7 Days Tanzania Luxury Big Cat Photographic Safari
Overview
Experience the ultimate luxury wildlife adventure through Tanzania’s most iconic national parks, specially designed for wildlife enthusiasts and photography lovers. This 7-day luxury safari takes you to Tarangire National Park, the legendary Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, offering exceptional opportunities to photograph Africa’s famous big cats—lions, leopards, and cheetahs—in their natural habitat.
Travel in a luxury 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced professional guide, stay in elegant safari lodges and luxury tented camps, and enjoy expertly planned game drives during the best wildlife viewing hours. Besides the incredible big cats, you’ll encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, and hundreds of bird species while witnessing Tanzania’s spectacular landscapes.
Whether you’re a professional photographer or simply seeking an unforgettable luxury safari, this itinerary combines comfort, adventure, and extraordinary wildlife encounters.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Destination
Arusha City
Activities
- Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Private transfer to your luxury lodge.
- Safari briefing by your professional guide.
- Relax and enjoy the lodge facilities.
- Optional sunset walk around the lodge gardens.
Attractions
- Scenic views of Mount Meru.
- Luxury safari lodge experience.
- Beautiful gardens and local birdlife.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Destination
Tarangire National Park
Activities
- Breakfast and departure to Tarangire.
- Full-day game drive.
- Wildlife photography sessions.
- Picnic lunch inside the park.
- Evening drive to your luxury lodge.
Attractions
- Large elephant herds.
- Ancient baobab trees.
- Lions resting under acacia trees.
- Leopards (occasionally spotted).
- Giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes.
- Tarangire River wildlife.
Accommodation: Luxury Safari Lodge
Day 3: Tarangire – Central Serengeti National Park
Destination
Central Serengeti (Seronera)
Activities
- Scenic drive to Serengeti.
- En-route game drive.
- Afternoon wildlife photography.
- Sunset game drive.
Attractions
- Endless Serengeti plains.
- Lions and lion prides.
- Cheetahs hunting in open grasslands.
- Leopards in riverine forests.
- Hyenas and jackals.
- Beautiful African sunset landscapes.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Destination
Central Serengeti
Activities
- Early morning game drive.
- Return for breakfast.
- Mid-morning wildlife photography.
- Afternoon game drive.
- Optional night photography around camp (where permitted).
Attractions
- Lions hunting.
- Leopards resting in acacia trees.
- Cheetahs on the plains.
- Hippos and crocodiles.
- Elephants, giraffes, topi, elands.
- Spectacular birdlife.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp
Day 5: Full Day Serengeti Big Cat Safari
Destination
Serengeti National Park
Activities
- Sunrise game drive.
- Visit prime big cat territories.
- Full-day photographic safari.
- Bush lunch.
- Evening game drive.
Attractions
- Big Cat Territory.
- Lion prides with cubs.
- Cheetah families.
- Elusive leopards.
- African golden light for photography.
- Vast wildlife-filled savannahs.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Destination
Ngorongoro Crater
Activities
- Morning game drive while exiting Serengeti.
- Drive to Ngorongoro.
- Descend into the crater.
- Afternoon wildlife viewing.
- Photography around Lake Magadi.
Attractions
- Ngorongoro Crater.
- Black rhino (if fortunate).
- Large lion population.
- Hyenas.
- Hippos.
- Flamingos.
- Buffaloes.
- Zebras.
- Beautiful crater landscapes.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge on the Crater Rim
Day 7: Ngorongoro – Arusha Departure
Destination
Arusha
Activities
- Leisurely breakfast.
- Scenic drive back to Arusha.
- Optional shopping for souvenirs.
- Lunch at a luxury restaurant.
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
Attractions
- Great Rift Valley viewpoints.
- Local craft markets.
- Tanzanian cultural souvenirs.
- Scenic countryside.
Safari Package Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off.
- Luxury accommodation throughout the safari.
- All meals as specified (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
- Private 4×4 luxury safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide.
- All national park and conservation area entrance fees.
- Unlimited game drives according to the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water during safari.
- Government taxes and VAT.
- Crater service fees.
- Photography stops at the best wildlife locations.
Safari Package Excludes
- International and domestic flights.
- Tanzania visa fees.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Optional hot air balloon safari.
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated.
- Personal expenses.
- Laundry services.
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff.
- Optional cultural tours.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Included
- All meals on the safari
- All game viewing activities specified
- All Park entrance fees & taxes
- Private 4×4 wheel Safari Vehicle
- Professional English speaking safari and tour guide / driver
- Drinking Water
- Transportation
- excluded
- Entry Visas
- International
- Flights
- Laundry
- Optional Activities
- Tips and Gratuities
- Possible Concession fees
- Alcoholic Drink