8-Day Ngorongoro- Serengeti Ndutu Wildebeest Calving

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

Arrivals - Kilimanjaro International Airport| Tanzania

Arrive in Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer directly to Arusha for check in to your comfortable and cozy lodge conveniently located in the suburbs of Arusha and relax, have enough rest in preparation for morning drive to Tarangire National Park.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Airport Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Arusha Airport

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park| Fall in Love with the Wild Landscape

Tarangire National Park, where open grasslands, acacia trees and the Tarangire River paint a perfect wild landscape. Enjoy a full day game drive in search of elands, oryxes, wildebeests and zebras as well as the park’s large elephant population. Keep your eyes trained for hartebeests, gazelles and exotic birds like the bateleur and martial eagle. Your local expert driver-guide draws on years of experience in the bush to locate the best wildlife-viewing opportunities right as they happen. This evening, you may choose an optional game drive by moonlight (at an additional cost). As dusk falls, relax in the comfort of your safari vehicle as you venture into the park, as it is transformed by night. Among the species you may encounter are an African wildcat or the elusive leopard, or you may feel the round eyes of a bush baby peering down at you. With specialized lighting, look for lions and hyenas, as well as smaller creatures such as spotted servals, bat-eared foxes and owls.

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:

Tarangire Simba Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park| Searching the Vast Plains

Early morning drive to Seronera and transfer to your accommodation for check-in. Hidden deep in the central Serengeti, along the Nyabogati River, you’ll be submerged in the wild for a truly unforgettable experience in a nature inspired location. Spend the rest of the evening at ease with a hot sumptuous dinner.

Main Destination:

Central 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:

Into Wild Africa Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park| Shelter of The Big Five

Dictated by the changing climate patterns and the unpredictable nature of wild animals, herds of wildebeests and zebras move through the Serengeti in search of grass and water as part of the year-round Great Migration cycle. Venture out on morning and afternoon game drives in the protected Serengeti refuge, where flowing rivers support a plethora of species. In addition to the Big Five (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos), keep your camera handy for sights such as a cheetah bolting after a fleet Thomson’s gazelle. Enjoy ideal game viewing, as your highly experienced driver-guide strives continually to keep you in the heart of the action. Dine out and retire into a rich sky of stargazing.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Into Wild Africa Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Northern Ngorongoro - South Serengeti| Ndutu Wildebeest Calving

Check into your accommodation located in the Ndutu Big Marsh region of the Serengeti habitat, in the southern portion of the Serengeti and Northern Ngorongoro. Wildebeest calving occurs from late January to mid-March on these vast plains near Ndutu, when more than 80% with over half a million wildebeest born within a two- to three-week period. Never far away are the carnivores. Lion, hyena, leopard, cheetah and lesser predators await the annual calving with eager anticipation. While wildebeest calves are champions at getting up and running with the herds within minutes of being born, this doesn’t ensure that opportunistic predators aren’t looking for a way to make a meal of the vulnerable and the weak. However, an easy meal is no guarantee! Wildebeest mothers instinctively give birth on the shorter grass plains where approaching predators are easily spotted. Other mothers join in to form a protective barricade around the calves to ensure they have the greatest chance of survival.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Northern Ngorongoro - South Serengeti| Ndutu Wildebeest Calving

Check into your accommodation located in the Ndutu Big Marsh region of the Serengeti habitat, in the southern portion of the Serengeti and Northern Ngorongoro. Wildebeest calving occurs from late January to mid-March on these vast plains near Ndutu, when more than 80% with over half a million wildebeest born within a two- to three-week period. Never far away are the carnivores. Lion, hyena, leopard, cheetah and lesser predators await the annual calving with eager anticipation. While wildebeest calves are champions at getting up and running with the herds within minutes of being born, this doesn’t ensure that opportunistic predators aren’t looking for a way to make a meal of the vulnerable and the weak. However, an easy meal is no guarantee! Wildebeest mothers instinctively give birth on the shorter grass plains where approaching predators are easily spotted. Other mothers join in to form a protective barricade around the calves to ensure they have the greatest chance of survival.

Main Destination:

Southern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater| Explore a Natural Wildlife Haven

Arrive at the natural amphitheater of Ngorongoro Crater, a 2,000-foot-deep caldera. A fascinating microcosm of East African wildlife — including buffalo, flamingos, lions and leopards – resides inside along your game drive. Climb the outer wall, passing through dense vegetation until a breathtaking view across the crater floor appears. Arrive at your lodge, a rustic, old-fashioned charm with a modern exotic touch. Relax on the balcony to view the natural wonderland.

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:

Rhino Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Highlands| Maasai Cultural Experience| Evening Departure Kilimanjaro Airport

Set out on your way to Kilimanjaro International Airport and cross the Great Rift Valley, a short visit to the local market in Mto wa Mbu, where stalls brim with vibrant local produce. Then, see the village from a different perspective as you ride on a tuk-tuk, viewing the local community and rice fields as you go. Proceed to the airport in time for your evening flight back home.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

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.