Unfortunately, trophy hunters love taking these these precious animals. How can we make a difference?
Photo safaris bring value to each animal. By bringing photography groups to Amboseli, Blackwood Safaris shows the government that they can profit far more off of multiple sightings of a live animal than from a one-time trophy fee. This is known as Conservation Photography. We all want to take awesome photos, but don’t you want your passion to make a difference? This is the safari on which you can do that.
Itinerary:
DAY 1: ON OUR WAY!
DAYS 2 & 3: AMBOSELI NATIONAL RESERVE
DAY 4: AMBOSELI THEN BACK TO ARUSHA
Additional Information
Mammal Highlights
- Big Tuskers (tusks weigh over 100 lbs each)
- Super Tuskers (tusks reach the ground)
- Elephant Breeding Herds
- Leopard
- Cheetah
- Cape Buffalo
- Caracal
- Serval
- Zebra
- Antelope species
- Maasai Giraffe
- Blue Wildebeest
Birding Highlights
- Golden-winged Sunbird
- Pearl-spotted Owlet
- Blue-capped Cordon-bleu
- Spotted Thick-knee
- Woodland Kingfisher
- Fischer’s Lovebird
- Yellow-collared Lovebird
- Rosy-breasted Longclaw
- Southern Ground Hornbill
- Tanzania Red-billed Hornbill
- Bare-faced Go-away-bird
- Schalow’sTuraco
- Cape Teal
- Saddle-billed Stork
- Grey Crowned Crane
- Kori Bustard
- Secretary Bird
- Hunter’s Cisticola
- Rufous-tailed Weaver
- Grey-breasted Spurfowl
- Hildebrandt’s Francolin
- Banded Parisoma
- Usambiro Barbet
- Superb Starling
- Hildebrandt’s Starling
Habitats and Special Moments
- Savannah
- Acacia Trees
- Mountains including Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Big and Super Tuskers against spectacular settings
- Big breeding herds of elephants
- Other African wildlife
Photography Skills Level
Cost
Single Occupancy: $3,000 USD
Deposit: 30%
2nd Payment: 35% – 180 days prior to Safari
Final Payment: 35% – 90 days prior to Safari
Fitness, Health, & Safety
For more information, see your country’s health/travel website, or the CDC website: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/tanzania
Fitness requirements are average. You’ll need to be able to get in and out of the vehicle (assistance is available), carry your own camera gear, and manage steps in the Lodge. We may walk on uneven ground.
Wildlife can be unpredictable. Karen and our local guides will take every precaution to never put us in a position to pressure wildlife or cause it to feel defensive. While we all want to take great photos, ethical wildlife practices are paramount and take priority.
Max Clients
Electric Adapter
Here is an example of an international converter for Tanzania: https://www.amazon.com/customerpicks/Explore-power-adapters-for-tanzania/0c13e9e376a2afa04fa7
Gratuity Planning (in USD)
- Driver: $5-10/day
- Local Tusker Guide: $5-10 each/game drive depending on quality of drive
- Staff at Lodges (staff tip box): $5/day (you may tip individuals directly if they go above & beyond for you)
Included:
- Full-time access to our 4×4 open-roofed safari Toyota Land Cruiser throughout your trip
- Karen will provide photography coaching
- 4 nights full board: meals and accommodations (1 night Arusha @ Planet Lodge, 3 nights @ Kibo Safari Camp)
- Sufficient water during the entire trip and a cooler box in the vehicle to keep cold drinks
- All Park entry fees and taxes included
Excluded:
- Airfare or Travel to/from Arusha
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Personal purchases
- Alcohol
- Gratuities
- Extra hotel nights
- Anything not mentioned as “included”