6-Day Calving Season Safari (Ndutu, Crater & Tarangire)

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival In Arusha (Welcome & Pre-Safari Briefing)

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport / Arusha Airport and transfer to your lodge in Arusha.
Enjoy a peaceful evening and a detailed safari briefing with your expert guide.
Then prepare yourself for the next day safari adventure in the hidden gems of Tanzania Northern Tourism circuit.

Main Destination:

Arusha Airport (Arusha)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha To Tarangire National Park (Full Day Game Drive)

Drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 to 3 hours), known for its dense elephant population and stunning baobab-studded landscapes.
Enjoy your first game drive and a picnic lunch within the park, before driving out to your accommodation set at Karatu Town.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu To Ngorongoro Crater Then Drive To Ndutu (Calving Zone Begins)

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
Explore this natural sanctuary for rhinos, lions, and herds of wildebeest.
After lunch, drive (approx. 3 hours) to Ndutu in Southern Serengeti, the seasonal home of the calving migration. Late in the evening you will drive towards your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ndutu Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive In Ndutu (Birth, Hunts & Herds)

Spend the day tracking the Great Migration herds across the open plains of Ndutu.
With thousands of newborn calves, predators are never far expecting action-packed scenes and rich biodiversity, including cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, and vultures.
Enjoy your leisure bush lunch in the bush then continue with the afternoon game drive till dawn.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Game Drive In Ndutu

Another day to witness nature’s beauty and surviving techniques.
Follow different herds or focus on predators, birdlife, or even take optional short guided walks.
Your expert guide will help you anticipate dramatic moments and ideal photo opportunities, before drive back to your accommodation for an overnight.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return To Arusha (Farewell Or Extension To Zanzibar)

After breakfast, begin your scenic overland journey back to Arusha (approx. 7–8 hours), or opt for a scheduled bush flight at extra cost.

Enjoy a farewell lunch and prepare for your flight home or onward beach retreat.

As always, we say: Karibu Tena! (You’re Always Welcome Back!).

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.