4-Day, 3-Night Great Migration Calving Season Safari
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Price:
$1550.00
Duration
4 Days
People:
21
Tour Overview
This four-day safari explores some of Northern Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife destinations during the Great Migration calving season. Visit Lake Manyara National Park, the Ndutu plains in Southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
From December to March, enormous herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles gather on the nutrient-rich grasslands of Ndutu. February is generally the peak calving period, when thousands of wildebeest calves are born, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas.
Travel in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional safari driver-guide. Mineral water is provided in the vehicle, and the itinerary includes exciting early-morning game drives.
What Included
All accommodation (as per itinerary)
All meals (as specified)
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking guide
Park entrance and conservation fees
Bottled water during safari
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
Game drives as per itinerary
Not included
International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari)
Government-imposed tax increases
Tour Amenities
Photography Safari
Picnic Lunch
Wilderness Camping
Wildlife Watching
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, your safari driver-guide will collect you from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch boxes.Enjoy a full-day game drive through this diverse and scenic park. Lake Manyara combines alkaline lake, groundwater forest, open grassland and acacia woodland. Look out for elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, flamingos, primates, reptiles and a variety of birdlife.The park is particularly famous for its tree-climbing lions, often seen resting in the branches of acacia trees.After the game drive, continue to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge Meal plan: Full boardDay 2: Lake Manyara to Southern Serengeti and Ndutu
After breakfast, depart Lake Manyara and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel across the Ngorongoro Highlands towards the Ndutu plains in Southern Serengeti, enjoying the changing landscapes and wildlife opportunities along the way.On arrival in Ndutu, begin your game drive with special attention to the Great Migration herds. During the calving season, the open plains attract vast numbers of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles, along with predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas.After game viewing, proceed to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.Accommodation: Sero Tented Camp Meal plan: Full boardDay 3: Ndutu game drive, then transfer to Karatu
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Ndutu area. The migration herds gather around Lake Ndutu and the surrounding plains from December to March, drawn by fresh grazing after seasonal rains.February is usually the heart of the wildebeest calving season, creating exceptional opportunities to see newborn calves and the predators that follow the herds. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive.In the late afternoon, depart Ndutu and travel to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge Meal plan: Full boardDay 4: Ngorongoro Crater, then return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife areas, the Ngorongoro Crater was formed when a giant volcano collapsed millions of years ago. It is approximately 610 metres deep and covers about 260 square kilometres.The crater floor has a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, buffaloes, lions, hyenas and more than 500 bird species. With luck, you may spot the endangered black rhino.In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.



