12-Day Wildebeestcalvingseason Safari&Zanzibar (Midrange)

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

Tarangire National Park – Giants & Baobabs

After breakfast pick up from your hotel in Arusha, drive for two hours, your adventure begins with a game drive in Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds, towering baobabs, and diverse wildlife. Stay overnight at a comfortable lodge in Mto wa Mbu.

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:

Migombani Campsite

• 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti – Into the Heart of the Wild

After breakfast in the morning you will Drive or fly directly to Central Serengeti via the scenic and dramatic Ngorongoro conservation area where you’ll embark on an afternoon game drive in search of lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Stay inside the park in a midrange tented camp.

Main Destination:

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:

Tukaone Hembe Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ndutu – Enter the Calving Zone

Wake up inside the park, soon as you step out of your tent, you can already starting game drives, spend the morning exploring Serengeti’s vast plains before heading south to the Ndutu region, where thousands of wildebeest gather for calving season. Stay inside Ndutu Park at a midrange camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Gnu Ndutu Camp

• Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Southern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu – Witness the Wildebeest Calving Season

Taking advantage of waking inside the park to the sight of newborn wildebeest calves taking their first steps, while predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas lurk nearby. Enjoy full-day game drives in Ndutu’s open plains. Stay inside the park at the same camp.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Gnu Ndutu Camp

• Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) bordering Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Another Full Day in Ndutu – Calving & Predator Action

This is another full day dedicated to explore Ndutu regions for full wildebeest migrations, increasing your chances of witnessing wildebeest births and predator interactions. Your guide will take you to the best locations for wildlife sightings. Stay overnight at the same camp.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Gnu Ndutu Camp

• Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) bordering Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Eyasi – Wildlife Meets Culture

After breakfast, take en route game drives on your way to Ngorongoro crater, soon as you arrive by the crater rim, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO-listed wildlife paradise, where you’ll spot the Big Five, including rhinos. After a six-hour game drive, drive to Lake Eyasi for 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:

Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Experience

Spend the morning hunting with the Hadzabe communities and learning about their hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Visit the Datoga blacksmiths, who craft weapons and tools from metal. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha for an overnight stay at Greenside hotel.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Greenside Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly to Zanzibar – Begin Your Beach Retreat

After breakfast in your hotel in Arusha, pick up and drop off at Arusha airport, Take a morning flight from Arusha airport to Zanzibar airport, where you’ll transfer to a beautiful beachfront lodge in Jambiani beach. Leisure and relaxing by the pool or beach side.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

The Loop

• Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Jambiani Beach – Relax & Explore

Enjoy three full days in Jambiani, with optional activities such as:
🌊 Snorkeling & diving in crystal-clear waters
⛵ Sunset dhow cruises along the coast
🍹 Luxury beachfront dining & cocktails
🐬 Swimming with dolphins in Kizimkazi
🌴 Exploring Jozani Forest for Red Colobus monkeys.

Main Destination:

Jambiani (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

The Loop

• Mid-range resort located in Jambiani (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure – End of a Perfect Safari & Beach Adventure

Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home, ending your unforgettable calving season safari and beach getaway.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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