8-Day Calving Season Safari

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Mesmerizing 8-Day Calving Season Safari

While the Great Wildebeest Migration is widely celebrated, there are often overlooked aspects to this spectacle. Many focus solely on the dramatic crossings of the Mara River, neglecting the origins of this population. An 8-day Calving Safari offers the opportunity to explore the birthing grounds, a paradise for countless herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. Karibu!

Your Itinerary

Day to day

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

Arrive in Tanzania to discover the beauty and safety of our land. Leave behind your preconceptions and let our welcoming guide greet you with a charming smile. Enjoy a professional transfer to your hotel for relaxation, briefings, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

Midrange: Under the Shade (FB)Luxury: Gran Melia (FB)High End: Arusha Coffee Lodge (FB)

Day 2: First Game Drive at Tarangire National Park

Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a full-day game drive at Tarangire National Park, mythically believed to be the birthplace of life and home to a diverse range of wildlife species. Experience the unique ecosystem characterized by the yellow back acacia tree and expansive savannah grasslands. Witness the park's renowned African elephant population. Lunch will be at a picnic site before continuing with the game drive.

Accommodation Options:

Midrange: Farm of Dreams (FB)Luxury: The Retreat Ngorongoro (FB)High End: Gibb’s Farm (FB)

Day 3: Archaeological Nasera Rockfields

Start your day in awe amidst one of the wonders of the world, the Nasera Wonder Fields. Embark on game drives through untamed wilderness where spectacular wildlife thrives, including wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, serval cats, bat-eared foxes, caracals, and the iconic Rüppell's Vulture, all under the watchful gaze of the Nasera Rock. This unique inselberg, meaning "drawing" in the Maasai language, is the area's sole exposed wonder. After a picnic lunch, explore the archaeological sites before settling in for a meticulous overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

Midrange: Intimate Ndutu Camp (FB)Luxury: TNS Hospitality (FB)High End: Lake Masek Luxury Tented Lodge (FB)

Day 4: Head to Ndutu

Isn't Africa incredible? Witness the sunrise over vast fields, enjoy a hearty breakfast to fuel your day, then embark on a drive to Ndutu's Northern region. It's a wildlife haven teeming with new life, nurturing mothers with their newborns, and dramatic interactions by Lake Ndutu. Experience the extraordinary beauty of the plains before retiring for the night.

Accommodation Options:

Midrange: Intimate Ndutu Camp (FB)Luxury: TNS Hospitality (FB)High End: Lake Masek Luxury Tented Lodge (FB)

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Day 5: Reality at Ndutu

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Ndutu: short grasses, acacia woodlands, marshes, and Lake Ndutu. Witness the spectacle of wildlife birth with wildebeests taking center stage. Predators thrive in this landscape, making hunting seamless. Ndutu is where the wilderness comes alive anew.

Accommodation Options:

Midrange: Intimate Ndutu Camp (FB)Luxury: TNS Hospitality (FB)High End: Lake Masek Luxury Tented Lodge (FB)

Day 6: Explore the Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy a hot breakfast to prepare for an exciting day ahead. Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend into the African Eden Garden – the Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the crater, home to over 300 species of wildlife and the majestic rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool before continuing with game drives in the crater. Afterward, ascend and drive to Karatu.

Accommodation Options:

Midrange: Farm of Dreams (FB)Luxury: The Retreat at Ngorongoro (FB)High End: Gibb’s Farm (FB)

Day 7: Cultural Encounter at Mto Wa Mbu

A fulfilling African holiday experience should include a cultural encounter. Understanding the diverse ethnicities enhances the journey, providing insight into human nature. In Tanzania, with over 100 tribes, Mto wa Mbu offers a microcosm of this diversity. A day spent there with nature walks, local cuisine, and market visits provides a rich experience of Tanzania's varied regions in a single day.

Accommodation Options:

Midrange: Farm of Dreams (FB)Luxury: The Retreat at Ngorongoro (FB)High End: Gibb’s Farm (FB)

Day 8: Departure

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, savoring the last moments in the Tanzanian lands. Depending on your flight time, you can visit curio shops in the town, stop for a local lunch, and then head to the airport for your flight home. Wishing you safe travels!

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