Experience incredible moments in nature and take them home on your camera
Tanzania’s diverse topography and wildlife combine to create a dream destination for photographers. Capture the low warm light that casts long shadows across the landscape and makes the wildlife’s eyes sparkle. Capture a story in a single photo as cheetahs stalk a gazelle in the short grass of the Serengeti plains and a lion mother returns home to her hungry cubs from a successful hunt. What do you need to make this happen? A private safari with an adapted 4×4 Land Cruiser and an experienced guide who knows how to get you to the right place, at the right time to compose the perfect shot. We got you covered!
If you have a passion for photographing wildlife, cultures, landscapes, and even the night sky you will find everything you are looking for in Tanzania. However, there is much more here for photographers to enjoy. They say a picture can tell a thousand words and this is where the magic of photography comes alive – the quest to capture a single moment that depicts a whole story. This is what makes Tanzania special. The unique cultures, predator-prey interactions and dramatic landscapes combine to allow you to capture that perfect storytelling photo. Those wanting to wait for these perfect moments without worrying about other vehicle companions will appreciate our private vehicles and guides.
Just like me, our Guide Max has a passion for photography so it was a pleasure having him as a guide since he was very understanding and supportive when I wanted to stop or drive to a certain spot to take pictures.Jannik | Tanzania Photo Safaris
Composing beautiful photos is easier to achieve in some national parks than in others. That’s why, we have two tips on where to go and when for successful Tanzania photo safaris. Firstly, for wildlife photography, choose the Southern or Western Circuit during the dry season. Wildlife congregates near water sources making them easier to spot. Fewer visitors reduce the risk of human-cluttered photos. Secondly, for landscape photography, choose the Northern Circuit during or after the rainy seasons. The air is dust-free with beautiful cloud formations, emerging wildflowers, and green growth that contrasts beautifully with the blue expansive sky, mountains, volcanic craters, and acacia-dotted savannahs.
The dry season is the best time for wildlife photography, whilst landscape photography is at its best during or after the rains. For those hoping to photograph the night sky the cloudless dry season is the time for you. We recommend avoiding the most popular parks during the most popular travel time. Instead, travel to niche parks or during the low and shoulder season. You will have equally exciting wildlife sightings without humans and vehicles disturbing your perfect shot.
June until OctoberBest time for wildlife and night-sky photography
June until OctoberBest time for wildlife and night-sky photography
Tanzania’s main dry season is from June to October. Depending on your location the temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F). Humidity levels are low with minimal chance of rain. It can be very cold in the mornings and evenings when the light is at its best, so remember to pack warm clothes. The second dry season from January to February is wedged between two rainy seasons and the landscapes can be beautifully green.
March until MayIdeal for dramatic landscape photography
March until MayIdeal for dramatic landscape photography
The long rains occur from March to May when heavy moist air is brought inland by the trade winds. Heavy daily rain with landscape-crossing thunderstorms creates dramatic contrasting light and colours. It is the low season and some areas on the Southern and Westerly Circuit may not be accessible. The short rains are less predictable and occur from November to December in short bursts. These are both great periods for landscape photography.
On private Tanzania photo safaris, you get to pick what to photograph, when, where and if you want to wait all day for that perfect moment, then that is up to you. We help you to plan every little detail and provide you with an adapted 4×4 and guides who know how to get you into the right place at the right time.
Places Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park
from 3,740 USD (based on 7 persons)
Places Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
from 2,290 USD (based on 7 persons)
Places Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Lake Victoria, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Amboseli National Park
from 6,150 USD per person sharing
We suggest staying inside the national parks in accommodation in direct proximity to wildlife. This means, on early morning game drives, you do not have very far to go and can start capturing the sunrise magic right away. And in the evening, you can take advantage of the last light. Some select camps even have a photography hide. Our Mobile Explorer Camp, with all home comforts, is one of the best ways to access remote places to take wildlife photography. You stay on private campsites inside the national parks – dusk to dawn and even nighttime photography!
The best photography safari in Tanzania is a private experience in an adapted 4×4. Get the most out of your safari by choosing a set of photography goals and travelling with our experienced guides who know how to get you to the right places to realise your photographic bucket list.
Take time to capture small moments in nature.
Our Mobile Explorer Camp is the ideal camp for photographers.
Together with our experienced guides you will get to the right place at the right time.
If you stay inside the national parks you can make the most of the last light.
Here are some themes to consider on your photo safari in Tanzania:
Tanzania is home to extraordinarily beautiful landscapes. The red Lake Natron and the looming volcano of Ol Doinyo Lengai offer extraordinary landscape photography. As does Ngorongoro Crater with the world’s largest intact caldera; Mkomazi National Park has incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro; Ruaha National Park is home to ginormous mystical baobab trees; Kilimanjaro National Park has five distinct vegetative zones and Saadani National Park is where the savannah meets the beach.
You can achieve exceptional wildlife photography, with fewer visitors in the Ruaha National Park and Nyerere National Park & Selous Game Reserve on the Southern Circuit. They form a huge ecosystem where vast numbers of wildlife reside, including the Big Five. At Gombe Stream National Park you can get close to chimpanzees and other primates.
Tarangire National Park offers exceptional dry-season bird photography as does Mahale Mountains National Park on the white beaches of Lake Tanganyika.
Tanzania has a complex history due to the trade of enslaved people, ivory, and spices. In Zanzibar’s Stone Town, you can see remnants of this history everywhere. The warm light cast on unique Islam-influenced stone buildings contrasts with the deep colours of Zanzibaris’ clothing to create exceptional urban photography.
On a private guided photography safari, the right vehicle is vital. Ours have roof hatches that allow you to stand through the roof. With nothing to obstruct your view you never miss a moment – like a cheetah during a hunt. All of our vehicles have USB ports to charge spare batteries.
Our guides have years of experience and know exactly how to get into the right place, at the right time. As they know the parks intimately, they can help you to locate the animals on your bucket list.
A safari is notoriously dusty. We recommend bringing multiple camera bodies to avoid changing lenses and using dry bags to keep dust out of sensitive equipment.
Capturing extraordinary wildlife photography is at its best at ground level, but for obvious reasons, this is not a safe option. However, it can be possible by choosing:
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