Tanzania Serengeti Swiss Photo Club Photography Trip

Photography Trip to Tanzania

Photography Trip
TANZANIA
Tanzania – Zanzibar Photography Trip2020-09-02T11:10:00+02:00

Photography Trip to Tanzania

Experience the 8th wonder of the world, capture unforgettable wildlife, and catch a rare glimpse into the lives of the world’s most ancient tribes in this once-in-a-lifetime trip..

Take your passion for photography to one of the most pristine wildernesses in the world. See wildlife in its natural habitat, including lions, rhinos, flamingoes, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and wild dogs. Capture the majesty of such world-renowned places as Serengeti National Park and the world’s largest volcanic crater. You’ll even be among the rare few to have an opportunity to spend a day in a Maasai village—a privilege accorded to very few tourists, but made possible by our local connections.
With the help of our expert photography instructor, you’ll learn the skills you need to make the most of this experience, by capturing memories that will last forever.

Trip Dates: TBC 2021
Combine with Zanzibar: Optionally extend your trip to include the sandy beaches of Zanzibar. See below.

LOCATION

Tanzania is home to the most stunning spectacle of wildlife on the planet. The beautiful national parks of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are unique in the world for their vast expanses of unspoiled nature, which some two million large mammals call home.

In addition to the animals, Tanzania is also home to several tribes who have managed to keep their traditional way of life unchanged by modernity. You will have the rare opportunity to meet three such tribes, all with very different but equally fascinating ways of life. Go hunting with a group of hunter-gatherers who are directly descended from the first humans on Earth; visit a village of nomadic skilled craftsmen who rely on their cattle herds to survive; and even have a goat barbecue prepared by very remote villagers in the heart of the Ngorongoro conservation area. This is truly a unique opportunity to explore humanity’s roots and appreciate the diversity of the human experience.

Not only will you go home with images to be proud of, but you will also be able to use your new skills to improve and expand your photographic technique when you return home. Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary image by using your own creativity.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

The program at a glance:  

  • Spend 12 days traveling around Tanzania in a Jeep with a small group of other enthusiastic photographers
  • Capture the majesty of Tanzania’s unspoiled landscapes, including mountains, grassy plains, gorges, starscapes, and more
  • Experience African wildlife in its natural habitat, from small animals to the largest predators
  • Enjoy the unique cultural opportunity of visiting traditional villages of several different Tanzanian tribes and learning about their ways of life
  • An itinerary hand-picked by your photography instructor to show you the most beautiful sites in Tanzania
  • All meals included
SEE THE FULL ITINERARY HERE

As we travel around Tanzania, our accommodation is part of the adventure. We will stay as close as possible to the photography hot spots that will enable us to take advantage of our picturesque surroundings.

The best way to improve your photography is to practice, and we intend to give you many opportunities during this trip to do just that, from the most photogenic locations in the region. We will provide different challenges for all levels, give personal feedback on your work and show you how you can improve.

On this photography weekend, expect to practice and improve:

  • Landscape photography – how to handle high dynamic range situations, apply composition rules, manage colors and contrasts, using filters
  • Wildlife photography – capture stunning outdoor portraits of animals in different environments and light conditions
  • Night photography
  • Editing techniques and how to form a series of images
  • Tips & tricks for all kinds of situation
  • Personal, constructive feedback, hands-on exercises, skill sharing
  • Assignments to complete each day
  • Immersion in nature
What is included?

  • Fully loaded program of photography practice
  • A dedicated and experienced English-speaking photography instructor
  • Accomodation in double rooms (single supplement CHF 1200 per person)
  • Transfers to and from the airport
  • Safari with Land Cruiser jeep 4×4, with safari roof and 220 V plug
  • Experienced driver-guide
  • Driver salary and tips
  • All safari and park fees
  • Full board accommodation, including tax
  • Cool box during safari with mineral water, binoculars.

Not included:

  • Flights to and from Switzerland
  • Drinks during meals
  • Personal expenses like souvenirs, bar beverages, laundry, insurance (travel, medical, cancellation, which are all recommended)
  • Tourist visa

Entry requirements:

Visa can be purchased at the airport if needed, although advanced purchase is recommended.

Tickets

Shared Room – Tanzania Only

CHF 7’400 CHF 6’900.-

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Private Room – Tanzania Only

CHF 8’900 CHF 8’400.-

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Add Zanzibar to your trip

Make the most of your trip by continuing on to Zanzibar.

Discover the Peaceful beauty of Zanzibar

Resting on the southeast coast of the exquisite island of Zanzibar, Jambiani is a tiny fishing village that serves as a quiet retreat for travellers looking to escape the busy party scene that characterises the north of the island. The village sits on an idyllic stretch of white sand beach lined with palm trees as well as a number of relatively small guesthouses, hotels, and resorts. Visitors can look forward to relaxing on the beach and swimming in the clear, calm, aquamarine waters. Other popular activities include kiteboarding, sailing, visiting a local seaweed farm, or snorkelling around the colorful coral reef.

Agenda and Lodging:
We will continue on from Tanzania with a flight to Zanzibar. There, we will spend 3 nights at the beautiful Mwezi Boutique Resort, a beautiful accommodation on pristine, sandy beaches. With the help of your photography instructor, you’ll be able to make the most of what this beautiful island has to offer.

What is included?

  • Flight from Tanzania to Zanzibar on September 23
  • Flight from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam on September 26
  • Transfers to and from the airport
  • The same English-speaking photography instructor who accompanied you in Tanzania
  • Lodging in boutique beach hotel

Not included:

  • Return flight to Switzerland
  • Visits or activities in Zanzibar
  • Personal expenses like souvenirs, bar beverages, laundry, insurance (travel, medical, cancellation, which are all recommended)
  • Taxi from terminal 1 to terminal 2 in Dar es Salaam (approx USD 10).

Entry requirements:

  • No separate tourist visa for Zanzibar is required when arriving from mainland Tanzania

Shared Room – Tanzania and Zanzibar

CHF 8’800 CHF 8’300.-

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Private Room – Tanzania and Zanzibar

CHF 9’800 CHF 9’300.-

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FAQ’s

Which languages will the workshops take place?2018-12-16T22:20:54+01:00

Unless otherwise stated in the course description, the group conversations will be in English.

Our instructors are all at least bi-lingual, so we will probably be able to help you in your own language in private, in case of any questions. Please check before registration if you do not feel comfortable in English.

Cancellation policy for trips2019-12-16T15:27:48+01:00

If for some reason you can’t make it on the trip, please email us ASAP by simply sending an email to hello@swissphotoclub.com.

The following conditions apply to cancellations and booking changes for the trip:

Up to 90 Days: 20% of the price is held as cancellation

89 – 31 Days: 50% of the price is held as cancellation

30 – 0 Days: 100% of the price is held as cancellation

Tickets are not for resale.

Are there any requirements to join?2020-02-08T16:47:41+01:00

No. The application is open to everybody who have the passion for photography and learning. This trip is for beginners as well as for pros because we believe that we all have different talents and we can all learn from each other. Even though, a basic knowledge of photography is highly recommended.

What happens after my application?2020-02-08T16:49:03+01:00

Once we receive your payment, we will get back to you with a short survey or a call to get to know your preferences for language and accommodation. As the trip gets closer, we will keep in touch with you again to confirm the trip, introduce the instructors, update you on the progress and communicate the full program.

Shared room: Can I select who I will stay with?2020-02-08T16:59:03+01:00

For shared rooms, we strongly recommend that you book with somebody you already know and are comfortable to share the room with.

If you book a shared room alone, that means you accept to share your room with any other participant regardless of gender or age.

With individual booking of a shared room, your booking can only be confirmed if there is another individual shared room reservation with us. Otherwise, depending on the time and availability, you have the option to upgrade to a private room reservation.

Shared Room: Can I upgrade to private room later or at the trip?2019-08-29T15:18:29+02:00

If you decide to upgrade to private room, the conditions depend on the timing of your decision, pending of course on the availability.

Before the trip: Possible by paying the price difference at the time of your decision (e.g. if you bought an early bird ticket but decided to upgrade during normal prices, you pay the difference at normal prices).

After the trip has started: If you decide to upgrade during check-in, if there is room available, you will have to pay the price difference plus 20% of your original payment as penalty.

Will there be other people?2020-02-08T17:06:29+01:00

No. This trip will be organized by and for Swiss Photo Club only.

Questions regularly asked2020-02-08T17:07:53+01:00

Children:
Your children must be at least 16 years old to join.

Pets:
We want to offer the best conditions to all the participants. That’s the reason why the pets are unfortunately not accepted.

Allergies and/or food intolerances:
We take seriously your allergies/ intolerances. You should let us know about everything when we’ll contact you.

Additional photo equipment:
We have a partnership with great photography manufacturers. If you need to buy photo gear for your trip, do not hesitate to contact us and we will send you a quote (hello@swissphotoclub.com).

How about travel insurance?2018-08-27T14:13:11+02:00

There is no insurance included in the weekend photography trip. Please make sure you have health, travel and accident insurance coverage.

What happens in case of emergencies?2020-02-08T21:04:18+01:00

We will ask you to give us a way to get in touch with a contact person of your choice before the trip.
You and your beloved ones can contact all of us during our trip and our team back in Geneva and Zurich.
In case of any special allergies or medical treatments, we highly recommend to contact your doctor before applying for the trip.
Swiss Photo Club does not provide any insurance.

How can I pay?2020-02-08T21:05:30+01:00

You can either pay via:

  • Credit Card (fastest/prefered option),
  • Bank Transfer (bank details – purpose: name sept trip)
  • Invoice (send us an email with full name and billing address)
  • Cash at any post office

If you’d like to pay by bank transfer, you can make it either by e-banking or from any post office (takes one day to reach us):

E-Banking (1 day):

Account owner: Swiss Photo Club
Address: Rue Henri-Christiné 5, 1205 Geneva
IBAN: CH77 0483 5144 2006 1100 1
BIC / Swift: CRESCHZZ80A

Pay in Cash at Post Office (2 days)

To pay at any post office, you can use the red payment slip below:

What to bring?2020-02-08T21:08:37+01:00
  • Photography equipment for landscape and night photography (body, lenses, tripod, filters, strap, batteries, sd cards, flash, etc.)
  • Laptop with Lightroom or Photoshop for the editing session (optional)
  • Warm clothes according to weather conditions

You will get a recommended packing list with your welcome information

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