5-Day Ndutu Calving Season and Ngorongoro

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by a Future African Safari guide and transferred to Amani Safari Lodge in Arusha. Enjoy a relaxing stay surrounded by nature, along with a complimentary coffee tour at Amani. This is the perfect introduction to Tanzania as you unwind and prepare for your exciting safari adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Amani Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire national park

In the morning, you will be picked up from your lodge in Arusha by your professional Future African Safari guide and depart for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive across Maasai plains dotted with acacia trees, where you may see local communities and their daily life. In the park, famous for large elephant herds, you will explore diverse landscapes and spot wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and possibly lions or leopards. After an exciting game drive, you will head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Motto Cottages

• 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)

Mto wa Mbu to Ndutu

After breakfast, you will depart Mto wa Mbu and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, crossing the scenic highlands toward the Ndutu region. Enjoy a game drive focused on the great migration, as vast herds gather near Lake Ndutu from December to April. This period marks the calving season, when wildebeest give birth and predators are highly active.

Main Destination:

Southern 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

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu to Ngorongoro

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in the Ndutu area, capturing the last moments of the migration. In the afternoon, proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a vast volcanic crater rich in wildlife. Later, drive to your lodge on the crater rim for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Amani Eserian Ngorongoro

• Luxury lodge located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch. Known for its high concentration of wildlife, you may spot wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, elephants, and, with luck, the rare black rhino. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable safari experience.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.