5-Day Wildlife Wonders Budget Photography Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival to Arusha

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:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast in Arusha, 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, settle into your budget-friendly lodge or camp and enjoy lunch before embarking on your first game drive. 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 drive to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

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. Arrive in Serengeti in time for lunch at your budget camp or lodge. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive to witness the abundance of wildlife that inhabits this iconic landscape. Capture images of lions, cheetahs, and herds of wildebeest as they roam the plains. Dinner and overnight stay in Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

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. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within Serengeti, maximizing your time in this wildlife photographer's paradise. Return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Depart Serengeti after breakfast and head towards Ngorongoro Crater, another highlight of your safari adventure. 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. Enjoy picnic lunches amidst this natural amphitheater, maximizing your photography opportunities until late afternoon. After the game drive, ascend to the crater rim and depart for Arusha. 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

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.