8-Day Calving Season Migration and Zanzibar Extension

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

Pick up from the airport

Welcome to Tanzania. On arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport you'll meet our company arranged driver for the transfer to your hotel at Arusha City. Arrival at “Mount Meru Hotel - Arusha” Our staff member will display your name on signboard. Upon arrival at your hotel get a chance for safari and other activities briefing.

Note: If you arrive in the early morning and have a few hours to rest at your hotel, you’ll later enjoy a guided Arusha town walking tour, including a visit to the vibrant Maasai Market and the renowned Tanzanite Museum, where you’ll discover the history and beauty of Tanzania’s rare gemstone.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

Mount Meru Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at your hotel and with packed lunches heading to Tarangire National Park. Set off for a full-day adventure to Tarangire National Park just about an hour’s drive from your hotel. Renowned for its vast elephant population and towering baobab trees, Tarangire offers a classic safari experience rich in both wildlife and scenery. During the dry season, the park hosts a spectacular migration of up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras, all drawn to the life-giving waters of the Tarangire River.

Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled with sightings of over 550 bird species, including rare and colorful residents such as the Ashy Starling, Yellow-collared Lovebird, and Rufous-tailed Weaver species found almost exclusively in this region.

After a rewarding day of wildlife viewing and scenic drives, return to Marera Valley Lodge in time for a relaxing dinner and a comfortable 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

Accommodation:

Marera Valley 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)

Karatu to Serengeti (Ndutu Area)

After breakfast, we set off toward Serengeti National Park (Ndutu Area), traveling through the lush highlands of the Karatu region and skirting the edge of the iconic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, take in stunning vistas from the Ngorongoro Crater rim, with an opportunity to stop for photos at one of its panoramic viewpoints.

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Ndutu area, located in the Southern Serengeti ecosystem at the border of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ndutu is the heart of the migration during calving season, when thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles give birth on the fertile plains. With so many newborns, predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are never far behind making for dramatic wildlife encounters. Its also one of the best places to spot the elusive leopard. Stop for bush lunch before proceeding with the game drive at Ndutu.

After a thrilling day of wildlife encounters, retreat to your lodge for dinner and a tranquil overnight stay.

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

Accommodation:

Kenzan Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive at Ndutu

After an early breakfast, set out with packed lunches and spend the day through immersed yourself in this extraordinary wildlife event. Expect to witness massive of wildebeest, Zebra and Gazelles giving birth to a new generation in this great and amazing park.

As you drive across the short grass plains, every year between December and March, the Ndutu area becomes the stage for one of the most touching and dramatic natural events in Africa the calving season. As the lush southern plains transform into a fertile grazing ground, over 500,000 wildebeest, along with thousands of zebras and gazelles, gather to give birth to the next generation. In just a few short weeks, hundreds of thousands of calves are born often up to 8,000 per day at the peak of the season. Stop for pic nick lunch before proceeding with the game drive.

Later after extensive game drive, heading back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Kenzan Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart from your Serengeti lodge and begin your scenic journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you leave the vast plains behind, enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti offering last glimpses of lions, elephants, giraffes, or even a chance encounter with a leopard or cheetah.

Descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro conservation Area supports a vast variety of animals as herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is its dense population of predators as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard. There after, stop for lunch before proceeding with our safari to Arusha airport (Via Maasai village for culture experience) for the flight to Zanzibar.

Upon at Zanzibar Airport arrival you'll be transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

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:

Tembo Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Stone Town & Spice Tour

After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in history and cultural. Walk in the footsteps of Arab Sultans as you explore the town winding alleys, bustling markets and historical landmarks. One of the highlights includes viewing Zanzibar’s iconic wooden doors renowned for their intricate carvings and unique architectural significance. Traditionally these doors were the first part of a home to be constructed, symbolizing the wealth and social status of the owner the more elaborate the door, the higher the prestige.

Stone Town tour ended in the early afternoon, after which you’ll continue your journey to the countryside to visit Zanzibar famous spice plantations. Here you’ll discover the island’s rich spice heritage and enjoy the fragrant aromas of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and more while learning about their traditional uses and significance in Swahili culture.
Later heading to Nungwi Village to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco

• Luxury resort located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Beach Relaxation

Start your day with a leisurely breakfast overlooking the sea, followed by a peaceful morning lounging by the pool or on a sunbed at the beach. The soft white sands and warm ocean breeze create the ideal setting for rest, reading, or simply doing nothing at all. Nungwi beach resort by turaco offers the perfect escape from the outside world.

Main Destination:

Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco

• Luxury resort located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Relaxation and Departure

After breakfast Check-out and transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your international flight home. This depends on your flight schedule time, As your unforgettable journey in Zanzibar comes to an end, we wish you a safe and pleasant journey back home, carrying with your memories that will last a lifetime.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

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.