3-Day Tarangire, Ndutu Calving & Crater Experience

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

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Experience: The Land of Giants

Depart Arusha in the morning for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its impressive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive through one of Tanzania's most scenic parks, where the Tarangire River attracts elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions, and an abundance of birdlife. After your safari, continue to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the journey to the southern Serengeti ecosystem.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

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:

Mvuli Lodge Ngorongoro

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Karatu – Ndutu

Experience: Witness the Great Migration Calving Season

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Ndutu Plains, the heart of the Great Migration calving season. From December to March, over half a million wildebeest calves are born here, attracting predators and creating one of Africa's most dramatic wildlife experiences.

Spend the afternoon exploring the plains, where you'll have opportunities to witness newborn wildebeest, vast herds of zebras and gazelles, and predators including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards. Every game drive is unique, offering unforgettable moments shaped by nature.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Olmorijo Camp (Ndutu)

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ndutu – Crater- Arusha

Experience: From the Calving Plains to the Crater's Wildlife Paradise

After an early breakfast, depart Ndutu and journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera for an unforgettable game drive in one of Africa's most wildlife-rich ecosystems. Search for the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, while encountering lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and an abundance of birdlife. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch at the famous Hippo Pool before ascending the crater in the afternoon. Continue your drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's remarkable calving season.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

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:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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