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This 10 Days Photographic Safari & Culture Combo is designed for photographers and travelers who want more than just wildlife. Capture big cats in the wild, dramatic crater landscapes, and colorful cultural portraits of the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi. From sunrise game drives to golden hour village visits, this adventure delivers iconic images and deep cultural stories from Tanzania’s top locations.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your safari guide and transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short city tour or relax at the lodge while preparing camera gear and receiving a pre-safari briefing.
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park. Capture massive herds of elephants, giant baobab trees, and scenic savannahs. The park is also great for photographing giraffes, zebras, and predators like lions. Golden-hour sunset shoot by the river.
Overnight: Lodge inside or near Tarangire
Morning drive to Lake Manyara. Focus on photographing tree-climbing lions, flamingos on the lake, monkeys in the forest, and hippos in the swamp. Afternoon light reflects beautifully on the water, perfect for scenic shots.
Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu
Highlights: Bird photography, forest landscapes, tree lions
Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands and enter the Serengeti via the Naabi Hill gate. Enjoy game drives en route to your central Serengeti camp. The area is rich in lions, leopards, and cheetahs, offering great action shots.
Accommodation: Tented camp in Central Serengeti
Highlights: Big cat portraits, golden savannah light
Begin with a sunrise drive, capturing silhouettes and morning activity. Spend the day following predators, herds of buffalo, zebras, and giraffes. Wait near waterholes for dramatic interactions.
Accommodation: Same camp
Highlights: Cheetahs on termite mounds, predator-prey moments
Enjoy a last morning drive in Serengeti, then head toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop along the way for photography sessions in transitional landscapes and Maasai herders with cattle.
Accommodation: Lodge on Ngorongoro rim
Highlights: Wildlife en route, landscapes, Maasai encounters
Descend into the world’s largest unbroken caldera for a full-day photographic experience. The crater offers high chances of spotting the endangered black rhino, lion pride, elephants, and flamingos.
Accommodation: Same lodge
Highlights: Crater rim views, rhino, dense animal population
Leave the crater and head to Lake Eyasi. Meet the Datoga tribe and visit blacksmiths and homes. Learn how to photograph cultural life respectfully and artistically.
Accommodation: Basic lodge/camp near Eyasi
Highlights: Portraits of Datoga artisans, traditional huts
Begin early with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers. Join a traditional morning hunt and document their survival lifestyle. Afterward, photograph village life, beadwork, and singing sessions. Capture storytelling moments in golden light.
Accommodation: Same lodge
Highlights: Action shots of hunting, tribal portraiture, culture
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Time permitting, enjoy lunch or visit a local art center. Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home with stunning images and memories.
Optional: Extra night in Arusha if needed
Prices (quoted in USD/per person)
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
| $885 USD | $583 USD | $480 USD | $460 USD | $458 USD | $415 USD |
For a more accurate estimate, it’s best to contact us directly and discuss your specific requirements and budget. We can provide you with a detailed quote based on your itinerary, group size, and preferred level of comfort
Bring light clothes for the day, warm clothes for the evening, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, camera, and a small daypack.
Yes, most travelers need a visa. You can get it online (e-visa) or upon arrival at the airport.
Yes. Yellow fever (if you’re coming from a risk country) and routine vaccinations like Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Tetanus are recommended. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, we strongly recommend full travel insurance covering medical, trip cancellation, and lost luggage.
Credit cards are accepted in some hotels and lodges, but not everywhere. It’s good to carry some cash in USD.
Soft duffel bags are preferred over hard suitcases. For domestic flights, weight is usually limited to 15–20 kg per person.
You can enjoy safaris year-round, but the best wildlife viewing is during the dry season from June to October.
Yes! Tanzania offers a great chance to see lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos especially in Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Your day starts early with a game drive, returns for lunch/rest, and continues with an afternoon game drive. Timings can change based on wildlife activity.
You’ll enjoy fresh meals—breakfast, packed lunches, and hot dinners with options for vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free if requested in advance.
Yes, safaris are very safe when you follow your guide’s instructions. Stay inside the vehicle during game drives and never approach animals.
Some lodges and camps offer limited electricity and Wi-Fi. It’s best to charge devices when power is available.
You’ll ride in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, perfect for photography and wildlife viewing.
Most parks have designated restroom stops, but you may also use nature (bush toilets) in remote areas when needed.
Yes. Tipping is appreciated. A general guide is $10–20 per day for the guide, and $5–10 per day for the cook, depending on service.
Tell us your travel dates, number of people, and what you’re interested in, and we’ll send you a free quote with the best suggestions.
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