6-Day Private Ndutu Calving Season & Big Cats Safari

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

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees, beautiful savannah, and impressive elephant herds. Enjoy a rewarding game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers throughout the day. Look out for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon exploration. Later, drive to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

• Morning 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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the beautiful highlands and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you approach Serengeti, the landscape gradually opens into endless golden plains, offering your first opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. Enjoy a game drive while searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other fascinating animals. Continue exploring this remarkable ecosystem before heading to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay in Serengeti.

Main Destination:

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:

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

Accommodation:

Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti – Ndutu Area

Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for a morning game drive in Serengeti. Continue your journey towards the beautiful Ndutu region, located within the southern Serengeti ecosystem. This wildlife-rich area is particularly famous during the calving season, when thousands of wildebeest gather across its open plains. Along the way, look for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Enjoy a picnic lunch before an afternoon game drive in Ndutu. Dinner and overnight stay in Ndutu.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

• 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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Exploration of Ndutu

Spend a full day discovering the remarkable wildlife of Ndutu, exploring its open grasslands, seasonal lakes, and acacia woodlands. Depending on the season, witness the spectacular wildebeest calving grounds, where newborn calves attract predators and create fascinating wildlife interactions. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals, and large herds of grazing animals. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to your accommodation for dinner and your second overnight stay in Ndutu.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

• 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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After breakfast, depart Ndutu and travel towards the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descend approximately 600 metres into this extraordinary natural wonder for an unforgettable game drive. Explore its diverse habitats, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor while surrounded by spectacular scenery. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and continue to Karatu for 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:

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

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful destination known for its groundwater forests, diverse birdlife, and scenic landscapes beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a game drive searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. The park also offers excellent birdwatching opportunities, including flamingos when conditions are suitable. After a memorable exploration and picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha and enjoy a convenient drop-off at your booked hotel in Arusha, Arusha Airport, or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), marking the end of your unforgettable six-day safari.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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