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Tanzania Photographic Safari - Materuni to Mara River

12 days
From Mount Kilimanjaro to Kilimanjaro
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10
Ages 11+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Moshi

    You'll arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and get picked up for the drive to Springlands Hotel in Moshi. The hotel sits with great views of Mount Kilimanjaro, so you can settle in and get a good look at the mountain while you relax and prepare for the safari ahead.

    Start point
    Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Airport)
    Landmarks
    Mount Kilimanjaro
  2. Day 2

    Materuni Waterfall

    After breakfast at Springlands Hotel, you'll head out to Materuni Waterfall near Moshi for the day. There's a lot of green vegetation to walk through, and you'll get chances to photograph the waterfall cascading down. You'll also meet with locals to learn about their traditions and way of life before heading back to the hotel in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Materuni Waterfall
    • Cultural interaction with local community
    Landmarks
    Materuni Waterfall
  3. Day 3

    Arusha National Park

    You'll leave after breakfast and travel to Arusha National Park to see giraffes, zebras, and colobus monkeys in their natural setting. The park has different ecosystems to check out, and you can photograph Mount Meru and the Momella Lakes before ending the day at Highview Hotel in Karatu.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Game drive through Arusha National Park
    • Mount Meru viewing
    • Momella Lakes exploration
    Landmarks
    Arusha National Park
    Mount Meru
    Momella Lakes
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  4. Day 4

    Tarangire National Park

    Starting from Highview Hotel, you'll drive to Tarangire National Park for the day. Large elephant herds are common here, and you'll see iconic baobab trees across vast grasslands. From the Tarangire River to the seasonal swamps, there are plenty of opportunities to photograph zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and birds before returning to the hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Game drive through Tarangire National Park
    • Tarangire River exploration
    • Wildlife photography opportunities
    Landmarks
    Tarangire National Park
    Tarangire River
  5. Day 5

    Ngorongoro Crater

    After a good night at Highview Hotel, you'll head to the UNESCO World Heritage Ngorongoro Crater. You'll descend into this natural amphitheater to see the wildlife and photograph the circle of life happening around you. Later, you'll settle into a Ngorongoro safari lodge for the evening with great views of the crater.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ngorongoro Crater exploration and descent
    • Wildlife viewing in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    Landmarks
    Ngorongoro Crater
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  6. Day 6

    Central Serengeti

    You'll have breakfast at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge and then head to the central Serengeti for extensive exploration. Guides will help you find wildlife hotspots where you can photograph predators, prey, giraffes, and other species. By evening, you'll be back at Serengeti Safari Lodge where you can review your photos with panoramic views all around.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Extensive game drive through central Serengeti
    • Wildlife behavior observation with expert guides
    Landmarks
    Serengeti National Park
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  7. Day 7

    Serengeti Hot Air Balloon and Game Drive

    Your day starts early with a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the central-eastern Serengeti to see waking wildlife and landscapes from above. After landing, you'll photograph giraffes, wildebeests, and predators as they move across the plains with guide assistance. You'll return to Serengeti Safari Lodge in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride at sunrise
    • Game drive through central-eastern Serengeti
    Landmarks
    Serengeti National Park
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  8. Day 8

    Northern Serengeti and Night Game Drive

    After breakfast, you'll travel north to the Northern Serengeti and arrive at Ikoma Wild Camp. In the evening, you'll go on a night game drive to explore nocturnal wildlife and sounds under the moonlit sky with experienced guides. Then you'll head back to camp for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Northern Serengeti
    • Night game drive with professional guides
    Landmarks
    Serengeti National Park
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  9. Day 9

    Mara River Exploration

    Starting from Ikoma Wild Camp, you'll explore the Mara River and see how wildlife interacts there. You'll photograph wildebeests and zebras crossing the water, crocodiles, hippos, and other animals along the banks. The Great Wildebeest Migration provides plenty of dramatic moments to capture before you return to camp in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mara River exploration and wildlife viewing
    • Great Wildebeest Migration observation
    Landmarks
    Mara River
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  10. Day 10

    Central-Eastern Serengeti

    You'll leave Ikoma Wild Camp for a game drive through the central-eastern Serengeti. Trackers will guide you to prime spots where you can photograph giraffes, wildebeests, and predators. By the end of the day, you'll be at Serengeti Safari Lodge with panoramic views and time to review your photos.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Game drive through central-eastern Serengeti
    • Wildlife tracking with experienced guides
    Landmarks
    Serengeti National Park
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  11. Day 11

    Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    You'll depart Serengeti Safari Lodge and drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater through scenic landscapes. You'll see great panoramic views of the vast caldera and its wildlife-rich natural amphitheater (no descent into the crater today). Later, you'll settle into Highview Hotel in Karatu for the evening to reflect on the journey.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ngorongoro Conservation Area panoramic viewing
    Landmarks
    Ngorongoro Crater
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  12. Day 12

    Departure from Karatu

    On your final day at Highview Hotel in Karatu, you'll have breakfast and then the team will arrange your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport based on your flight time. You'll leave Tanzania with memories and photos from your safari adventure.

    End point
    Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Lisa
    · September 21st, 2025
    The Kilimanjaro climb was difficult but incredibly rewarding upon reaching the summit and the wonderful experience of the journey to the top. Our trip was enhanced by the exceptional support from Zara Tanzania Adventures. Everyone of the crew was genuinely interested in making our experience wonderful, safe, and memorable. They helped us navigate through the Lemosho course which had some tough sections. Lema, the chief guide, was a great leader, and he made sure that we were all well taken care of. The quality of tents and other equipment was very good. I recommend Zara Tanzania Adventures to those seeking excellent trekking service on Kilimanjaro.
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  • Marija
    · September 19th, 2025
    By any measure, it was a wonderful safari tour experience in Tanzania. Everything went off as planned owing to the excellent planning and perfect execution by the team at Zara. We were paired with an outstanding guide/driver Juma who was an expert on Ngorongoro, Serengeti; flora, fauna, culture and so much about Tanzania, giving his insight on the same. We had many wonderful encounters with wildlife, perfect picnics on the land and amazing times back at the carefully selected tented camps and lodges. The Land Cruiser was spacious and comfortable and kept very clean. The weather was great and we had an incredible time. We did not get to see the migration in Serengeti but we still enjoyed the overall experience a lot!
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  • Elana
    · September 18th, 2025
    This trek was one of the toughest challenges I have ever undertaken, and having the support of Zara Tanzania made all the difference. I highly recommend working with Zara Tanzania Adventures on Kilimanjaro because I witnessed the expertise and resources they have built over the years. The crew, led by our tour guide Lema, was knowledgeable, attentive, and brilliant. We learned so much about Kilimanjaro and shared many special moments on the trail. The food was incredibly nice and plentiful. We all made it to the summit and owe it all to the team from Zara
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