Photography Safaris
from $7,990 adult
12 daysdoor-to-door
Please call us to add international flights from most major U.S. cities.
Business class flights available.
Photo credit: Andy Biggs
Photo credit: Andy Biggs
Trip Highlights
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Areas Visited
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Trips led by outdoor and wildlife photographers Andy Biggs or Randy Hanna.
Itineraries change seasonally to provide prime photo opportunities.
Check out some of our pre-planned trips:
Plains and Crater Safari
A safari with an extended focus on Ngorongoro Crater, central and western Serengeti at one of the most scenic and lesser-traveled times of the year. All of the camps are ideally located. Guests will witness the beginning of the wildebeest rut and the migration as the herds move through the central Serengeti. This itinerary offers amazing wildlife opportunities and stunning scenery during one of the most underrated months of the year! Led by Randy Hanna.
Great Migration Safari
This is a peak, dry season safari with a well-rounded, time-tested itinerary featuring Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, the central and northern Serengeti. The northern Serengeti region of Kogakuria/Lamai Wedge will be brimming with migratory activity as over 2 million grazers arrive in search of green pasture. Thomson Safaris is one of only a handful of operators who run a private camp in this scenic and remote location. Led by Randy Hanna.
Calving Season Safari
The vast herds of migratory wildebeest make their return to the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti. Roughly 500,000 of these wildebeest are pregnant females which will drop their calves over 10 days between late January and early March. Thomson Safaris has set up a private camp located right in the heart of the southern plains and with some luck our guests will have a front row seat to this amazing spectacle. This safari also visits central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Led by Randy Hanna.
Call 800-235-0289 to speak with one of our expert safari consultants.
Extend your discoveries with one of our optional trip extensions. Stroll the colorful streets on the island of Zanzibar … catch intimate glimpses of gorillas in the Virunga Mountains … search for wildlife across uncharted plains in Ruaha National Park … and more.
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Mountain Village LodgeLocated just outside of downtown Arusha, Mountain Village Lodge blends convenience and comfort. Wake up in the morning to stunning views of Lake Duluti, and on clear days, views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. Spacious rooms with modern amenities make this lodge the perfect place to begin or end your safari or trek. |
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Thomson Tarangire NyumbaAn authentic experience awaits you at this private camp in Tarangire. Conveniences like solar lighting and ensuite bathrooms with hot showers add a comforting touch to this safari retreat. In the evenings, enjoy dinner prepared from local ingredients, and chat with friendly staff and fellow travelers as you watch the sun set behind towering baobab trees. |
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Thomson Ngorongoro NyumbaThe Ngorongoro camp is set on the eastern edge of the Ngorongoro Crater’s rim and offers the best possible access in and out of the crater, as well as a more private, remote experience. In the morning, you have the eastern floor of the crater almost completely to yourself. In the evenings, when you return to camp, you'll be greeted with the hospitality that is a hallmark of all our camps. Settle in to your spacious tent, enjoy a hot safari-shower in your ensuite facilities, head to the campfire for a drink before dinner, and enjoy a traditional Tanzanian meal -- a specialty of the camp chefs here. Don't forget to bundle up at this camp, as temperatures can be as low as 40 degrees from May to October. |
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Thomson Serengeti NyumbasThese semi-permanent, seasonal camps are strategically plotted across the Serengeti according to wildlife migration patterns. Each location offers comfort in the heart of the wilderness. With spacious tents, cozy bedding, and ensuite bathrooms, you’ll have to take a look outside to be reminded that you’re deep in the bush. And no need to worry—with eco-friendly features like solar lighting, we’re not harming the landscape. |
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Mount Meru HotelThe Mount Meru Hotel has been a mainstay of Arusha accommodations since it opened in the 1960's, when Tanzania tourism was still in its infancy. It was recently renovated top to bottom, and the finished product is even better than the original. With reliable modern conveniences, a variety of dining options, a beautiful pool, and a central location, it is one of the best places to start or end your safari or trek. |
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| September 24 | October 05 | $7,990 | Limited Availability. Itinerary | Reserve Now | ||
| October 03 | October 14 | $8,990 | Sold Out | |||
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| February 15 | February 26 | $8,990 | Limited Availability. Itinerary | Reserve Now | ||
"Thomson Safaris is one of only a few outfits that are allowed to have facilities right in the middle of the action. They have a tented camp right in the Serengeti, no fences, no barriers, just you and the animals sharing the same space."
- Cor and Julie, Photography Safari
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Video HighlightYour Safari AccommodationsThe Nyumba is our signature accommodation - and our favorite! Nyumba means "home" in Swahili. These are camps exclusive to Thomson Safaris, designed by us, for you. |
Recommended ExtensionRwandaA brief international flight to Kigali, Rwanda and a two-hour drive take you to Volcanoes National Park, one of the only places on earth where you will see the rare mountain gorilla. Journey on foot over wild, ungroomed mountain terrain in search of endangered gorilla families. Spot the creatures—of which only 700 remain worldwide—with the help of an expert guide and spend up to one hour in their presence. Before you depart Rwanda, take a brief tour of Kigali including the world-renowned Genocide Museum.
Recommended length of stay: Minimum 4 days, with one or two gorilla treks
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