Beautiful highlands and savannas
Join Peter on this all-inclusive safari which offers outstanding opportunities to photograph some of Tanzania’s most spectacular areas. Starting in the Ngorongoro Highlands, witness the interesting Masai culture and beautiful landscape they live in. Then spend a full day and additional morning exploring the Ngorongoro Crater and all the diversity it has to offer, including the Big 5.
Then continue to our Serengeti camp for the duration, exploring the long and short grass plains. You’re sure to see lions and cheetahs, and a high probability of leopards, and of course the Great Migration. Wildebeest, Zebra, Tompson’s Gazalle, Grants Gazelle, and Eland, Elephant, Giraffe, Hyena, 100’s of bird species… and a myriad of other species will fill your viewfinder.
Featured Photographer
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Peter Heistein is a highly accomplished photographer, a veteran of many Tanzania safaris, and a natural leader/educator in capturing great wildlife and landscape images. His easy going personality, communication skills, and depth of knowledge in photography - including being an expert in post-processing in Lightroom are a winning combination. His attentive professionalism and local knowledge are sure to make your photo safari a resounding success.
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Serengeti / Great Migration
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Serengeti: Grand Kopjes
(+2 travel days)
Itinerary
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Day 1Wed Mar, 11Arrive Kilimanjaro AirportEvening arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) transfer to the Kibo Palace Hotel, overnight.
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Day 2Thu Mar, 12Am Drive to Ngorongoro Crater, Sopa LodgeArrive at the Sopa Lodge on the rim of the Crater mid day, enjoy lunch and settle in. We'll then head up into the lush highlands for an evening tour of the spectacular highland landscapes and the Masai villages (Boma's)
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Day 3Fri Mar, 13Full day in the Crater, Sopa LodgeMorning light in the Crater can be nothing short of spectacular - with rays of light piercing the cloud shrouded rim and illuminating the crater floor. We will make the most of our morning in the Crater. Then have a picnic lunch and continue exploring until the evening. Overnight at the Sopa Lodge.
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Day 4Sat Mar, 14Grand Kopjes CampAn early morning shooting in the Crater, then we will head out and onward to the Serengeti. Afternoon arrival at the Grand Kopjes Camp - evening game drive.
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Day 5Sun Mar, 15Grand Kopjes CampEarly breakfast and departure from camp. Option to make AM and PM game drives returning to camp mid-day, or stay out all day and make the most of our time in this amazing ecosystem. New directions and sights everyday - we'll cover a lot of ground chasing the light and wildlife encounters.
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Day 6Mon Mar, 16Grand Kopjes CampEarly breakfast and departure from camp. Option to make AM and PM game drives returning to camp mid-day, or stay out all day and make the most of our time in this amazing ecosystem. New directions and sights everyday - we'll cover a lot of ground chasing the light and wildlife encounters.
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Day 7Tue Mar, 17Grand Kopjes CampEarly breakfast and departure from camp. Option to make AM and PM game drives returning to camp mid-day, or stay out all day and make the most of our time in this amazing ecosystem. New directions and sights everyday - we'll cover a lot of ground chasing the light and wildlife encounters.
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Day 8Wed Mar, 18Grand Kopjes CampEarly breakfast and departure from camp. Option to make AM and PM game drives returning to camp mid-day, or stay out all day and make the most of our time in this amazing ecosystem. New directions and sights everyday - we'll cover a lot of ground chasing the light and wildlife encounters.
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Day 9Thu Mar, 19Grand Kopjes CampEarly breakfast and departure from camp. Option to make AM and PM game drives returning to camp mid-day, or stay out all day and make the most of our time in this amazing ecosystem. New directions and sights everyday - we'll cover a lot of ground chasing the light and wildlife encounters.
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Day 10AM game drive to the Serenera airstrip for flight back to Arusha. Day room in at the Kiboko Palace Hotel and dinner, then transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for late evening departure home.
This safari offers photographic opportunities from start to finish, and an experienced leader that will help you make the most of these fleeting moments. With only three photographers per vehicle, you'll have an entire row of seats for you and all your gear - offering lots of room and the ability to shoot out both sides of our specially equipped safari vehicles.
March is a wonderful time to photograph the Ngorongoro Highlands/Crater and the Serengeti. The volume of tourists is much lower than other times of the year, and the landscape is a verdant wonderland with substantially increased game viewing. This is also the best time of the year to see and photograph the big tusker elephant bulls and black rhino's in the crater. Likewise, the southeastern part of the Serengeti is alive with game activity, as the great migration and apex predators jockey for survival.
| SAFARI REF#: | WS031120 |
| PRICE: | $6,975/guest |
- 100% escorted from time of arrival in Tanzania to departure
- All lodging in Tanzania
- All meals
- Drinks, incl. bottled water, soft drinks, beer, variety of house spirits & wine while in camp
- Unlimited game drives
- Premium guest suites & tents, double occupancy
- Laundry in camp
- All transportation, airport transfers during your stay in Tanzania
- Pre & post safari hotels in Arusha or Dar es Salaam
- All national park & conservatory fees
- Basic medical evacuation insurance
- WiFi when available
- Internal flight: Serengeti > Arusha
- Photography instruction & assistance from safari leaders
- International flights
- Personal items
- Premium wines/spirits
- Drinks and Alcoholic beverages at pre/post safari hotels
- Photo equipment unless otherwise arranged
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Premium medical evacuation insurance
- Tanzania visa fee ($100)
