4-Day Calving Season Highlights - Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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

Transfer to Southern Serengeti

After breakfast your guide will meet you at your Arusha accommodation and you will transfer to the Serengeti - a long road transfer through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Conservancy. Will offer incredible views of Ngorongoro Crater, the great rift valley, Masai Boma and wildlife along the way. Arrive in the Southern region in the afternoon, this region of the Serengeti is special in that there are few formal roads and therefore off roading is allowed and expected! A true wild experience is to be expected! Spend the rest of the day doing a game drive and exploring the region before retiring to your camp for the evening - located right in the heart of the bush!

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive Southern Serengeti

‍Enjoy a full day exploring and game driving in the Southern region of the Serengeti also referred to as 'Ndutu'. With a mix of vast short grass plains and wooded areas there is much to see here. The plains will be lively with action as millions of wildebeest and zebra arrive here to graze - and with the arrival of herbivores the big cats come out for a feast!
Ndutu is most famous for the Great Migration, specifically the calving season from December to March. T
his natural phenomenon attracts thousands of wildebeests and zebras, followed by predators, offering spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. The area's ecosystem supports a variety of wildlife, including endangered and vulnerable species. It's a haven for big cats like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, and is also home to a rich diversity of birdlife. Ndutu's significance extends to its role in research and education, providing valuable insights into wildlife behaviors and ecosystem dynamics.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Kontiki Ndutu Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater

After a final morning game drive in the Southern Serengeti you will transfer back towards to Ngorongoro Highlands. Arriving at the Ngorongoro Crater rim around lunch time you will descend to the crater floor for a game drive and to explore the incredible wildlife haven!
Considered a Natural Wonder of the world - the largest intact caldera. The floor spans 264km squared. Once an active volcano that collapsed on itself it is one of the best places in Tanzania to spot the ‘ BIG 5’. The sides of the caldera reach 2,000 feet and the floor of the crater is home to a freshwater lake, saltwater lake and many animals including: water buffalo, lion, rhino and elephants. After your game drive ascend the crater rim and transfer to your accommodation in nearby Karatu.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Free Day/ Transfer to Arusha

Depending on final day travel plans/onward travel - on this day you can partake in some Karatu area activities - for an additional expense - such as visiting a local community, Lake Manyara biking tour etc. After check out enjoy some shops/stores in Karatu before transferring to Arusha for overnight or onward travel.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.