Capture photos
like a pro
Good photos practically take themselves in Tanzania. But, of course, there is art and skill to great photography. Professional photographer and instructor Wesley Bernard will lead this trip, helping you hone your craft and capture the best shots.
Photo-centric Trip Upgrades
- Photo tips and training by Wesley Bernard
- Maximum of 3 guests per Land Rover
- Each photographer gets their own row with access to both sides of the vehicle
- Increased weight allowance for extra camera gear
- Camera tech tents with generator and lighting at each Thomson Nyumba Camp
Wesley Bernard
Trip Leader
A Northern Arizona native, photographer and educator, Wesley embraces the process of the documentary story, offering the viewer a visual narrative of cultures and their stories from all over the world. He has been behind the camera and in front of a classroom for 30+ years.
Wesley is currently an Assistant Professor of Photography at SUNY Oneonta, he teaches traditional Film/darkroom, Digital media, Portraiture, Documentary and History of Photography classes.
Itinerary
AUGUST 7
Arrive in Arusha, Tanzania
Your guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport via your Delta/KLM flight and escort you to tonight’s accommodations in Arusha. As local Tanzanians, your guides know the country with unrivaled familiarity, so you’ll be in good hands from the moment you land to the moment you leave.
Overnight
Rivertrees Country Inn
Reminiscent of its legacy as a former German colonial farm and coffee estate, Rivertrees Country Inn blends simple elegance and modern convenience. Wake up in your farmhouse-style room to the sound of the rushing Usa River, and enjoy a hearty breakfast in an open-air, thatched-roof dining area.
AUGUST 8
Ngorongoro Highlands
Drive up the Great Rift Valley Escarpment to Gibb's Farm, where you'll enjoy a farm-to-fork lunch. Afterwards, stretch your legs around the property and take in the beauty of the lush gardens and hilltop views. Immerse yourself in the semi-nomadic culture of the Maasai by visiting a boma before heading to your camp on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
Overnight
Ngorongoro Nyumba
Set on the eastern edge of the Ngorongoro Crater’s rim, this Nyumba offers the best possible access to the Crater—all within a remote, private setting. With temperatures as low as 40 degrees at this camp, you’ll want to remember to bundle up. But don’t worry: our chefs will treat you to a traditional Tanzanian meal to warm you up.
AUGUST 9
Ngorongoro Crater
Just 10 miles wide, Ngorongoro Crater was formed from a collapsed volcano. It’s now a self-sustaining ecosystem with the densest predator population in all of Africa. Camping on the Crater’s rim offers you early morning access to its wildlife-filled floor before any other safari-goers.
Overnight
Ngorongoro Nyumba
Set on the eastern edge of the Ngorongoro Crater’s rim, this Nyumba offers the best possible access to the Crater—all within a remote, private setting. With temperatures as low as 40 degrees at this camp, you’ll want to remember to bundle up. But don’t worry: our chefs will treat you to a traditional Tanzanian meal to warm you up.
AUGUST 10-11
Serengeti National Park
Head for the iconic Serengeti, where acacia trees and granite kopjes dot the seas of waving grass. The Serengeti offers everyday opportunities to spot and photograph Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife including big cats.
Overnight
Southern Serengeti Nyumba
This seasonal Serengeti Nyumba is set strategically in a private location in the heart of the park, allowing you easy access to both the southern and central plains. Here, you will experience exceptional service from the friendly staff, eat gourmet meals prepared from fresh, local ingredients and appreciate the prime location.
AUGUST 12-14
Serengeti National Park
Continue your photo journey of the Serengeti plains in the northern region. Your expert guide will seek out the unique and diverse flora and fauna of the Serengeti, including the iconic herds of wildebeest and zebra as they migrate across the Mara River into Tanzania.
Overnight
Northern Serengeti Nyumba
Thomson's exclusive Serengeti Nyumba in Kogakuria offers a rare glimpse at the un-explored northern Serengeti. Few tourists have had the privilege to explore this secluded and wildlife-rich region, and Thomson remains among the few operators to be able to show it to you.
AUGUST 15
Depart Tanzania
Head to Arusha, where you’ll enjoy a farewell lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge. Relax in a day room before your flight home.
Day room at Arusha Hotel.
Wesley's Safari Photos
Our Tanzanian family,
your local guides
With years of experience and encyclopedic knowledge of the wildlife, culture and land, our local guides are Tanzania’s ultimate ambassadors and your perfect hosts.
PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF
over the Serengeti
Enjoy a bird’s eye view, a hearty breakfast and a glass of champagne during a morning hot air balloon tour. Add this optional excursion to your itinerary and bring your trip to new heights.
Call for current pricing. Advanced reservations required.
Go big(ger) with
safari add-ons
No need to end your safari so soon! From gorilla trekking to scuba diving—and beyond—you can go bigger with our safari add-ons.
