5-Day Mama Savannah in Ndutu Calving Season

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

Arrival

Welcome to Tanzania!
Your Taswira Africa guide will be waiting for you at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will then drive to your accommodation in Arusha (approximately a 1.5-hour drive, depending on traffic and time of arrival). We will leave you to relax in the hotel for the remainder of the day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Kahawa House

• Luxury lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park

You will depart Arusha in the morning and head directly to Tarangire National Park, named after the river that runs through it, which quenches the thirst of a variety of animals, including giraffes, waterbucks, wildebeests, zebras, and a high density of elephants. Tarangire is home to over 550 species of birds, and its hilly landscape is dotted with baobabs and diverse grasses. After a morning game drive, you will enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the river. Late afternoon, you will drive to our lodge.

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:

Suricata Boma 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)

Ndutu Southern Serengeti

After an early breakfast, you will begin the scenic drive towards the Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you will pass through the misty rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you could spot some baboons, buffalo, or elephants. Once you go through the gates and into the Serengeti, you will head to the Ndutu area, where thousands of young wildebeest take their first steps, joining the great annual migration.
On the way to your tented camp, make sure you are looking out for wildlife!

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, you will enjoy a game drive in ndutu area and stop for a picnic lunch. Heading towards the Ngorongoro Crater. You will pass through varied landscapes and micro-climates — vast plains, sweeping hills and dense forests. You will arrive early evening at your selected accommodation.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s safari highlights. The name Ngorongoro is from a Maasai word meaning ‘Gift of Life’.
You will begin by taking in the magnificent views from the crater rim before descending into the crater itself. You will have the opportunity to see elephants, lions, buffalo, zebra and many other species of animals and birds. You will enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the hippo pool.
The Ngorongoro Crater is beautiful at any time of year and teaming with wildlife. You may experience clear views of the crater bowl or mists rolling down into the base — either way, a memorable experience.
You will travel back to Arusha City for the early evening.

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.