Private photographic safaris · Tanzania

Private Photographic Safaris in Tanzania

Your own vehicle, positioned for the light. Unhurried game drives timed for dawn and dusk, with a guide who understands what a photographer needs.

01 — Private photographic safaris

Positioned for the light, not the schedule.

Photography rewards patience, and patience needs a private vehicle. Your guide positions you for the light and the background, switches off the engine at the right moment, and waits as long as the scene needs.

We plan routes and camps around the best light and the season's wildlife, and leave room in the vehicle for your equipment.

Who it suits

Your own vehicle

Space for your equipment and the freedom to wait for the shot.

Golden-hour days

Early starts and late returns, with rest in the middle of the day.

A guide who understands

Positioning for light, background and behaviour, not just the sighting.

02 — 6 private safaris

Every photographic safari is a starting point, rewritten around you.

All safaris
15-Day Grand Kenya & Tanzania Safari 15 Days / 14 Nights

15-Day Grand Kenya & Tanzania Safari

Six wildlife areas across Kenya and Tanzania, from Amboseli to the Serengeti's Mara River, finishing on Zanzibar. The complete private safari, done properly.

Family · Honeymoon · Migration

From $10,500 pp
12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Cultural Safari 12 Days / 11 Nights

12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Cultural Safari

Amboseli's elephants, the Hadzabe near Lake Eyasi, and the Mara's Migration: a 12-day private Kenya and Tanzania safari built around wildlife and culture.

Cultural · Family · Fly-In

From $8,400 pp
Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari 3 Days / 2 Nights

Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

This fast-paced, high-reward 3-day safari is the absolute best choice for travelers with limited time

Photographic · wildlife

From $2,900 pp
4 Days Signature Tanzania Safari 4 Days / 3 Nights

4 Days Signature Tanzania Safari

This 4-day “Big Three” safari is the most popular short-duration tour in Tanzania.

Family · Honeymoon · Migration

From $1,655 pp
Southern Serengeti Migration Safari 8 days / 7 nights

Southern Serengeti Migration Safari

Witness one of nature’s greatest events, where over 8,000 wildebeest calves are born daily

Family · Honeymoon · Migration

From $4,290 pp
Serengeti Migration Crossing Safari 5 Days / 4 Nights

Serengeti Migration Crossing Safari

Expect the pinnacle of African wildlife drama on this 5-day Northern Serengeti fly-in safari.

Family · Honeymoon · Migration

From $2,298 pp
03 — Questions

Planning a private photographic safari

When is the best time for a photographic safari in Tanzania?

Each season gives something different: dramatic skies and newborn wildlife from January to March, dust and river crossings from July to October. Tell us what you want to photograph and we will suggest the month.

How much does a private photographic safari in Tanzania cost?

Our private photographic safaris start from $1,655 per person. The final price depends on the season, the camps you choose and how many of you travel together, and every quote is itemised. Our guide How Much Does a Tanzania Safari Cost? explains each part.

04 — Start planning

Tell us what you want to photograph.

Tell us who is travelling, roughly when, and what you hope to see. A specialist in Arusha replies personally, usually within a day.