7-Day Photographic Calving Season Lodge Tour (Dec-April)

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by Rustic Safaris' professional driver guide or representative and take you straight to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation, have dinner and overnight. Your adventure will start on the following day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range 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

Early morning after breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, you will drive straight to Tarangire National Park which takes approximately 2.5 hours. Tarangire is characterized by a mix of grassy plains, acacia woodlands, and the signature baobab trees dotting the landscape. Tarangire is particularly famous for its large elephant population, and visitors can witness herds of these majestic creatures roaming freely. Other common sightings include giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, impalas, and various antelope species.

Tarangire National Park is a paradise for birdwatchers, boasting over 500 bird species.

You will have packed lunch boxes with you and will be served at a picnic site. After lunch, you will continue with your game-drive until later in the evening where you will drive to your lodge in Karatu for relaxation, dinner and 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

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Baghayo Garden Suites

• Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu to Ndutu Region

After breakfast at your accommodation in Karatu, you will drive straight to Ndutu region. The Ndutu region is situated in the southern part of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It is a crucial area for the Great Migration as it provides rich grazing grounds and is a calving ground for many herbivores.

The migration in Ndutu is closely tied to the seasonal rains, typically occurring between December and March.
During this time, large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and other ungulates move southward to graze on the fresh grasses.

Wildebeest and other herbivores give birth to their young during this period, taking advantage of the nutrient-rich grasses available.

In summary, the Ndutu Migration is a captivating natural event that showcases the intricate balance of life on the African savannah. Lunch will be served inside the park and after that, you will drive straight to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight. You will spend 4 nights in Ndutu region.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Safari Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu to Arusha

After breakfast at your accommodation, you will get ready and pack your luggage and devices before you drive back to Arusha which is the end of your incredible photographic tour with Rustic Safari.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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