4-Day Ndutu Calving Season

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

Tarangire National Park

The safari begins with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you'll embark on an extensive game drive. Your journey will focus on encountering the park's legendary large elephant herds and various other wildlife, all drawn to the life-giving Tarangire River. At the end of the day, you will travel to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the next day’s journey to the Serengeti.

About Tarangire National Park
Tarangire is a vast wilderness renowned for its immense elephant population and its stunning landscape of ancient baobab trees. The park's name comes from the Tarangire River, which flows through the park and is the primary source of water for wildlife during the dry season. It is a vital ecosystem that attracts a high concentration of animals, making it a spectacular location for a safari.

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:

Siafu Serenity Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey to the Ndutu Region

Today, the adventure continues with a drive from Karatu to the Ndutu region, situated at the border of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Serengeti. The journey itself is a game drive as you make your way towards your mobile migration camp. Upon arrival, you will immediately begin to explore the short-grass plains, seeking out the vast herds of wildebeest and zebra that gather here for the calving season.
The Ndutu Region
The Ndutu region is a key location for the Great Migration from December to March. This is when millions of wildebeest and zebra gather on the short-grass plains to give birth. This event draws a high concentration of predators, including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, all seeking out the vulnerable young. It is a time of immense drama and incredible photographic opportunities.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day in the Ndutu Region

This entire day is dedicated to a full-day game drive in the Ndutu region. With the wildebeest and zebra herds spread out across the plains, you'll have ample time to witness the calving season in full swing. Your guide will navigate the area, focusing on the interactions between predators and prey. You might see a lion hunt, a cheetah stalking a gazelle, or simply marvel at the sight of thousands of newborn calves taking their first steps.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater & Departure

The safari culminates with a drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend into the magnificent crater for an extensive game drive on the crater floor. This unique, self-contained ecosystem is home to a high concentration of wildlife, providing an unparalleled opportunity to spot the "Big Five" in one location. After an unforgettable game drive, you will ascend the crater wall and begin the journey back to Arusha for your departure.
Ngorongoro Crater
Often called "Africa's Garden of Eden," the Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. It is a natural wonder that hosts an astonishing density of wildlife, thriving in the permanent water sources and lush grasses of the crater floor. The unique geography of the crater walls creates a natural enclosure, ensuring a high probability of close-up wildlife encounters.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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