Are you a photographer? Or Instagrammer looking for the best places in Tanzania where you can get the perfect photos? Then this guide is for you. From the vast savannas of the Serengeti to the cultural richness of Stone Town, Tanzania offers diverse landscapes and unique photographic opportunities.
Here are the top locations in Tanzania that should be on your list if you want to take the best photos.
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Serengeti National Park
One of the most famous safari destinations in Tanzania and in the world as a whole, Serengeti National Park is home to the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles traverse the plains in search of greener pastures.
Capture dramatic action shots of predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards hunting, or take stunning landscape photos of the golden grasslands at sunrise and sunset. Also, one of the fascinating moments in Serengeti is when balloons are starting to appear during the sunrise, this moment gives a lot of opportunity for photographers.
Ngorongoro Crater
This UNESCO World Heritage Site provides one of the most picturesque settings for wildlife photography. The crater floor hosts an incredible density of wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard). Not just crater itself, also there are plenty of photography opportunities on the highland areas, including capturing the maasai villages because they are mostly located just outside the crater. Learn more about Ngorongoro Crater here!
Mahale Mountains National Park
Mahale Mountains is the place to go in Tanzania if you are serious about capturing nature images. This remote park is home to some of Africa’s last wild chimpanzees. Capture intimate shots of these fascinating primates in their natural habitat, with lush forested mountains and Lake Tanganyika’s blue waters in the background.
This place has a variety of monkey species which you can take photos of and they give you a lot of opportunities to capture them while they are playing and jumping between tree branches.
Lake Natron
This is the red color water lake caused by its high alkalinity and the presence of microorganisms. Located northern Tanzania, at the border with Kenya.The lake is a breeding ground for flamingos, providing photographers with incredible shots of these birds. Not just flamingoes, there are many other bird species you can capture photos from. The reflections on the shallow red waters of the lake natron create mesmerizing compositions.
Ol Doinyo Lengai
Known as the “Mountain of God” by the local Maasai people who live near the mountain, Ol Doinyo Lengai is an active volcanic mountain that offers dramatic photography opportunities. The dark volcanic rock formations and occasional small lava eruptions make room for amazing photography.
If you are serious about photos, make sure you are here during sunrise and sunset when the light enhances the mountain’s rugged textures. Do not forget your drone because you will need to take photos inside the crater where it is not possible to get there by walking.
Serval Wildlife Luxury Resort
This is the famous resort in Tanzania where most influencers and content creators come to take photos with wild animals but by getting very closer to them than in the wild Safari. If you are looking for a perfect place to get wildlife photography without venturing deep into the wilderness, Serval Wildlife Luxury Resort offers an exclusive experience.
The resort allows visitors to interact with rescued and rehabilitated animals, giving photographers an opportunity to capture stunning portraits of servals, zebras, giraffes and other rescued animals.
Materuni Waterfall
You can’t miss Materuni waterfall if you visit Tanzania for photography. Materuni Waterfall is a hidden gem for landscape photographers located in Kilimanjaro Region, North East Tanzania in the village of Materuni where it got its name.
The waterfall cascades down a lush green valley, providing a great opportunity for nature shots. The surrounding coffee farms and mist-covered hills add to the picturesque scenery, making it an ideal spot for capturing Tanzania’s natural green beauty.
Nungwi & Kendwa Beach
You can’t finish your photography journey in Tanzania without visiting the tropical Island of Zanzibar. Fortunately, there are a lot of places to take great photos in Zanzibar, but Nungwi and Kendwa beach are the top locations where a lot happens on the island.
Nungwi and Kendwa are mostly known for their white sandy beach and crystal clear waters, but is not just that, this location has a lot of activities like Sunset Dhow Cruises, Parasailing and water activities like Seawalking, Jet Ski Water biking, and Diving. All these provide plenty of opportunities for photographers while staying in Nungwi/ Kendwa beach.
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The Zanzibar Stone Town
For a mix of cultural and historical photography, Zanzibar’s Stone Town is a must-visit in Tanzania. The confusing alleys of Stone Town, carved Zanzibar doors, and bustling markets offer endless opportunities for street and architecture photography.
Here you will capture the essence of Swahili culture, the vibrant local life of Zanzibaris, and many nearby attractions like Giant Tortoise in Prison Island, Drone view of Nakupenda sandbank, Slave Market monument and so much more.
