makes this different from a regular safari?

The guide prioritises photography over general wildlife viewing — holding positions for hours, reading light conditions, coordinating with other vehicles for optimal angles. Departures are structured around light (dawn and dusk sessions are the priority). The itinerary is flexible within the day based on what is happening.

What camera equipment do I need?

A camera with a 70-200mm or 100-400mm telephoto is ideal. A wide-angle (24-70mm) for landscapes. A phone camera will also capture excellent images in good light with proximity to subjects. A bean bag or window mount helps with stability.

Do I need to be a professional photographer?

No — the itinerary is designed for anyone who wants better wildlife photographs. Professionals will benefit from the guide's expertise and positioning; enthusiastic amateurs and even smartphone photographers will be amazed at what they capture with the right positioning.

Can I add a hot air balloon safari?

Yes — the Serengeti balloon safari is the ideal aerial complement to this itinerary. Sunrise flight over the migration herds, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush. Book with Safaris Tanzania at the time of your main safari booking.

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7 days · Easy

Photographic Safari Tanzania

$4,680/person · all-inclusive

Peak season camps fill 6–8 weeks ahead

A safari built around the camera. Optimal positioning, golden-hour light, long lens targets, and a guide who understands photography. Seven days covering Tarangire's elephants, Ngorongoro's scale, and the Serengeti migration at its most photogenic.

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No broker markup

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Since 1978TATODirect

7 Days

Duration

$4,680

Shoulder Price

Easy

Difficulty

Jun-Nov · Migration: Jul-Oct

Best Time

Trip Highlights

Photography-specialist guideOptimal vehicle positioning for light and behaviourTarangire: elephant herds and baobab silhouettesNgorongoro: crater composition and dense wildlifeSerengeti: migration herds at peak concentrationGolden-hour sessions every dayHot air balloon add-on availableSuitable for smartphone photographers too

★★★★★

“My guide was a photographer himself and it showed in everything he did — he understood where to position, when to wait, how to read the light. I came home with images I'd imagined but never expected to actually capture. The wildebeest at dawn with the mist on the plains is my desktop image two years later.”

Amara N.

Canada

7-Day Photographic Safari, September 2027

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Seasonal Rates

Green Season

Nov – May

$3,744

/person

Fewer crowds, lush landscapes, lower prices. Occasional rain.

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Shoulder Season

Jan – Mar, Nov

$4,680

/person

Great value. Good weather. Moderate visitor numbers.

Peak Season

Jun – Oct

$6,448

/person

Dry season. Best wildlife viewing. Great Migration months.

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Accommodation Tiers

Choose Your Safari Style

Budget

Camping & basic camps

$2,500

/person

Camping or budget bandas
Shared facilities
All meals included
Park fees included

Popular

Standard

Quality tented camps

$4,680

/person

Quality tented camps
Private en-suite facilities
All meals included
Park fees included
Experienced guide

Luxury

Premium lodges & camps

$7,000

/person

Luxury lodges or fly camps
En-suite, hot water
Gourmet meals
Park fees & private concessions
Private vehicle available

Every safari is tailor-made. Get a custom quote based on your dates, group size, and accommodation preferences.

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Park Fees — All Included in Your Price

ParkFee/person/day

Tarangire National Park (1 day)$61/person

Ngorongoro Conservation Area (1 day)$74/person

Serengeti National Park (3 days)$74/person/day

All fees above are included in the Photographic Safari Tanzania price. No additional payments at park gates.

Everything covered

What Is Included

Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking guide
All national park entry fees
Full-board accommodation as per itinerary
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Airport transfers both ways
Unlimited bottled water in vehicle
Flying Doctors emergency air cover
Ngorongoro Crater service fee (if applicable)

Budget for these

Not Included

International flights
Tanzania visa ($50 on arrival)
Travel insurance (required)
Tips and gratuities ($15-25/day guideline)
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Alcoholic beverages
Optional activities (balloon safari $560)

Accommodation Notes

Lodges and camps selected for their photography credentials — good locations near wildlife-rich areas, early breakfast for dawn departures, and guides who are experienced with photographers' needs (flexible departure times, packed breakfasts in the field, bean bag loan).