$2,619 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival In Arusha
Arrival In Arusha
Your Tanzanian safari begins with your arrival in Arusha, the gateway to the country's most famous safari destinations. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha City.
The rest of the day is reserved for relaxation after your journey. Depending on your arrival time and energy, you may simply enjoy the hotel facilities or take some time to experience the atmosphere of Arusha. Your safari guide will also brief you about the journey ahead, including the route, daily activities and what to expect during the Ndutu Calving Season.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will depart Arusha and drive towards Tarangire National Park, famous for its impressive elephant population, ancient baobab trees and beautiful seasonal landscapes.
Once inside the park, you will enjoy a game drive through different habitats where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, antelopes and a wide variety of bird species. Tarangire is particularly rewarding for its peaceful atmosphere and excellent opportunities to observe elephants interacting around water sources.
After your game drive, you will continue towards Mto wa Mbu, a lively area located close to the Great Rift Valley and the entrance to the Ngorongoro region. Here you will relax and prepare for the next stage of your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- KIGONGONI GAZELLA HOTEL
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Today you will explore Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but remarkably diverse park situated beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment.
The game drive takes you through groundwater forests, open grasslands and areas around the lake, creating opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, baboons, monkeys and numerous bird species. The park is also known for its beautiful scenery and, with luck, sightings of its famous tree-climbing lions.
After exploring the park, you will leave Lake Manyara and continue towards Karatu, a charming agricultural town located near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The afternoon provides time to relax at your accommodation before the safari moves into its main highlight the Ndutu Calving Season.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Villas Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ndutu Area , In Southern Serengeti
Ndutu Area , In Southern Serengeti
Today marks the beginning of your Ndutu Calving Season experience. After breakfast, you will depart Karatu and travel towards the Southern Serengeti and the Ndutu area.
As you approach Ndutu, the landscape gradually changes into vast open plains where the Great Migration herds gather during the calving season. You will begin looking for large concentrations of wildebeest, zebras and other grazing animals.
Upon reaching the Ndutu area, you will enjoy your first game drive around the calving grounds. This is the time to start looking closely for newborn wildebeest calves, protective mothers and the predators that follow the herds.
The day gives you your first taste of the unique atmosphere of Ndutu, where the plains become one of the most important stages of the annual migration.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Serengeti Kusini Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ndutu Area , In Southern Serenget
Ndutu Area , In Southern Serenget
Today is the main highlight of the safari, with a full day dedicated to exploring the Ndutu area during the calving season.
Rather than rushing between different destinations, you will have the entire day to follow the wildlife activity across the Southern Serengeti. The green plains attract huge numbers of wildebeest and zebras, while thousands of calves are born during the peak calving period.
Your guide will carefully search for scenes of newborn calves taking their first steps, mothers protecting their young and herds moving across the open plains. At the same time, you will keep an eye out for lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other predators attracted by the abundance of vulnerable young animals.
With a full day in the area, there is also greater flexibility to spend more time at interesting wildlife sightings and enjoy the landscape at a relaxed pace.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Serengeti Kusini Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ndutu Area , In Southern Serenget
Ndutu Area , In Southern Serenget
After breakfast, you will enjoy another morning game drive around Ndutu, giving you one more opportunity to experience the calving grounds before leaving the Southern Serengeti.
The morning can be especially rewarding for wildlife viewing as animals are often active during the cooler hours. You will continue exploring the plains while watching for wildebeest herds, zebras, predators and other wildlife before beginning your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
As you leave the open plains behind, the scenery changes dramatically as you approach the Ngorongoro Highlands. You will arrive at your accommodation in the conservation area, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful highland environment.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Your final safari day begins early as you descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
The crater is a natural wildlife haven, surrounded by dramatic volcanic walls and supporting a remarkable concentration of animals. During your exploration, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhino.
The crater provides a beautiful final chapter to your safari, combining exceptional wildlife viewing with breathtaking scenery. After the game drive, you will ascend from the crater and continue with your onward journey or airport transfer according to your departure arrangements.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
