4-Day Classic Ndutu Calving Safari (December to March)

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You leave Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Full day game drive along the Tarangire River where lions, leopards, giraffes and buffaloes gather. Picnic lunch inside the park. In the late afternoon you drive towards the Ngorongoro Highlands for overnight.

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 (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu to Ndutu - Into the Calving Grounds

You drive from Karatu through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Ndutu in Southern Serengeti. Game viewing en-route. You arrive in Ndutu for an afternoon game drive in the heart of the calving. Thousands of wildebeest with newborn calves, zebra, gazelle and cheetahs hunting on the open plains. Overnight in Ndutu.

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

Activities:

• Early morning 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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day in Ndutu then back to Karatu for overnight

Your full day of pure action. You follow the herds around Ndutu plains, Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek. Morning is for calving - hundreds of calves born in front of you. Afternoon is for drama - lions stalking, hyenas chasing and cheetahs sprinting. Ndutu is the best place in the world to photograph cheetahs during calving. Picnic lunch in the bush. You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park with views of the savannah before driving to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Southern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha - The Grand Finale

After a sunrise game drive in Karatu, you drive to Ngorongoro Crater. You descend into the Crater, the 8th Wonder of the World, for a half-day game drive. Best chance to complete your Big Five including the rare black rhino, plus hippos, lions and flamingos on Lake Magadi. Picnic lunch at the hippo pool. Ascend and drive back to Arusha where your safari ends.

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:

• Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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.