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Arrival
Day 1
Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha airport - Game drive at Tarangire National Park
Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha airport - Game drive at Tarangire National Park
Early in the morning around 6:00 am (pick-up time may vary based on your hotel location in Zanzibar), you'll be transferred to the airport for your 8:00 am flight to Arusha. Upon arrival at 9:15 am, your guide will meet you and begin the journey to Tarangire National Park, about 1.5 hours away, sharing stories about local culture and the Maasai way of life along the way.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich variety of wildlife. Its landscapes range from open savannah to seasonal swamps, all centered around the life-giving Tarangire River. Keep an eye out for lions stalking prey and leopards lounging in the trees.
After a full-day game drive, your adventure will wind down around 4:00 pm. You’ll then head to your lodge for some relaxation, dinner, and a restful overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Drive from Karatu to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) for wildebeest calving season
Drive from Karatu to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) for wildebeest calving season
Start your day with an early breakfast before heading out for a game drive in the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu area), a prime location to witness the wildebeest calving season. This extraordinary event, typically from late January to March, sees over 400,000 calves born across the lush, green plains—an unforgettable wildlife spectacle.
The abundance of newborns draws predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, making for dramatic and action-filled sightings. As you explore, enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic picnic site within the park.
The game drive concludes around 4:00 pm. Afterward, return to your accommodation to relax and refresh. Dinner will be served between 7:00 and 9:30 pm, followed by an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Continue with wildlife game drive at Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) - Wildebeest calving season
Continue with wildlife game drive at Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) - Wildebeest calving season
After an early breakfast, set off for another exciting day of wildlife viewing in the Ndutu region of the Southern Serengeti. This area comes alive during the early months of the year, offering a front-row seat to one of nature’s most powerful spectacles—thousands of wildebeest giving birth across the open plains.
The calving season transforms the landscape into a scene of new life and raw survival. You may witness newborn calves taking their first steps as predators like hyenas, lions, and cheetahs patrol nearby in search of opportunity. The interaction between prey and predator is intense, making for unforgettable moments in the wild.
A picnic-style lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic spot within the park, allowing you to relax without missing any action. The day’s game drive wraps up around 4:00 pm, after which you’ll return to your accommodation to unwind. Dinner will be served in the evening, followed by an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Game drive at Ngorongoro Crater - Drive back to Arusha Airport for flight back to Zanzibar
Game drive at Ngorongoro Crater - Drive back to Arusha Airport for flight back to Zanzibar
Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at 7:00 am before heading out for a final game drive in the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. This vast, intact volcanic caldera spans 20 kilometers across and plunges 600 meters deep, offering a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife.
As you explore the crater floor, visit Lake Magadi—an alkaline lake known for its flocks of flamingos, elusive black rhinos, hippos, and other birdlife. The crater is a haven for wildlife and offers a fitting finale to your safari adventure.
Lunch will be served picnic-style at a scenic spot inside the park. In the afternoon, you'll drive to Arusha Airport for your 4:30 pm flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at 5:45 pm, a driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
