4-Day Ndutu Calving Season, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

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

Arusha to Tarangire NP

Your journey begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. After a delicious breakfast, you'll depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its stunning baobab trees and large elephant herds. The scenic drive will take you through the beautiful landscapes of Tanzania, providing glimpses of local life along the way. Upon arrival at Tarangire, embark on an exciting game drive to explore the park's diverse habitats and wildlife. Keep your camera ready as you search for lions, leopards, giraffes, and more amidst the savannah and acacia woodlands. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the park's natural beauty before continuing your safari adventure.

In the afternoon, you'll have more opportunities to spot wildlife as you traverse Tarangire's expansive plains. As the day draws to a close, head to your accommodation for dinner and a well-deserved rest as you reflect on the day's adventures.

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:

Country Lodge Karatu

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Transit to Southern Serengeti(Ndutu)

After breakfast, on the way to Serengeti, you will pass by the Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy the crater view before heading to your destination. Serengeti originates from the Maasai word "Siringitu" and means "endless plains".
The guide will pick you up early for a transfer game drive to Southern Serengeti / Ndutu. Upon arrival, embark on your first game drive, witnessing the great wildebeest migration and the calving season with thousands of newborns and predators on the hunt. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue exploring before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Kontiki Ndutu Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ndutu Area Gamedrive

Start with an early morning game drive to catch the predators in action and witness the active wildlife. The southern Serengeti or Ndutu regions transform into bustling nurseries where newborns take their first steps within minutes of birth. The lush green landscapes, nourished by seasonal rains, provide ample grazing for the herds, ensuring the newborns have a strong start. After a picnic lunch in the wild, continue your exploration as you exit heading to Ngorongoro to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro crater to Arusha

On the final day, you will drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast. Descend into the crater for a mid-morning game drive, exploring its diverse ecosystems and spotting various wildlife, including the Big Five. It's the world's largest inactive, intact volcanic caldera, formed millions of years ago and now teeming with diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinoceroses. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a scenic spot in the crater and continue the game drive in the early afternoon. Ascend from the crater and begin your drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening for your departure or an overnight stay.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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