10-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Calving Season Photo Safari
Arusha NP, Tarangire, Ndutu & Serengeti
Overview
Embark on a 10-day photographic adventure through Tanzania’s diverse landscapes and wildlife hotspots. Begin in Arusha National Park, where you can combine game drives with an exciting walking safari. Continue to Tarangire’s baobab-studded plains, then travel via Karatu to the Ndutu region a prime location for calving season and predator-prey action in the southern Serengeti. Move on to Central Serengeti for sweeping savannas and rich wildlife before concluding with a visit to the renowned Ngorongoro Crater. End your journey back in Arusha or extend your stay with a relaxing beach getaway in Zanzibar, all arranged by Tanzaniatrail.
Safari Itinerary
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your friendly TanzaniaTrail guide who will transfer you to your Arusha hotel. Spend the rest of the day unwinding or preparing your photography gear. Later, enjoy a welcome briefing on the safari plan, local conditions, and top tips for capturing memorable images.
Meals: Not Included
Comfort Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel
Premium Accommodation: Ngaresero Lodge
After breakfast, drive to Arusha National Park for a day of diverse photographic opportunities. You’ll explore lush forests, the Momella Lakes, and sweeping views of Mount Meru during a guided walking safari—an up-close chance to photograph giraffes, zebras, and monkeys in their natural habitat. After capturing the park’s scenic wonders, return to your Arusha accommodation to review the day’s shots.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Comfort Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel
Premium Accommodation: Ngaresero Lodge
Depart Arusha early for Tarangire National Park, home to large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees. Spend the day on game drives capturing images of diverse wildlife, from lions and zebras to countless bird species. As evening approaches, settle into your camp or lodge within or near Tarangire, where you can appreciate the African sunset and relax before tomorrow’s adventures.
Meals: Full board
Comfort Accommodation: Lake Barunge Tented Camp
Premium Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge
Rise at dawn for a sunrise game drive, taking advantage of the soft early light to photograph active wildlife. Return for breakfast at your camp, then embark on a final Tarangire exploration before making your way to Karatu, a charming town perched in the highlands near Ngorongoro. Arrive late afternoon, enjoy the cooler climate, and take in the scenic surroundings of your lodge.
Meals: Full Board
Comfort Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Premium Accommodation: Kitela Lodge
Leave Karatu after breakfast and drive to the Ndutu region, known for its fertile grasslands and seasonal calving of wildebeest and zebras. Upon arrival, head out for an afternoon game drive to capture the scenic plains and possible predator sightings. Retreat to your Ndutu lodge or tented camp at dusk, where you can rest and prepare for more photographic opportunities in the coming days.
Meals: Full Board
Comfort Accommodation: African Safari Ndutu
Premium Accommodation: In The Wind
Spend the entire day exploring Ndutu’s wildlife-rich areas, waking up early to capture animals in the golden morning light. Track lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and large herds of wildebeest, pausing midday for lunch and a brief rest. In the late afternoon, chase the warm sunset glow to take dramatic photos before returning to camp under starlit skies.
Meals: Full Board
Comfort Accommodation: African Safari Ndutu
Premium Accommodation: In The Wind
This morning, you’ll head from Ndutu to the heart of Serengeti National Park, pausing along the way for impromptu photo stops whenever wildlife appears. On arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive where you can photograph iconic species like elephants and giraffes, as well as potential predator-prey interactions. In the evening, settle into your Central Serengeti lodge or tented camp.
Meals: Full Board
Comfort Accommodation: Serenity Camps and Lodges
Premium Accommodation: Serengeti Luxury Retreat
Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery of Central Serengeti with a full day of indepth photography. Begin at sunrise, capturing big cats and herbivores in the morning’s gentle light. Spend the midday hours near water sources where wildlife converges, then resume in the late afternoon for golden-hour shots. Conclude the day sharing stories under the stars.
Meals: Full Board
Comfort Accommodation: Serenity Camps and Lodges
Premium Accommodation: Serengeti Luxury Retreat
After a final Serengeti sunrise shoot, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, descending into this incredible caldera for a half-day game drive. Photograph endangered black rhinos, vast flocks of flamingos, and other spectacular wildlife against the crater’s dramatic backdrop. In the afternoon, ascend and head back to Arusha, arriving by evening for a well-deserved rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Comfort Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel
Premium Accommodation: Ngaresero Lodge
On your final day, relax at your Arusha hotel or explore the city’s craft markets before transferring to the airport for your flight home. Alternatively, extend your journey with a visit to Zanzibar, where TanzaniaTrail can arrange everything from beachfront accommodations to cultural Stone Town tours an ideal way to wind down your photographic safari and capture more unforgettable moments.
Meals: Breakfast
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