{"id":42399,"date":"2018-01-15T10:19:59","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T09:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imprintmytravel.com\/fotoreise-tansania\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T17:46:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:46:45","slug":"photo-tour-tanzania","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/imprintmytravel.com\/en\/photo-tour-tanzania\/","title":{"rendered":"Photo tour Tanzania- Come along to Africa!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you always dreamed of going on a safari<\/strong>? Roaring through the bush on a game drive in a 4\u00d74 jeep while the sun burns into your face and the dust of the dry savannah tickles your nose? Seeing the African vastness<\/strong> with your own eyes and, with a bit of luck, photographing the “Big Five<\/strong> \u201d – elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo – up close? And finishing the day, exhausted but happy, while relaxing in a comfortable lodge<\/strong> and enjoying a blood-red sunset<\/strong> over the seemingly endless plains of the African steppe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But maybe you weren’t sure whether you should really go on a photo tour to Africa?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunrise in Tanzania<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Safari in Tanzania – join me in Africa!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well, NOW is exactly the right time! With me you have the unique opportunity to experience the fascination of Africa<\/strong> in a small group of like-minded people<\/strong> and improve your photography skills<\/strong> at the same time. Together with my new travel agency partner F.I.T. Sporturlaub GmbH<\/strong><\/a>, a family-run tour operator with a focus on authentic active travel and sustainability, I am once again organizing exclusive photography trips to Tanzania<\/strong> in September 2026 and February 2027<\/strong> as one of a few tailor-made trips on this blog<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tanzania is located in East Africa and is THE dream destination for photogenic safaris<\/strong> and unforgettable animal encounters<\/strong>. Moreover, there is no other African country where adventure and beach vacations<\/strong> can be combined as perfectly as in Tanzania. Just off the coast lies the dream island of Zanzibar<\/strong>, which will enchant you with its powder-white beaches and crystal-clear water. Following our photo safari, we will be happy to organize an individual extension<\/strong> in paradise for you! Alternatively, you can also plan a hike up Kilimanjaro<\/strong> or Mt Meru.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Elephants in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Tanzania photo safari – experience the fascination of Africa in a small group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When planning my photo tour to Tanzania, it was important to me to put together a tailor-made all-inclusive package that particularly caters to the needs of photographers<\/strong>. In order to guarantee the best possible support and a fantastic safari adventure, I have limited the number of participants to a maximum of 6 people<\/strong>. Of course, we will be traveling with two vehicles<\/strong> and two local driver-guides <\/strong>, so that everyone has enough space for their equipment and a guaranteed window seat in the jeep<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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On our joint photo tour, I will personally show you what you need to pay attention to when taking photos on safari!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

II will accompany you on this trip and share my photographic knowledge<\/strong> with you with heart and passion. In addition to an introductory lecture on the subject of \u201cphotography on safari\u201d<\/strong> on the first day of the trip, I will be on hand every day to give you advice and support and help you with any technical queries<\/strong> and questions about image composition <\/strong>in wildlife photography<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tanzania: Discover iconic wildlife & stunning landscapes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the focus will be on photographing Africa’s wildlife<\/strong>, but we will also discuss and try out the basics of landscape photography<\/strong> and, if you are interested, night sky photography<\/strong>. After all, there is hardly a more beautiful night sky than the one that spreads out over the African savannah!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Milky Way in the Serengeti taken during the 1st photo safari in Tanzania in September 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

You will also receive detailed packing lists<\/strong> and recommendations for the right camera equipment<\/strong> in advance and, of course, I will be happy to answer any other questions you may have about the trip. I have already photographed in South Africa<\/strong>, Namibia<\/strong>, Botswana<\/strong> and of course Tanzania<\/strong> and acquired a great deal of knowledge about wildlife photography<\/strong> on these trips, which you can now benefit from on the photo trips through Tanzania!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW DATES 2026\/27:<\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Great Migration North (12T\/11N) September 05 to 18, 2026 from \u20ac 6,499,- per person in a double room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Migration South (9T\/8N) February 17 to February 27, 2027 from \u20ac 5,299,- per person in a double room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the highlights in Tanzania – at a fair price!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tanzania is definitely not a cheap destination<\/strong>. Expensive lodges, high national park fees and of course the costs for our two vehicles and the private guides have to be covered. However, I really must emphasize that we have managed to offer<\/strong> these photography tours at an extremely fair price<\/strong> by joining forces with our partners. I almost dare to bet that you won’t find a comparable offer with this level of individual support and such a high proportion of game drives with any other provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With our photo safari in September, we cover 4 of the major national parks in northern Tanzania<\/strong> and venture out on game drives in most of them not just once, but several times. On our Tanzania photo tour in September we also will spend a total of 5 nights in the Serengeti National Park<\/strong>, one of the most fascinating habitats on earth. This gives us the best chance of unforgettable encounters and breathtaking photos of Africa’s wildlife!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Capturing unique moments – I’ll show you what to look out for!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Stay in carefully selected lodges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The accommodations have been carefully selected with a view to sustainability<\/strong> and the involvement of the local population<\/strong>. During our Tanzania photo tour, we get more than once the opportunity to gain a deep insight into the culture<\/strong> and life of<\/strong> the local population, be it visiting an orphanage<\/strong>, spending the night in a Maasai-run lodge<\/strong> or shopping at the market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the lodges on this trip are of<\/strong> a very<\/strong> good standard<\/strong> and – with the exception of the camps in the Serengeti – even have a pool. Among other things, we will spend the night in permanently installed tented camps<\/strong> and thus really experience the wilderness up close. Believe me, there is no more fascinating and memorable experience than listening to the sounds and noises of the wilderness at night!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Lion in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, September 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Further dates:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We also <\/strong>offer a shorter and significantly cheaper trip in February 2027 <\/strong>with a focus on wildlife photography in the southern Serengeti <\/strong>and the Ndutu Conservation Area<\/strong>. The price for this option (9 days\/8 nights) starts from \u20ac 5,299, -.<\/strong> If you are interested in this option, please write this in the registration form. You can download the itinerary for this trip<\/a><\/strong> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much does the photo tour through Tanzania cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The price of my photo tour depends on the date and duration of the trip as well as the size of the group.<\/strong> We can also organize the trip with 4 participants, but then we have to add a small group surcharge of about \u20ac 800,- to 1.000,- per participant<\/strong> (in 2 jeeps). In order to be able to offer a good price to photographers traveling alone, \u201cshared double rooms\u201d<\/strong> are available on request, i.e. two people of the same sex can share a room to avoid the single room surcharge! Depending on the trip, the single room supplement<\/strong> is a fair \u20ac 350 to \u20ac 650, -.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An extension to Zanzibar following the photo safari is possible. The detour to paradise costs from \u20ac1.000, – per person in a double room<\/strong> for four nights with breakfast including all transfers<\/strong> and the domestic flight.<\/strong> If you are interested in this extension, please let me know in the comments field when booking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important for me to emphasize that the final booking and payment will be made through my reliable travel agency partner based in Austria for legal reasons!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A photography tour in September <\/strong>is still planned for the 2026 season. We recently opened another date for February 2027<\/strong>. To register, please fill out the booking form below<\/strong>. When booking, please select your room preference (single, double or shared double) and indicate the travel date September 2026<\/strong> or February 2027<\/strong> in the comment field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can find out the exact itinerary<\/strong> and what is included in the price<\/strong> in the next section! For the February 2027<\/strong>, please request the detailed itinerary via e-mail<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cape buffalo in the Serengeti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Is there a cheaper alternative to the standard photo safari in September?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The price-performance ratio of my photo tour is very good compared to the competition. However, we do offer a shorter version in February 2027 as a cheaper alternative (see above). This is the month of the great migration in the south and it is \u201ccalving season\u201d, i.e. wildebeest and zebras give birth to their young. Another advantage of this travel date is that off-road driving <\/strong>is permitted inthe Ndutu Conservation Area <\/strong>, which opens up very special opportunities for photographers. If you are interested in this option, please send me an e-mail<\/a><\/strong> to request the detailed itinerary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOWNLOAD THE ITINERARY FOR THE FEBRUARY TRIP HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Cheetah hunting, taken in Ndutu, February 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Photo tour Tanzania September 2026 (North): The itinerary in detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(Legend: B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 1 (Saturday, September 05, 2026):<\/strong> Departure from your home country<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 2 (Sunday, September 06, 2026):<\/strong> Transfer from the airport to the lodge – get settled in your rooms- leisure time at the pool. Before dinner I will give you a lecture about \u201cIntroduction to safari photography\u201d <\/strong>and we will have a travel briefing with the local partner. Welcome and champagne reception with snacks & barbecue in the garden in the evening. (D).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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We spend the first day at an enchanting Lodge in Arusha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Day 3 (Monday, September 07, 2026):<\/strong> Today will be really exciting as we head out on our first safari! To kick off our photo trip to Tanzania, we drive to the small but beautiful Arusha National Park. It is known for its scenic diversity and impressive views of the peaks of Mt. Meru and Kilimanjaro. As there are no lions in Arusha National Park, it is perfect for a walking safari on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Get close to wildlife on a walking safari in Arusha National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

And that’s exactly what we do on our first day on safari. In the afternoon, we meet the ranger who will accompany us and set off on foot through the dense vegetation. We enjoy the views of the volcanic landscape of Meru and the impressive flora of the rainforest. With a bit of luck, we can admire and photograph impressive animals such as giraffes and elephants at close range. An absolutely unique experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afterwards we will visit the Ngurdoto Crater and the Momella Lakes in the north-eastern part of the park before returning to the lodge later in the afternoon. (B,L,D)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note regarding a change in the program compared to previous trips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On previous trips in 2019, 2022 and 2023 we visited <\/em>Lake Manyara National Park<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em> As the animal sightings there were not satisfactory in recent years, we decided to adapt the program and include the guided walking safari in Arusha National Park instead.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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My driver guide Silver<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Day 4 (Tuesday, September 08, 2026):<\/strong> After breakfast, cameras at the ready, we head to Tarangire National Park<\/strong>, which is my personal secret favorite among the national parks in the north<\/strong>. Tarangire is particularly famous for its impressive bird population<\/strong> and huge herds of elephants<\/strong>, but lions are also frequently seen. Our guides grew up here and know the area like the back of their hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During our drive, they not only tell us lots of interesting facts about the country, its people, flora and fauna, but also help us spot the animals. In the evening, we drive back to our camp, where we round off the eventful day with a sundowner by the pool and discuss the first photos. (B,L,D)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Game drive in Tarangire National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Day 5 (Wednesday, September 09, 2026):<\/strong> Another safari in Tarangire National Park<\/strong> is on the agenda. Our camp is only a few minutes away from the park entrance, so we set off early to make the most of the warm morning light to take some impressive photos. We are drawn to the south of the park, where the chances of encountering lions<\/strong>, leopards<\/strong> and perhaps even cheetahs<\/strong> are particularly high! We return to our camp after sunset and enjoy a 3-course dinner. (B,L,D)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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The Tarangire National Park presents the full diversity of Africa’s wildlife<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Impressions from Tarangire National Park February & September 2022 and September 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Days 6-10 (Thursday, September 10 to Monday, September 15, 2026): <\/strong>A special day awaits us, because after breakfast we set off into the endless savannahs of the world-famous Serengeti National Park.<\/strong> Serengeti means\u201cendless plains\u201d <\/strong>in the Maasai language and when we reach the first foothills of this fascinating ecosystem, we immediately understand why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as the eye can see, all we see are endless savannahs, an occasional tree or rock and, of course, the animals that live here. The Serengeti is one of the most fascinating areas on our planet and home to countless wild animals. I promise you, from now on this photo tour will be like something out of a picture book.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The endless expanses of the Northern Serengeti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Wildebeest<\/strong>, zebras<\/strong>, antelopes<\/strong> and buffalo<\/strong> can be found here and with them come the big hunters such as lions<\/strong> and leopards<\/strong>. The endless plains also offer the perfect hunting conditions for the fastest mammal on earth<\/strong>, the cheetah<\/strong>. Our drivers know the best spots and give their all to provide us with unforgettable moments and breathtaking photo opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our cameras rattle every second as we try to capture this incomprehensible beauty in our pictures. Tired but happy and with full memory cards, we return to camp in the evening and toast to our experience with a delicious cocktail before enjoying a magnificent view over the vast landscapes of the Serengeti from our comfortable tents. (5x B,L,D)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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The Serengeti National Park offers great photo opportunities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Mara River Crossing in the Serengeti – experience it live!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This unique natural phenomenon, when thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River on their way from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara in Kenya and back, can normally only be booked and photographed for a very high price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But because the big migration in Africa is probably on every nature photographer’s bucket list<\/strong>, I definitely wanted to include it in the new edition of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In September, the great migration, when huge herds of wildebeest and zebra set off in search of food, is in full swing. The safari is planned so that, with a bit of luck, we can observe and photograph the herds crossing the Mara River<\/strong>! It is not without reason that the Mara River Crossing<\/strong> is considered one of the greatest natural spectacles on earth. At the Mara River we witness how the wildebeest plunge death-defyingly into the floods, where huge crocodiles are just waiting to fill their bellies..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pictures of the great migration in Ndutu, 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

And once the animals have made it to the other bank exhausted, the drama is far from over! Because now the big cats, famished after the long dry season, are waiting for their chance. Believe me, there is no better way to capture the drama of the struggle for survival than during this time of the year around the Mara River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The big migration at the Mara River 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The great migration on the Mara River: The location of the lodge is the key to great photos!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A trip to the Mara River Crossing only makes sense if you stay overnight where the event takes place, so that you can be flexible and act at short notice. Our camp is strategically located in the northern Serengeti, just a short drive from the Mara River<\/strong>, which guarantees us every opportunity and, above all, an optimal position for observing this natural spectacle. We spend a total of 5 nights in the natural paradise of the Serengeti, 3 nights of which are spent in the north near the Mara River. Crossing the Serengeti twice from south to north and vice versa, will provide us with countless fantastic photo opportunities and unique encounters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We travel completely independently and individually in our private jeeps <\/strong>and can organize our game drives in consultation with the driver guide as we please!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Zebras in the Serengeti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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A beautiful lion roams the vastness of the Serengeti in the morning light<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The Thorn Tree Camp in the Serengeti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

More impressions from the Serengeti<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Day 11 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026):<\/strong> Another adventurous day lies ahead of us. We get up early and leave the camp after a delicious breakfast, heading in the direction of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.<\/strong> Due to the newly scheduled extra day and the overnight stay on the crater rim, we can still use the morning for an extensive game drive in the central Serengeti. After lunch, we slowly make our way towards the Ngorongoro Crater, where we check into our lodge at 2,200 m above sea level in the late afternoon. (B,L,D)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 12 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026):<\/strong> Due to the strategically favorable location of our lodge, we can drive into the crater very early and take advantage of the wonderful morning light for our photos. We can also spend the whole day in the crater and devote ourselves to game viewing and photography without stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ngorongoro Crater is considered one of the most fascinating ecosystems in the world. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 and is often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. A kind of \u201cGarden of Eden\u201d <\/strong>in the middle of Africa. The crater of a non-active volcano, is home to one of the densest populations of wild animals<\/strong> in the world. Elephants, rhinos, lions and leopards all live here in a very small space, which is why the crater is often referred to as the \u201cmost beautiful zoo in the world\u201d<\/strong>. (B,L,D)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elephant bull in the Ngorongoro Crater<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Further impressions from the Ngorongoro Crater<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The huge number of wild animals and the fascinating landscape at the foot of the impressive crater walls make this safari a very special experience that we will remember for the rest of our lives. In the late afternoon we leave this paradise on earth<\/strong> with a heavy heart and make our way to our accommodation for the night. (B,L,D)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 13 (Thursday, September 17, 2026):<\/strong> Transfer to the airport and departure to Europe<\/strong> or extension to Zanzibar.<\/strong> (B)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tag 14 (Friday, September 18, 2026): <\/strong>Arrival in your home country<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tanzania Photography Tour: Good to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is included in the Tanzania photo tour?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n