13 Days Tanzania Photographic Safari & Great Highlands Walking Safari

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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.

     EXCELLENT  
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   Peter V 
 2024-08-26
 
 
  Terriffic Tanzania
We had the most amazing, interesting and memorable adventure in Tanzania. We had a 12-days adventure meeting tripes, local people in the villages, safari tours, waterfalls and farms. We had Francis Boniphase as our guide during the entire trip. He is very friendly and is curious to learn and give his knowledge to us. We also met the owner of the Nyange (Praise Nyange) who gave us some awesome experiences on his farm.
  
 
       
   MtEverest 
 2024-08-24
 
 
  Made it with Nyange!
My son and I just reached the summit on the 8 day Lemosho climb with the fabulous crew of Nyange. Special shout out to our guide Amnaay and the assistant guide Henry, without whom we would not have succeeded. On summit day, they carried our day packs, kept us at a steady pace (believe me, that is a good thing), when at several points I was ready to give up. We were one of the first ones to get there just in time to watch to most glorious sunrise. Then, they pretty much held on to us on the rapid and harrowing decent. I found Nyange hightly recommened in Stedman's book. It is a small local outfit that supports KPAP. The owner, who was once a porter, even came to say hi to us during our last day in Moshi. There are lots of operators, a couple of them had huge groups of trekkers, and I am sure they all do a fine job, but I chose to go with a local company and I am so glad I did. And, don't let anyone tell you Kilimanjaro is easy. It was very, very hard!
  
 
       
   Jacob G 
 2024-08-19
 
 
  5 Day Tented Lodge Safari - 10/10 Experience
Heinrich arranged our trip and it was everything and more than expected. A once in a lifetime experience made better by Nyange. We celebrated my girlfriend’s birthday and they made it so special. They curated a special trip specifically for us, which made it extra special. Could not recommend more. We will be coming back to speak with them when we climb Mt Kilimanjaro! Heinrich provided 10/10 service from the day we spoke to the day we left. Our tour guide Toha was so knowledgeable and made the Safari a great experience. Would 100% recommend him and Nyange Adventures to anyone.
  
 
       
   Morgan S 
 2024-08-04
 
 
  Nyange Adventures is the best!
Nyange Adventures led our group up 9 to the summit and safely down. They attended to very individual's needs. The local organic food was amazing. I highly recommend Nyange Adventures.
  
 
       
   Callie 
 2024-08-03
 
 
  The trip of a lifetime with Nyange Adventures
I cannot recommend Nyange Adventures enough. From the first email to the final descent off the mountain, Nyange Adventures took thoughtful care in ensuring our experience was flawless and fun. Nyange Adventures provided timely and detailed responses to every one of our group’s dozens of emails. They made to sure give us a thorough briefing before we left for the climb, they did a gear check to make sure we were prepared and gave us meaningful pep talks before and during the hike when they felt the group’s nerves running on high. They were extremely responsive when unexpected issues arose and made sure each of us was comfortable and taken care of through medical emergencies, concerns with sleeping arrangements, food allergies and the like. The care the team provided let our group fully immerse ourselves in the experience and be present in every moment. Nyange Adventures was so prepared as a company and prepared us so well that I felt confident from day one we would all successfully summit in good spirits. Oh and the food was delicious, too. They always provided more than enough of the tastiest food and I ate better than I do at home. Shoutout to our crew: Antipas, Mo, Baboon, Navia and Living for an indescribable and making us feel like we have a second family in Tanzania. Our experience was everything because of Nyange Adventures and I can’t wait to be back eventually to try out their spectacular new sustainable accommodations on their farm!
  
 
       
   Emily A 
 2024-07-29
 
 
  Best safari guides on the savanna!
Nyange Adventures provided an excellent safari experience. I saw so many more animals than I expected! The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and seemed to truly love the game drives. While the guides worked hard to get us into the best viewing positions, our safety and comfort were also priorities.
  
 
       
   Alisa M 
 2024-07-24
 
 
  Amazing time on this safari adventure
We went for a 5 day safari which exceeded our expectations. We saw so many animals, made new friends and enjoyed incredible hospitality. Our guide Joshua was incredibly knowledgable, super pleasant to be with and generous with his time and information. He taught us so much about the wildlife and the country. He answered all our many questions. He is also an expert driver. Our accommodations were luxurious. I personally love the infinity pools that look over the Serengeti and the private outdoor showers. I can't recommend this tour enough.
  
 
       
   golanoh 
 2024-06-23
 
 
  The beat way to experience the nature
Great tour agency , Professional team It was the best experience ever had It was 9 days and 8 night Prices are fair and with thoughts and productive plan Adding some picture Select praise agency he is the best
  
 
       
   Diana J 
 2024-05-30
 
 
  Never forget Tanzania
Experiencing Tanzania with Nyange Adventures should be number one on your bucket list. The service is beyond Excellent!!! From climbing Kilimanjaro to Safari in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Tarangire 1. Pick up was on time at Kilimanjaro Airport 2. ⁠Welcome and interaction with Nyange Staff on arrival very comforting 3. ⁠Very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating staff. 4. Itinerary well thought out and customized to our wishes and needs 5. Staff was flexible when we wanted to change plans 6. Accommodations were superb and beyond expectations 7. Incredible, memorable experience
  
 
       
   Simone O 
 2024-05-29
 
 
  The best adventure ever
This trip was mindblowing and we made unpayable memories with our three kids. Rodger our guide was the best and with all his knowledge about the animals and the environment we also learnt a lot.

13 Days

12+ years old

Tanzania Photographic Safari

Walking Safari

Wildlife Safari

Destination

Tanzania Photographic Safari
Departure

Moshi/Arusha
Dress Code

Casual. Comfortable neutral colored clothing, hiking shoes, hat, layers to accommodate temperature variations thoughout the day, sun and insect protection, rain jacket..

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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 a 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 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, and 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. Tarangire can rival Serengeti for sheer animal densities. In the evening you will be taken to your accommodation for dinner and overnight rest. 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, relaxation, and overnight rest. 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 Conservation Area. After lunch, we will then descend to Ngorongoro Crater. We reach the rim and then descend into the vast crater itself. On one side there’s the Lerai Forest, a 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 on 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 the Bulati Campsite with picnic lunches walking Safari through Bulati village to Bulati ranges where 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 the 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 the 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 Kleins Gate, arrive in Serengeti in the afternoon, and enjoy the game viewing enroute to the camps for the evening at leisure with a 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. Cheetahs, leopards, 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 southeast towards Ngorongoro, a distance of 145kms and proceed to Karatu which is 25kms and its equal to around a 4 hours drive. Overnight Stay at The Manor at Ngorongoro

Day 13: Karatu - Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast you will be be picked up from the lodge 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!