4-Day Unforgettable Calving Season Experience

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

Tarangire National Park

Your adventure starts with a morning pick-up from Arusha, followed by a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. The park offers excellent wildlife viewing, including lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and numerous bird species. After a full day of game drives with a picnic lunch in the park, you will proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. This is the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s wild beauty and sets the tone for an unforgettable journey ahead.

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

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu area

After an early breakfast, you will depart for Ndutu, located in the southern plains between the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This region is the heart of the wildebeest calving season. Upon arrival, enjoy your first game drive in this remarkable landscape, where vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles roam freely. During this time, around 8,000 calves are born daily, creating thrilling predator-prey encounters. Lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are often nearby, hunting the vulnerable young. You will spend the night at a comfortable tented lodge close to the action.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu Area

Today is devoted to a full-day safari in Ndutu. The open plains provide excellent visibility, allowing you to witness thrilling predator chases, tender moments between mothers and calves, and rare sightings of elusive wildlife. With your expert guide, you will track animals, explore hidden areas, and may even witness a wildebeest giving birth—an unforgettable and moving experience. Optional visits to Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek offer superb birdwatching and peaceful photo opportunities. As the sun sets, you will return to your tented lodge for a warm meal and stories beneath the stars.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

On your final day, you’ll depart early for the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries. The crater floor offers a dense concentration of animals, including the Big Five —lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo – all within a stunning collapsed volcanic caldera. After a half-day game drive and picnic lunch inside the crater, you’ll begin the drive back to Arusha, bringing your unforgettable safari to an end.

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

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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