Luxury                     January 14-28, 2019  

TANZANIA PHOTO SAFARI         February 1-15, 2019

Tanzania ranks extremely high among the world's great areas for large mammal photography - and its potential for bird photography is exceptional. With eleven shooting days, this exciting photo safari takes place in the Greater Serengeti, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and the superlative Ndutu area.

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                             Our 4x4 Land Cruisers

About the Safari

Guest Price

    $13,750 USD

               Per person double occupancy

               International Airfare INCLUDED

Single Supplement Optional

    $1,500 USD

Deposit

    $3,500 USD

Guest Limit

    12 Guest Maximum

Registration Deadline 

    90 Days before departure    

This price is inclusive of Round Trip Airfare from USA gateway city and more. See below for more details.

Safari Pricing Info

M&M Guide Photographer

    Mike Gulbraa

Guest Pro Photographer

    Jeff Cable  www.jeffcable.com

Tour Leaders

Included

• International RT economy airfare USA gateway city

• All airport transfers

• Internal airfare 

• Tour program and services for official 14 days

• Local Experienced English-speaking game guides

• Twin-shared luxury tent accommodations

• All meals as mentioned in the itinerary

• Mineral water during the game drives

• Any Admission fees as mentioned in the itinerary

• Transportation will be in exclusive use of 4x4 land cruiser with each client having his/her own row.

Not Included

• Tips to safari drivers/guides

• Meals outside of those specified in the itinerary

• Passport and visa fees & applications

• Airport taxes

• Additional drinks and other personal expenses (alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls etc.)

Tour Highlights

• Abundant wildlife

• Ngorongoro Crater

• Serengeti National Park

• Experienced game guides

For this Luxury Safari we will be using some very luxurious camps! No expense is spared on this Safari! Get ready to be enjoy this safari in style. These camps, along with being luxurious, will give us easy access to great photos, food, and wildlife.

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January 14-28, 2019

14-Jan-19     Depart home for travel to Tanzania

15-Jan-19     Kilimanjaro International - Overnight at Rivertrees Lodge

16-Jan-19     Tarangire NP - Tarangire Safari Lodge

17-Jan-19     Tarangire NP - Tarangire Safari Lodge

18-Jan-19     Ngorongoro Crater - Lemala Ngorongoro

19-Jan-19     Ndutu/Southwest Serengeti - Lake Masek Camp

20-Jan-19     Ndutu/Southwest Serengeti - Lake Masek Camp

21-Jan-19     Ndutu/Southwest Serengeti - Lake Masek Camp

22-Jan-19     Central Serengeti - Naona Moru Camp

23-Jan-19     Central Serengeti - Naona Moro Camp

24-Jan-19     Central Serengeti - Naona Moru Camp

25-Jan-19     Ngorongoro Karatu - Gibbs Farm

26-Jan-19     Ngorongoro Karatu : Gibbs Farm

27-Jan-19     Local visits, shopping, Day Room before flights from Kilimanjaro

                       International for journey home

28-Jan-19     Arrive home

February 1-15, 2019

01-Feb-19     Depart home for travel to Tanzania
02-Feb-19     Kilimanjaro International - Overnight at Rivertrees Lodge
03-Feb-19     Tarangire NP - Tarangire Balloon Camp 
04-Feb-19     Tarangire NP - Tarangire Balloon Camp
05-Feb-19     Ngorongoro Crater - Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
06-Feb-19     Ndutu/Southwest Serengeti Lake Masek Camp
07-Feb-19     Ndutu/Southwest Serengeti - Lake Masek Camp
08-Feb-19     Ndutu/Southwest Serengeti - Lake Masek Camp
09-Feb-19     Central Serengeti - Ehlane Plains Camp
10-Feb-19     Central Serengeti - Ehlane Plains Camp
11-Feb-19     Central Serengeti - Ehlane Plains Camp
12-Feb-19     Ngorongoro Karatu - Gibbs Farm
13-Feb-19     Ngorongoro Karatu : Gibbs Farm
14-Feb-19     Local visits, shopping, Day Room before flights from Kilimanjaro

                       International for journey home
15-Feb-19     Arrive home

** Camps are CONFIRMED for both trips.

What To Take  (These are only suggestions, they are NOT required!)

Our list of Recommended Gear for your Photo Tour

·       2 camera bodies—the same manufacturer that will fit all your lenses

·       Camera battery charger and cords

·       CompactFlash/SD Cards (bring as much memory as possible. At least 40 gigs)

·       Card Reader for file transfer

·       External hard drives for back up (we recommend a minimum of a 500GB drive)

·       Black Rapid camera strap

·       Extra batteries (lots!)—best packed in checked luggage even when traveling abroad

·       Lenses (Depending on the tour) Medium telephoto, Fixed, Wide angle & Macro lens that give you a wide range

          of length. 10mm to 500mm if possible

·       1.4x  or 2x teleconverter for the telephoto—same brand as lens

·       Tripod and head

·       Flash—strobe with automatic TTL fill flash capabilities or Reflector

·       Photo backpack

·       Lens cloth and cleaning fluid

·       Blower ball for dust

·       Circular polarizing filter

·       Grad ND filters

·       Rain sleeve for camera and lens

·       Cable or electronic shutter release

·       Laptop computer (travel size such as a netbook)

·       Current version of Photoshop or Lightroom

·       International power adapter

·       Multiple plug power strip & adaptor to gain electric outlets in your room for simultaneous downloading & recharging

·       Sensor cleaning supplies

GUESTS SHOULD PACK LIGHT.  YOU MAY BE EXPECTED TO CARRY, ROLL, SCHLEP, AND/OR OTHERWISE TRANSPORT YOUR OWN BAGS AT ALL TIMES AND IN ALL PLACES ON THIS TRIP.  LAUNDRY SERVICES ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE.  M&M RULE OF THUMB IS ONE BAG FOR CAMERA GEAR AND ONE 20-22"" ROLLER FOR YOUR CLOTHES AND TOILETRIES.  INVEST IN A TRAVEL TRIPOD - BENRO (http://www.benrousa.com/products/travel-angel-ii/) HAS MANY OPTIONS AVAILABLE.  MEDICAL DEVICES SUCH AS CPAP MACHINES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECOMMENDATION.  PACKING LIGHT WILL MAKE YOUR TRIP MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE.

Tour Difficulty = Easy

Easy = less than 2 miles walking/day and little climbing; Moderate = up to 5 miles walking per day with some climbing; Strenuous = more than 5 miles/day of walking and several climbing/hills/rough terrain expected.  You should know your health and ability to carry your gear in hot, cold, humid, and dry conditions and be able to walk 5 miles or more per day and make climbs in elevation of up to 1000 feet in gain and be OK climbing many steps or steep terrain.

Cancellation Policy

Pursuant to Clause 2 under Enrollment: If you need to cancel within a stated refund period, M&M Photo Tours, Inc. may allow you to apply all monies paid to a future trip, within 12 months.  We must receive written notification (E-mail is accepted) of your cancellation and your desire to apply the funds to a future trip.

We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance as this policy is strongly adhered to. The purchase of travel insurance covering baggage, accident/life and trip cancellation is highly recommended.  M&M Photo Tours, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any trip/tour/group due to insufficient registration at any time.  In the even of such cancellation, those with reservations shall be notified as soon as possible and a full refund of trip payment will be given.  It is agreed by registering for any M&M Photo Tours, Inc. tour that M&M Photo Tours, Inc.   assumes no responsibility for refund or additional expenses incurred in preparation for a trip.

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