Wildebeest Calving Season Safari

Duration:

8 days

Destinations:

Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park

Trip highlight

Experience the wonders of Northern Tanzania’s parks with this exciting safari itinerary! Witness the breathtaking Great Migration during the calving season in the Ndutu Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a prime location for wildlife enthusiasts. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing in Southern Serengeti National Park, where over 500,000 wildebeest calves are born each year. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife that make Tanzania a top safari destination. 

Day to day description

Day 1: Arrival/ Transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our expert Tanzania safari guide will greet you and transfer you to Arusha, just a short 1.5-hour drive away. 

During the drive, keep an eye out for views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and feel free to ask your driver to stop if you’d like to explore any interesting sights along the way. Once you reach your Arusha hotel, you’ll check in and have time to unwind and enjoy the local atmosphere. After settling in, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner to kick off your Tanzania safari adventure.

Main destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel or Similar 

kibo palace hotel
kibo palace hotel

After breakfast, you’ll set off for a thrilling day in Tarangire National Park, known as Tanzania’s elephant headquarters, with a picnic lunch in tow. This incredible park is home to over 500 bird species and offers rewarding big game viewing, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and more. 

The Tarangire River attracts a variety of wildlife, providing great opportunities to spot hippos, buffaloes, and possibly even leopards and cheetahs. After a full day of exploring Tarangire’s wildlife, you’ll drive to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House or Similar 

Ngorongoro Farm House
farm house ngorongoro

Begin your day with a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll pass lush rainforests teeming with wildlife like baboons, monkeys, and buffaloes. As you enter the Serengeti National Park, be greeted by vast, endless plains where herds of wildebeests, zebras, and impalas roam freely. 

After checking in and enjoying a delicious lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive to explore this iconic ecosystem, known for its abundant wildlife. As the sun sets over the Serengeti, you’ll return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay, taking in the breathtaking views along the way.

Main destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp or Similar 

Moyo Tented Camp2
Moyo Tented Camp

After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive through the iconic Serengeti National Park, exploring diverse landscapes from vast open plains to the kopjes, volcanic rocky outcrops that shelter a variety of wildlife. 

The Serengeti is renowned for the Great Migration, where you may encounter predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and other smaller predators. Enjoy a scenic lunch at one of the designated picnic sites, offering panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness. After a day of unforgettable game viewing, return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the thrilling wildlife experiences.

Main destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp or Similar 

moyo serengeti tent
moyo rooms

After an early departure for a morning game drive, witness the vibrant savannah as predators like cheetahs and lions come to life, hunting in the cool morning air. Enjoy a delicious bush breakfast while watching the stunning sunrise over the Serengeti. 

Later, head towards Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the spectacular annual Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras, along with other wildlife like giraffes, lions, and cheetahs. Explore Lake Ndutu, an alkaline lake attracting diverse wildlife, before returning to Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, concluding a day filled with exceptional game viewing in one of Tanzania’s most renowned wildlife destinations.

Main destination: Ngorongoro (Ndutu)
Accommodation: Lake Masek Tented Lodge or Similar 

Lake Masek Tented Lodge
lake masek tented

After breakfast, embark on a full day game drive in the Ngorongoro Ndutu area, following the Great Migration during calving season, when herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles are giving birth. Explore the shores of Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, witnessing the birth of nearly half a million wildebeest calves, attracting hungry predators and offering opportunities for live kills. 

The lush grasslands provide cover and vital nutrients for the newborns, who quickly gain strength to join the herds. After a thrilling day of wildlife viewing, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay in Tanzania’s wildlife-rich landscapes.

Main destination: Ngorongoro (Ndutu)
Accommodation: Lake Masek Tented Lodge or Similar 

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Ngorongoro Crater, a stunning volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife. Descend into this self-sustaining ecosystem, where you’ll enjoy a game drive in search of the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. 

Visit Lake Magadi, known for its vibrant populations of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds, offering exceptional birdwatching opportunities. After a day of exploration in Ngorongoro Crater, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in this incredible Tanzania safari destination.

Main destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House or Similar 

Ngorongoro Farm
ngorongoro farm

Today marks the end of your Tanzania safari adventure as you head towards Arusha. Keep your cameras ready to capture any last-minute wildlife sightings along the way. 

Upon arrival in Arusha, enjoy a relaxing lunch at the Arusha Coffee Lodge before taking some time to unwind. Afterward, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home, leaving with unforgettable memories of your Tanzania wildlife experience.

The price includes

  • All meals and accommodations during the entire tour
  • Park fees for all national parks
  • 4 X 4 safari land cruiser with pop up roof
  • Experienced safari guide (who speaks good English, Spanish, French or German)
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Unlimited mineral water on safari
  • All government taxes

The price Excludes

  • International Flights
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks at the lodges
  • Tanzanian Visa
  • Personal Belongings/items
  • Any other things not mentioned above
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