9 Days Exploring the great Serengeti and Photography

Basic Information

Duration: 9 Days
Destinations: Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, and Serengeti National Park

Introduction:

  • Learn how best to work with movement and light as you frame dazzling herds of zebra, lolling lions, and a colorful spectrum of birds.
  • Spend time with the Maasai in their village and enjoy a rare chance to shoot portraits and photograph the traditional way of life of these iconic pastoralists.
  • Head out on safaris, walks, and other activities designed to maximize photographic opportunities.

DAY 1 – PICK UP FROM AIRPORT

Distance: 50km

Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to Hotel in Arusha for overnight

DAY 2 – ARUSHA TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its elephants, hippos, giraffes, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions. You will have full day game drive here.

DAY 3: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Rise early for a morning game drive, heading to the shores of Lake Manyara to photograph the numerous bird species and other wildlife that congregate here. Visit a coffee plantation this afternoon, and document the coffee production process and the culture of the local people.

DAY 4 – NGORONGORO CRATER

Travel into the Ngorongoro Highlands after breakfast for a very special opportunity to visit with a Maasai community off the beaten path. With your camera in hand, witness an initiation ritual, and learn about this fascinating culture from the village chief and his wives. Capture the spirit of traditional song and dance, and enjoy time to work on portraiture and photographing daily life with these proud people. After lunch, descend 2,000 feet to the base of the Ngorongoro Crater, for a crater tour.

 DAY 5 – NGORONGORO CRATER

Return to the crater floor at sunrise for breakfast and a morning photo safari. Take the afternoon to relax and look over your images. Listen to a talk by our WildReality photographer, and ready your camera to catch the sun set over the crater this evening.

DAY 6 – OLDUVAI GORGE/SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Drive to the Olduvai Gorge Where Louis and Mary Leakey discovered Homo habilis, one of the earliest members of the human genus. Take a private tour of the site and learn about recent finds before continuing west to Serengeti National Park. This afternoon, drive to our lodge in the central Serengeti, looking for lions, cheetahs, and leopards along the way.

DAY 7 – 8:  SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Rise early for a morning game drive before drive to the northern Serengeti, and with luck, witness the dramatic river crossings of the wildebeest migration.

DAY 9: SERENGETI/ARUSHA

After a final early morning safari, Drive back to Arusha. Relax at our hotel before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to connect with your flight home.

Payment Terms and Conditions:

Tour packages are confirmed upon receipt of a 20% deposit on the total cost of the package. Balance payable in full upon arrival or 7 days before arrival. If paid via credit card with a surcharge of 5% or via wire transfer with a surcharge of 4%.

Payment Methods:

The first installment of 20% deposit for package confirmation can be paid directly from your home country to our bank account via online bank transfer. We do encourage the payment of the remaining balance to be paid seven (7) days before arrival. And if you will face logistical difficulties, you can make an arrangement of balance payment on arrival.

Cancellation Policy:

  • If it happens that  you must cancel your safari, we charge half of what you paid at the time of booking, corresponding to 10% of the total package. We refund you the other half (the other 10% of the total package).
  • Reschedule the Safari is free of charge.
  • Cancellations and rescheduling must be made via email to WildReality email.

What is included

  • All accommodations
  • Safari vehicle
  • All meals as listed above
  • Mineral water, and soft drink during safari
  • All Airport transfers
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • All National Park fees
  • Game viewing activities as stated Above

What is not included

  • International and Local Flights
  • Travel insurance (Flying doctor insurance available for $25)
  • Items of personal nature
  • Tips to Staffs (recommended is 10 -15 dollars per person per day)

What to bring:

  •  Appropriate clothing for Safari: A warm sweater and a light jacket as the nights can be chilly at high altitudes
  • Towels for showering and Personal hygiene toiletries
  • Mosquito spray
  • Sun-glasses and Sunscreen lotion
  • Binoculars for better sightings
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