TRIP REPORTS

Instead, my four guests and I followed a more unusual route: Tarangire National Park, then Lake Natron, and finishing in the wild and quiet plains of Mkomazi National Park. The goal was simple: to experience a different, more intimate side of Tanzania — escaping the crowds, slowing the rhythm down, and reconnecting with nature in a more personal way.

This dry-season photographic safari in June followed a classic northern Tanzania route, combining Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area, and the Serengeti National Park in the Grumeti region.

With the dry season fully established, landscapes become more open and wildlife sightings often concentrate around water and key feeding areas—ideal conditions for photography. June also offers a calmer atmosphere before the peak months arrive, allowing for a quieter and more unhurried safari experience.

The focus of this journey was not only to see Tanzania’s iconic wildlife, but to enjoy meaningful, high-quality encounters while escaping the crowds and staying deeply connected to nature.

This June fly-in photographic safari explored two of Southern Tanzania’s most spectacular and uncrowded parks: Nyerere and Ruaha. Starting with a flight from Dar es Salaam, we spent three nights in Nyerere National Park, where the Rufiji River shapes a rich landscape of waterways, floodplains, and diverse wildlife.

We then continued by internal flight to Ruaha for three more nights, entering one of Tanzania’s most iconic predator regions and a true highlight for raw, untamed safari photography.

The contrast between Nyerere’s lush river ecosystems and Ruaha’s rugged terrain, baobabs, and dramatic light created an ideal journey for guests seeking variety, privacy, and a deeper connection with nature—far away from the crowds.