Tanzania Photo Trip – Serengeti & Tarangire
Once again in collaboration with Krijn van der Giessen, the nature & wildlife photographer, we bring you the best of African photography during this photography trip to Tanzania in February 2025.
From remote safari camps in the most beautiful and rugged places in Tanzania, you will witness the annual spectacular migration of millions of wildebeest with countless predators in their wake and come face to face with elephants, cheetahs and many more beautiful animals. During this photo tour to Tanzania you will get to know and photograph the spectacular nature of this beautiful country!
- Travel schedule Click to view
- Arusha Day 1
- Northern Serengeti Day 2
- Serengeti North continued Day 3 - 5
- Serengeti Central Day 6
- Tarangire Day 7 - 8
- Departure Day 9 - 10
Travel schedule
Spend eight nights from 14th February 2025 in the African wilderness with the group to (learn to) take the most beautiful wildlife photos. Guaranteed that you will go home with the most spectacular photos and endless unforgettable memories. This trip is for photographers of all levels, from beginners to pros.
Arusha
After arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport near Arusha, you will be welcomed by our organization and brought to our first accommodation of this photography trip in Tanzania. Lovely to recover, get to know the group and relax before we leave early tomorrow morning.
Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, leave the accommodation on the west side of Arusha to Arusha Airport, 20 minutes away. From here, you fly to the north of the Serengeti.
You land at the Kogatende airstrip, in the middle of the Serengeti, where you will be picked up by your guides and private jeeps and taken to your accommodation. This drive is also a beautiful game drive where you will be amazed by the many wild animals you encounter.
We enjoy lunch in the ‘bush’ and arrive at our safari camp in the afternoon. The camp has the ultimate safari setting; quietly situated in the middle of nature, with evenings by the campfire and a delicious dinner under the stars: welcome to Africa!
Serengeti North continued
We will be staying the next few days and nights in the north of Serengeti National Park, the place where the mass migration of wildebeest takes place during this season. It is a beautiful and diverse area with rivers, valleys, hills and endless plains.
This is also the area near the famous Mara River; the river of the spectacular crossings during the migration. The Valhalla for photography.
At night you point your camera at the starry sky and photograph the brightest stars. You practice capturing the Milky Way, look for a beautiful tree that can serve as a foreground and experiment with photographing star trails: so much fun to do!
Serengeti Central
You leave early in the morning after breakfast on safari, straight through the Serengeti southwards, to the area between Seronera and South Serengeti. On the way – a beautiful route -, we will encounter many animals, for which we will of course stop if it is worth it and experience beautiful photo moments.
We spend the night in this area in a somewhat simpler but of course comfortable accommodation, in a beautiful place and has a nice atmosphere and setting.
Tarangire
This morning we leave for Tarangire National Park. On the way you will pass through the varied area of the Ngorongoro Highlands with beautiful views. Here you will experience the real Maasai life. We drive past the crater viewpoint and through the villages of Karatu and Mto wa Mbu. A beautiful place for a local lunch under the banana trees.
Upon arrival in Tarangire we will make an afternoon safari until the sun sets, after which you will go to your accommodation for a beautiful view and a delicious dinner.
The next day is all about safaris, both morning and afternoon. Tarangire National Park is known for its gigantic baobab trees and large groups of elephants. A river flows through the park that attracts many animals during the drier months.
Departure
On this last morning we will make another morning safari in this rugged park. Then we will leave Tarangire National Park at the beginning of the afternoon and you will be taken to Kilimanjaro Airport to return home, where you will arrive the next day.
Along the way you will enjoy the changing landscapes with beautiful plains and hills.
Trip’s details
This photo trip takes you to the most famous and spectacular wildlife parks of Tanzania: the Serengeti and Tarangire National Park.
We stay in Green Camps, mobile safari camps that are located exactly where most of the animals are. Far from the crowds and with the smallest possible ecological footprint.
Experience Africa like you should: off the grid!
Highlights
- The Great Migration.
- Spectacular crossing of the Mara River.
- Large herds of elephants and baobabs.
- Be at one with nature in the mobile camps. Candles, campfires and torches light up the night for you!
- Smallest possible ecological impact!
- Walking safaris provide safari photos from a different and unique angle.
- Daily one-on-one time with Krijn van der Giessen, for ultimate photography instructions to improve your skills.
- Daily photography workshops & masterclasses: about basic nature photography, taking night photos, photo editing and organizing your photos on your computer!
- The best place for astrophotography, with dark nights and the clearest starry sky!
- Spectacular African sunrises and sunsets. Find a tree, giraffe or elephant and use the silhouettes in your composition for the setting sun!
- The most delicious local food and drinks included.
Price indications
€ 5950 p.p. based on a shared room.
A supplement of € 400 p.p. applies for a private room.
This trip is for a maximum of eight participants.The trip will continue with a minimum number of participants. So register quickly!
Including
- All accommodations and meals as described
- All transfers and local transportation
- Activities as described
- Private 4WD jeep with experienced English speaking guide / driver
- Entrance fees National Parks* (rates subject to change)
- Flying Doctors Insurance
- Mineral water, coffee, tea and biscuits during safari
- Krijn van der Giessen as photography guide, with solid one-on-one instructions, masterclasses and workshops
- SGR guarantee – consumer contribution
- Calamity Fund contribution
- Booking fee
* = National Park entrance fees are included in the price. These are based on current rates: Lake Manyara National Park: $59.00 pp per 24 hours, Ngorongoro Crater $70.80 pp per 24 hours, Ngorongoro Crater descent $295 per car, Serengeti National Park $82.60 pp per 24 hours.
Excluding
- International flight
- Tanzania visa (€ 50.00 per person)
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Personal necessities
- Tips
- Meals not mentioned
- Optional activities
- Photography equipment
Spectacular crossing
This photo tour to Tanzania coincides with the impressive migration of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River, while crocodiles patiently wait for their prey. But there is much more to see here, such as large groups of lions, elephants, giraffes, elands and gazelles.
This group trip is scheduled for 11 September 2025
You spend eight nights with a group in the African wilderness to (learn to) take the most stunning wildlife photos. Daily photography masterclasses, workshops and one-on-one time with Krijn guarantee you go home with the most spectacular photos and endless unforgettable memories.
Read the travel story ‘TanzaniaPhoto Trip 2024’ from Evelyn and Viviane.
This trip is for photographers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced.
More info or join for this photo trip?
Give us a call, or Krijn van der Giessen for more information or to join this trip right away!