Go on a 12-day Luxury Photographic Safari with Gardenia African Safaris. Explore Tanzania’s northern circuit: Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Marvel at elephants, ancient baobabs, and endangered black rhinos. Stay in luxury lodges with private showers. Capture stunning wildlife in Serengeti’s endless plains. Experience the ultimate safari adventure.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha for Your Luxury Photographic Safari

Arrive at Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport. Meet your Gardenia African Safaris representative. Briefing and transfer to Arusha lodging. Overnight stay.

Destination: Arusha city

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel / Arusha Coffee Lodge / Gran Melia Arusha

Meal: Bed & Breakfast

DAY 2: ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK 

Morning pick-up by your driver guide. Depart for Arusha National Park, part of your Luxury Photographic Safari. Walking safari with armed ranger. Lunch in the park. Game drive and return to Arusha lodging.

Destination: Arusha National Park

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel / Arusha Coffee Lodge / Gran Melia Arusha

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 3: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Early morning departure to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this unique park on your Luxury Photographic Safari. Game drive and picnic lunch. Continue exploring until late afternoon. Transfer to Tarangire lodging.

Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Nimali Tarangire / Oliver’s Camp / Tarangire Treetops  

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 4 & 5: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Full day of game drives in Tarangire National Park. Capture the beauty and wildlife on your Luxury Photographic Safari. Lunch at a picnic site or lodge. Return to lodging in the evening.

If you prefer to have lunch at the lodge, it’s quite possible as we can arrange that for you.

Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Nimali Tarangire / Oliver’s Camp / Tarangire Treetops  

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 6: TARANGIRE TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK 

Morning departure to Lake Manyara National Park. Another highlight of your Luxury Photographic Safari. Game drive and picnic lunch. Continue exploring. Transfer to Karatu lodging.

Destination: Lake Manyara National Park 

Accommodation:  Kitela Lodge / Neptune Ngorongoro / Gibb’s Farm

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 7: KARATU NGORONGORO CRATER 

Early morning drive to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend and explore the crater floor, a key stop on your Luxury Photographic Safari. Picnic lunch at Ngoitoktok. Afternoon game drive. Transfer to crater rim lodging.

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 8: NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Morning departure to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game drives and the vast landscapes on your Luxury Photographic Safari. Lunch in the park. Continue exploring. Transfer to Serengeti lodging.

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Melia Serengeti  

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 9 – 11: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Full day game drives in Serengeti National Park. Continue capturing the essence of your Luxury Photographic Safari. Lunch in the park. Return to lodging in the evening.

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Melia Serengeti  

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 12: ONWARDS FLIGHT TO ZANZIBAR/ARUSHA 

Transfer to Seronera airstrip. Fly to Arusha or Zanzibar, concluding your Luxury Photographic Safari. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for flight home.

Meal: (Breakfast & Lunch)