5-Day Calving Season Safari with Sky Wanders Safari

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

Explore Tarangire National Park – Land of Giants

After breakfast in Arusha, begin your safari with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Famed for its towering baobabs and dense elephant populations, this park is a photographer’s dream. Keep your eyes peeled for lions lounging under acacia trees, herds of zebras and wildebeest near the river, and an impressive variety of birdlife. Pause midday for a picnic in the wild before continuing your game viewing into the late afternoon. After your adventure, head to your lodge in Karatu for a relaxing evening.

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

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

+7 Photos

+6 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Journey to Ndutu – Enter the Southern Serengeti

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting out towards the Ndutu region, nestled between the Serengeti and Ngorongoro ecosystems. As you descend from the lush Ngorongoro Highlands to the open plains, expect sightings of wildlife along the way. Arrive at your tented camp in time for an afternoon game drive, where you’ll witness the early stages of the calving season and spot lurking predators nearby. This area is teeming with life during this time of year—perfect for wildlife photography and intimate nature encounters.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

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

+4 Photos

+3 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

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

Witness Nature's Greatest Nursery

Spend an unforgettable day tracking the great herds across the Ndutu plains. This is the peak of the calving season, when tens of thousands of wildebeest give birth, often within hours of each other. Watch as newly born calves find their footing while predators like cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals wait in the shadows. Your experienced Sky Wanders guide will take you through the best areas to observe and capture this powerful spectacle. Return to camp in the evening for dinner under the stars.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive in a Prehistoric Paradise

After breakfast, drive to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, then descend 600 meters into this lush, wildlife-packed caldera. Known for its extraordinary biodiversity, the crater is home to the elusive black rhino, large lion prides, hippos, and flamingo-lined lakes. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the beauty of the crater floor before ascending to the rim and continuing to your lodge in Karatu for a peaceful 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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

+7 Photos

+6 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

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

Scenic Return to Arusha – Farewell from Sky Wanders Safaris

Savor your final safari morning with a relaxed breakfast before departing for Arusha. Stop along the way for a delicious farewell lunch at a local restaurant or lodge. Reflect on the incredible wildlife moments and unforgettable landscapes you’ve encountered. Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or your hotel, marking the end of your extraordinary Sky Wanders calving season adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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.