7 Days – The Great Wildebeest Migration Calving Safari

TOUR DETAILS

7 DAYS THE GREAT WILDEBEEST MIGRATION CALVING SAFARI

The Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Safari has been designed specifically to focus on following the Great Serengeti Wildebeest migration during calving from December to April. The areas to be covered are Lake Ndutu area, as well as the Southern and Central areas of Serengeti National Park where the majority of the wildebeest are usually found. A visit to the world famous Ngorongoro Crater is part of this safari as well.

The Southern Serengeti and Ndutu areas in Tanzania are the best locations for the months of January, February and 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.

Highlights: Tarangire, Ndutu Area, Ngorongoro, Serengeti,
Accommodations: Midrange Accommodation
Level Group Size: Max 6 people in a car — guarantee departure.

DURATION

7 Day(s)

PLACES TO VISIT

Tarangire, Ndutu Area, Ngorongoro, Serengeti.

INCLUSIONS

Park fees
Conservation Fees
All activities (unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water on all days

EXCLUSIONS

International flights
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Travel insurance and medical repatriation
Items of a personal nature
Tips

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Arrival in Arusha

A staff member of unbelievable Africa will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). From here, you will be driven to a hotel in Arusha and brief you on your upcoming safari. Enjoy a restful night before beginning your adventure tomorrow!

Arusha, also known as “A” Town by the locals, is situated at the foot of Mount Meru, Africa’s 5th highest mountain. The altitude gives the city a pleasant climate and lush green environment. Arusha is not a particularly attractive city in itself and is regarded by many visitors as little more than a necessary stopover before their safari starts in earnest. However, the natural charm of the Tanzanians and the buzz of a fast-growing city mean that Arusha has plenty to offer for those who are prepared to see beyond their air-conditioned safari trucks and satellite-TV equipped hotel rooms.

Meals: B

Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel

DAY 2

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we’ll drive to Tarangire National Park. We’ll have some game viewing in the park to maximize your chances of more wildlife viewing. Before sunset, we’ll drive to a small town of Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Tarangire is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania after Ruaha, Serengeti, Mikumi, Katavi and Mkomazi. Activities will include a wildlife game drive where you can see pythons climb trees if your lucky, as well as lions and leopards among others. For the bird lovers, keep an eye for the screeching flocks of colorful yellow-collared lovebirds, and the somewhat drabber rufous-tailed weaver and ashy starling. These are all endemic to Me dry savannah of north-central Tanzania.

Meals: B L D

Accommodation: Pamoja Africa Lodge

DAY 3

Tarangire – Ndutu Area

After breakfast we will head to the Lake Ndutu area, situated in the northern parts of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Part of the southern Serengeti eco-system, Lake Ndutu is alkaline like most of the other rift valley lakes, however, the water is still drinkable and useful to a wide array of local wildlife.

We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge, or camp, and after lunch we will go on an afternoon game drive in the Ndutu area. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on short grass plains from December through April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game.

Dinner and overnight stay as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

s: B, L , D

Accommodation: Heritage Luxury Tent Camp

DAY 4

Ndutu – Serengeti Central

You will enjoy a game drive after breakfast in the Ndutu area exploring a great range of various habitats such as swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the world famous Serengeti short grass plains. You will witness herds of wildebeest and zebras especially during a short time-frame from around February and lasting for about 3 weeks where majority of the wildebeest calves. Later continue with game viewing while heading to Serengeti Central for dinner and overnight.

The sea of grass provides little cover and the young make an easy prey for a variety of predators. Wildebeest calves can run minutes after they were born and within 3 days, they are normally strong enough to keep up with the herd.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Into Wild Africa

DAY 5

Serengeti National Park (Central)

Enjoy a full day of game drive in the park.

The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest and most popular National Park. A UNESCO world heritage site and recently proclaimed 7th wonder of the world.

Be one of only a few fortunate people to glide in a hot air balloon over the Serengeti Plains (available at supplementary cost as per arrangement) floating silently above the awakening bush while spotting wildlife and enjoying the amazing scenery of Africa, across rivers and over numerous small villages.

After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Serengeti National Park.

Most of the wildebeest migration passes through the Seronera in late November, when they migrate from Keny’s Masai Mara in the north to the Ndutu area in the south. The migration passes back through this area in April, when they move to the western corridor of the Serengeti national park

Dinner and overnight stay in the camp/lodge.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Into Wild Africa

DAY 6

Serengeti – Ngorongoro

We’ll depart after breakfast for Ngorongoro Crater viewing. By sunset we go straight to your accommodation.

Ngorongoro is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Great Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. It is not a national park in the strict sense of the word but was rather established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It exists to safeguard the interests of indigenous people as well as promote tourism.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

DAY 7

Karatu – Manyara – Arusha

We’ll leave after breakfast and go straight to Lake Manyara National Park. Later in the afternoon, we’ll drive back to Arusha.

Lake Manyara National Park, whose lake Ernest Hemingway claimed was ‘the loveliest I had seen in Africa’. The park offers a compact game-viewing circuit and is one of the most diverse reserves in the country. The lake itself covers two-thirds of the park and the Great Rift Valley provides a stunning backdrop. Over 400 species of birds can be found in the Manyara, including thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their perpetual migration, as well as other large water birds such as pelicans, cormorants, and storks.

Meals: B,L,D