8-Day Ndutu Calving Season & Big Five Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. The rest of the day is reserved for relaxation and preparation for your safari. Overnight in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day of wildlife exploration. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and numerous bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing to Karatu in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & walking safari (with an armed guide)

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, depart Karatu and drive towards the Serengeti, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue into the Central Serengeti, known for its abundant resident wildlife and excellent opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and large herds of plains animals.

Enjoy game viewing along the way before arriving at your accommodation in Central Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Imara Escapes Luxury Camps

• accommodation

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti – Ndutu

After breakfast, begin your journey towards the Ndutu area, following the seasonal movements of the Great Migration. The drive offers excellent opportunities for game viewing as you travel through the southern Serengeti plains.

Upon reaching Ndutu, continue with an afternoon game drive in search of the migrating wildebeest, zebras, predators and other wildlife. Dinner and overnight in the Ndutu area.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Ndutu

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Ndutu Great Migration Experience

Spend the entire day exploring the Ndutu area, which is particularly famous during the calving season of the Great Migration. Depending on the seasonal conditions, you may witness large concentrations of wildebeest and zebra, newborn calves and intense predator activity.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight in Ndutu.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Ndutu

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After breakfast, depart Ndutu and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive on the crater floor, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos and a wide variety of birdlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before ascending and continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

After breakfast, depart Karatu for Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive through the park, exploring its diverse landscapes of groundwater forests, open plains and the shores of Lake Manyara.

The park is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, monkeys and numerous bird species. After the game drive, continue to Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at your accommodation before your scheduled transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your on-go flight. This marks the end of your memorable Tanzania safari.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.