Compare Essence of Tanzania Safari by Rothschild Safaris vs 10 Days-Photography-Predators & Migration by Expect In Africa Safari
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| Duration | 9 days | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 6,446 | $ 4,720 |
| Price Per Day | $ 716 | $ 472 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Luxury | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners |
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The Best Tanzania Safari begins at the Arusha Coffee Plantation Lodge, at the foot of Mt. Meru. After breakfast, the following day you are off on a flight to Tarangire National Park where you settle into Swala Camp. Enjoy game drives as well as a Safari by moonlight and walking with an armed guide before driving west towards the Ngorongoro Highlands and Entamanu Camp surrounded by mountains. The Ngorongoro Crater is an iconic African sight before you move on by plane to the Serengeti before you return to Arusha for your flight home. |
Photo tour specializing in creating the best photographic wildlife safaris and cultural tours, I passionately strive to make sure you are able to maximize every photographic opportunity and have a more authentic African experience. You want to be confident of being in the right place at the right time, have qualified guides that understand your needs as a photographer, have freedom and flexibility that a small group ensures, and the experience of a lifetime. Your small group of six photographers travel in the comfort of two custom-designed 7-seater Landcruisers, three photographers to a vehicle. Each photographer has a row of well-padded seats for themselves and their camera gear, with extra large windows either side and a pop-top roof above. |
Day 1: Arusha
Welcome to Africa and the best Tanzania Safari. Transfer to the Arusha Coffee Lodge, built around a plantation home from the early 1900’s and beautiful, sprawling coffee fields. Enjoy dinner and overnight.
Day 2:Tarangire National Park Day and Night Game Drive
After breakfast, your flight takes you into Tarangire National Park, famous for it’s impressive elephant migration and high concentration of game around the Tarangire River during the dry season. After settling into Swala Camp, set out on your first game drive in Africa. After a restful afternoon, you leave camp again at dusk for an exciting evening game drive. Search for the rarely seen, nocturnal animals. This is one of the few places in northern Tanzania where you can enjoy a safari by moonlight. At night, you may encounter an African wild cat, the elusive leopard or feel the round eyes of a bushbaby peering down at you as the moon rises into the sky. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Walking in Tarangire National Park and Game Drive
Rise early this morning with a hot cup of coffee and set out for an early morning game drive. You’ll be met in the bush with one of the most perfect ends to thrilling game drive; a hot breakfast. Later this afternoon you will set out on foot to explore the grassland around camp in one of the most secluded areas of the park. An armed guide will accompany you and explain animal behaviour whilst tracking a variety of game. You may encounter zebra, waterbuck, impala, ostrich, elephant as well as a number of birds. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, drive west towards the Ngorongoro Highlands and Entamanu Camp. En-route stop off at Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive through the park with a picnic lunch. Arrive at Entamanu mid-afternoon in time for High Tea. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Empakai, Olmoti, and OlDonyo Lengai Mountains as well as the spectacular bird life right in camp. After a busy day, savor a delightful evening in camp mingling with other travelers from around the globe, over dinner.
Day 5: Full day Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater
Set out early for the nearby Ngorongoro Crater by safari vehicle. The crater is a huge volcanic caldera formed about 2.5 million years ago when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself. Here you can view the Big 5 in high concentration with the stunning backdrop of crater walls. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch on the crater floor. Return to Entamanu for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Bush Plane to Serengeti, High Tea and Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, hop on a bush plane for a quick flight to Serengeti Safari Camp. Arrive in time for lunch, siesta, high tea and then head out on an afternoon game drive. As this is a seasonal mobile safari camp, the camp is set up in the best possible location for prime wildlife viewing (oftentimes right from camp). Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Full day Migration Experience in the Serengeti
Today, head out with a guide and packed picnic lunch for a full day exploring the Serengeti plains. Move as quickly or as leisurely as you would like in your private safari vehicle. This is a fabulous opportunity to see the great wildebeest and zebra migration, large herds of plains game and the highest concentrate of predators in Africa. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Early Morning Game Drive in Serengeti, High Tea, Afternoon Game Drive
This morning, rise early and set out as the sun begins to rise. This is the time of day when the wildlife is most active. Return to camp for a full breakfast and spend the afternoon relaxing in the shade, reading a good book. After high tea, set out for one final game drive in the Serengeti, stopping to watch the sun set with cocktails and appetizers.
Day 9: Travel Home
Enjoy the final moments of the best Tanzania safari, then fly back to Arusha and connect to your international flight home.
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Arrive on evening flights into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will be met by Expect in Africa Safari Leader and transferred to Lodge
Day 2: Fly to Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tented Camp
After breakfast you will fly to central Serengeti,Our tour guide will drive you to luxurious camp for hot lunch before start your the game drive .You will continue to explore the central serengeti area,
Day 3 to 5: Full days in Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Camp
During this time, we will cover as much of the Central Serengeti as we can. Big herds and big cats that is what has made the Serengeti famous worldwide. Lion, leopard, and cheetah, will be our focus while in this very productive area. Again, you can expect to be up early and returning to camp in the evening, or as conditions warrant. Our long days will be rewarded with incredible photographic opportunities.{Balloon safari Option 650$}
Day 6 & 7: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunch and descend the crater again for another tour. Your dinner and overnight stay will still be at the Ngorongoro Serena Hotel.
Day 8 & 9: Enjoy Tarangire National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kichuguu Tented Camp
After, breakfast, visit masai village before driving to Tarangire National Park, complete with a picnic lunch. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the Tented Camp.
Day 10: Drive Back to Arusha before International flight
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Day Room/Mount Meru Hotel
Drive back to Arusha there will be an opportunity to stop at the Cultural Heritage Center for some shopping before getting Kilimanjaro International Airport, followed by a wonderful lunch. We will also visit the adjoining Shanga workshop, where physically challenged artisans create remarkable jewelry, learn glass blowing, and sell their work. Prior to transport to the Airport, a day room will be provided for you to freshen up, repack, and ready yourself for your journey homeward.
