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Your guide
I lived in Africa for twelve years and became a professional photographer there, working in the most remote areas of fourteen sub-Saharan countries and in the great parks of Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and Rwanda.
 

The safari
An exclusive, private 10-day photography safari and workshop for all levels, from beginners to professionals, through three of Tanzania’s most stunning parks: Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the world-famous Serengeti.
 

What we’ll photograph

  • Vast African landscapes, sunrises and sunsets

  • Wildlife in action

  • The Great Migration, when hundred thousands of animals cross the Mara River
     

When to go
August is one of the best months for the Great Migration. February is calving season, perfect for hunting scenes.
Please note: climate change has shifted the rainy seasons, so the migration cannot be guaranteed on exact dates, even though the trip is scheduled for its usual period.
 

What you’ll learn
Action scenes fast speed shooting, long exposure, ICM, panning, HDR, tracking focus, street and portrait photography, with hands-on coaching, daily reviews and personal feedback.

How it works
A small group of photography lovers, a professional photographer who knows the continent and its people, and trusted Tanzanian tour operators with experienced local drivers.
 

Limited spots available. A detailed brochure is available on request.
Book on the available dates, or contact me for a private or family tour on custom dates.

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Schedule
OPTION 1
DRIVE ONLY (D.O.)

Day 1 (D.O.):

Welcome to Tanzania:

Arrival and first night in Arusha

 

  • Welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport and warm personal greeting

  • Transfer to Arusha with our experienced professional driver

  • Seamless check‑in at the tranquil Planet Lodge in Arusha

  • Briefing session on our once‑in‑a‑lifetime photography safari aimed to capturing Tanzania’s wildlife, golden savannah, and breathtaking landscapes

  • Relaxing dinner in a calm ambience and restful overnight stay

Schedule
OPTION 2
DRIVE & FLY(D&F)

Day 1 (D&F):

Welcome to Tanzania:

Arrival and first night in Arusha

 

  • Welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport and warm personal greeting

  • Transfer to Arusha with our experienced professional driver

  • Seamless check‑in at the tranquil Planet Lodge in Arusha

  • Briefing session on our once‑in‑a‑lifetime photography safari aimed to capturing Tanzania’s wildlife, golden savannah, and breathtaking landscapes

  • Relaxing dinner in a calm ambience and restful overnight stay

​Day 2 (D.O.):

Arusha - Tarangire (2.5 hours):  Exploring the Elephant Kingdom in the Giant Baobab Land

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  • 6:30 Breakfast and depart to Tarangire Park 

  • Full day game drive inside Tarangire National Park, to photograph its surreal scenery with the unmistakable silhouettes of baobab trees, immense herds of elephants, wildebeests, buffalos, zebras, and gazelles, not to mention the occasional leopards sitting on tall tree branches.

  • At midday, we pause for a picnic lunch within the park, giving us the chance to refuel and review, discuss camera settings, and compare creative approaches among the group.

  • As the light becomes warmer and the animals more active once again, we continue shooting—framing elephants beneath the baobabs, zebras in the golden grasses, or simply allowing ourselves to slow down and observe the rhythm of this serene, lesser-known sanctuary.

  •  Late afternoon check in and sundowner near the lodge for golden‑hour shooting as the African sunset bathes the landscape.

  • Dinner at the lodge.

​Day 2 (D&F):

Arusha - Tarangire (2.5 hours):  Exploring the Elephant Kingdom in the Giant Baobab Land

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  • 6:30 Breakfast and depart to Tarangire Park 

  • Full day game drive inside Tarangire National Park, to photograph its surreal scenery with the unmistakable silhouettes of baobab trees, immense herds of elephants, wildebeests, buffalos, zebras, and gazelles, not to mention the occasional leopards sitting on tall tree branches.

  • At midday, we pause for a picnic lunch within the park, giving us the chance to refuel and review, discuss camera settings, and compare creative approaches among the group.

  • As the light becomes warmer and the animals more active once again, we continue shooting—framing elephants beneath the baobabs, zebras in the golden grasses, or simply allowing ourselves to slow down and observe the rhythm of this serene, lesser-known sanctuary.

  •  Late afternoon check in and sundowner near the lodge for golden‑hour shooting as the African sunset bathes the landscape.

  • Dinner at the lodge.

Day 3 (D.O.):

From Tarangire  to Ngorongoro Crater and Karatu (3.5 Hours)

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  • Early breakfast, and sunrise game drive inside Tarangire until 10.00 am.

  • Leaving Tarangire Park and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the largest intact volcanic caldera on Earth.

  • Descent to the crater and picnic lunch within the heart of the crater, surrounded by wildlife and scenery.

  • Landscape and wildlife photo shoot  inside the Ngorongoro Crater, a surreal, almost primeval environment often described as Africa’s “Garden of Eden.” With its grasslands, shimmering soda lakes, acacia woodlands, and dramatic crater walls, this natural amphitheater offers an entirely new stage for wildlife photography—and a chance to push your visual storytelling in bold new directions.

  • Drive to Lake Magadi, a soda lake whose mineral-rich waters attract thousands of flamingos. Here, we’ll practice framing through compression, focus stacking for fine detail, and even experiment with creative color approaches in preparation for post-processing.

  • In the late afternoon, we ascend from the crater and make our way to Karatu, a quiet town nestled in the highlands

  • Check in at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, where we’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. ​

Day 3 (D&F):

From Tarangire  to Karatu

(2.5 Hours)

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  • Early breakfast, and sunrise and morning game drive inside Tarangire

  • Return to tented camp for lunch and rest

  • First Portfolio review

  • Check out and afternoon game drive to Karatu

  • Check in at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

  • Dinner  ​

Day 4 (D.O.):

To the Heart of the Wild: From Karatu to Central Serengeti (5 Hours)

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  • Early morning breakfast and departure from Karatu heading to Central Serengeti (Seronera)

  • Check in at tented camp inside the park

  • Lunch and rest

  • Portfolio reading of a selection of the photos shot until today

  • Afternoon game drive until sunset with warm directional light ideal for high‑impact images of animals in action and dramatic landscapes.

  • Return to camp dinner​

Day 4 (D&F):

From Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

(1 hour) 

Photos of Ngorongoro are in the previous gallery. Here are already those of Central Serengeti

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  • Early morning breakfast

  • Departure to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the largest intact volcanic caldera on Earth.

  • Descent to the crater and picnic lunch within the heart of the crater, surrounded by wildlife and scenery.

  • Landscape and wildlife photo shoot  inside the Ngorongoro Crater, a surreal, almost primeval environment often described as Africa’s “Garden of Eden.” With its grasslands, shimmering soda lakes, acacia woodlands, and dramatic crater walls, this natural amphitheater offers an entirely new stage for wildlife photography—and a chance to push your visual storytelling in bold new directions.

  • Drive to Lake Magadi, a soda lake whose mineral-rich waters attract thousands of flamingos. Here, we’ll practice framing through compression, focus stacking for fine detail, and even experiment with creative color approaches in preparation for post-processing.

  • In the late afternoon, we ascend from the crater and make our way back to Karatu​

Day 5 (D.O.):

Central - Northern Serengeti to the Mara River (4 Hours)

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  • Early morning breakfast

  • Depart for a full morning game drive

  • Hot lunch in the park

  • Transfer game drive to Northern Mara

  • Reaching the Mara river for a first attempt to capture the animals' river crossing.

  • Arrival at tented camp inside the park and check in

  • Dinner

Day 5 (D&F):

Karatu to Central Serengeti

(5 Hours)

Photos of Central Serengeti are in the previous gallery. Here are already those of Central and Northern Serengeti

  • Early morning breakfast and departure from Karatu heading to Central Serengeti (Seronera)

  • Check in at tented camp inside the park

  • Lunch and rest

  • Portfolio reading of a selection of the photos shot until today

  • Afternoon game drive until sunset with warm directional light ideal for high‑impact images of animals in action and dramatic landscapes.

  • Return to camp dinner​

Day 6 (D.O.): 

Hot Air Balloon perspectives, Epic Migration, and Post-Production Mastery

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  • Very early morning departure from tented camp, at 4.00 a.m., heading for hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti to shoot its vast plains, rivers, wildlife herds, and dramatic shadows cast by the rising sun.

  • Breakfast, served in the open wilderness by the balloon team and review your first frames of the day.

  • Morning game drive to photograph the once-in-a-lifetime scene: thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the crocodile-filled waters in a breathtaking display of instinct, motion, and survival.

  • Return to camp for lunch, rest, and optionally a portfolio reading, and editing session

  • Alternatively, afternoon game drive until sunset.

  • Dinner 

Day 6 (D&F): 

Central - Northern Serengeti to the Mara River (4 Hours)

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  • Early morning breakfast

  • Depart for a full morning game drive

  • Hot lunch in the park

  • Transfer game drive to Northern Mara

  • Reaching the Mara river for a first attempt to capture the animals' river crossing.

  • Arrival at tented camp inside the park and check in

  • Dinner

Day 7 (D.O.):

Return to the River – Mastering the Moment, Deepening the Story

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  • Early morning start to return to the Mara River for a second full day, more aware shooting of the great migration.

  • Today, we push beyond standard documentation to experiment with advanced techniques, such as:

  • Panning to emphasize motion and chaos

  • High shutter speed bursts for tack-sharp sequences of crossings

  • Slow shutter exposures for abstract movement and tension

  • Intentional camera movement (ICM) to explore emotion and atmosphere

  • Layered compositions with wildlife, dust, water, and light

  • Pre-visualization and sequencing, building a photographic narrative

Day 7 (D&F):

Hot Air Balloon perspectives, Epic Migration, and Post-Production Mastery

Photos of the hot air balloon are in the previous gallery. Here are already those of Northern Serengeti with samples of panning and motion 

  • Very early morning departure from tented camp, at 4.00 a.m., heading for hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti to shoot its vast plains, rivers, wildlife herds, and dramatic shadows cast by the rising sun.

  • Breakfast, served in the open wilderness by the balloon team and review your first frames of the day.

  • Morning game drive to photograph the once-in-a-lifetime scene: thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the crocodile-filled waters in a breathtaking display of instinct, motion, and survival.

  • Return to camp for lunch, rest, and optionally a portfolio reading, and editing session

  • Alternatively, afternoon game drive until sunset.

  • Dinner 

Day 8 (D.O.):

From Northern Serengeti back to Arusha (8 Hours)

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  • Breakfast and check out from tented camp

  • Short game drive exiting Northern Serengeti

  • Full day drive to Arusha, passing through villages (optional visit to Masai Village)

  • Lunch at resting area

  • Arrival at Planet Lodge in Arusha

  • Check in 

  • Dinner

Day 8 (D&F):

Return to the River – Mastering the Moment, Deepening the Story

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  • Early morning start to return to the Mara River for a second full day, more aware shooting of the great migration.

  • Today, we push beyond standard documentation to experiment with advanced techniques, such as:

  • Panning to emphasize motion and chaos

  • High shutter speed bursts for tack-sharp sequences of crossings

  • Slow shutter exposures for abstract movement and tension

  • Intentional camera movement (ICM) to explore emotion and atmosphere

  • Layered compositions with wildlife, dust, water, and light

  • Pre-visualization and sequencing, building a photographic narrative

Day 9 (D.O.):

Morning Wildlife Moments and Return to Arusha

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  • Late breakfast

  • Optional walk and canoeing at Lake Duluti

  • Visit to local market  for photo opportunities of street life scenes in Arusha

  • Visit to Cultural Centre for both shopping and African Museum

  • Light lunch at local restaurant

  • Return to Hotel, rest and review of your favorite shots.

  • Packing

  • Dinner either at hotel or restaurant in Arusha 

Day 9 (D&F):

Flight from Kogatende to Arusha (2 hours)

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  • Breakfast

  • Check out and drive to Kogatende to fly from Serengeti to Arusha

  • Arrival in Arusha and check in at Planet Lodge

  • Light lunch

  • Afternoon visit to local market  for photo opportunities of street life scenes in Arusha

  • Visit to Cultural Centre for both shopping and African Museum

  • Return to Hotel and optional review of your favorite shots.

  • Packing

  • Dinner either at hotel or restaurant in Arusha 

Day 10:

Final Day: Farewell Tanzania — Reflection, Exploration, and Departure

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  • Breakfast.

  • Depending on your flight schedule, you will have some free time to relax at the hotel, venture out for a spontaneous street photography session in Arusha, or explore local markets for last-minute souvenirs and gifts—perfect opportunities to capture the vibrant spirit of Tanzanian daily life and bring home tangible memories.

  • Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

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I sincerely thank you, for choosing me and our trusted local Tanzanian partners to guide you on this extraordinary photographic journey. Safe travel, and until we meet again.

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PRICES AND DATES

GROUP SIZE AND PRICES:

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  • The group size goes from a minimum of four people to a maximum of eight people.

  • Drive Only Price per Person: EUR 5,350 

  • Drive and Fly Price per Person: Eur 5,690

  • Single supplement fee  EUR 550

  • A 10% discount is given to former Rome Photo Fun Tours' customers.

  • A 10% discount is guaranteed to a customer who comes with a group of two or more friends or family members.

  • Please note that discounts are not cumulative.

  • A bespoke Drive & Fly Private Photographic Safari is also available on demand, created exclusively for two discerning guests who share a passion for wildlife photography and appreciate exceptional privacy, comfort and personal service. More than a luxury safari, this is a carefully crafted photographic journey — combining extraordinary wildlife locations, private vehicles, personal expert photographic guiding, seamless fly-in travel and exquisite properties selected for their character and setting. The philosophy is simple: We create the time and space to find the perfect and most unique moments. Contact me directly for further information and to indicate the date you would like to book.

  • A 30% downpayment of the full ticket has to be paid in order to book the tour. Both the deposit and the 70% balance will have to be sent through the booking system accessible through the calendar that opens by clicking on "Book Now".

  • The remaining 70% balance must be paid 30 days before departure.

  • Bookings are accepted up to one month before the Photo Safari departure. Reservations made less than two months before the start date require full payment and are non‑refundable, except in cases of cancellation supported by an official medical certificate or other documented serious reasons.

  • To be noted: Lodging is on Hotels, Lodges and tented camps.

  • Please let us know in advance if you have any specific dietary requests, allergies, or intolerances.

  • A full and more detailed brochure is available on request.

choose your dates:

February 5th - 14th, 2027

August 11th - 20th, 2027

August 22nd - 31st, 2027

September 3rd - 12ve, 2027​

INCLUDED:

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  • Professional photography guidance and workshop

  • Two post-production sessions

  • Safari itinerary starting and ending in Arusha

  • All National Park and Crater fees

  • 4-wheel drive safari vehicle with experienced driver/guide

  • Three meals per day

  • One 1.5L bottle of mineral water per person per day while on safari

  • Accommodation throughout the trip

NOT INCLUDED:

 

  • International flights

  • Activities not specified in the itinerary

  • Discretionary tipping for drivers and lodge staff

  • Extra beverages

  • Visas

  • Travel, medical, and gear insurance

  • Any other expenses not listed above

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST:

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  • DSLR or Mirrorless camera, remote shutter release, extra batteries, memory cards, charger

  • A wide angle lens, e.g. 14-24mm for landscapes 

  • A middle-zoom lens such as a 24-70 mm for street photography, portraits, urban life, nature.

  • A telephoto zoom lens, 70-200mm minimum for wildlife shooting, but longer, up to 600mm is strongly recommended.

  • Possibly a polarizer and an ND filter

  • A tripod, or monoped, possibly with a strong head, able to support heavy lenses

  • Casual clothes for dinners and lunches and photography workshops

  • A portable computer for post-production and portfolio reading sessions

  • External Hard Drive (recommended a 500 GB)

  • All necessary connection cables and battery chargers.

  • Please note it is very important to make sure to be internet connected during the trip. Therefore travelers must either: 

  1. Check the roaming costs with the telephone operators. Normally their are quite expensive.

  2. Before departure, buy eSim cards to be used in Tanzania, Holafly (www.holafly.com) and Airalo (www.airalo.com) are recommended. No need to change your mobile number.

  3. At arrival, buy local prepaid sim cards (Vodacom, Airtel, Tigo). It will have a local number.

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Policy

It is recommended to consult your healthcare provider and the relevant embassies about the medical requirements and procedures for a 10‑day trip to Tanzania.

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Considering the complexity of the logistics of this exceptional photography Safari, it is advisable to book it at least one year in advance through an advance payment equal to the 30% of the full amount.

Cancellation and Refund Policy are based on the 30% advance payment:

 

  • more than 6 months from the start date of the Workshop: 100% refund minus $250 service fee.

  • 3 months or more from the start date: 75% refund 

  • 2 months or more from the start date: 50% refund 

  • less than 2 months from the start date: no refund

 

If your booking is filled by another participant, the refund will be in full minus a $250 service charge, nonetheless we recommend having a Trip Cancellation & Travel Insurance booking the tour.

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Please note that:

  • The 70% balance must be paid 30 days before departure.

  • Bookings are accepted up to one month before the Photo Safari departure. Reservations made less than two months before the start date require full payment and are non‑refundable, except in cases of cancellation supported by an official medical certificate or other documented serious reasons.

 
We reserve the right to cancel the tour before departure if the minimum number of participants is not reached, logistical problems, public or personal health issues, social turmoil, wars, climatic disasters, or any other circumstances which may determine the impossibility of the trip. Should this happen, we will promptly refund all trip payments received. Though, we will be not held responsible for any expenses sustained by tours members in preparing for the trip. Those include nonrefundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, visa or passport fees or other trip related expenses. 

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