5 Days Tanzania Photographic safari
5 Days Tanzania Photographic safari
$ 8,250
$ 4,500
- Adult
- Child
Our 5 Days Tanzania Photographic Safari invites photography enthusiasts to experience the beauty of wildlife up close. Unlike conventional safaris, our unique programs allow you to maximize game viewing and capture stunning photos. We start early in the morning and stay out late, providing the perfect opportunity for professional wildlife photography. Our expert guides, trained in geography, wildlife ecology, and tourism, know the best spots for wildlife viewing, the ideal times for sighting animals, and how to approach them safely for optimal shots. They also offer helpful wildlife photography tips, enhancing your safari experience.
To ensure maximum comfort and ease for photographers, we recommend small groups of 2-4 people per safari vehicle. This arrangement gives you more space and better mobility, while you can anchor your camera to the roof or windows for stability. Our specially-designed safari vehicles are 4×4 Toyota Land Cruisers with raised roof hatches or removable lids, catering perfectly to photography.
This 5-day safari focuses on the magnificent Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s second-largest national park, covering 20,226 sq. km. The dry season offers unparalleled game viewing as wildlife gathers near the Great Ruaha River. Named after the Hehe word “Luhava,” meaning “great river,” Ruaha’s landscapes provide a photographer’s dream. Capture iconic scenes of baobabs dotting rocky hillsides, the lush greenery along riverbanks, and the expansive grassy plains.
Experience abundant wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and the excitement of an immersive photography adventure in Tanzania!
Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Tour Type
Luxury
Language
English, Germany, Spanish
Highlights
- Fantastic wildlife sighting
- over 400 bird species with both permanent habitats and migratory birds
- Beautiful mountainous scenery
- Rare African painted dogs
- Greatest bird sanctuaries
- Game drives, guided walks, and river safaris - superb big game viewing and predator action
- Day and night game drives in Ruaha National Park
- Phenomenal wildlife photographic opportunities
Travel Itinerary
Day 1
Dar es Salaam - Ruaha National Park
Your safari starts with a light aircraft flight from the bustling metropolis of Dar es Salaam into the heart of the Ruaha National Park. Not only does Ruaha enjoy abundant wildlife, but the magnificent and constantly changing landscapes add a magical touch to the whole experience. Baobabs dot the rocky hillsides, the cool green shade along the River, the open grassy plains, all make a wonderful and exciting trip. You’ll be met by a driver at the airstrip who will take you to your camp to settle in. Dinner and Overnight at Jabali Ridge camp
Day 2 - 3
Full Days Game Dive Ruaha National Park
Whether you’re a seasoned photography buff with the very best lenses and gadgets, or a casual phone photographer, you’ll most likely wish to capture every memorable moment of your safari to look back on for years to come. Perhaps you’re keen to preserve in time the magnificent landscapes of East Africa, the blazing sunsets or creatures great and small as they go about their lives; there’s certainly no shortage of subject matter on safari, and with the assistance of your experienced guide to get you to the right place at the right time, you’re sure to come away with some spectacular shots. spend 3 days in Ruaha National Park to get the life time memorable shots
Day 4
Walking Safari and Night Game Drive
After a quick cup of coffee head out for the morning walking safaris, Feel part of the Ruaha landscape by taking a walking safaris with one of our experienced guides and local trackers. This is a completely different way to experience the bush. Your senses are much more engaged as you spot tiny but fascinating creatures you’d never see from the vehicle, such as dung beetles, ants and butterflies. go camp to the camp to relax, waiting for a night game drive. After dinner head out for night game drive. It’s a special opportunity to spot shy, nocturnal animals and those that prey on them. With the aid of a knowledgeable guide, keep your eyes out for leopard, genet, serval, honey badger, civet and African wildcats on the hunt; as well as bushbabies, nightjars and owls going about their business. Take a moment to gaze up at the breathtaking night sky.
Day 5
Departure Day
After breakfast game drive to the airstrip for flight back to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
Frequently Asked Questions
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When and where does the tour end?
Your tour Ends in DAR Airport.
When and where does the tour start?
Day 1 of this tour is an arrival day, and it will involve a pick up at DAR airport and drop off domestic airport for your flight to Ruaha
Do you arrange airport transfers?
We definitely have airport pick up and drop up services available for our clients who have booked our full packages tour. We are also pleased to inform you that we don’t charge for the pick up and drop off services. Actually it’s free of cost. But for this you need to provide the arrival time and date.
What about the local language? Do we need guide services everywhere?
We provide English speaking chauffeurs for individual tours. For group tours, English speaking tour escorts would accompany the groups. During sightseeing involving historically important places or monuments, we provide English speaking local guides who are well knowledge in history and culture. We could even provide guides who speak French, German and Japanese but only on advanced booking
Is tipping included in the tour cost? If not how much should it be for the trip?
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and it is left the discretion of the travellers. Though not compulsory, tipping is expected by one and all involved in the service industry. We would recommend carrying small change in your pocket. Tips to Guides or other services rendered (Highly recommended)
Tour Terms & Conditions
- All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
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Single supplements may apply.
- Request a quote or speak to one of our African Safari Experts for the best, most current rates available.
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Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently. Please treat all pricing as a guide only
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Required to pay 30% upon confirmation which is fully refunded if the booking is cancelled 61 days prior to arrival.
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The remaining balance of 70% to be paid 45 days prior to arrival.
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Funds can be paid through Credit Cards and bank Transfers