Capture Southern Tanzania on a 9-day photographic safari through Nyerere, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa with wildlife, rivers, birds, waterfalls and landscapes.
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Capture the visual diversity of Southern Tanzania on a 9-day photographic safari through Nyerere, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa. Photograph wildlife along the Rufiji River, work with changing light on full-day game drives, explore lakes and wetlands, capture rainforest birds and Sanje Waterfalls, and photograph the dramatic landscapes of the Southern Highlands. The itinerary combines wildlife, river, forest, cultural and landscape photography, with opportunities to work during the early morning and late afternoon when light is particularly favorable.
Meet your photographic guide in Dar es Salaam and begin the road transfer to Nyerere National Park, keeping your camera ready during the journey as the scenery changes from coastal city environments to rural landscapes. After arrival, embark on a Rufiji River boat safari, where the river offers a completely different photographic perspective. Look for hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds, reflections, river vegetation and atmospheric landscapes, while the changing position of the boat provides opportunities for interesting low-angle compositions and environmental wildlife images
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Start early to take advantage of the softer morning light and spend the day photographing Nyerere's wildlife and landscapes, with particular attention to the lakes and wetland habitats. Possible photographic subjects include elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, lions and birds. Your guide will help position the vehicle for environmental portraits and landscape compositions rather than simply moving quickly from one sighting to another. The afternoon provides another opportunity to work with warmer light before returning to camp.
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Begin the day with a guided walking safari, allowing you to focus on subjects that are often overlooked from a safari vehicle, including animal tracks, insects, leaves, textures, birds, plants and smaller wildlife details. The slower pace provides excellent opportunities for macro and environmental photography. After lunch and a midday break, return to the park for an afternoon game drive, and as the light becomes softer, concentrate on silhouettes, backlighting, wildlife portraits and landscape compositions.
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After breakfast, travel by road from Nyerere to Mikumi, with the transfer providing opportunities for landscape and documentary-style photography as the scenery changes between wildlife areas and rural communities. Upon arrival in Mikumi, organize your equipment and prepare for the following day's full-day photographic game drive.
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Begin before sunrise for a full day of photography in Mikumi National Park. The Mkata Floodplain provides expansive grassland scenery and opportunities to photograph wildlife against open landscapes. Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest and predators while also working with the surrounding scenery. Morning light can be used for warm wildlife portraits, while the afternoon offers opportunities for backlighting and long-distance environmental compositions.
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Travel from Mikumi to Udzungwa, changing the photographic subject matter from large savannah animals to rainforest biodiversity. The Sanje Waterfalls hike provides opportunities to photograph flowing water, forest textures, tropical vegetation and dramatic landscapes, while the rainforest birding session adds another dimension, allowing photographers to work with smaller and often more challenging subjects. Overnight in the Udzungwa/Mang'ula area, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Travel from Udzungwa to Iringa through the Southern Highlands, where the changing elevation and landscapes create opportunities for wide-angle landscape photography. At Isimila Stone Age Site, photograph the distinctive geological formations while documenting one of the region's important archaeological landscapes. Spend the evening reviewing images and preparing equipment for the following day's journey. Overnight in Iringa, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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After breakfast, begin the return journey toward Mikumi, with an optional visit to Kalenga Museum for photographers interested in cultural subjects. Continue through the scenic escarpment landscapes, photographing mountains, valleys, rural settlements and changing vegetation before arriving around Mikumi and preparing for the final sunrise photography session. Overnight in the Mikumi area, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Wake before sunrise for your final photographic game drive, when the early morning provides opportunities for atmospheric landscape photography, wildlife silhouettes and soft-light portraits. After the game drive, leave Mikumi and travel by road to Dar es Salaam. Your photographic safari ends upon arrival in the city, marking the end of the 9-Day Southern Tanzania Photographic Safari.
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | From $3,034 pp | From $2,276 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $2,034 pp | From $1,526 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $1,701 pp | From $1,276 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $1,534 pp | From $1,151 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $1,434 pp | From $1,076 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $1,367 pp | From $1,026 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $1,320 pp | From $990 pp |
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Capture Southern Tanzania on a 9-day photographic safari through Nyerere, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa with wildlife, rivers, birds, waterfalls and landscapes.
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