TANZANIA GREAT MIGRATION SAFARI August 15-25, 2019
1 SPOT LEFT
Tanzania ranks extremely high among the world's great areas for large mammal photography - and its potential for bird photography is exceptional. With a week of shooting, this exciting photo safari mostly takes place in the northern Serengeti and Tarangire National Park.
This tour currently has 1 spot left - hurry before it goes!
About the Tour
Guest Price
$9,500 USD
Per person double occupancy
International Airfare INCLUDED
Single Supplement Optional
$1,200 USD
Deposit
$2,375 USD due at time of booking
Tour Guest Limit
12 Guest Maximum
Registration Deadline
90 Days before departure
This price is inclusive of Round Trip economy airfare from USA gateway city. See below for more details.
Safari Pricing Info
Tour Leaders
Included
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International RT economy airfare USA gateway city
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All airport transfers
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Internal airfare
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Tour program and services for official 10 days
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Local Experienced English-speaking game guides
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Twin-shared luxury tent accommodations
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All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
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Mineral water during the game drives
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Any admission fees as mentioned in the itinerary
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Transportation will be in exclusive use of 4x4 landcruiser with each client having his/her own row.
Accommodations
Not Included
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Tips to safari drivers/guides
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Meals outside of those specified in the itinerary
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Passport and visa fees & applications
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Airport taxes
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Additional drinks and other personal expenses (alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls etc.)
Tour Highlights
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Abundant wildlife
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Tarangire National Park
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Serengeti National Park
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Experienced game guides
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Witness River crossing & Migration
Accommodations subject to
change dependent on availability
The African Tulip


Tarangire Safari Lodge


Nasikia Camps


Kia Lodge

Tour Itinerary
Day 1 -Take international flights to Tanzania
Day 2 - Arrive JRO and stay night at African Tulip Hotel in Arusha
Day 3 - Head to Tarangire National Park on game drive
Day 4 - All day game drives in Tarangire National Park
Day 5 - After breakfast fly to northern Serengeti - game drive
Day 6 - 8 - Game drives for river crossings of wildebeest migration and all other wildlife
Day 9 - After breakfast fly back to Arusha for final activities - day rooms at Kia Lodge
Day 10 - Arrive home.
Helpful Info
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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