8 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Calving Safari Itinerary

Tanzania safari packages

Tour code: BTA 08 WMCS

Day 1:

Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha

 A staff member of Back to Africa Safaris will meet you at Kilimanjaro international airport and transfer to Planet Lodge or Ilboru Safari lodge in Arusha. Later our safari manager will come for detailed safari briefing & leave you to enjoy lodge facilities before dinner & overnight.

• Dinner & breakfast included
• Overnight at Planet Lodge or Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha

Day 2:

Arusha Tarangire National Park

As you possibly had a long flight to Africa we usually recommend easy start while also reducing the distances therefore, after breakfast at your lodge you will drive to Tarangire National Park. The driving is via Arusha city just in case of any last minute purchase or changing money, then drive across Masai steppe & along many village all the way to the gate. After registration at the gate you will start you first game of your safari in the African wilderness.

Tarangire park is famous for its huge baobab trees & larger elephant population, the varied habitats in this park supports larger number of animal & bird species which include the threes rare species of Great Kudu, Fringed-Eared Oryx & the Ash staling. You may also expect to spot lions, cheetahs, giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo, hippos, warthogs, gazelles, dikdiks, the rare long necked gerenuks and others. Late in the afternoon drive to Marera Valley Lodge for dinner and overnight. On the way you will have a brief stop for sunset & washroom at Lake Manyara view point which is at the edge of the Great East African Reft Valley.

• All meals included. Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
• Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge near Karatu town

Day 3:

Tarangire – Ndutu Plains/South Serengeti

Breakfast at the lodge depart for Ndutu plains for the Wildebest Migration calving safari in Southern Serengeti. The driving is via beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu & many villages, you will have a brief stop at the Loduare Main Gate for check into Ngorongoro Conservation Area, after you will drive up to Ngorongoro crater view point for some nice pictures and stunning views of the crater floor from the rim. You will then drive further to Lake Ndutu area where the action takes place during the months of December through March. Packed lunch will be served in one of the picnic site, after lunch & some rest embark on your afternoon game drive searching for big cats, big herds of wildebeest migration & the actions. Late Afternoon drive to Ndutu Safari Lodge or Serengeti Savannah Ndutu Camp for dinner & overnight. Other camps also available depending on your budget and preference

• All meals included. Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
• Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge or Serengeti Savannah Ndutu Camp.

Day 4 – 5:

Full Day Ndutu Plains Calving Safari

Spend 2 full days of game drive at Ndutu plains within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ndutu plains is where it all happens in the month of January to March as the wildebeests Migration give birth to thousands of young calves every day. At Ndutu plains with the green pastures during this time of the year and the rich mineral soils that the herds adore you are sure to see the thousands of wildebeests accompanied by zebras, and gazelles spread along vast areas, as well as have the rare chance to witness some real wildlife action as the predators engage the herds and try to snatch their loved newly born foals.

Walking safari with an armed range is also an optional activity that you can enjoy at Ndutu, and you only need to ask your diver to arrange that. Accompanied by an armed ranger you will see animals at close range while listening to the lectures offered by the trained naturalists and rangers. Ndutu is also an amazing place to be for the avid bird watchers with 400 recorded resident and migratory bird species recorded. Late afternoon return back to your lodge /camp for dinner & overnight.

• All meals included. Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
• Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge or Serengeti Savannah Ndutu Camp

Day 6:

Central Serengeti National Park

It worth a visit to central Serengeti National Park around Seronera River one of the permanent water source in the park which support larger wildlife especially during the dry season. Many bird species, big cats & other animals can be seen along the river & kopjes. You can visit Seronera visitors centers for some momentary the Great Serengeti National Park. Later in the afternoon drive to Kisura Serengeti Camp or Kati Kati Tented Camp for dinner & overnight.

• All meals included. Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
• Overnight at to Kenzan Tented Camp or Kati Kati Tented Camp at Central Serengeti

Day 7:

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

On this day the Wildebeest Migration Calving Safari package takes you to The Ngorongoro Crater. After early morning breakfast, check out of the lodge & start your en-route game drive towards Ngorongoro Crater, check out & into Ngorongoro side at Naabi Hills Gate and drive to Seneto gate where you will descend over 600 meters high walls into the crater floor for a full day of Game drives. Ngorongoro Crater the world nature wander was formed some 3 million years ago due to some external forces inside earth crust. After eruption it sank down at the middle & form a huge caldera left over 600 meters high walls.

Supported by yearly around water supply the crater estimated to supports over 20000 animals roaming around in such small area of about 29 Kilometers across. The Crater offers the last chance to clock the Big five with the best chance to spot the black rhinos and leopards, you may also expect to spot lion, hyenas, cheetahs, Jackals, eland, African elephant, buffalo, warthog & hippos at their pool located at the middle of the crater. Late afternoon ascend up the Crater rim for overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or drive out of the Conservation Area for an overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House or Farm House Valley at Karatu nearby.

• All meals included. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
• Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge at the Crater rim or Ngorongoro Farm House or Farm House Valley near to Karatu town.

Day 8:

Ngorongro – Arusha – Departure

Breakfast at your lodge then drive back to Arusha where your safari ends. At Arusha you can be dropped at Arusha Airport for a flight to Zanzibar or transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.

Breakfast & Lunch included

All accommodation subjected to availability.

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Please note: We can arrange a flight for you to Zanzibar as well as the transfers and accommodation at the Island of Zanzibar. We can as well assist you to book any connection flight like to Dar es Salaam or Nairobi in Kenya.

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Serengeti Wildebeests Migration Calving Safari Prices Including VAT

A Group of 2 Persons – US$ 3,075 per person sharing (Double room or Twin room)

A Group of 4 Persons – US$ 2,555 per person sharing (2 double rooms or Twin rooms)

A Group of 6 Persons – US$ 2,415 per person sharing (3 double rooms or Twin rooms)

Single Traveler – Ask for price

Group of more than 6 Travelers – Ask for price

Children Prices depend on Age of the child and room configuration.

We can customize the program according to your interests and budget.

The Price includes:-

All transfers in private car

07 days 6 nights private Tanzania safari for 02 – 06 persons

Transport and wildlife game viewing in a modified 4WD safari Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch

Services of a professional & well experienced local English speaking safari driver guide

All wildlife reserve entry fees & concession fees

All game drives as per itinerary

03 x 0.5 l mineral water per person / day during game drives

01 x HB at Ilboru Safari Lodge (or similar) in Arusha

06 x FB at safari lodges or tented camps as per itinerary

Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority

The Price does not include:-

International Flights

Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure

All items of a personal nature

Drinks and beverages in lodges

Travel insurance if needed

Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff (please tip separately)

Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)

Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (589 US$ per person), including concession fees

Walking safari at Ndutu Plains (but can be arranged on the spot)

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