7-Day February Calving Season Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival in Arusha, you will meet our professional driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, you will have time to relax and prepare for your safari. You will also meet our safari consultant for a detailed safari briefing and meet your professional safari guide, who will introduce you to the safari program and provide important information about the journey ahead. Overnight in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Under the Shade Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for your first wildlife experience. Enjoy a game drive through the park, famous for its large elephant herds, impressive baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Your guide will search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, birds and, with luck, predators such as lions and cheetahs. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day before continuing with your game drive. Later, proceed to your accommodation for dinner and 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:

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

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Safari Lodge

• Mid-range train suite located outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire - Southern Serengeti

After breakfast, depart toward the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu Area. The journey takes you through changing landscapes as you approach the heart of the February calving season. Once you reach the Southern Serengeti, begin your game drive with a focus on following the Great Wildebeest Migration and searching for big cats. Look for large wildebeest herds, lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other wildlife that gather around the migration.

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:

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)

Full Day in Ndutu - Newborns & Great Migration

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Ndutu Area during the spectacular calving season. Spend the full day following the migrating wildebeest herds and searching for newborn calves across the open plains. February is an exciting time to observe the interaction between the young animals and the predators that follow the herds. Your guide will search for lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other wildlife while giving you plenty of time for photography and wildlife observation.
Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the wilderness before returning to your accommodation
for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

• Early morning 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)

Full Day in Ndutu - Migration & Big Cats

Enjoy another full day exploring the Ndutu Area, allowing you to experience the migration from different
areas and follow the movement of the herds. Your main focus today will be the Great Wildebeest Migration and big cats. Search for lions, cheetahs and hyenas while following the wildebeest and observing their behavior during the calving season. Having a second full day in Ndutu gives you more time to explore different areas and increases your opportunities
for memorable wildlife moments.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

• Early morning 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)

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

After an early breakfast, drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater and descend into the crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience. Explore the crater floor while searching for the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffalo and, with luck, black rhinos. You may also encounter hippos, zebras, wildebeest, flamingos and many other species within this unique
ecosystem. After the crater game drive, ascend from the crater and continue to Arusha for your final
overnight.

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:

Under the Shade Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure - Airport Transfer

Enjoy your final morning in Arusha according to your flight schedule. Depending on the time of your departure, you may have time to relax, explore Arusha or enjoy breakfast before your transfer. We provide a complimentary airport drop-off according to your flight schedule to Kilimanjaro International
Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK).

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.