Duration
6 Days
Tour Type
Safari Tour
Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu Area & Ngorongoro

6 Days Wildebeest Migration (Calving Season)

Safari Overview

In this trip you will visit three safari parks and see wildlife up close from Lions, Leopards, cheetahs, Elephants, Rhinos, Hyenas, Zebras and many other species including birds.
This Ndutu Migration Safari during Calving tour has been designed specifically to focus on and to increase your chance to see the great Serengeti wildebeest migration. The Ndutu area in Southern Serengeti are the best locations for the months of December to March to witness thousands of wildebeest spread across the plains grazing on the rich short grass plains. Predator action is at its peak with great sightings of cheetah, lion, hyena and leopard and a very good chance to see adrenalin packed kills.
Your safari starts in Arusha and Ends in Arusha but we’re quite flexible with your pick-up location and we’ll provide you with a professional advice and tailor your trip accordingly.
During the safari, you will travel in a Land Cruiser or 4x4 Jeep with a pop-up roof, freezer (or cooler box), binoculars, battery charger and a professional, English-speaking guide. Complimentary drinks and water will be served during the game drives.

Included in the Price
  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
  • A professional driver guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All Taxes/VAT
Excluded in the Price
  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Gratuities/Tip to Safari Guides and Hotel Staff
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Alcohol drinks
  • Travel/baggage/Medical Insurance
  • Flying Doctors coverage
  • Any other item which is not mentioned in the “Inclusions” clause above.
Travel With Safari Jeep

Itinerary

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, you will meet your guide who will transport you to your first hotel. The rest of the day is yours to get acquainted with Arusha City as you wish!
Tomorrow morning your Tanzania safari will begin!

Accommodation: Kahawa House
Meal Plan: Dinner

Early morning, we depart straight to Serengeti National Park passing through Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at a built viewpoint that provides a near 180° view of the Ngorongoro crater. The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest National Park and it is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest; accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. Serengeti offers an exotic game-viewing experience in the whole of Africa giving you up-close look of the animals: great herds of Buffalo, smaller groups of Elephant and Giraffe, and thousands of Eland, Topi, Impala and Grant’s gazelle. Also Serengeti is known for its large number of predators including Lions, Leopards, Cheetah, Jackals & Hyenas

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast we depart for Ndutu area. Lake Ndutu area, situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes, however, the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife. During game drives at the right season between December and March, you will be able to see the fertile plains turn into calving grounds and nursery for the great migration. This season attracts hordes of predators preying on vulnerable young wildebeest. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game. The action-packed game drive will end in the early evening. You will now head towards your accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you. Ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day.

Accommodation: Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After our hearty breakfast, we head out to enjoy a full day game drive in the Ndutu region. We will endeavour to explore the range of different habitats found here that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes, and the world famous Serengeti short grass plains. We will see the awesome sight of the great thronging herds of wildebeest and zebra. Wildebeest calves can run minutes after they are born and within 3 days they are normally strong enough to keep up with the herd.
In the evening we head back to our camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Early morning after breakfast at around 6:30am, you will drive straight to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and will descend down to the crater which is 600m deep. The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtakingly a beautiful setting. It is one of the most beautiful natural wildlife safari sites in the world and an exceptional place to interact with people from the Maasai tribe. On reaching the crater’s edge, the 20 km diameter caldera opens up before you in all its stunning glory and you will descend into the crater on an adventurous trail.
This World Heritage Site is seasonally home to over 25,000 animals in including a wide range of birds’ species, hyenas and the endangered black rhino. Hot Lunch will be served at a picnic spot at the hippo pool and after that you will continue with your incredible game drive inside Ngorongoro crater. After further exploration inside the park, you will drive straight to your accommodation

Accommodation: Kitela Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast at around 6:30am, you will depart to Tarangire National Park. The park with its endless tree savannah including the impressive baobab trees and seasonal marshes is also home to the largest population of elephants in northern Tanzania. You are also likely to spot giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, gnus and other types of antelopes and gazelles. Your guide will open the roof of the vehicle for excellent wildlife viewing. Picnic lunch will be served at around 12:30pm at the picnic site and after that you will continue to explore this incredible park. In the late afternoon, you will drive straight to Arusha and then transferred to Kilimanjaro airport for your ongoing journey

Accommodation: No Accommodation
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch