AFRICA

New Date - TBA (2026)

A photographers and animal loverd dream trip.

FULL-SERVICE ALL INCLUSIVE (except airfare)

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A Real Photo Safari…

Photo Pros Ultimate Tanzania Photo Safari –

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Safari Overview

The Photo Pros Ultimate Tanzania Safari offers a deeply immersive, widely expansive photo adventure that covers all the best sights, activities, and experiences on Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.

Explore Thomson Safari’s 10,000-acre private nature refuge in the Eastern Serengeti for night wildlife drives, walking safaris and intimate Maasai culture and portrait photography. Spend four full days tracking big cats and the Great Migration from two premier camps in the Serengeti, then see more stunning Big Five wildlife and natural wonders at Ngorongoro Crater. See it all. Do it all. Leave no stone unturned. This is Africa’s ultimate photo safari experience.

Photo-Centric highlights include:

-Maximum of 3 photography guests per vehicle

-Extra weight allowance for camera gear on internal flights

-Private camera tech tent and generators at all camps.

CALL STEPHEN TO BOOK: 314-567-3456

Day-by-Day Itinerary (DAY ARE FOR AN EXAMPLE ONLY)

October 21, 2025 – Arrive Arusha, Tanzania – Guests should plan to arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) near Arusha, Tanzania no later than October 21st. Guests arriving early can be provided with additional accommodations, meals, and transfers for an extra cost. Upon arrival guests will be met and transferred to The Arusha Hotel in downtown Arusha.

October 22 & 23, 2025 – Eastern Serengeti Private Nature Refuge - After breakfast, we will make the short drive to the Arusha Airstrip to catch a 50-minute flight to a 10,000-acre private nature refuge in the Eastern Serengeti where will be met by our guides and camp staff. Over the next two days, we will enjoy a combination of walking safaris, night drives by spotlight and meetings and portrait photography with members of the local Maasai community. The refuge is teeming with hoofed mammals with the highlight being a large concentration of Maasai giraffe, which can be spotted right from camp at the waterhole.

October 24 & 25, 2025 – Northern Serengeti National Park – In the dry season, nearly 2 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle congregate along the Mara River in Tanzania’s northern Serengeti. The region is also loaded with resident wildlife like elephant, buffalo, cheetah, hyena, and lion. While this area is loaded with vehicles in the summer, it will be nice and quiet when we are there in October. Our camp is located just a few miles from the river on a sloping hill overlooking grassy plains and acacia woodlands.

October 26 & 27 – Central Serengeti National Park – The Serengeti is home to nearly 3,000 lions – more than the entire country of Kenya – and most of these cats hold territory in the Seronera River Valley in the Central Serengeti. Over the next two days, we will venture out into the heart of the park to search for prides of lion, leopard, and a vast array of resident wildlife. This is the classic Serengeti experience, and our camp is right in the middle of the action. An Optional Serengeti Balloon Safari is available to interested guests for an additional $599 per person including all transportation, a champagne toast and bush breakfast.

October 28 & 29, 2025 – Ngorongoro Crater – We will wake early this morning for a full day’s drive across the Serengeti’s plains en route to the immense Ngorongoro Crater. We’ll keep an eye out for cheetah on the way before stopping at Olduvai Gorge, the Cradle of Humankind. We’ll enjoy the museum and a picnic lunch before carrying on up to camp which is perched on the eastern rim of Ngorongoro. The next morning, we will descend by Land Rover onto the floor of the crater for a full day of Big Five wildlife viewing. While we will see huge bull elephant, lion, and other critters…this is our best bet for spotting the critically endangered Black Rhino. This evening, we will celebrate with a farewell dinner at camp.

October 30, 2025 – Depart Arusha, Tanzania – We will depart the crater rim this morning for a 3-hour drive back to Arusha. We’ll enjoy a farewell lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge and a bit of shopping before heading to our day rooms at The Arusha Hotel. Finally, after bidding farewell to our trusted guides, we will transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport to meet our return flights back to the US.

OUR PARTNERS - THIS IS A COMPETELY DIFFERENT TOUR WITH THEM. FULL SERVICE AND NO EXTRA COST - Thomson Safaris - After more than 43 years operating exclusively in Tanzania, Thomson Safaris has earned its place as one of the top safari outfitters in the world with awards from National Geographic Adventure, Condé Nast, and Travel + Leisure. All guides and transportation, all camps and camp staff and even the 10,000-acre Eastern Serengeti Private Nature Refuge are held exclusively for Thomson guests.

Thomson Safaris is proud to partner with the African Wildlife Foundation. Together, they are working to engage in conservation efforts that creatively and strategically promote programs that help African communities conserve their rich resources, including wildlife and cultural traditions.

TRIP DETAILS:

Price for Single - only 3 single rooms available:$13,399

Price for Double -only 6 doubles available - Per person:$11,149

$2000/person deposit required. No refunds after March 1, 2025 due to the size of the trip. If you need to cancel…Stephen will work on a replacement as best a he can. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly suggested!!!

Pricing does not includ airfare. Can be booked with Stephen or on your own. Details forth coming.

All tips during the Safari portion for guides etc are included.

•Meals as Noted in Itinerary, Inclusive of Restaurant Staff Tips

•All Park Fees

•Complete Preparation Materials Including Helpful Tips, Packing List, Trip Expectations, Tipping Guidelines, Etc.

•Access to a Personal Safari Trip Manager by Phone or Email

•Final Packet with Resources for Your Trip

•Safari Briefings Throughout Your Trip

•Services of Professional Safari Guides and Drivers

•Services of Camp Staff

•Land Transportation in a Customized, 4-Wheel Drive Safari Vehicle

•Unlimited Mileage in Safari Vehicles

•Village, School, and Cultural Visits as Noted in Itinerary

•Guaranteed Window Seating in Safari Vehicles

•Scenic internal flight(s) as noted in itinerary. Please note, travelers must be able to safely and comfortably fit in a seat slightly smaller than a standard coach seat, or if not, are required to purchase an additional seat for each leg of their itinerary.

•Guided Walks with a Naturalist

•Complimentary Drinking Water in Your Vehicle Throughout Your Safari

•Access to Assorted Camp Amenities

•$220 Per Person Nature Refuge Conservation Fee

•Airport Transfers for Delta/KLM Flights on Scheduled Arrival and Departure Days

•Baggage Handling Included On Safari

*International Flight and Related Fees (Fuel, Baggage, Seat Assignments, etc.)

*Meals and Expenses en Route to Tanzania

*Fees for Passport, Visa, or Immunizations

*Cost of Hospitalization or Evacuation

*Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Soda

*Laundry, Phone, Internet, and Items of a Personal Nature Unless Otherwise Noted

*Tips for Guides, Drivers, and Camp Staff

Not Included On Safari:

External Airfare from the states.

Please note: Thomson Safaris (TS) will attempt to adhere to this itinerary as much as possible. Any unforeseeable changes in fees, such as fuel surcharges, increased park fees or other fees that are out of TS control, will be the responsibility of the guest. Some conditions (political, climatic, environmental, cultural, or wildlife migrations) may also necessitate changes in the itinerary. TS reserves the right to alter any itinerary at any time, if necessary. We will attempt to notify participants of changes as far in advance as possible. Costs incurred by such changes will be the responsibility of theparticipant.

This is a proposed itinerary and does not reflect actual availability of the accommodations. Upon receipt of your non-refundable deposit, TS will proceed tobook the above itinerary. In the event that any accommodation is not available we will substitute a comparable property or adjust the itinerary if necessary without compromising the integrity of the overall safari experience. If this affects the price, we will notify you before confirming the arrangements.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit cards for the initial deposit, and require the balance to be paid by check, money order or wire transfer.

CALL STEPHEN TO BE PLACES ON A LIST: 314-567-3456

Food information:

We will happily accommodate vegetarians, vegans, gluten free and any allergies. Here is a standard non-veggie menu.

Breakfast