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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Depart Arusha in the morning and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its lush groundwater forests, diverse birdlife, and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a leisurely game drive along the lake’s edge, where flamingos and hippos gather. Break for a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon exploration of Manyara’s scenic cliffs and woodlands. In the late afternoon, exit the park and travel toward the Ngorongoro highlands, overnighting at a lodge or tented camp near Karatu.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Siafu Serenity Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Ngorongoro Highlands to Ndutu

Ngorongoro Highlands to Ndutu

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at viewpoints to admire sweeping crater vistas. Descend toward Ndutu, arriving by mid-afternoon for your first taste of the calving herds spread across the vast green plains. Settle into your comfortable lodge or mobile camp, enjoy dinner, and soak up the magic of the Serengeti under a starlit sky.

Main Destination:
Southern 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
Accommodation:
Kenzan Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Ndutu Calving Action

Ndutu Calving Action

Spend a full day on game drives across Ndutu’s short-grass plains. This is prime calving territory, where wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles give birth in staggering numbers. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are never far away. Your guide will take you off the main tracks for intimate wildlife encounters and photography opportunities.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Kenzan Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Southern Serengeti Exploration

Southern Serengeti Exploration

Continue your safari adventure in the Southern Serengeti. Follow the herds as they graze and migrate, visit seasonal lakes for birdwatching, or explore quieter valleys such as Kusini. With fewer vehicles in these areas, you’ll enjoy peaceful, exclusive wildlife viewing. Return to your camp for dinner and storytelling around the fire.

Main Destination:
Southern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kenzan Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ndutu to Arusha

Ndutu to Arusha

Enjoy an early morning game drive to capture the Serengeti’s golden sunrise and perhaps a final predator sighting. After breakfast, begin your journey back through the Ngorongoro highlands and Karatu countryside, stopping for scenic views or local crafts. Arrive in Arusha by late afternoon, concluding your unforgettable calving season safari.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Oldbeast Vacations, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.