4 Days wildebeest calving season safari

4 Days Wildebeest Calving Season Safari

A 4 day wildebeest calving season safari can be an exciting and memorable experience, especially if you plan it during the Great Migration in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania. The calving season typically occurs between January and March, but exact timing can vary.

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Itinerary in Details

Morning: After breakfast,  we embark on a full-day game drive in the Ndutu area.

Following the Migration: Today’s focus will be on following the Serengeti Wildebeest migration, which may lead you either into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) or the Serengeti National Park, depending on their location.

Calving Season: If you’re visiting between January to March, witness the fertile plains transforming into calving grounds, attracting predators hunting on vulnerable young wildebeests.

Wildlife Spectacle: Experience the circle of life as you observe predators and prey in action, creating unforgettable moments.

Game Drive End:  We Wrap up the game drive around 5:00 PM.

Return: We Head back to your hotel or lodge.

Dinner: Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner upon your return.

 

Rest: Get enough rest and prepare yourself for another exciting day ahead.

Activity Duration: 6-7 hours of game viewing.

Accommodation: Overnight stay in Ndutu area.

Meals: Provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 

Make sure to capture the memorable moments and enjoy the unique wildlife spectacle of the Serengeti

 

  • Morning: After breakfast, we again embark on a full-day game drive in the Ndutu area.

    Following the Migration: Today’s focus will be on following the Serengeti Wildebeest migration, which may lead you either into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) or the Serengeti National Park, depending on their location.

    Calving Season: If you’re visiting between January to March, witness the fertile plains transforming into calving grounds, attracting predators hunting on vulnerable young wildebeests.

    Wildlife Spectacle: Experience the circle of life as you observe predators and prey in action, creating unforgettable moments.

    Game Drive End: Wrap up the game drive around 5:00 PM.

    Return: We Head back to your hotel or lodge.

    Dinner: Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner upon your return.

    Rest: Get enough rest and prepare yourself for another exciting day ahead.

    Activity Duration: 6-7 hours of game viewing.

    Accommodation: Overnight stay in Ndutu area.

    Meals: Provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Make sure to capture the memorable moments and enjoy the unique wildlife spectacle of the Serengeti

  • Morning Game Drive: We Begin the day with a quick game drive in the Ngorongoro (Ndutu Area) after breakfast, starting at 7:00 AM.

    Half-Day Game Drive: Spend the morning exploring the Ndutu area, enjoying sightings of wildlife along with a picnic lunch.

    Departure to Ngorongoro Crater Rim: After lunch, depart Ndutu and head towards the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Enjoy the journey with some slight recreation activities along the way.

    Ngorongoro Crater: Reach the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s greatest geological attractions and a prime wilderness destination.

    Dinner and Rest: The day concludes with a hearty dinner and a comfortable rest in your chosen accommodation.

    Rest and Refuel: Take this opportunity to rest and refuel for the next day’s adventure.

    Optional Activity: Serengeti Balloon Safaris

    Consider experiencing a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti with Serengeti Balloon Safaris. Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the park and witness the Serengeti Wildebeest Migration from above the sky. After the tour, gather for an “Out of Africa” English-style breakfast surrounded by the park’s lush plains.

    Activity Duration: 6-7 hours of game viewing.

    Accommodation: Overnight stay in Ngorongoro.

    Meals: Provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Prepare yourself for the breathtaking scenery and wildlife encounters as you explore the Ngorongoro Crater rim!

  • Early Descent into the Crater: Begin the day with an early breakfast, followed by a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater floor around 6:30 AM.

    Ngorongoro Crater: Explore the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera, spanning about 260 square kilometers with a depth of over 2000 feet.

    Game Drive: Enjoy a 5-hour game drive in the crater floor, capturing sightings of various wildlife. Keep your camera ready to capture memorable moments.

    Wildlife Encounters: Encounter African elephants, buffalos, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions in abundance.

    Picnic Lunch: Have a picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, surrounded by the natural beauty of the crater.

    Ascent and Departure: After lunch, ascend steeply to the top exit of the crater, marking the final leg of your safari adventure.

    Return to Arusha: Embark on a 4-hour drive back to Arusha, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or lodge by 6:00 PM in the evening.

    Farewell: Bid goodbye to your safari team, carrying with your wonderful experiences and memories of the Serengeti Wildebeest Migration.

     

    Activity Duration: 5 – 6 hours of game viewing.

    Meals: Provided breakfast and lunch.

    As you return to Arusha, reflect on the incredible journey you’ve had, filled with wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes.

  • All Park entrance fees & taxes
  • All Accommodation
  • Game safari to national park as specified
  • Private 4×4 wheel drive vehicle with a roof hatch and sliding windows for 360 degree view of the wildlife surrounding you
  • First aid kit – Every safari vehicle comes standard with a fully stocked first aid kit. Our guides are all trained in providing basic first aid
  • Spare tires – for any unforeseen issues that may arise on bumpy African outback
  • Charging station – Each car includes a charging station so you can charge your phone, camera battery, or laptop while on the road
  • Binoculars – 1 pair per car
  • Professional English speaking safari and tour guide / driver
  • Mineral Water during safari
  • Visas
  • Tips
  • Personal Items
  • Insurance