6-Day Ndutu Calving Season Experience Mid-Range

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon your arrival in Arusha, you'll be warmly greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in. You'll take some time to unwind after your journey. If you wish, you can explore the vibrant city of Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s renowned safari destinations. In the evening, you'll enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel, where you'll have the opportunity to meet your fellow travelers and discuss the exciting adventures that lie ahead. Rest well and prepare for the start of your safari tour the following day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Arusha (Standard Room)

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of game driving, exploring its diverse habitats and rich birdlife. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of your vehicle, featuring soup, bread rolls, a main dish, fruit salad, and a choice of wine, tea, or coffee.

You will continue your game drive to observe the park's renowned tree-climbing lions and majestic tusked elephants. In the evening, you'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. You might even spot up to 100 of the park’s 400 bird species in just one day.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu

After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti South in the Ndutu area for a full day of exhilarating game driving among the vast herds of wildebeest. You'll enjoy a hot lunch at a scenic spot, featuring soup, bread rolls, a main dish, fruit salad, and a choice of wine, tea, or coffee.

You'll explore the diverse landscapes of the Serengeti, including swamps, woodlands, and the short-grass plains. In February, you'll witness the dramatic calving season, where newborn wildebeest must quickly adapt to the open grasslands and keep pace with the herd. You'll return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu

After breakfast, you'll depart for Serengeti South in the Ndutu area for a full day of exhilarating game driving among the vast herds of wildebeest. You'll enjoy a hot lunch at a scenic spot, featuring soup, bread rolls, a main dish, fruit salad, and a choice of wine, tea, or coffee.

You'll explore the diverse landscapes of the Serengeti, including swamps, woodlands, and the short-grass plains. In February, you'll witness the dramatic calving season, where newborn wildebeest must quickly adapt to the open grasslands and keep pace with the herd. You will return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu

After breakfast at the camp, you will embark on a thrilling game drive in the Ndutu area, exploring the grassy plains and woodlands as you track the vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. You'll witness the dramatic calving scene, with newborn calves and predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas in action.

You'll enjoy a hot lunch under the shade of an acacia tree, featuring soup, bread rolls, a main dish, fruit salad, and a choice of wine, tea, or coffee. You'll continue your game drive into the evening before traveling to Ngorongoro for a delicious dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will embark on a journey to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game driving. You'll enjoy a hot lunch in the shade of your vehicle, featuring soup, bread rolls, a main dish, fruit salad, and a choice of wine, tea, or coffee.

You will spend the day exploring the crater’s breathtaking landscapes, including the shallow alkaline Lake Magadi, renowned for its flamingos, hippos, and other water birds. In the late afternoon, you'll return to Arusha for your transfer to the airport. The Ngorongoro Crater, a majestic caldera, will undoubtedly be a highlight of your safari adventure.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

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.