Ultimate Tanzanian Photographic Safari for Non-Photographers

Legendary Lodge - Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be welcomed and escorted to the VIP lounge and then transferred to Legendary Lodge, an oasis in Arusha with lush gardens and an acclaimed chef. Relax today and meet your fellow travellers and Siobhan Byrne your Adams & Butler host and Marc Richardson your professional photographic guide. Dinner at lodge.

Night 1 – Legendary Lodge in One Bedroom Cottages on a Half Board Basis (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

On the western side of Arusha at the foot of the magnificent Mount Meru lies east African luxury which can only be experienced at Legendary Lodge. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and a century old coffee estate, the twelve colonial style cottages with their modern Afro-European architecture and décor are both exclusive and enchanting. This is truly an unforgettable destination providing five star indulgences, spacious living, fine dining and an array of cultural and adventure activities. Whether you immerse yourself in the extravagant luxury of Legendary Spa, journey to a nearby national park for big game sightings, or venture into the colorful local markets to buy hand carved curios and other artifacts, the lodge is dedicated to exceeding your expectations and anticipating your every need.

Chem Chem Lodge - Mdori & Tarangire

After breakfast we will be transferred to Arusha Airport from where we will fly to Chem Chem Lodge.

We will stay for three nights at Chem Chem in luxury tents on a fully inclusive basis with private game drives.

Set between watering holes, savannah grasslands and a vast salt pan, Chem Chem Lodge celebrates the richness of Maasai culture and allows you to discover the wilderness through the eyes of those who have lived and breathed it for centuries. Get to explore  Tarangire National Park, situated within Tanzania’s spectacular Manyara Region, an awe-inspiring national park comprising of granite ridges, river valleys, mixed vegetative landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife. During the annual dry season the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow. With lion being among the most commonly spotted animal, it is a rare day that a visitor does not spot this majestic animal prowling or grazing. Tarangire is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are seen regularly. This expansive area is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, its breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe and the wondrous mountains to the south.

Songa Tented Camp - Northern Serengeti

On Day 5 we fly from Chem Chem to the Serengeti to Songa Tented Camp. We will stay for three nights at Songa in safari tents on a fully inclusive basis with private game drives.

Between July and October particularly, experience one of nature’s most thrilling events as the Migration reaches the northern Serengeti. Witness the famed Mara River crossings as the wildebeest follow the rains in search of greener pastures. This is where we will aim to watch the spectacular wildebeest migration from Kenya to Tanzania and get to see the big 5 close up. Operating as a permanent camp in Kogatende in the northern region of the Serengeti, Songa consists of eight en-suite tents and a family tent. Its vibrant decor creatively reflects the joy and wonder of being on safari, taking inspiration from the seemingly endless inky blue skies and burnt orange sunsets of the wilderness. It’s not uncommon to awaken at dawn to the sounds and sights of wildlife just outside your tent, and out in these endless grasslands, time seems temporarily suspended as you’re struck by the utter vastness of the wilderness. Songa Tented Camp puts you in the thick of it, in the heart of it… the wonder of the Serengeti ecosystem permeating every one of your senses.

Legendary Mwiba Lodge - Southern Serengeti