4-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari – Fly to Zanzibar

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

Arusha To Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic views of the changing landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting afternoon game drive. The crater floor is home to an exceptional concentration of wildlife, offering opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Your experienced safari guide will explore different habitats across the crater while searching for the best wildlife sightings and providing information about the animals and their environment. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location within the crater, surrounded by spectacular scenery and the sounds of nature. After lunch, continue exploring the crater before ascending its walls in the afternoon. Proceed to your accommodation for a relaxing evening, followed by 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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Ole Kamwanja

• Mid-range lodge located inside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu – Full-Day Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for the Ndutu area and enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing across the southern Serengeti ecosystem. During the December–April calving season, the Ndutu plains become a major gathering area for large herds of wildebeest and zebras, with thousands of newborn calves spread across the open grasslands. This abundance of young animals attracts a variety of predators, creating excellent opportunities to observe natural wildlife interactions. Keep watch for lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other predators moving through the plains as they search for opportunities. Your experienced guide will monitor wildlife activity and select the best areas for game viewing based on current sightings and seasonal conditions. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing with afternoon game drives across the Ndutu plains.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu To Mto wa Mbu

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Ndutu, taking advantage of the cool temperatures and active wildlife. As the sun rises over the plains, continue exploring the area in search of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, antelopes and predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas. After breakfast, depart from Ndutu and begin your journey toward Mto wa Mbu, enjoying scenic landscapes and occasional wildlife sightings along the way. As you leave the southern Serengeti ecosystem behind, the scenery gradually changes, offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and communities. Arrive in Mto wa Mbu in the afternoon and proceed to Furaha Luxury Lodge for check-in. After settling in, enjoy some time to relax and unwind after your safari activities. Depending on your preference and available time, you may also take a short walk around the surrounding area or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the lodge. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

• Game drive (minivan)

Accommodation:

Furaha Luxury Lodge

• Luxury lodge located near Mto wa Mbu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mto Wa Mbu To Tarangire National Park To Zanzibar

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for your final safari experience. Enter the park and begin an exciting game drive through its diverse landscapes, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and seasonal wetlands. Your experienced guide will explore different areas of the park while looking for a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes and, with luck, lions. Tarangire is also home to an impressive variety of bird species, making the park a rewarding destination for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. Enjoy a picnic or lodge-packed lunch during the day before continuing with your game drive and taking in the beautiful scenery. Later in the afternoon, leave the park and proceed toward the appropriate airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (minivan)

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.