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The Great Wildebeest Calving Migration safari is specially designed to follow the Great Serengeti Wildebeest migration during the calving season from December to April. This safari covers the Lake Ndutu area, as well as the southern and central regions of Serengeti National Park, where the majority of the wildebeest are typically found. A visit to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater is also included.
The southern Serengeti and Ndutu areas in Tanzania are prime locations in January, February, and March to witness thousands of wildebeest spread across the plains, grazing on the rich short grass. Predator activity is at its peak, with exciting sightings of cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and leopards, offering a good chance to witness adrenaline-packed hunts.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Driving time to the park: 4 hours
Time in the park: 8 hours
Meal: Full board accommodation
Leave your hotel at 06:00 am and transfer to Tarangire National Park via Arusha. The drive takes approximately 4 hours to reach the park gate. You’ll spend around 7 hours within the park, renowned for its large elephant population and giant baobab trees. Other animals like giraffes, antelopes, lions, and cheetahs can also be spotted. At 05:00 pm, you’ll leave the park and head to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Ndutu Area
Driving time to the park: 4 hours
Time in the park: 8 hours
Accommodation: Camping/Mid-range/Luxury lodge
Meals: Full board accommodation
Still mesmerized by the previous day’s wildlife sightings, today offers another chance to experience this beautiful spectacle. The Ndutu region is part of the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive, following the calving and migration. From January to March, witness the fertile plains transform into calving grounds and nurseries for the great migration.
Main Destination: Ndutu Area
Time in the park: Full day
Accommodation: Camping/Mid-range/Luxury lodge
Meals: Full board accommodation
Spend the day in Ndutu, searching for calving wildebeest and visiting Lake Ndutu. Although the lake is alkaline, its water is drinkable and consumed by a variety of local wildlife. From December to April, the short-grass plains are usually teeming with elephants, birds, and resident game
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Time in the park: Full day
Accommodation: Camping/Mid-range/Luxury lodge
Meals: Full board accommodation
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in the Ndutu area, exploring swamps, woodland, soda lakes, and the renowned Serengeti short grass plains. Observe herds of wildebeest and zebras, especially from February to March when the majority of wildebeest calves are born. Continue game viewing while heading to Central/Eastern Serengeti for dinner and overnight.
The vast plains provide little cover, making young calves easy prey for predators. Wildebeest calves can run minutes after birth and within three days, they can keep up with the herd.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Time in the park: Full day
Accommodation: Camping/Mid-range/Luxury lodge
Meals: Full board accommodation
Spend a full day in the Serengeti. Enjoy a morning game drive, relax in the afternoon, and head out again in the evening.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Time in the park: 6-8 hours
Accommodation: Camping/Mid-range/Luxury lodge
Meals: Full board accommodation
Today includes another half-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, known for its healthy population of resident wildlife, especially the "big five."
Lion: The Serengeti is believed to have the largest lion population in Africa, thanks to an abundance of prey species, with over 3,000 lions in the ecosystem.
African Leopard: These reclusive predators are often seen in the Seronera region but are present throughout the park, with a population of around 1,000.
African Elephant: Herds are recovering from poaching lows in the 1980s and are primarily found in the northern regions of the park.
African Buffalo: Considered the most dangerous of the big five, they are known for ambushing hunters and causing fatalities.
Rhinoceros: Both black and white rhinos can be found here, with the black rhino whose critically endangered.
After 6 hours in the park, start your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Driving time to the park: 45 minutes
Time in the park: 7 hours
Accommodation: Camping/Mid-range/Luxury lodge
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, head to Ngorongoro for a morning game drive inside the Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern Rift Valley, with the Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. The NCA conserves wildlife and natural resources while safeguarding the interests of indigenous people and promoting tourism. After exploring, check out the permit and begin your journey back to Moshi, Arusha, or the airport.
Additional Tips:
Camping: Budget-friendly option, perfect for adventure seekers.
Mid-Range Lodges: Comfortable and affordable accommodations.
Luxury Lodges: Indulge in luxurious accommodations with stunning views.
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$3,100 Per Person |
$2,350 Per Person |
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$1,850 Per Person |
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$3,850 Per Person |
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$3,250 Per Person |
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$4,250 Per Person |
$3,950 Per Person |
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