Your 5-day budget photography safari begins with your arrival in Arusha, Tanzania's gateway to the northern safari circuit. Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you'll be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay. Use this time to relax and prepare for the adventure ahead. Arusha offers a blend of urban comforts and a taste of Tanzanian culture, providing an ideal starting point for your journey into the wilderness.

Main Destination:Arusha (City)

Accommodation:Jevas Hotel Encore

After breakfast in Arusha, you'll depart for Tarangire National Park, approximately a 2-3 hour drive away. Known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire promises excellent wildlife photography opportunities. Upon arrival, you'll settle into your budget-friendly lodge or camp and enjoy lunch before embarking on your first game drive. You'll spend the afternoon exploring the park's diverse habitats, capturing intimate moments of wildlife against the backdrop of ancient baobabs and expansive grasslands. Late afternoon, you'll drive to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

AccommodationRim View Inn

You'll wake up early for a morning game drive in Tarangire to capture wildlife at its most active. After breakfast, begin your journey towards Serengeti National Park, known for its vast savannahs and the annual Great Migration. The drive will take you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering scenic views along the way. You'll arrive in Serengeti in time for lunch at your budget camp or lodge. In the afternoon, you'll embark on a game drive to witness the abundance of wildlife that inhabits this iconic landscape. You'll capture images of lions, cheetahs, and herds of wildebeest as they roam the plains. Your dinner and overnight stay will be in Serengeti.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation Engiterata Adventure Camps

You'll spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park, focusing on capturing the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Early morning and late afternoon game drives offer the best opportunities for photography, with the soft light enhancing your images. Follow the path of the Great Migration if visiting during migration season, or track predators and their prey throughout the park. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the Serengeti, maximizing your time in this wildlife photographer's paradise. You'll return to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:Engiterata Adventure Camps

You'll depart Serengeti after breakfast and head towards Ngorongoro Crater, another highlight of your safari adventure. You'll descend into the crater floor for a full day of game drives, encountering an impressive concentration of wildlife. Capture close-up shots of rhinos, lions, and elephants against the backdrop of the crater's lush landscapes and soda lakes. You'll enjoy picnic lunches amidst this natural amphitheater, maximizing your photography opportunities until late afternoon. After the game drive, you'll ascend to the crater rim and depart for Arusha. You'll arrive in Arusha in the evening, marking the end of your 5-day budget photography safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

No accommodation (End of tour)