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13 DAYS PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI

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13 Days Tanzania Photographic Safari & Great Highlands Walking Safari

Spend 13 Days on The Best Africa Photo Safari and walking safari, Tanzania is arguably Africa’s top safari destination due to its vast game preserves and parks, as well as the most spectacular areas with great dynamic ecosystems that provide incredible locations for nature and wildlife photography. The Serengeti ecosystem and the Grand Ruaha National Park are two of the top locations that most photographers want to visit.

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ITINERARY

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha Town
Whatever your arrival time at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver guide from our office will be there waiting for you with a warm welcoming smile, relax in your comfortable vehicle as he takes you to your hotel in Arusha. On your journey to the hotel, you will get a brief impression of this large, bustling, commercial city. Depending on your arrival time you may either meet with your Safari expert today for briefing or tomorrow before you start your Safari.

Overnight Stay at Gran Melia Arusha (Bed & Breakfast Included)
Day 2: Arusha - Transfer to Tarangire
Pick up: after breakfast you will be be picked up from the hotel at 7:30am and drive to Tarangire National Park for game viewing Your afternoon game drive in Tarangire with its incredible diversity, massive baobab trees ad herds of elephants. Tarangire is huge, as you stand at the park gate and look south, it stretches as far as the eye can see. Known as the ‘ Elephants Playground” this phenomenal park contains huge herds of these mighty mammals. But Tarangire is also home to buffalo,lion, wildebeest, Zebra and gazelle ad the park can rival Serengeti for sheer animal densities. In the evening you will be taken to your Accommodation for Dinner and Overnight.

Overnight Stay at Lemala Mpingo Ridge (Full Board Accommodation Included)
Day 3: Full Day Game Drive Tarangire
Walking Safari in Tarangire Up close and personal: that could be the motto for a walking safari, and Tarangire is a fantastic location to again leave the comfort of your safari vehicle and enjoy the landscape on foot. With a Park Ranger for safety and accompanied by your expert driver-guide. You may have thought that you have seen all that Tarangire has to offer, but you will certainly enjoy some new experiences as we explore the park further in our afternoon game-drive. The varied terrain in itself could be considered a wonder, with riverine woodlands and grasslands, acacia and baobab. After a game drive you will go back to your hotel for Dinner and Overnight

Overnight Stay at Lemala Mpingo Ridge (Full Board Accommodation Included)
Day 4: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
After our morning breakfast, en-route game-drive as we depart magical Tarangire, we will travel from there to Ngorongoro, After Lunch we will then descend to the Ngorongoro Crater. We reach the rim and then descend into the vast crater itself. At one side there’s the Lerai Forest, classic mountain forest landscape with almost tropical characteristics. This is good elephant country, so keep your eyes peeled. By the side of the nearby swampland is what is sometimes called the ‘elephant graveyard’ as the mighty male tuskers at the end of their lives come to chew on the soft, swampland grasses once their teeth have failed them.

Overnight Stay at Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp (Full Board Accommodation Included)
Day 5: Walking Safari Ngorongoro to Olmoti Crater
After breakfast depart to Olmoti Crater for a half day walking safari, this is a shallow grassy crater and is the source of Munge River which flows water through a gorge in the rim in a beautiful waterfall on its way to Ngorongoro crater. You will descend to the crater floor and spend a few minutes/hours then later you will ascend to the Olmoti campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight at Olmoti Campsite
Day 6: Walking Safari From Olmoti to Bulati
You will have an early morning breakfast then start a walking safari from Olmoti campsite to Bulati. Here you will descend the outer hills of the Great Rift Valley and walk across the open plains of the beautiful Embulbul depressions where Antelopes, wildebeest, Zebras and other animals are often seen. You will reach Bulati around late afternoon, Bulati is a typical Maasai village and here you will have your picnic lunches. Dinner and overnight stay at Bulati campsite

Overnight Stay at Bulati Campsite
Day 7: Walking Safari From Bulati to Empakai Crater
After breakfast, you will leave Bulati campsite with picnic lunches walking Safari through Bulati village all the way to Bulati ranges where as you will reach Empakaai crater in the midday. You will have lunches at a campsite that is located high above the Empakaai crater. This crater is famous for Buffaloes, hyenas, antelopes and flamingoes at the crater floor soda lake. You will descend the forested crater slopes to reach the crater floor and walk around a lakeshore of the soda lake. Later you will ascend to the Empakaai crater campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight Stay at Empakai Campsite
Day 8: Walking Safari From Empakai to Acacia Campsite
You will have breakfast at Empakaai campsite, and then with your picnic lunches a walking safari to Naiyobi will start, the walking safari to Naiyobi takes approximately 4-6 hours walk. You will walk through a trail that passes around Empakaai crater rim and into the forest which is inhabited by animals such as Buffaloes and porcupines reaching Naiyobi at midday. Naiyobi is a Maasai village which is located at the edge of the Ngorongoro conservation area. Here is where you will part ways with the armed ranger and continue a walk with a Maasai guide to the Acacia Forest behind Naiyobi village. Lunch at campsite and dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight at Acacia Campsite
Day 9: Acacia Campsite to Lake Natron
After breakfast you will start walking safari as this is the last part of your trekking as you will hike downward to the rift valley escarpment walking safari all the way to Pembe ya swala which is a distinctive point where you will find our safari cars waiting for you and drive to Natron. Upon reaching Natron you will go to the lake for a walking tour around the lake until afternoon when you will be driven to camp for hot lunch. Then you will rest for a while until around 3 pm when you will be taken for a walk to the beautiful waterfall around Natron, you will return back to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight at Moivaro Lake Natron Tented Camp
Day 10: Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park
Drive to central Serengeti via Klains gate, arrive Serengeti in the afternoon and enjoy the game viewing enroute to the camps for evening at leisure with hot dinner

Overnight Stay at Nasikia Ehlane Plains Camp (Full Board Accommodation Included)
Day 11: Full Day Game Drive Central Serengeti
Today, we set off from our accommodation in central Serengeti. Wildlife is abundant: sometimes you may think it has come to find you, rather than the other way round. Today’s highlight is unknown as the animals don’t publish their schedule and what we see also depends on the season, but this area is where bushland meets grassland, a favorite spot for big cats looking for prey. Cheetah, leopard and lions are all possibilities today. Today you will have a chance to enjoy the varied landscapes of the central Serengeti. The Seronera River weaves its way through this area, providing waters for all species of wildlife. You may also see the distinctive rocky outcrops, the famous kopjes which characterized the Serengeti landscape. Lunch will be served at the picnic site with an unforgettable experience enjoyed in the middle of the bush.

Overnight Stay at Nasikia Ehlane Plains Camp (Full Board Accommodation Included)
Day 12: Serengeti National Park to Karatu
After morning game drive and lunch, this afternoon we will head south-east towards Ngorongoro, a distance of 145kms and proceed to Karatu which is 25kms and its equal to around 4hours.

Overnight Stay at The Manor at Ngorongoro
Day 13: Karatu - Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport
Pick up: after breakfast you will be be picked up from the lodge/camp for game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Your game drive in wonderful Lake Manyara, with the rift valley escarpment and the lake itself as the wonderful, natural backdrops. Later after game viewing you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight back home!

ACCOMMODATIONS

1. Gran Melia Arusha

A five-star hotel in the exotic natural setting of Arusha

This spectacular hotel is located between the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks, opening out onto all of Tanzania’s majestic natural beauty. An oasis of five-star comfort and elegance, with extensive, unbeatable facilities, exclusive suites, and international cuisine, including the outstanding Yellow Chilli Indian restaurant. With a spa, heated pool, and gym. Perfect for a safari trip or luxurious business meeting.

The stunning Gran Meliá Arusha rises up between coffee and tea plantations. An exquisite first-class hotel with a wide range of luxurious comforts, located in a privileged natural environment. African exoticism and careful attention to detail, with a modern conference center, spa, heated pool, and personalized services from our RedLevel team.

2. Lemala Mpingo Ridge

Lemala Mpingo Ridge sits on top of an escarpment with sweeping views across the perennial Tarangire River and valley below and matches the same outstanding standards of comfort and service as the other properties in Lemala’s collection.

Being the sixth largest national park in Tanzania, Tarangire remains slightly off the main safari circuit but is a terrifically scenic park featuring classic African savannah, green hills, woodlands and rivers and is especially famous for its large herds of elephants, superb birdlife and giant baobab trees. Guests at Lemala Mpingo Ridge will enjoy a real sense of wilderness and excellent game viewing, and it’s both a relaxing standalone destination and a great place to start a safari that also combines Lemala properties in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.

3. Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp

Lemala Ngorongoro is intimately set in a delightful ancient acacia forest close to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. As it is located next to the quiet Lemala crater access road on the eastern side, a key advantage of staying at Lemala Ngorongoro is the quick and easy drive down on to the crater floor in the morning; Lemala guests usually have an hour’s head start over others descending via the far busier Seneto crater access road on the western rim. And of course can stay later in the afternoon before returning to camp. As Africa’s game is most active in the early morning and late afternoon this means better wildlife experiences for Lemala guests.

Game drives from camp may start as early as 6.15am and guests can be down among Ngorongoro’s abundant wildlife on the floor within 10-15 minutes – crucial for photographers who demand the best light conditions. Escorted walks are also available into the forest and along the crater rim with an armed ranger and Maasai guide.

4. Nasikia Ehlane Plains Camp

Create memorable safari voyages of your own.

Nasikia Ehlane Plains Camp brings natural beauty to the eastern side of the Serengeti. Using an environmentally friendly design, it merges the beauty of the plains and luxury to create an enchanting experience. Sleep and eat in comfort before you head out on an adventure of a lifetime.

5. The Manor at Ngorongoro

Reminiscent of a country farm and boasting quaint Cape Dutch-style architecture, The Manor at Ngorongoro Crater lies within the Shangri-La estate, surrounded by lush gardens. Harking back in time to a grander age, the ten luxurious family friendly cottages blend East African hospitality with colonial European architecture and décor. Intimate and private, the cottages boast ensuite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor fireplaces and private decks that maximise the magnificent views.

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Fatou J

2022-12-06

Great Safari Experience with Nyange Adventures. Highly Recommend! The whole experience was amazing. My second time with Nyange Adventures doing the Tarangine and Ngorongoro national parks Safaris. Picked up at Kili Airport and we drove to the first National Park. Spend the night at a beautiful resort with a great diner and the next morning went to Ngorongoro National park, which really is an extraordinary once in a lifetime experience. The tour company is very professional, plan according to your wishes and take good care of you throughout your stay with them. They go the extra mile to show you all the beautiful animals and share their knowledge with you. Even the lunchboxes were great! We had a wonderful time. Many thanks to our driver, Alan, and the whole Nyange Adventures team. I highly recommend.

reyesg960

2022-12-06

Great Safari, great guide and driver. Kids learnt a lot! Top 5 hotels. Excellent service and quality! Nyange Adventures is the best company you can get to do your safari. I went aloke with my 2 children and they did all necessary to make pur stay really unforgettable. Roger, the driver, made possible for us to see all the animals, he found even 2 beautiful Rhynos!Hotels were super luxurious I love them!I dont have any doubt I will contact them again if I come back! Highky recommended!

Faye Lenette

2022-12-04

Amazing skilled guides and very friendly. Perfect safari experience! My mother and I travelled with Ian as our guide and Godfrey joined the team as amazing cook. Ian went above and beyond to give us the best experience, has shared so much knowledge on wildlife, has respect for nature and was simply the best guide we ever had. He and Godfrey were helpful, very friendly and great company. We laughed a lot and we couldn't wish a better team to have this incredible experience with! Thank you guys! Also the owner, Praise, was very helpful with organising the covid test. All went smooth. Totally recommend this company.

Koen T

2022-11-13

wonderful team and client oriented organisation We are very happy with the client oriented services of Nyange. They are flexible and provide a lot of information before the hike. In case of problems they solve them. We had a wonderfull team and especially the cook Nikaas and waiter Samual. The team managed to get the best places for the tents at the camps. They did a wonderful job getting us on the summit.

Rosser

2022-11-12

Tansania Safari Die Safari war ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis! Wir waren 5 Tage in Serengeti, Ngorongoro und Tarangire zusammen mit unserem Guide und unserem Koch. Die Campsites waren absolut ausreichend mit akzeptablen Sanitäranlagen. Wir mussten uns um nichts kümmern. Alles wurde uns organisiert und geplant. Wir durften nur geniessen. Leckeres Frühstück, Mittag- und Abendessen mit frischem und mehr als ausreichendem Essen und Trinken wurde uns immer zur Verfügung gestellt, sodass wir nie hungrig sein mussten. Unser Guide hat uns die ganze Reise begleitet, uns an alle Hotspots gebracht und sich sehr bemüht uns alles zu zeigen. Manchmal hätten wir uns mehr organisatorische Infos und etwas weniger Aufmerksamkeit seinerseits für sein Handy gewünscht. Man merkt jedoch, dass er sehr viel Wissen hat, alle Fragen jederzeit beantworten kann und er definitiv seine Arbeit gerne macht. Das Motto von Nyange Adventures „Come as a client-Leave as a friend“ ist wirklich sehr passend! Wir könnten Nyange Adventures nur empfehlen und wünschen jedem eine so tolle Erfahrung, wie wir sie machen durften.

1313ninav

2022-11-10

Super safari! 4 dagen lang hebben wij een safari gehad die we nooit meer zullen vergeten. Samen met gids Roger van Nyange Adventures bezochten wij Tarangire, Ngorongoro en Serengeti. We genoten van de prachtige omgeving en wildlife. Roger wist ons allerlei nieuwe dingen te vertellen, beschikt over veel kennis en is erg enthousiast. De communicatie gedurende onze trip was perfect en we krijgen elke dag een duidelijke briefing van wat ons te wachten staat. Al met al enorm genoten, een aanrader.

Orion R

2022-11-01

thoughtful, considerate Praise and his team are an exceptional outfiter… they we’re flexible and accommodating with my custom climb up Kilimanjaro.I would highly recommend if you are going in a group or going solo like I did… this team can make it happen.

Kathi

2022-10-28

Awesome hike with super professionell guides We did the 6 day Marangu Route and it was a blast. Freddy and Benny were our guides and an absolut blessing. They instructed us carefully, explained a lot about the nature, the animals, the mountain and the route itself. We felt very well guided all the time. The provided food, drinks and equipment was good and well suited for the hike.The tour itself can be mentally and physically exausting but the gudies and the whole team (guides, porters, cook, waiter) took care of us and supported us.

Grabercj

2022-10-22

Hands down best experience I have had traveling abroad! Part 1- Booking and Safari! Booking was a breeze with Nyange Adventures! They were easy to coordinate with even from the US. They were responsive and answered all my questions. Provided packing lists, clear pricing breakdowns and clear communications. Kelvin was our go-to! Highly recommend! Day 1- Living (the manager) and Kelvin met us at the hotel to take our final payment, to discuss our trek, needs and expectations. I asked for guides with a sense of humor and knowledge to answer a gazillion questions. Boy, did they deliver! Perfect matching for our needs! We met Alen, our guide and he was smiling ear to ear and welcoming! He was an outstanding guide. Alen's knowledge of animals, history, terrain, culture is unmatched. He has a great sense of humor and made our 4 day safari beyond our expectations. We saw 4 National Parks and a Conservation Area. The entire safari was extraordinary! Each day got better and better. We saw ALL the animals soooooo close! Life long memories were made! I highly recommend Nyange Adventures Safari! They handled all food,transport, and hotel arrangements. We just showed up for the food and adventure! We even had a picnic in the park surrounded by ZEBRAS! 🤩😍🥰Part 2- After our safari, we completed the 9 day Northern Route Kilimanjaro Summit trek! Our guides were Fredie and Florenece. Our crew was INCREDIBLE!!!! Again Nyange Adventures surpassed our expectations! Freddie was serious and quite. Very knowledgeable and was a great coach and pacer. Florence had a great sense of humor and answered my billion questions. Recommed asking for them as your guides. Remember to listen to their guidance, if you follow what they say, they will get you to the top! They were a great balanced team. It took a crew of 11 people to get us to the top! Oscar was our stomach engineer aka chef. He worked miracles. The food was delicious! I was amazed each meal at the delicious taste, quality, and quantity of food! Mussa was our camp manager. He ensured our tents, bags, sleep mats and entire camp were set up each day before we arrived. Big Freddie ensured the portable toilets were ready, clean, and working. Jamoo was our amazing waiter. He always had a smile, answered our questions and made sure we had water and snacks for our trek. Our porters included: Saidi, Simba, Athuman, Godlove, Lukule, Denis and Yohana! Each were kind, smiling, positive and soooooo strong and fast!! An incredible crew! This amazing crew worked so well together and made a positively delightful team! After our trek, we were invited to a tour of the farm, where all our food during the trek was organically grown. They held a bon fire, with amazing food and live music. Then they presented us with Kilimanjaro completion certificates and we had a dance party. The owner Praise, and his wife were amazing hosts, that were so welcoming and kind. Again, I cannot recommend Nyange Adventures enough for your safari and trekking Adventures! Best tour and trek I have ever taken. They have now set the bar high!

Hamza M

2022-10-17

Incredible Safari with the best staff ! Incredible trip with Nyandge Adventures. I’ve traveled to more than 35+ countries and this Safari will be the best experience ever. Thanks for the professional services from the first email contact to the the drop off to the Airport. If you’re looking for a professional agency please don’t hesitate one second to go for their services.Special thanks to Amina ( Sales Team) and Rodger (our very friendly guide) for their availability, kindness and services. Hakuna Matata 💚

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13 DAYS PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI

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13 Days Tanzania Photographic Safari & Great Highlands Walking Safari

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