The Great Calving Adventure in Ndutu: A 5-Day Safari through Nature's Miracle

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Ndutu’s calving season, which usually lasts from January to March, is one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles in the Serengeti. In the lush grasslands of Ndutu, thousands of zebras, wildebeest, and other herbivores give birth to their young during this time. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas prey on the defenseless calves, while the newborns flourish in the rich, nutrient-dense grass lands. For wildlife enthusiasts, this season is an exciting spectacle due to the sheer volume of births and the dramatic interactions between predators and prey. During this safari, we’ll encounter stunning wildlife across a range of diverse landscapes. We’ll explore Ndutu, a breathtaking area teeming with wildlife, and the only nature reserve in Tanzania where off-road driving is permitted. This unique privilege allows us to get up close to the animals. Additionally, we’ll visit iconic locations such as the renowned Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Expect awe-inspiring landscapes and an incredible variety and abundance of wildlife at every turn.

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Short Itinerary;

Day 1; Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport & Overnight in Arusha.

Day 2; Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Day 3; Tarangire National Park (Karatu) – Serengeti National Park (Seronera)

Day 4; Serengeti National Park (Ndutu)

Day 5; Serengeti National Park- Ngorongoro Crater and a Journey to Arusha

Day 6; Materuni Waterfalls Trip & Dropp off at the Kilimanjaro International Airport

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Day 1; Arrival & Overnight in Arusha,

When you arrive at the airport, your personal guide from us will be there to greet you with a warm smile. As you travel to Arusha, unwind in your cozy safari car. The goal of the quick city tour is to help you adjust to the African environment and create a space for cross-cultural exchange, which will allow you to visit the Maasai market or other local markets to purchase the fruits of your choice. Your driver will drop you off at your preferred lodging later in the evening so you can rest and spend the night there accompanied with an incredible dinner. You might get your pre-safari briefing today; if not, it will happen early the following day.

Accommodation; The Green Mountain.

Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 2; Tarangire National Park,

Early in the morning post breakfast. We depart from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. The Park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it, this river notably known as the ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass and acacia woodlands. The Park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. The parks unique features include the presence of ancient baobab trees which also serves as a source of water to wild animals in the dry seasons, the herds of elephant dwells water on their barks. You will eat your packed lunch in the designated picnic sites before you head to your accommodation for dinner and overnight, you will check in to a midrange Tarangire Simba Lodge.

Accommodation; Farm Of Dream.

Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 3; Tarangire-Serengeti National Park,

Arise and shine! It’s a new bright day following this marvelous adventure, you will enjoy an early breakfast and set off to Serengeti National Park. You will have your game viewing drive to explore this incredible park. The Serengeti is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, but is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebras, wildebeest and antelope, the African big five animals are also present under this diverse park spoted by chance here and there. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. Apart from the migrating herds, we may see the predators, such as leopard, cheetah, and lion plying their rough trade. After a full day of a stunning experience, you will have a moment for lunch before you leave the bush heading to your favored accommodation for retirement, dinner and the night.

Accommodation; Sero Migration Camp.

Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 4; Central Serengeti National Park to Ndutu Area,

You will have an early breakfast and then depart to Central Serengeti (Ndutu). Along the drive, you will be able to spot giraffes, zebras, and other animals. Prepare to be amazed when you catch your first glimpse of the endless plains of the Serengeti. The Serengeti National Park is home to the great migration. It is also a world heritage site teeming with wildlife. In the afternoon we will be on our way to Ndutu Area, Ndutu is a very beautiful region and rich in wild animals. In addition, it is the only nature reserve in Tanzania where you are allowed to drive off-road. This allows you to get very close to the animals. Many predators are attracted during the calving season undertaking the area mainly from January to March. Also, predators like lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and hundreds of wild dogs’ roams over here in search of undefended young borns. Alternatively on this day you may choose to go for a ballon safari ride in the heart of Serengeti earlier in the morning an adventure of once in a life time as it provides you with a chance of witnessing the wild animals up close based on aerial perspective. You will eat your lunch in the designated picnic areas, while dinner and overnight will be at your camp where you spent the previous night, nourish your journey with the sound’s nature amidst the bush.

Accommodation; Sero Migration Camp.

Meals Planned; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 5; Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha,

Early morning post breakfast, we depart to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a crater tour. Upon your arrival you will adhere to the formalities then shortly you will descend to the 600m deep crater, where you will have an opportunity to spot the endangered black rhino and large families of lions, all of the African big five are also found within the crater base spoted here and there. The crater was formed when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. It is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve that is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. Later in the afternoon following our incredible lunch we will ascend out of the crater heading to Arusha from where our journey will come to an end. This safari package is suitable for those who needs to extend some moments of leisure in Arusha or in the Idyllic islands of Zanzibar after a moment of great events in the bush, alternatively you may choose to accommodate yourselves in Arusha for your onward journey back home on the next day, kindly adhere to your international flights schedule before requesting this safari itinerary!

Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation; On Request (kindly advise earlier)

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Pax Coast Per person
1pax 2,978
2pax 2,012
3pax 1,690
4pax 1,795
5pax 1,484
6pax 1,411
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This safari package includes;

  • Entrance/Park Fees (non-residents/guests)
  • All activities mentioned (unless those clearly labelled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-to-day description)
  • All accommodation as per itinerary unless clearly labelled as optional upgrade
  • Roundtrip airport transfer’8poll
  • A professional driver guide(s) as per your language’s preferences (mainly an English-speaking guide)
  • All transportation fees as mentioned unless clearly labelled as optional
  • Domestic flights charges (flight from Zanzibar-Serengeti National Park)
  • All taxes and VATs

This safari package excludes;

  • International flights to and from the client’s home country.
  • Additional accommodation or accommodation upgrade before or at the end of the tour
  • Personal items like souvenirs travel insurance, visa fees and the like
  • Government imposed or increase of taxes or park fees
  • Tipping as it’s a custom to tip our guides, this is personal thus excluded from the safari charges, it has to do with one’s self

TOUR DISCLAIMERS;

  • The exact order contents and rates of this tour is subjected to availability.
  • In case the recommended accommodation is fully booked we will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • We reserve the right to change the rates advertised by us without prior notice.
  • Rates includes a fixed budget for flights during this tour.
  • If flights cost more your quote will reflect this tour.

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