7-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari

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

Arrival - Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari representative from Tanzania Safari Deluxe Tours. After a short introduction, you will be transferred to Arusha, a beautiful safari town situated at the foothills of Mount Meru. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and prepare for your exciting safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha -Tarangire

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its impressive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park's beautiful landscapes while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and numerous bird species. The Tarangire River attracts many animals, offering excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities. In the late afternoon, drive towards Karatu for dinner and relaxation.

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:

Omega View Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu- Ndutu

After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ndutu region, located within the southern Serengeti ecosystem. This area becomes one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations during the Great Wildebeest Migration calving season. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive across the vast open plains, searching for large herds of wildebeest and zebras, newborn calves and predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and incredible wildlife activity that makes Ndutu so special.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

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

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)

Ndutu

Today is dedicated to exploring the extraordinary wildlife of Ndutu. After breakfast, head out for an exciting full-day game drive across the plains, following the movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration herds. During the calving season, thousands of wildebeest give birth, creating a remarkable natural spectacle. This is also an excellent opportunity to observe predators, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas and jackals, as they take advantage of the abundance of newborn calves. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your wildlife exploration.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu

Enjoy another exciting day exploring the magnificent Ndutu ecosystem. With its endless grasslands, seasonal lakes and acacia woodlands, Ndutu offers outstanding opportunities for wildlife photography and close encounters with nature. Your experienced safari guide will help you search for resident predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas, as well as elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. Depending on animal movements, you may witness hunting behaviour, newborn wildebeest taking their first steps and large migration herds moving across the plains.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu- Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart Ndutu and drive towards the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend approximately 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive on the crater floor. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated picnic site before continuing your exploration of this remarkable natural wonder. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and transfer to your lodge.

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:

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

Accommodation:

Omega View Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu - Transfer to Airport

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before departing Karatu for your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Depending on your international flight schedule, enjoy the beautiful countryside along the way. Your guide will ensure a comfortable and timely transfer to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable seven-day Tanzania safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.