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Photographic Safaris in Tanzania
A photographic safari in Tanzania is not a normal safari with a camera in your hand. It is a journey built around light, animal behaviour, backgrounds, patience and the time needed to turn an encounter in nature into a powerful image.
With Gabriel, you can join scheduled small-group photographic safaris or design a private tailor-made itinerary.

The rhythm is designed for wildlife photographers and nature lovers: a maximum of 4 participants per vehicle, more time at sightings, attention to composition and personal support in Italian, French, English or German.

The proposals include both Southern Tanzania — Nyerere, Ruaha and Katavi, more remote and less crowded — and tailor-made itineraries in the North, with iconic parks such as Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Ndutu, Lake Natron and Mkomazi.

Scheduled photographic safaris

Nyerere & Ruaha Photographic Safari – November 2026

A 7-day fly-in photographic safari in Southern Tanzania, designed for those looking for visual variety, vast landscapes and a quieter rhythm than the more travelled safari circuits.

Nyerere offers water, reflections, channels, lagoons, hippos, crocodiles, birds and scenes along the Rufiji River. Ruaha adds baobabs, seasonal rivers, elephants, predators, dust and golden light. Together, they create a very balanced itinerary: from riverine atmosphere to dry savannah, from contemplative photography to more intense encounters with African wildlife.

Savannah Light and Wild Visions

Safari locationNyerere & Ruaha NP
Maximum four participants on each safariMaximum 4 participants
Safari scheduled dates15-22 November , 2026

A 7-day fly-in safari in Southern Tanzania
Ideal for those looking for variety, vast landscapes and abundant wildlife.

From: 5'200 USD per person (for indication only : 4'500 EUR; 4'170 CHF)

Ideal for: photographers and nature lovers


A King Fisher with a prey in the mouth ready for eating in Nyerere National Park

Great Migration of Serengeti - Calving Season – January 2027

This photographer-led photographic safari in Tanzania is designed specifically for the Great Migration calving season.

During January, the southern Serengeti and Ndutu plains become the centre of the annual wildebeest calving season, creating exceptional opportunities for wildlife photography, predator action and dramatic migration scenes.

Calving Season, Big Cats & the Great Migration

Safari locationTarangire, Ngorongoro, Ndutu,Serengeti
Maximum four participants on each safariMaximum 4 guests
Safari scheduled datesJanuary 18-27,  2027

9 days / 8 nights driving  safari
Photographic focus will be Great Migration · Big Cats · Cubs & Young Wildlife · Predation · Action · Landscapes

Value : from 5'900 USD per person sharing (group of 4)


Two cheetah looking for preys within the wildbeest herd in front of them in Ndutu

Ruaha & Katavi Photographic Safari – June 2027

A 7-day fly-in photographic safari for those seeking a more remote, wild and less conventional Tanzania. Ruaha and Katavi are parks for photographers looking for space, silence, strong light and an authentic sense of wilderness.

Ruaha offers baobabs, dry landscapes, predators, elephants and highly graphic scenery. Katavi adds open plains, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and a feeling of isolation that is rare in more classic safari itineraries.A 7-day fly-in photographic safari for those seeking a more remote, wild and less conventional Tanzania. Ruaha and Katavi are parks for photographers looking for space, silence, strong light and an authentic sense of wilderness.

Ruaha offers baobabs, dry landscapes, predators, elephants and highly graphic scenery. Katavi adds open plains, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and a feeling of isolation that is rare in more classic safari itineraries.

Baobabs, Buffaloes & Remote Wilderness

Safari locationRuaha and Katavi NP
Maximum four participants on each safariMaximum 4 guests
Safari scheduled datesJune 3-10, 2027

A 7-day fly-in safari designed for those seeking a more remote, exclusive and immersive wilderness experience in Southern Tanzania.

From: USD 6'490 per person (for indication only : 5'590 EUR; 5'190 CHF)

Ideal for travellers looking for authentic wilderness and very few vehicles


A mum with her cub Buffalo in Katavi National Park
A huge flock of Lesser Flamingos on the river bank ofr Lake Natron

Why November for Nyerere and Ruaha

November brings fewer visitors, a quieter atmosphere and attractive seasonal conditions in Southern Tanzania. It offers more space around sightings, softer light and a more intimate photographic experience.

Nyerere combines the Rufiji River, channels, hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife, while Ruaha retains its rugged landscapes, wildlife and strong sense of wilderness.

Why January for Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Ndutu and Serengeti

January is one of the most rewarding months for wildlife photography in Northern Tanzania. The calving season is underway in Ndutu and the southern Serengeti, attracting predators and creating exceptional opportunities to photograph young animals, big cats and natural behaviour.

Green landscapes, dramatic skies and beautiful light complement the elephants and baobabs of Tarangire, the wildlife of Ngorongoro and the spectacle of the Great Migration.

Why June for Ruaha and Katavi

June marks the beginning of the dry season, when vegetation becomes more open and wildlife starts gathering around key water sources. Visitor numbers remain relatively low, allowing more time and freedom at sightings.

In Ruaha and Katavi, this period combines excellent photographic conditions with remote landscapes, increasing wildlife concentrations and a strong sense of untouched wilderness.

A Photographic Safari Designed Differently


Every safari is personally accompanied by me and limited to a maximum of four participants per vehicle. This means more space, more time at sightings and practical photographic support throughout the journey.

Explore each safari to discover its itinerary, photographic opportunities, vehicle arrangements and included services.

Do You Have Questions About the Safari?

Find practical information about photographic equipment, group size, accommodation, booking, pricing and travel preparation in the complete safari FAQ.

Tailor-Made Photographic Safari

Your Tanzania, Your Vision

Should you prefer a private journey, I can help you design a tailor-made photographic safari based on your interests, the season, the time available and the type of experience you are looking for.
It can be an itinerary dedicated to predators, elephants, birds, landscapes, or a balanced mix of photography and nature observation.

A Personal Photographic Approach

I personally accompany these safaris, sharing field experience, observation and photographic approach in a natural and informal way.

The journeys can be conducted in Italian, French, English or German, making the experience simpler and more direct from the planning stage onwards.

Your Tanzania, Your Perspective

Safari locationYour choice
Maximum four participants on each safariIdeal 2-4 participants
Safari scheduled datesTo be agreed

The ideal duration starts from a minimum of 9 days to maximum 12 days (but flexible)

Ideal for individual travellers, couples, small groups or families


A collage of pictures taken in Nyerere National Park and Ruaha showing a nile crocodily, hippos, two kingfisher, and a monkey
Immediate availability
Price without discount5,600 $
Picture collage for the safari in january 2027 with lion and giraffe in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and wildbeest of great migration in Ndutu
Immediate availability
Price without discount5,900 $
Lions, zebras, hippos, the big five to be seen in these unique national parks of Ruaha and Katavi
Immediate availability
Price without discount6,890 $
Africa Photography Assistant
Hello, I can help you with photographic safaris in Tanzania, workshops, itineraries and booking questions.
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